Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html ‘Public office is competition to serve,’ Hichilema says in acceptance speech after defeating Mundubile Senegal tightens asset disclosure rules TONSE-Pamodzi Alliance heads to Constitutional Court to challenge Hichilema victory, admits panic among members (Video) Kansanshi Dynamos sign Ugandan striker Joseph Ssemujju on 17-month deal Zambia’s mainstay, copper, surges as supply tightens Zambia to host 47th SADC Summit, President Hichilema elected in-coming Chairperson President Hichilema reacts to election victory Chipenzi’s ‘noto noto’ remark becomes election day comic relief ECZ declares Hichilema winner of August poll, re-elected second term as President of Zambia Updated poll results show Hichilema leading by 225,971 votes from 105 Constituencies announced Hichilema leads with close to 1 million votes as ECZ releases results for 192 of 226 Constituencies Mundubile denies govt claims of arming, training militia, raises concerns over election handling   ‘I’m reliably informed Hon Kafwaya and Banda are dead,’ Mundubile tells broadcaster Martine Dennis (Video) Hichilema maintains lead with 867,066 votes as ECZ announces 161 of 226 Constituencies Filming of new Zambian drama series highlights country’s industry match to global acclaim What happened to Keembe votes —Electoral Commission of Zambia Social Media Trends: Netizens turn to ‘bombs’ and ‘missiles’ as ECZ Presidential results keep rolling in Egyptian startup Fincart raises $2.8 million to expand AI commerce platform Hichilema leads Mundubile by 513,478 votes as ECZ consolidates 135 Constituencies ‘Act without fear or favour,’ Catholic bishops tell ECZ to respect voters’ will Ngah brace fires Cameroon to historic first WAFCON crown in victory over Malawi Zambian govt announces arrest of persons linked to opposition leader, Mundubile, may charge them for insurrection (video) Hichilema extends lead with 120,639 votes as ECZ releases third consolidated tally from 70 Constituencies Social Media Trends: Netizens joke about ‘hair count’ as Hichilema extends lead over Mundubile AU-COMESA Mission says Zambia’s 2026 polls peaceful but raises concerns over late electoral reforms Missing NRPUP presidential spokesperson, Chisanga, found detained at Chelstone Police —Family says Claims of discrepancies in poll results halt Matero vote announcement ‘Shots were fired, my home invaded,’ Mundubile calls out Zambian Army, vows not to be intimidated (Video) EU says Zambian elections calm, flags limitations in fundamental freedoms, uneven playing field Zambian Polls: Hichilema increases lead with 87,427-votes after 49 Constituencies declared Dundumwezi result sparks wave of memes as netizens react Zambia Decides ’26: Hichilema leads Mundubile by 81,626 votes, with 199 constituencies yet to report UPND Copperbelt heavyweights, Kabuswe, Mumba lose Chililabombwe, Kantanshi seats ‘We may end up in court,’ Mundubile rallies provincial coordinators day after quizz by alleged state agents Developing Story: Self-aclaimed winner of presidential poll, Mundubile, allegedly abducted by military ‘Makebi, others risk sanctions,’ Defence, Information Ministries deny Kafwaya shooting claims (Video) SADC observer mission calls for legal reforms, changes to ECZ appointments ahead Zambia’s future polls Human Rights body urges ECZ to disclose election results proactively, transparently Social Media Trends: Shower and pajamas talk steal show at Electoral Commission of Zambia centre Cambridge youngest black professor, Arday, found dead after resignation Hichilema in early lead in three of four constituencies, as ECZ commences official release of results CenHTRO joins UNODC, Zambian govt to commemorate world day against trafficking in persons Social Media Trends: Businesses cash in as Zambians wait for election results Police arrest 9 over alleged murder of polling agent, 8 others for post-election incidents Breaking! Zambia’s electoral commission backtracks, lifts suspension on counting, announcement of results Nkombo loses race to Parliament, claims votes stolen Mundubile says halt to election results ploy to deny him victory, calls for global vigilance  Church group rates conduct of August general elections ‘You have no powers to suspend election results,’ lawyers warn Zambia’s electoral commission Home