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Nkombo loses race to Parliament, claims votes stolen

Former Mazabuka Central Member of Parliament, Gary Nkombo, says democracy, not the people, was the biggest loser in the 2026 general elections, alleging ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 14, 20260

Power and Politics

Hichilema should concede defeat peacefully, says Tonse Pamodzi Alliance

Tonse Pamodzi Alliance Secretary General, Celestine Mukandila, has called on President Hakainde Hichilema to peacefully concede defeat in the 2026 general elections, saying ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 14, 20260

Power and Politics

Social Media Trends: UPND’s Mwewa starts removing campaign posters after defeat

Former UPND Lusaka mayoral candidate, Chitambala Mwewa, has begun removing political campaign posters from public spaces across Lusaka following his defeat in the ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 14, 20260

Power and Politics

Social Media Trends,‘ Hichilema sparks online banter with remarks saying, ‘Sorry to vpn providers’

President Hakainde Hichilema has sparked a wave of humorous reactions on social media after posting a brief message saying, “Sorry to VPN providers,” ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 14, 20260

Power and Politics

Social Media Trends: Voters eroding secret ballot principle by posting marked ballots online

Some voters have taken to social media to post pictures and videos of their marked ballot papers, raising concerns over the secrecy of ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 13, 20260

‘I’m the chief. I know what’s happening,’ Hichilema alleges external plot to destabilize Zambia

President Hakainde Hichilema has warned that anyone planning or engaging in election-related violence will be arrested, saying the law will take its course ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 12, 20260

Mundubile preaches reconciliation, says Zambia’s leadership must rise above politics, tribalism

With Zambia set to vote tomorrow and political parties ending their campaign trial today, Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance presidential candidate, Brian Mundubile, says national reconciliation ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 12, 20260

Economy

Reserve cut may boost private sector lending —Haabazoka

The Bank of Zambia’s decision to reduce the statutory reserve ratio on Kwacha deposits could increase liquidity in the financial system and support ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 12, 20260

International

Colombia earthquake kills 132, triggers state of emergency

At least 132 people have been killed and hundreds injured after one of Colombia’s strongest earthquakes in years struck the western part of ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 11, 20260

2026 Polls: Zambian authority warns broadcasters over speculative election results

The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has warned broadcasters against airing speculative election results, campaign interviews and predictions of electoral outcomes as Zambia heads ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 11, 20260

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