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Government Announces Arrests Following Suspected Security Operation in Kabulonga

Government has announced the arrest of several individuals following a police operation in Lusaka’s Kabulonga area, which authorities say is linked to suspected security threats. Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa said the operation, conducted on August 13, resulted in the apprehension of 11 people and the recovery of weapons, ammunition and other materials. Government says investigations are ongoing, and the suspects will be dealt with according to the law. According to Government, some of those apprehended are alleged to […]

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Wamunyima declared MP-elect for Nalolo Constituency

United Party for National Development candidate Imanga Wamunyima has been declared Member of Parliament-elect for Nalolo Constituency after polling 10,420 votes. He defeated Independent candidate Namakando Mashekwa, who garnered 10,067 votes. Nalolo Returning Officer Kelvin Sianjalika announced the results at Nalolo Civic Centre. A total of 21,943 votes were cast out of 34,223 registered voters, representing a voter turnout of 64.1 percent.

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ECZ CLARIFIES KEMBE EAST ERROR AS PRESIDENTIAL RESULTS REACH 135 CONSTITUENCIES

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced consolidated presidential election results from 135 of the 226 constituencies, with UPND candidate Hakainde Hichilema leading the tally. ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis said Mr Hichilema had secured 1,544,140 votes, while NRPUP candidate Brian Mundubile was in second position with 1,030,662 votes. The Commission said the 135 constituencies had 4,793,053 registered voters, with 2,701,287 votes cast. Of these, 2,623,640 were valid votes, while 77,647 were rejected, representing a 56.36 percent voter turnout. Meanwhile, […]

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11 Apprehended in Kabulonga Militia Raid, Presidential Candidate Found on Scene

Zambia Police have apprehended 11 people in connection with an alleged militia operation in Lusaka’s Kabulonga area, with NRPUP Presidential candidate Mr. Brian Mundubile confirmed to have been present at the scene. In a statement issued yesterday, Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick K. Kangwa said the joint operation was conducted on the night of 13th August 2026 following a tip-off from members of the public. Those now in lawful custody and facing various criminal charges include Mr. George Chisanga, Dr. […]

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17 PEOPLE ARRESTED FOR ELECTION RELATED OFFENCES ON THE 13TH AND 14TH OF AUGUST

A total of 17 people have been confirmed to have been arrested by police for election related offences on the 13th and 14th of August 2026. Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba further called on former Nkana Law Maker Binwell Mpundu to surrender himself to police following his viral sentiments on social media. Mr. Musamba said “while the general conduct of the elections was peaceful, the service recorded isolated incidents in some parts of the country, particularly in Lusaka, Kalomo, […]

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ECZ LIFTS SUSPENSION OF RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENTS, ANNOUNCES FIRST PRESIDENTIAL RESULTS

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has begun releasing the first batch of official presidential results following the August 13, 2026, general election hours after lifting the suspension on results announcements. The suspension had been placed on grounds of reports of violence targeted at poll staff during the counting and announcing of votes in some districts which in some instances led to theft of ballot boxes. In the first four (4) out of 226 constituencies officially verified and announced, President […]

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ECZ lifts suspension on counting and announcement of results

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has lifted the suspension on the counting and announcement of election results with immediate effect. ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis says the lifting of the suspension will pave the way for the announcement of the first set of results at 22:00 hours this evening. Speaking at the 2026 National Election Results Centre in Lusaka, Ms Zaloumis said the decision follows a review of the security situation. She said the security threat to the electoral process […]

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Police commend zambians for peaceful conduct during elections

The Zambia Police Service has commended members of the public for the peaceful manner in which they conducted themselves during the August 13th General Elections. Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba has also praised police officers and other law enforcement agencies for maintaining law and order and securing polling stations, voters and electoral materials. However, Mr Musamba says isolated incidents were recorded in parts of the country, including Lusaka, Kalomo, Kasama, Isoka, Mafinga, Chingola, Mkushi and Kabompo. In Matero, Lusaka, […]

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UPND’s Haimbe Says Early Vote Counting Trends Encouraging for President Hichilema

United Party for National Development (UPND) National Management Committee Member Mulambo Haimbe says early indications from vote counting centres across the country are encouraging for President Hakainde Hichilema. Mr. Haimbe said the trends being reported from tallying centres point to what he described as a strong performance for the President. He said voter turnout has been high in Southern, Western and North-Western Provinces, while the picture in Central Province is favourable, with gains for President Hichilema also being reported in […]

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