…urges President Hakainde Hichilema to safeguard democracy and allow free participation of all eligible candidates seeking to challenge the head of State for the country’s highest office By NATION REPORTER ATTEMPTS to block opposition leaders Brian Mundubile, Makebi Zulu and other aspiring candidates from participating in the August 13, general election risk plunging the […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

ZAMBIAN Super League side Nkana has mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Mwenya Chipepo and assistant Christopher Katongo, the club said. Chipepo had been on administrative leave since May 2 after a run of poor results. Former Chipolopolo defender Elijah Tana has overseen the team since and helped Nkana avoid relegation. “Nkana Football […]

ALEXANDER Mumba Sakala has been named the United Party for National Development candidate for Matero and received an adoption certificate to contest the Aug. 13, 2026, general election. Sakala thanked President Hakainde Hichilema and UPND members for their support, and said his focus would be on serving Matero residents through unity and development. “First of […]

JACK J. Mwiimbu, SC, has been named the United Party for National Development candidate for Monze East and received an adoption certificate to contest the Aug. 13, 2026, general election. Mwiimbu thanked President Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND for their confidence and called for unity among party members following the adoption process. He urged former […]

STANLEY K. Kakubo has been named the United Party for National Development candidate for the newly created Kapiri West Constituency ahead of the Aug. 13, 2026, general election. Kakubo, who served as member of parliament for Kapiri Mposhi for two terms from 2016 to 2026, said he accepted the nomination with a sense of responsibility. […]

 BRIEFING | Sampa, Chabinga and Chilufya Pull in Different Directions The crisis inside the Patriotic Front has entered a dramatic new phase after three senior figures issued conflicting positions over who controls the party and whether it will even field a presidential candidate in the August elections. Miles Sampa announced that PF has withdrawn […]

ZAMBIANS WILL DO A “DON’T KUBEBA ” ON UPND DURING POLLS – KAPATA PF senior member Jean Kapata says people will do a “Don’t Kubeba” on the UPND in the forthcoming general elections. She adds that the UPND will perhaps campaign easily in their strongholds, but says Lusaka, the Copperbelt and other provinces will not […]

CHARLES CHANDA BACKS PRESIDENT HICHILEMA IN THE AUGUST POLL ‎The leader of the United Prosperous And Peaceful Zambia party, Charles Chanda, has thrown his weight behind President Hakainde Hichilema and the ruling UPND ahead of the August general election ‎‎Mr Chanda was disqualified from contesting the presidency himself. He says since his name will not […]

KALABA Successfully Files Presidential Nomination Papers By Sharon Siame ZNBC 19.05.26 Citizens First Party President HARRY KALABA has successfully filed his presidential nomination papers ahead of the general election scheduled for August 13, 2026. Mr. KALABA was accompanied by his running mate, MOSES MAWERE. This brings the number of presidential candidates who have successfully filed […]

SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA TO HEAR EDGAR LUNGU FAMILY’S APPEAL OVER HIS REMAINS ON MAY 29 By: Thomas Afroman Mwale The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has set May 29, 2026 to hear an appeal by the family of former President Edgar Lungu regarding the handling of his remains,Funeral and Burial. According […]