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EU says Zambian elections calm, flags limitations in fundamental freedoms, uneven playing field

The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has called for transparency and strict adherence to procedure as Zambia’s Electoral Commission continues tallying ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 16, 20260

Zambian Polls: Hichilema increases lead with 87,427-votes after 49 Constituencies declared

UPND presidential candidate, Hakainde Hichilema, has maintained an early lead in the August 2026 general election, polling 438,708 votes against National Reconciliation Party ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 16, 20260

Zambia Decides ’26: Hichilema leads Mundubile by 81,626 votes, with 199 constituencies yet to report

UPND presidential candidate, Hakainde Hichilema, is still in the lead in the August 2026 presidential election after results from a consolidated 27 of ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 15, 20260

Power and Politics

‘Makebi, others risk sanctions,’ Defence, Information Ministries deny Kafwaya shooting claims (Video)

The Ministry of Defence has denied reports that former Lunte Lawmaker, Mutotwe Kafwaya, was shot and admitted to Maina Soko Military Hospital. Permanent ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 15, 20260

Power and Politics

SADC observer mission calls for legal reforms, changes to ECZ appointments ahead Zambia’s future polls

The SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) has called for urgent legal reforms to political party funding, changes to the appointment of ECZ commissioners, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 15, 20260

Power and Politics

Human Rights body urges ECZ to disclose election results proactively, transparently

The Human Rights Commission has called on the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to adopt a proactive, timely and transparent approach to announcing ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 15, 20260

Hichilema in early lead in three of four constituencies, as ECZ commences official release of results

The Electoral Commission of Zambia has released official presidential results from four more constituencies, with President Hakainde Hichilema taking the lead in three ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 15, 20260

Power and Politics

Police arrest 9 over alleged murder of polling agent, 8 others for post-election incidents

The Zambia Police Service has arrested a total of 17 people in connection with post-election incidents recorded in different parts of the country ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 14, 20260

Power and Politics

‘You have no powers to suspend election results,’ lawyers warn Zambia’s electoral commission

The Law Association of Zambia, (LAZ) has called on the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to rescind its nationwide suspension of counting and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 14, 20260

Power and Politics

Church group rates conduct of August general elections

The Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) has released its preliminary assessment of the 13 August 2026 General Elections, citing transparency in voting but ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 14, 20260

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