HAPUNDA PREDICTS PRESIDENTIAL RUN-OFF, SAYS NO CANDIDATE WILL SECURE 50%+1 IN FIRST ROUND Socialist Party aspiring candidate for the newly created Chongwe West Constituency, Brian Hapunda, has predicted that Zambia’s 2026 presidential election will proceed to a second ballot, arguing that no candidate currently enjoys sufficient support to secure an outright victory in the first […]

Five senior specialists from the 26th Chinese Medical Aid Team to Zambia have been awarded Outstanding Physician Certificates by the Ministry of Health, after a year of clinical service that government officials say has permanently closed critical gaps in the country’s health system. Health Permanent Secretary Kennedy Lishimpi presented the certificates on Tuesday to team […]

AQUALASKIN says TRIPLE M’s affair with his baby mama TINA CHILUFYA damaged their friendship completely, but he has moved on, has no ill intentions, and wishes him well. The rapper added, by way of an example, that he thought Triple M was his friend and held him in high regard, but it wasn’t the same for …

The Electoral Commission of Zambia has reaffirmed impartiality in managing the 2026 General Election, urging parties and candidates to promote peaceful campaigns. Speaking during a media briefing, ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis said the Commission remains committed to treating all contenders equally and ensuring that electoral processes are guided by fairness, transparency and equity. Zaloumis emphasized […]

Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary Kelvin Mambwe says Government is encouraged by the progress being recorded under the Catch-Up Programme, which is helping learners in schools acquire foundational literacy and numeracy skills. Dr Mambwe notes that Zambia has drawn valuable lessons from India’s education system, particularly the Catch-Up programme which has contributed to improving learning […]

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has dismissed allegations that it is restricting presidential candidates from campaigning, saying its proposed campaign timetable is intended to promote order, fairness and peaceful coexistence during the campaign period. ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis said the Commission’s role is to facilitate a transparent, credible and peaceful electoral process and not […]

🇿🇲 BRIEFING | ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis Defends Campaign Timetable, Says Goal is Order — Not Restrictions The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has defended its decision to introduce a national presidential campaign timetable, with Chairperson Mrs. Mwangala Zaloumis, SC, insisting that the move is intended to safeguard order, fairness and credibility in the electoral […]

INDEPENDENT PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATE FOR ZAMBEZI CENTRAL CONSTITUENCY CRYS AFTER SEE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO WELCOMED HIM. Reported by Mukwayaya Biye NO PARTY, NO CADRES, NO MUSICIANS, JUST A MAN LOVED BY HIS PEOPLE. All he did was being futuristic by advocating for the creation of Zambezi central constituency when others rejected it. Tens […]

Socialist Party can’t win elections, that’s why I left – Nswima FORMER Socialist Party Luapula Provincial chairperson for mobilization Evaristo Nswima has revealed that he dumped the party because he no longer believes it has what it takes to form government. Nswima who is also a filmmaker said after looking at the country’s political landscape, […]

ECZ SAYS POLITICAL PARTIES TO FUND OWN OBSERVERS FOR BALLOT PRINTING IN DUBAI By Nelson Zulu The Electoral Commission of Zambia-ECZ- has revealed that political parties will be required to sponsor themselves to observe the printing of ballot papers in Dubai ahead of the August 13, 2026 general election. Speaking during an engagement meeting with […]