Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html 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 Social Media Trends: Voters eroding secret ballot principle by posting marked ballots online Updated poll results show Hichilema leading by 225,971 votes from 105 Constituencies announced Zambia’s leading opposition party alleges armed raid on media centre eve of general elections 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 Findlay family seeks High Court intervention over alleged detention of businessman Cambridge youngest black professor, Arday, found dead after resignation CenHTRO joins UNODC, Zambian govt to commemorate world day against trafficking in persons Police arrest 9 over alleged murder of polling agent, 8 others for post-election incidents Mundubile says halt to election results ploy to deny him victory, calls for global vigilance  Church group rates conduct of August general elections Logistics challenges delay polling in Kitwe as voters turn out in large numbers ‘You have no powers to suspend election results,’ lawyers warn Zambia’s electoral commission Netizens react to suspension of election results in Zambia Hichilema should concede defeat peacefully, says Tonse Pamodzi Alliance Social Media Trends: UPND’s Mwewa starts removing campaign posters after defeat ‘We’ve won the election,’ Zambia’s opposition party leader, Mundibile, claims victory ahead of official announcements (video) Breaking! Zambia’s electoral body suspends counting, announcement of election results nationwide Social Media Trends,‘ Hichilema sparks online banter with remarks saying, ‘Sorry to vpn providers’ Cameroon stun hosts Morocco on penalties to reach WAFCON final Hichilema in early lead in three of four constituencies, as ECZ commences official release of results Chawinga sisters inspire Malawi into historic TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON final Zambia Decides 2026! Voters show enthusiasm as queues surface at break of dawn Social Media Trends: Businesses cash in as Zambians wait for election results Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance demands head of AU-COMESA mission hands-off Zambia polls Banned from National Results Centre, Mpundu accuses UPND of promoting lawlessness, violence Breaking! Zambia’s electoral commission backtracks, lifts suspension on counting, announcement of results 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 Nkombo loses race to Parliament, claims votes stolen 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 Home