Power and Politics
Constitutional Court urged to throw out petition challenging Hichilema’s 2026 eligibility
The Constitutional Court has been asked to dismiss a petition challenging President Hakainde Hichilema’s eligibility to contest the August 2026 general elections on ...
Power and Politics
Nkombo, four other independent candidates challenge ECZ over ‘candle’ symbol
Independent candidate, Gary Nkombo, and four other candidates have applied to the High Court for leave to commence judicial review proceedings against the ...
Power and Politics
Civil society groups seek parliamentary scrutiny of Zambia-US agreements
Chapter One Foundation and LCK Foundation have argued before the Constitutional Court that bilateral agreements between Zambia and the United States on health ...
Editor's Pick
Hichilema rejects Public Gatherings Bill, cites constitutional concerns
President Hakainde Hichilema has declined to assent to the Public Gatherings Bill and has instead referred it back to Parliament for reconsideration, citing ...
Editor's Pick
UNZA lecturers demand immediate settlement of terminal benefits, cite K1.3 billion liability
The University of Zambia Lecturers and Researchers’ Union (UNZALARU) has issued a demand to the government to settle terminal benefits owed to University ...
Power and Politics
Oppose policies, not the presidency says Chanda
United, Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ) leader Charles Chanda has urged the August 13, 2026 presidential candidates to always draw a clear line ...
Editor's Pick
Police say security reinforced after political violence grips Mazabuka, Chawama, Kabwe
The Zambia Police Service says it has reinforced security deployments and intensified operations in Mazabuka Central, Chawela and Kabwe Central constituencies following recent ...
Power and Politics
Swiss organisation trains Zambian Journalists on investigative reporting
DCAF-Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance has launched a training programme in Lusaka to strengthen Zambian journalists’ capacity for investigative reporting on police ...
Power and Politics
Zambia calls for research on impact of AI on youth employment
Zambia has called for continued research and evidence generation on the implications of Artificial Intelligence, especially regarding youth employment, skills transitions, and formalising ...
Power and Politics
August Polls: Zambia Army warns against abuse of social media, Ai tools
The Zambia Army has cautioned members of the general public against the reckless abuse of social media platforms and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools ...
