Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html 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  ‘We’ve won the election,’ Zambia’s opposition party leader, Mundibile, claims victory ahead of official announcements (video) Zambia’s leading opposition party alleges armed raid on media centre eve of general elections Church group rates conduct of August general elections ‘You have no powers to suspend election results,’ lawyers warn Zambia’s electoral commission Hichilema should concede defeat peacefully, says Tonse Pamodzi Alliance Police arrest 7 suspects over murder of Chaminuka Resort boss, Stelios Sardinis Zambian govt claims arrest of ‘several suspects’ allegedly plotting to disrupt general elections Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance demands head of AU-COMESA mission hands-off Zambia polls Netizens react to suspension of election results in Zambia Social Media Trends: Voters eroding secret ballot principle by posting marked ballots online Banned from National Results Centre, Mpundu accuses UPND of promoting lawlessness, violence Logistics challenges delay polling in Kitwe as voters turn out in large numbers Findlay family seeks High Court intervention over alleged detention of businessman Cameroon stun hosts Morocco on penalties to reach WAFCON final Chawinga sisters inspire Malawi into historic TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON final Zambia Decides 2026! Voters show enthusiasm as queues surface at break of dawn Dundumwezi result sparks wave of memes as netizens react Govt declares August 13, 2026 public holiday for General Elections, offices to reopen day after ECZ launches National Results Centre to manage Zambia’s presidential election outcomes Jubilee Metals to sell Zambian Copper tailings project, as shares decline 27% ‘I’m the chief. I know what’s happening,’ Hichilema alleges external plot to destabilize Zambia Social Media Trends: UPND’s Mwewa starts removing campaign posters after defeat Tragedy in Zimbabwe as 13 bodies retrieved after boat accident on Lake Kariba Mundubile preaches reconciliation, says Zambia’s leadership must rise above politics, tribalism Reserve cut may boost private sector lending —Haabazoka Food Reserve Agency says over 28,000 metric tonnes of Maize purchased in Northern Province Tonse Alliance accuses govt agency of seizing party funds, crippling campaign machinery ahead of polls Breaking! Zambia’s electoral body suspends counting, announcement of election results nationwide President Hichilema wraps up re-election campaigns with Lusaka rally UNZA lecturers call on govt to fulfil promise on terminal benefits Social Media Trends,‘ Hichilema sparks online banter with remarks saying, ‘Sorry to vpn providers’ ‘Return home after casting votes,’ Inspector General announces massive police deployment ahead of polls 2026 Polls: Zambian authority warns broadcasters over speculative election results Home