Power and Politics
Accused of post-election crackdown, Zambia set to spend K284.8bn in 2027, as Tanzania’s Lissu acquitted of treason. See our top 10 stories of the week
In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. Zambia has proposed a record K284.8 billion national ...
Power and Politics
Kalaba backs EU election report, calls for reforms ahead of future polls
Citizens First (CF) party president, Harry Kalaba, has backed the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) report on Zambia’s 2026 general elections, ...
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‘Stop it,’ Evangelicals demand immediate halt to debates on extending presidential term limits
The Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) has opposed the ongoing debate on extending presidential term limits, calling for an immediate end to discussions ...
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Mundubile, running mate to face sedition trial in Lusaka; Zulu seeks to represent self
The Subordinate Court in Solwezi has ruled that Lusaka is the appropriate territorial forum for the sedition case involving 2026 presidential candidate Brian ...
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Zambia among Africa’s 10 most improved countries in governance, report says
Zambia has improved its governance ranking in Africa, moving from 21st to 15th position among 54 countries, according to the 2026 Ibrahim Index ...
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Resistance grows against emerging plot to extend Hichilema govt, as civil society plans public procession
A group of civil society organisations has notified the Zambia Police Service of its intention to hold a peaceful procession and public assembly ...
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Third term debate creating uncertainty, injurious to Zambian economy —Institute warns
The Acton Institute for Policy Analysis Centre (AIPAC) has expressed concern over what it describes as premature debate about a possible third term ...
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Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance accuses ECZ of selective voter verification, demands accountability
The Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance has demanded accountability from the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) over alleged inconsistencies in the implementation of the stakeholder voter ...
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Zambian govt, EU trade tackles over conduct of country’s 2026 elections
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has raised serious concerns over alleged police bias, political cadreism and undue advantages for the ...
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M’membe urges resistance to removal of term limits as subtle clamours ensue to keep Hichilema, others beyond five years
Socialist Party president, Dr Fred M’membe, has called on the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) to take a clear and proactive position in ...
