…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.

…says old wine in a new bottle is not rebranding, as he dismisses the Mundubile/Makebi alliance as marriage of convenience with a myopic agenda of wrestling power from President Hichilema, with Zambians ready to renew his mandate By NATION REPORTER THE many opposition alliances being formed against President Hakainde Hichilema with the sole purpose […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU ZCCM Investments Holdings is reportedly seeking to increase its shareholding in several mining operations as Zambia looks to secure greater value from copper and other critical minerals. Company Chief Executive Officer Kakenenwa Muyangwa said the company intended to raise its stakes in mines where it already held interests, although any expansion would […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU LUSAKA Securities Exchange (LuSE) recorded mixed market performance in April 2026, with equity trading activity slowing amid investor caution, although year-to-date gains remained positive. In a market update issued by Chief Executive Officer Nicholas Kabaso, the exchange said investor sentiment remained subdued during the month as market participants assessed recently released […] 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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

 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 […]