POLICE in Lusaka have arrested 12 people for conduct likely to cause a breach of peace at the Lusaka Civic Centre during the filing of mayoral nomination papers. Police said the incident occurred around 1 p.m. and involved disorderly conduct. Those charged under Section 178(f) of the Penal Code, Chapter 87 of the Laws of […]

UPND LAUNCHES PROBE INTO ALLEGED CIRCULATION OF PARTY MATERIALS. The United Party for National Development (UPND) says it has launched investigations into isolated incidents in which some individuals are allegedly found in possession of party materials they are not supposed to have during the ongoing political contestation. The ruling party has recently been marred by […]

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 […]

KASONDE MWENDA RUSHED TO COURT AGAINST ECZ OVER MISSED PRESIDENTIAL PRE-PROCESSING EFF President Kasonde Mwenda has moved to the High Court seeking urgent judicial intervention against the Electoral Commission of Zambia, arguing that he risks exclusion from the presidential race after allegedly being denied an opportunity to preprocess nomination supporters. According to court documents, Mwenda […]

UPND’S TREVOR MWIINDE DECLARED DULY ELECTED IN CHOMA SOUTH UPND candidate Trevor Mwiinde has been declared duly elected as Member of Parliament for Choma South Constituency after going unopposed in the nomination process. Returning Officer Jairo Makuni announced the declaration at the close of nominations at 15:30 hours, stating that Mr Mwiinde had been elected […]

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 […]

…pledges to fix drainage, street lighting and youth empowerment_ Eugene Numwa, aspiring councilor for Justin Kabwe Ward, has filed his nomination papers under the ruling UPND ticket. Numwa’s nomination was validated this afternoon at Justin Kabwe School in Mandevu Constituency. Speaking after the process, the aspiring civic leader said his priorities, if elected, include addressing […]

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has condemned all forms of electoral violence, urging political parties and aspiring candidates at all levels to conduct themselves peacefully and in accordance with the ECZ code of conduct. The commission further wishes to inform the public that in a few areas where incidents of violence and disturbances were […]

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.