Power and Politics
UPND member challenges President Hichilema’s nomination ahead of general conference
A dispute may have arisen within the United Party for National Development after party member, Charles Longwe, formally challenged the participation of President ...
Power and Politics
Rabat becomes UNESCO world book capital 2026 amid SIEL preparations
Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Kingdom of Morocco is preparing to experience an exceptional cultural event, combining ...
Power and Politics
Party demands Electoral Commission publishes full list of 70 new constituencies
The Zambia Wake-up Party (ZAWAPA) has called on the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to immediately release and publicly communicate the complete list ...
Power and Politics
Bishops’ council urges peace, unity ahead of 2026 elections
The Bishop’s Council of Zambia (BCZ) has called on political leaders, civil society, traditional authorities, and citizens to exercise wisdom, restraint, and mutual ...
Power and Politics
EU set to launch €40 million education-focused budget support for Zambia
The European Union (EU) has resumed budget support to Zambia and is planning a new €40 million package later this year, with a ...
Power and Politics
Zambia church body urges clergy to avoid endorsing politicians ahead of elections
The Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) has urged clergy not to use the pulpit to endorse political candidates or parties as the ...
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Hichilema goes unopposed for UPND presidency ahead of general conference
President Hakainde Hichilema has gone unopposed after successfully filing his nomination papers for the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) presidential candidature ...
Power and Politics
Ngulube warns party infighting undermines opposition strength
The National Restoration Party (NAREP) has warned that internal conflict within political parties is undermining their growth and effectiveness, citing its own past ...
Power and Politics
Crisis-ridden PF urges Speaker Mutti to declare seats vacant for MPs who dumped their parties
Crisis-ridden Patriotic Front (PF) has demanded that Speaker of the National Assembly, Nelly Mutti, declare vacant the seats of lawmakers who have crossed ...
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Poor tax payers shouldn’t be made to build mansions for ex-presidents, VPs —DPP rejects proposed draft law
Zambia’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has rejected the proposed Benefits of Former Presidents and Former Vice-Presidents Bill, 2026, arguing that it confuses dignity ...
