Power and Politics
UPND chieftain, Simuuwe, tells court social media post branded him a ‘con artist’
UPND Media Director, Mark Simuuwe, has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that a Facebook post allegedly published by his former colleague, Kasebamashila Kaseba, ...
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Calls for independent probe into Kalingalinga teargas incident heightens
The Non-governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has called for a prompt, transparent and independent investigation into the Kalingalinga tear-gassing incident involving Zambia ...
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Transparency International names Zambian traditional leaders, diplomats engaging in partisan politics (See list)
Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) has flagged the increasing involvement of traditional leaders and public officials in partisan politics as one of the biggest ...
Power and Politics
North-Western leads Zambia’s population growth as govt urges data-driven planning for youth
Zambia has highlighted the need for the African governments to integrate population dynamics into development planning to ensure that investments in infrastructure, and ...
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Electoral Commission of Zambia seeks constitutional guidance on running mate resignations
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has asked the Constitutional Court to clarify the legal effect of the resignation of presidential running mates, ...
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NRPUP sues Electoral Commission of Zambia over Kaputa campaign suspension
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has been taken to the Lusaka High Court by the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity ...
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Zambia, Togo open new chapter of diplomatic and economic cooperation
Zambia and Togo have formally established accredited diplomatic representation, marking what officials described as a new chapter of cooperation between the two countries. ...
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Developing Story: Zambian govt reacts to arrest, detention of ZNBC Journalist, Mukuka
The Zambian government has responded to the arrest and detention of Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation Journalist, MacPherson Mukuka, saying the Cyber Crimes Act ...
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Bishops walk for peace ahead 2026 elections
The Bishops Council of Zambia (BCZ) has counseled against political intolerance, hate speech, intimidation, and every form of violence that threatened national unity ...
Power and Politics
Group flags legal barriers as key threat to civic space in Zambia
Advocates for Democratic Governance Foundation (ADEG) has warned that civic space in Zambia remained under pressure due to restrictive laws, calling for sustained ...
