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Munali aspiring UPND Member of Parliament Thomas Sipalo has defended his decision to join the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND), saying Zambia is making significant developmental progress under the leadership of President Hakainde Hichilema. In a strongly worded statement shared online, Sipalo stated that while he made rapid progress as an independent figure, […]

By Joseph Kaputula The Emoluments Commission of Zambia has clarified that upgrading academic qualifications does not automatically qualify civil servants for salary increments. Responding to concerns that some teachers remain in the same salary bracket even after upgrading their academics, Commission Director of Research and Remuneration Rilla Hansaali explains that emoluments are paid based on […]

…as 14 candidates complete filing as ECZ nomination window closes By Francis Chipalo Democratic Union Party President Ackim Njobvu and running mate Miriam Banda have filed their presidential nomination papers at the Mulungushi International Conference Center, joining 13 other candidates cleared to contest the 13 August 2026 general election. Njobvu filed on Friday afternoon as […]

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema said that Zambia’s progress depends on unity and peaceful politics after filing nomination papers for re-election alongside Vice President Mutale Nalumango. Hichilema said the country had moved from division and economic hardship to renewed stability, investment and expanded access to education and local development. He urged Zambians to reject tribalism, corruption and […]

DR CHITALU CHILUFYA GOES WEST By Kalombe Kapambwe Chitalu Chilufya has filed nominations for Mansa West, joining seven other candidates who have successfully filed in for the constituency. The former Member of Parliament for Mansa Central had concealed his constituency of choice following the delimitation process, which resulted in the creation of Mansa East and […]

ELECTION UPDATE; Names of Presidential Candidates who have successfully filed in. 1. Dr. Richard Silumbe- Leadership Movement Party. 2. Dr. Fred M’membe- Socialist Party (SP) 3.Mr. Harry Kalaba- Citizens First Party (CF). 4.Mr. Given Mwenya Chansa- Movement for Economic Emancipation (MEE). 5.Mr. Brian Mundubile-National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP). 6. Mr. Howard Kunda-Zambia […]

Three aspiring candidates for the position of Council Chairperson in Manyinga District have successfully filed in their nomination papers ahead of the August 13 general elections. Independent aspiring candidate Bernard Kamboyi was the first candidate to successfully file his nomination papers at 09:10 hours when the nomination centre officially opened. Another independent aspiring candidate, Given Kamalamba, also […]

SOCIALIST Party (SP) leader, Fred M’membe has successfully filed his nominations ahead of the August 13 general elections. Presidential Returning Officer and Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis has declared the candidature of Dr M’membe valid to contest in the upcoming general elections. Dr M’membe will contest the presidential election alongside his […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema said he wished his opponents well after filing nomination papers to run for a second term in the Aug. 13, 2026, general election. Speaking after submitting his candidacy as the United Party for National Development (UPND) nominee, Hichilema thanked the Electoral Commission of Zambia for overseeing the process. “I am sure my […]

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema will run with Vice President Mutale Nalumango as his running mate in the Aug. 13, 2026, general election. The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) validated the nominations of Hichilema and Nalumango as United Party for National Development presidential and vice-presidential candidates Wednesday. ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis said the nominations were accepted under […]