Power and Politics
AU-COMESA election observation mission arrives for Zambia’s Thursday polls
The African Union (AU) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) have deployed a joint Election Observation Mission for Zambia’s ...
Power and Politics
Leading opposition party, NRPUP, seeks clarification on ballot rules, results timeline
The National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) has written to the Electoral Commission of Zambia demanding urgent clarification on ballot marking ...
Power and Politics
European Union deploys 100 election observers ahead of August polls
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has deployed 32 short-term observers across Zambia ahead of the August 13 general election, increasing ...
Power and Politics
Colombia announces recognition of Morocco’s Sovereignty over Sahara, marking a shift in its position
Colombia announced the change of its position on the Sahara issue and affirmed its recognition of the Kingdom of Morocco’s sovereignty over its ...
Power and Politics
Zambia’s electoral body urges international observers to be professional, responsible
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has urged all accredited international election observers to undertake their work professionally and responsibly while respecting the ...
Power and Politics
Fourteen internet rights groups urge Zambia to protect digital rights ahead of elections
A coalition of internet rights and civil society organisations has urged the Zambian government to protect digital rights and ensure unrestricted access to ...
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Court orders Nakacinda to pay K2,400 or face 3 months jail term for seditious remarks
Patriotic Front (PF) faction Secretary General, Raphael Nakacinda, has been fined K2,400 after being convicted of seditious practice over remarks linking President Hakainde ...
Power and Politics
Govt calls for dialogue over truck drivers’ allowances, declares transport sector essential service
Government has called for constructive dialogue to resolve concerns over truck drivers’ subsistence allowances and has declared the transport sector an essential service ...
Power and Politics
Haguta moves to High Court to challenge removal from ECZ ballot ahead of polls
Independent Parliamentary Candidate for Kalomo Central, Hyde Haguta, has filed for Judicial Review in the High Court challenging the Electoral Commission of Zambia’s ...
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Amnesty warns stalled reforms risk reversing human rights gains ahead of Thursday polls
Amnesty International has urged candidates in Zambia’s 13 August general elections to commit to reversing a growing pattern of authoritarian practices that threaten ...
