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Mwanza Questions Ecz Legal Authority For Mandevu Poll

 The Zambian Civil Liberties Union (ZCLU) says the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has no legal basis for its decision to conduct a fresh parliamentary election in Mandevu Constituency. ZCLU Executive Director Isaac Mwanza stated that no law provides for what must happen when ballots and election materials are destroyed at tallying centres. Mr. Mwanza added that the decision followed an attack at the Mandevu totalling centre during aggregation, which left the Returning Officer unable to declare results. He observed […]

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Duma Calls for Mining Wealth to Drive Broad-Based Economic Transformation

Policy Analyst and Economist Zondwayo Duma says the future of Zambia’s economic transformation will depend on how effectively the country converts its mining wealth into broad-based productive capacity. Mr. Duma says while macroeconomic stability, investor confidence and increased copper production are important, ordinary citizens ultimately measure economic progress through jobs, household incomes, business opportunities and the cost of living. He says Zambia’s ambition to significantly increase copper production must therefore develop into a broader national development strategy rather than remain […]

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Care For Nature Zambia Empowers Communities To Hold Polluters Accountable

Care for Nature Zambia is confident that communities such as those living in mining areas in Mansa District will now be able to hold polluters accountable following sensitization on new mining and environmental laws. In a statement today, Organization Executive Director, Nsama Musonda Kearns stated that the Mineral Regulation Commission Act of 2024 provides for consent from chiefs and land owners, and also provides for community access to water and grazing land including fair compensation. Ms. Kearns added that the […]

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AIPAC Welcomes Constitutional Court Ruling On Acting Auditor General

The Acton Institute for Policy Analysis Centre (AIPAC) has welcomed the Constitutional Court ruling directing the Acting Auditor General to vacate office after reaching the mandatory retirement age. In a statement, AIPAC Executive Director Solomon Ngoma said the ruling reaffirms the principle that public service must be guided by the law, integrity and respect for institutional frameworks. Mr. Ngoma said the Acting Auditor General was not eligible to hold the position because he had already retired prior to his appointment, […]

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CEJ Welcomes Zambia’s Plan For Environment Court

The Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) has welcomed plans by the Judiciary to establish a specialised Lands and Environment Court. Recently, Chief Justice Mumba Malila, while addressing newly-appointed and promoted judges in Lusaka, announced plans to establish the court to address the growing number and complexity of land and environmental disputes. Reacting to the development in a statement today, CEJ Executive Director Maggie Mapalo Mwape stated that the current court system is not adequately equipped to handle complex environmental cases. […]

todayAugust 29, 2026 7

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Police Warn Against Unlawful Protests Ahead of Inauguration

The Zambia Police Service has revealed that it received credible intelligence indicating that certain groups and individuals are planning to incite members of the public to participate in unlawful processions and protests at various locations across the country, including during the inauguration ceremony scheduled for Tuesday 1st September 2026. In a statement, inspector general of police Graphel Musamba said further, the Service is aware of ongoing efforts to mobilize and incite members of the public to protest against the detention […]

todayAugust 28, 2026 7

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ECZ to Hold Fresh Parliamentary Election in Mandevu

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has resolved to hold a fresh Parliamentary election in Mandevu Constituency of Lusaka District. In a statement, ECZ  Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said the decision follows a serious security incident that occurred during the aggregation of National Assembly election results following the August 13, 2026 General Elections. Mr. Kasaro said the Commission received an official report from the Lusaka District Electoral Officer dated August 18, indicating that unknown individuals attacked the Mandevu Constituency […]

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POLICE record warn and caution statements from Mundubile and Zulu

The Zambia Police Service has confirmed that warn and caution statements have been recorded from former Mporokoso Member of Parliament Brian Mundubile and lawyer Makebi Zulu in connection with an alleged offence of treason. Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi says the alleged offence is contrary to Section 43(1) of the Penal Code, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. Mr. Chilabi says the two have been interviewed by investigators and are currently in police custody. He says the Zambia […]

todayAugust 27, 2026 7

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Government Says Kafwaya Family Declined Offer of State Funeral Honours

Government says it offered to accord the late Hon. Mutotwe Kafwaya funeral and burial honours applicable to a former Cabinet Minister. In a statement, Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa said the family respectfully declined the Government’s offer and opted to hold private funeral arrangements. Mr. Kangwa has therefore appealed to members of the public to respect the wishes of the bereaved family. The late Mr. Kafwaya served as Minister of Works and Supply from 2018 to 2019 and later […]

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