🇿🇲 EDITOR’S NOTE | Unopposed Seats, Democratic Space, & Politics of Numbers The growing number of unopposed seats in Zambia’s 2026 general election is rapidly becoming more than an electoral statistic. It is now evolving into a political argument about the health of the country’s democracy itself. Over the weekend, Fred M’membe, leader of the […]

There’s no evidence to show economy has performed under UPND, says Mundubile NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile says there is no evidence that Zambia’s economy has improved under the UPND government, questioning how economic growth could have been achieved amid prolonged power shortages. Speaking on EMV last night, the NRPUP presidential candidate said the country […]

SEAN TEMBO PHONES DONALD TRUMP TO QUICKLY INTERVENE OVER HIS PARTY RECORDS IN ZAMBIA Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) president Sean Tembo says he has written to United States President Donald Trump seeking intervention in a dispute involving his party’s registration records. Tembo alleges that PeP’s records were secretly altered and changed from a political […]

Presidential candidate Ackim Antony Njobvu has called on Zambians to uphold the values of dignity, self-determination, and peaceful participation in politics as the country marks African Freedom Day. In a statement ahead of this year’s general elections, the Democratic Union leader said the day should remind citizens that freedom was “fought for, earned, and defended […]

BY CHIKUMBI KATEBE THE State has asked the Lusaka High Court to dismiss the petition challenging Section 179 of the Laws of Zambia citing failure by Sean Tembo to establish the constitutional breach in a matter is facing insulting language. This is contained in the response filed by the Attorney General against the petition […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By Kalunga Mwape GOVERNANCE expert Charity Musamba has expressed concern over the manner in which political parties in Zambia are financed, warning that the current system is weakening internal democracy and accountability within political organisations. Dr. Musamba says political parties are ideally supposed to be financed by their members through subscriptions and contributions, a […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

Gary Nkombo wrote: WELCOME AFRICA FREEDOM DAY – 25 MAY 2026 ! Friends, the unfortunate attack on me and my wife last Wednesday 21st May 2026 at the hands of Bilden Halooba in full view of the Zambia Police Service was never just about stopping Gary Nkombo’s nomination as Mazabuka Central MP. It’s bigger ! […]

LUSAKA MAN SEEKS TO MARRY ‘SUFFERING’ SIDE-CHICK TO IMPROVE HER LIFE A woman of Situmbeko Township in Lusaka has told the court that her husband, Mutale Chewe, informed her that he wanted to marry another woman because she came from a poor family and needed a better life. According to the woman, Chewe said marrying […]

“From Bromance to Blood-sport: President HH vs Gary”…in a political rat race Amb. Anthony Mukwita wrote: 25th May 26. It was once a bromance for the ages: President Hakainde Hichilema (HH) and his loyal lieutenant Gary Nkombo, aged 62, the indefatigable former Minister of Local Government. But the “loveless marriage” ended in public spectacle when […]

TRANSIENCE OF POWER: THE SYSTEM IS NOW IN-CHARGE NOT PRESIDENT HICHILEMA On Friday, May 22, 2026, President Hakainde Hichilema and his running mate, Mutale Nalumango, were duly nominated. The moment the nomination was declared valid, the administrative reins of government were effectively transferred to the governance system, with President Hichilema becoming a figurehead. This immediate […]