Power and Politics
State tells court to deny party leader, Chungu, bail pending trial; cites national security concerns
Former Zambia Security Intelligence Service (ZSIS) Director-General, Xavier Chungu, has been cited as a potential threat to the safety and interests of the ...
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ECZ suspends campaigns in Mazabuka Central over security concerns
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced the suspension of all political campaign activities in Mazabuka Central Constituency until further notice, citing ...
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Nkombo blows hot, demands right to peaceful assembly, charges electoral body to remain independent
Mazabuka Independent Parliamentary Candidate Gary Nkombo has called upon the Zambia Police Service to immediately restore the right of peaceful assembly. Nkombo also ...
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Nyirenda condemns ECZ ban on candle symbol for independent candidates
Independent Parliamentary candidate for Chilanga North Constituency, Guess Nyirenda, has condemned the Electoral Commission of Zambia decision to ban the use of the ...
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Mabumba Royal Establishment joins calls for release of Chungu, alleges discrimination against Luapula people
The Mabumba Royal Establishment of the Ushi people in Mansa District, Luapula Province, has joined calls for the release of Liberal Democrats Party ...
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Mushimba blames police leadership for stalling political rally in Mazabuka, demands violence-free polls
Organised People’s Party (OPP) president, Dr. Brian Mushimba, has condemned police actions to disrupt the political campaign launch for Mazabuka Central Independent candidate ...
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Zambia steps up Ebola preparedness as DRC, Uganda cases rise
Government has intensified national preparedness measures for Ebola Virus Disease following a Bundibugyo virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and ...
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Electoral body orders Independent Candidates to drop ‘candle’ symbol over duplication fears
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has ordered independent candidates assigned the “Candle” symbol to select alternatives ahead of the August 13, 2026 ...
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Moment police disrupted Nkombo’s rally in Mazabuka (Video)
Police in Mazabuka on Sunday disrupted the political rally organised by Independent candidate and former area Member of Parliament, Gary Nkombo, citing security ...
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Tension in Mazabuka as police stop Gary Nkombo campaign rally
A planned campaign rally by independent aspiring Mazabuka Member of Parliament, Gary Nkombo, was on Sunday halted after a heavy deployment of police ...
