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Zambia opposition leaders handed to police

OPPOSITION leaders Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu have been handed over to Zambian police for questioning over alleged activities authorities say could threaten national security.Police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi confirmed that the two …

Published: 27 Aug 2026 at 14:26hrs | 1448 | by Staff reporter

Zambia's post-election developments should concern every democrat in Southern Africa

The developments unfolding in Zambia should concern every democrat in Southern Africa.On 24 August 2026, Zambia's courts, including the Constitutional Court, were closed on security grounds at an extraordinarily sensitive moment in the cou…

Published: 27 Aug 2026 at 12:23hrs | 399 | by Senator Jameson Z. Timba

Zambia's Constitutional collision - or collusion?

Zambia may be heading towards a constitutional confrontation of its own making.On September 1, President Hakainde Hichilema is expected to be sworn in for a second term following his victory in the August 13 presidential election. But befo…

Published: 26 Aug 2026 at 15:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zambian citizens challenge Hichilema's election victory

Former Law Association of Zambia president Linda Kasonde and two other petitioners have filed a legal challenge against President Hakainde Hichilema's victory in Zambia's August 13, 2026 presidential election.Kasonde is joined in the petit…

Published: 25 Aug 2026 at 18:22hrs | 1395 | by Staff reporter

Hichilema shut courts on final day for presidential election challenge

Zambia's High Court in Lusaka and several other courts across the country were closed and barricaded as "crime scenes" on Monday, disrupting judicial proceedings on the final day for filing a presidential election petition.The unprecedente…

Published: 25 Aug 2026 at 17:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Kafwaya killing condemned

The Socialist Party has condemned the killing of former Lunte Member of Parliament and former minister Mutotwe Kafwaya, describing his death as "frightening, saddening and annoying."In a statement, Socialist Party president Fred M'membe sa…

Published: 20 Aug 2026 at 06:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Hichilema's police shot dead leading opposition figure

Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba has confirmed that Tonse Alliance member and former lawmaker Mutotwe Kafwaya was shot dead during a joint intelligence-led security operation in Lusaka's Kabulonga area last Friday, a day after Z…

Published: 20 Aug 2026 at 05:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mundubile rejects Zambia election results, vows legal challenge

NRPUP president Brian Mundubile has rejected Zambia's announced 2026 presidential election results, saying his party does not believe they accurately reflect the outcome of the electoral process and will challenge disputed results through …

Published: 19 Aug 2026 at 18:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zambia's Hichilema 'wins' disputed election

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has secured a second term in office after winning the country's presidential election, according to results announced by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ).Results released in the early hours of …

Published: 18 Aug 2026 at 05:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zambia's election numbers deserve more than a dismissive explanation

There comes a point in any election when politics must give way to mathematics.As Zambia processes the results of the 13 August 2026 general elections, questions surrounding voter turnout deserve serious scrutiny—not because a numerical di…

Published: 16 Aug 2026 at 15:09hrs | 507 | by Staff reporter

Hichilema maintains lead after 27 constituencies

President Hakainde Hichilema has maintained his lead over NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile after the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) announced results from 27 of the country's 226 constituencies.Hichilema has so far secure…

Published: 15 Aug 2026 at 18:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

EU observers flag misuse of state resources in Zambia elections

The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has accused Zambia's ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) of misusing state resources during the 2026 General Election campaign, saying its observers directly witnesse…

Published: 15 Aug 2026 at 17:52hrs | 593 | by Staff reporter

Mundubile did not declare himself Zambia election winner

TONSE Alliance presidential spokesperson George Chisanga has rejected claims that presidential candidate Brian Mundubile declared himself the winner of Zambia's election, saying his statement was based on results from the party's Parallel …

Published: 15 Aug 2026 at 10:15hrs | 754 | by Staff reporter

Mundubile alleges military interference with Zambia ballot papers

Zambian opposition leader and presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has alleged that the military has been deployed to some polling centres and accused soldiers of interfering with electoral materials as the country's election results rem…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 14:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mundubile claims victory as Zambia election count suspended

Zambian presidential candidate Brian Mundubile of the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) has claimed victory in the country’s 2026 presidential election, citing results from his party’s Parallel Voter Tabulation…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 11:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zambia halts election result announcement

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), chaired by President Hakainde Hichilema's former personal lawyer Mwangala Zaloumis, has suspended the counting and announcement of election results across the country with immediate effect followin…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 10:43hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zambia heads to polls

Zambia will hold presidential, parliamentary and local government elections on Thursday, with President Hakainde Hichilema seeking a second five-year term against 13 other presidential candidates.The election is expected to be closely watc…

Published: 12 Aug 2026 at 19:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zambian logistics firm targeted in South Africa

Reports circulating on social media claim that a group of individuals confronted Southgate Transport, a Zambian-owned logistics company operating in Johannesburg, and allegedly demanded that it leave South Africa and return to Zambia.South…

Published: 25 Jul 2026 at 18:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zambia's former vice president Guy Scott dies at 82

Zambia's former Vice President Guy Scott, who briefly served as the country's acting president in 2014 and became Africa's first white head of state in two decades, has died at the age of 82.The Zambian government announced on Wednesday th…

Published: 16 Jul 2026 at 08:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe boxers bring home two WABA titles from Zambia

Zimbabwean boxing enjoyed a successful night in Zambia after Peter Pambeni and Partson Mutengwa won World Alliance Boxing Association (WABA) titles at the "Night of Long Knives 2" tournament in Kitwe on Saturday.Pambeni marked a stunning r…

Published: 30 Jun 2026 at 19:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean firms eye Zambian markets

Twenty-five Zimbabwean companies are in Zambia on a trade and investment mission aimed at securing new business partnerships and expanding commercial opportunities in one of the country's key regional markets.The high-level mission, organi…

Published: 11 Jun 2026 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe, Zambia move to end boundary disputes

Zimbabwe and Zambia have launched a joint pilot project to install floating buoys on Lake Kariba in a bid to clearly demarcate their shared international boundary and reduce long-standing tensions among fishing communities.The initiative t…

Published: 05 Jun 2026 at 13:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's nephew enters Zambia's political arena

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's nephew, Bernard Munangagwa, has been formally introduced to voters in the Mwembeshi West constituency in Zambia, where he is seeking election as a Member of Parliament in the country's upcoming Aug…

Published: 02 Jun 2026 at 08:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zambia's cheaper fuel passes through Zimbabwe first

Zimbabwe continues to rank as the most expensive fuel market in the region despite serving as a key transit corridor for petroleum products destined for landlocked Zambia, according to recent pricing and logistics data for April 2026.Fuel …

Published: 05 May 2026 at 13:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean journalist drawn into Zambia espionage trial

A Zimbabwean journalist has been drawn into a high-stakes espionage trial in Zambia, adding a new dimension to proceedings involving opposition leader Fred M'membe.The case, currently before the High Court of Zambia, centres on a documenta…

Published: 24 Apr 2026 at 16:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe, Zambia opt for new Vic Falls freight bridge

The governments of Zimbabwe and Zambia have agreed to restrict the use of the Victoria Falls Bridge by heavy trucks and trains, marking a decisive shift from years of debate over the future of the century-old structure toward a new infrast…

Published: 20 Apr 2026 at 14:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe, Zambia sign US$2bn rail deal

Zimbabwe and Zambia have signed a memorandum of understanding for the construction of the Lion's Den–Kafue railway, a major infrastructure project valued at over US$2 billion.The planned rail line will stretch 311km, with 217km on the Zimb…

Published: 11 Apr 2026 at 17:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Cheap imports from Zambia, Tanzania undercut Zimbabwe sugar bean farmers

Zimbabwe is experiencing a surge in cheap sugar bean imports from Tanzania and Zambia, as local producers struggle to meet domestic demand due to high production costs.Experts say the influx is placing significant pressure on local farmers…

Published: 30 Mar 2026 at 16:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

CDC backs Zimbabwe, Zambia over US health deal dispute

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has expressed support for Zimbabwe and Zambia's stand in the new US government health cooperation framework, citing serious concerns over transparency, data governance and national sovereig…

Published: 02 Mar 2026 at 16:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zambia emulates Zimbabwe, pushed back on US health funding deal

Zambia has pushed back on part of a deal worth more than $1 billion in global health aid from the United States because it does not align with the country’s interests, the government said on Wednesday, as health advocates warned the deal l…

Published: 26 Feb 2026 at 07:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bus gutted by fire near Zimbabwe border

A bus travelling from Lusaka to Johannesburg was completely destroyed by fire near the Zimbabwe border at approximately 05:30, after flames engulfed the vehicle in the early hours of the morning.According to reports, the driver was alerted…

Published: 15 Feb 2026 at 14:23hrs | | by Staff reporter

Fresh momentum for Batoka Gorge

Zimbabwe and Zambia have renewed talks on the Batoka Gorge Hydro-Electric Scheme, a flagship project designed to tackle critical energy shortages affecting both nations.The discussions followed a courtesy visit by Zambia's Ambassador to Zi…

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 22:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimnbabwe, Zambia going ahead with Batoga Gorge project

Zambia and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their commitment to a joint venture to develop the $4.2 billion Batoka Gorge Hydropower Plant, a 2,400-megawatt facility located near the iconic Victoria Falls.Under the agreement, both countries will co…

Published: 08 Jan 2026 at 19:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zambian jailed for insulting Hakainde Hichilema

A Zambian-American influencer and political vlogger has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for hate speech for making insulting remarks about Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema.Zambian-born Ethel Chisono Edwards, who also holds US ci…

Published: 03 Dec 2025 at 16:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zambian President Hichilema pelted with stones

What began as a community engagement visit quickly turned chaotic yesterday when Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema was pelted with stones and booed by a furi

Published: 09 Nov 2025 at 07:25hrs | 1856 | by Staff reporter

UN General Assembly Vote exposes deep cracks in SADC unity

The UN General Assembly's (UNGA) resounding vote on 12 September 2025 to endorse the historic "New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution" should have been …

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 16:38hrs | | by Jonathan Moyo

Lungu's family to appeal decision to give Edgar's corpse to HH

The family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu have filed papers for leave to appeal Friday's High Court judgement.Earlier on Friday, Gauteng Judge Presiden

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 18:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

Edgar Lungu: untidy facts surrounding his burial place?

The death of former President of Zambia, Advocate Lungu is opening a can of worms. How did he get a Zimbabwean diplomatic green passport from Zimbabwe. This question must be asked by Zimbabweans too, how did got it? Surely, from the govern…

Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 09:17hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata

The death of an African President: Advocate Edgar Lungu!

The philosophy of Ubuntu will not allow me to talk about former President Edgar Lungu using outdoor language. Africa is rid of a ruler that destroyed the image of the African continent; we are yet to recover from the mess Lungu left behind…

Published: 23 Jun 2025 at 09:48hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata

Zimbabwe and Zambia Strengthen Bilateral Trade Ties Amid Shifting Global Dynamics

Mt Hampden, Zimbabwe - In a bid to fortify economic cooperation, Zimbabwe and Zambia have outlined clear strategies to enhance their bilateral trade, emphasizing collaboration and mutual growth in light of shifting global geopolitical and …

Published: 07 Jun 2025 at 18:13hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Edgar Lungu, the Tonse Coalition, and Zambia's political landscape: A clash of visions ahead of the 2026 elections

As Zambia gears up for the 2026 elections, the country's political scene is increasingly defined by the emerging rivalry between former President Edgar Lungu and current President Hakainde Hichilema, with the Tonse Coalition adding another…

Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 12:28hrs | | by Nkululeko Nkomo

Hichilema's nightmare

Zambia's former President, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has returned as the presidential candidate for an eight-party opposition coalition, TONSE ("All of Us"), turning into reality a long-dreaded nightmare for Hakainde Hichilema. Ever since defeat…

Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:35hrs | | by Dereck Goto

Hichilema alarmed by prospects of defeat and prosecution for corruption

When Zambia experienced democratic backsliding between 2011 and 2021, the deliberate use of legal mechanisms to weaken opposition parties played a central role. Lawfare has been a constant theme of Zambian politics in the era of multiparty…

Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 16:08hrs | | by Sishuwa Sishuwa

Hichilema showing his true colours

The BBC, yesterday, reported on the recent dismissal of three Zambian judges by that country's President Hakainde Hichilema in an attempt to retain and consolidate power by instilling fear and forcing allegiance from the country's judges.T…

Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:42hrs | | by Nkululeko Nkomo

Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema threatening to delay 2026 elections

On 13 September, Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema addressed parliament in fulfilment of the Constitution that requires the president to address the National Assembly every year and provide a report on the progress made in the applicat…

Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 13:55hrs | | by Sishuwa Sishuwa

Hichilema gears up to change Zambia's constitution

As President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia made his annual address to parliament on 13 September, he shocked many observers as he made a series of revealing off-the-cuff remarks on the topic of constitutional reform."The country has failed …

Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 12:36hrs | | by Sishuwa Sishuwa

Asking Hichilema to honour campaign promises is now an offence in Zambia

This is Jason Mwanza (see image attached), a 28-year-old unemployed youth activist in Zambia. He has been in police detention without charge for almost two weeks now. His offence? Conducting a peaceful lone protest against acute unemployme…

Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 16:02hrs | | by Sishuwa Sishuwa

Hichilema: Absolute power corrupts absolutely

I could not believe what I was hearing. I tried to reassure myself that I was only dreaming. For the third time, I played the video and listened gravely. Again, the words fell like stones into the room filled with reporters, selected cabin…

Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 10:38hrs | | by Dr. Field Ruwe

Zambia's 'Kenyan-style' cancellation of legal international hunting tender denounced as communities hope uninterrupted internat

Zambia's 'Kenyan-style' moment-of-madness-cancellation of legal international hunting tender was recently denounced ruled as illegal by the country's high court

Published: 18 Dec 2023 at 20:51hrs | | by Emmanuel Koro

Zambia is on the verge of being a one-party state

Zambia's former ruling parties have typically fared poorly after losing power. The United National Independence Party (UNIP) ruled for 27 years but gradually collapsed following its defeat in 1991. The Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MM…

Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 21:11hrs | | by Sishuwa Sishuwa

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