Power and Politics
Bill 7: Battle of civil societies rages, as Constitutional Court urged to dismiss petition by Oasis Forum
A coalition of civil society organisations has urged the Constitutional Court to dismiss the Oasis Forum’s petition challenging Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill ...
Power and Politics
UPND adopts Katenga for Chawama by-election, as court upholds seat vacancy
The ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) has adopted, Timothy Katenga, as its candidate for the Chawama parliamentary by-election scheduled for January. ...
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Bill 7 passed! An analysis of how it may reshape Zambia’s democracy
The passage of the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill No. 7 of 2025 marks one of the most consequential political moments in Zambia’s ...
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Breaking! Zambian Parliament passes constitution amendment Bill 7 with two-thirds majority
The National Assembly has passed the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill No. 7 of 2025 after securing the required two-thirds majority, with 131 ...
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Government vows Bill 7 will pass, describes opposition to process as ‘arrogance’ of a minority
Members of the National Assembly are set to debate Bill 7 in a landmark session on today, Monday, amid ongoing controversy over proposed ...
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‘Don’t place Zambia in jeopardy,’ Catholic church restates opposition to Bill 7, urges MPs to ‘listen to voice of God’
The Catholic Church in Lusaka has urged Members of Parliament to listen to the voice of God as the National Assembly prepares to ...
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Anti-corruption watchdog calls for probe into alleged bribery of MPs to influence voting on Bill 7
The Alliance Against Corruption (AAC) has expressed deep concern over allegations by Mporokoso Member of Parliament, Brian Mundubile, that a senior United Party ...
Power and Politics
PF accuses Electoral Commission of Zambia of partisanship, alleges 2026 elections are ‘as good as stolen’
Patriotic Front (PF) Chairperson for Information and Publicity, Emmanuel Mwamba, has accused the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) of acting as a “useful ...
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Leading opposition party, PF, to boycott Bill 7 deliberations, alleges constitutional breaches, abuse of power
Tonse Alliance Parliamentary Chairperson and Patriotic Front (PF) aspiring candidate, Brian Mundubile, has announced that PF lawmakers will not participate in the deliberations ...
Power and Politics
President Hichilema restates importance of dialogue, tells critics to prioritize engagement
President Hakainde Hichilema has urged his critics to engage constructively with the government by offering ideas and solutions rather than limiting themselves to ...
