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‘Stick to your mandate,’ Group tells ECZ to respect campaign freedoms ahead of 2026 polls

The Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum (CSEIF) Zambia has reminded the Electoral Commission of Zambia that it had no legal or moral right ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 19, 20260

Power and Politics

Constitutional Court set to deliver judgment on Hichilema’s eligibility for 2026 general election

The Constitutional Court will today deliver judgment in a petition filed by UPND member Charles Longwe, who is challenging President Hakainde Hichilema’s eligibility ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 19, 20260

Tonse Pamodzi Alliance rejects Electoral Commission’s advisory, vows to continue rallies

The Tonse Pamodzi Alliance has rejected the Electoral Commission of Zambia’s advisory curtailing presidential campaigns from June 19, insisting that campaign programmes for ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 19, 20260

Mining & Energy

ERB approves 32 licences, receives K4.5 billion in investment pledges

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) says it has approved 32 licences, 16 construction permits and various licence amendments with a total investment pledge ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 19, 20260

Mobility Africa

Zambia, US realign $491 million MCC Compact to target Lobito Corridor growth

Zambia and the United States of America, acting through the Millennium Challenge Corporation, have signed an amendment to realign the US$ $491 million ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 19, 20260

International

35 killed as gunmen attack Niger’s biggest airport

Thirty-five people have been killed after gunmen struck Niger’s largest airport on Thursday, officials say – the second attack in less than five ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 18, 20260

Power and Politics

Electoral commission claims disorder in presidential campaigns, summons meeting of all 14 candidates

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has raised concern over disorder in presidential campaigns, warning that the absence of a coordinated framework could ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 18, 20260

Sports

Mokoena’s late penalty earns Bafana Bafana 1-1 draw against Czech Republic

Teboho Mokoena scored an 83rd-minute penalty to earn South Africa a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic at the World Cup, keeping Bafana ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 18, 20260

UNZA lecturers declare vote of no confidence in school Vice-Chancellor, Senate, others

The University of Zambia Lecturers and Researchers’ Union (UNZALARU) has formally declared a vote of no confidence in the Vice-Chancellor, University Management, Senate, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 18, 20260

Economy

AUC calls for urgent investment in climate infrastructure as Africa loses $100 billion annually to climate shocks

The African Union Commission (AUC) has called on member states and development partners to support strategic investment in modern hydrometeorological infrastructure, regional collaboration, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 18, 20260

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