2026 Elections

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GOVERNANCE EXPERT CALLS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY IN FULFILLING ELECTORAL PROMISES

Governance expert Wesley Miyanda has called on the government to translate electoral campaign promises into measurable results to maintain public trust and confidence in the administration. Mr Miyanda says citizens are now waiting to see the implementation of promises made during the election campaigns, particularly those relating to infrastructure, health, education, skills training and job creation. He says the government should clearly distinguish between short-term and long-term commitments and provide realistic timelines for their implementation. Mr Miyanda has cited the […]

todayAugust 20, 2026 6

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Zambians disheartened by death of Kafwaya

Social Media is awash with flamed posts and comments of disheartened Zambians following the confirmation of the death of former Lunte Member of Parliament Mutotwe Kafwaya at the hands of the Police. Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba said in a statement late evening that the Central Joint Operations Committee (CJOC) “was welcomed with gunfire” at “a residence in Kabulonga” when conducting an operation following “intelligence Concerning activities by individuals of national interest suspected to pose a threat to National […]

todayAugust 20, 2026 6

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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. […]

todayAugust 17, 2026 3

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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, […]

todayAugust 15, 2026 11

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VOTERS URGED TO SAFEGUARD VOTING DOCUMENTS AS ZNWL DEPLOYS 270 ELECTION MONITORS

Political historian at the University of Zambia, Professor Bizeck Phiri, noted that voter education was critical in encouraging citizens to safeguard essential election documents such as the National Registration Card (NRC) and voters' card ahead of Thursday's general election. Professor Phiri said the NRC remained the primary document that identified a person as a citizen of Zambia and should be carefully protected at all times. Speaking on an interview with 5FM he explained that upon reaching the age of 18, […]

todayAugust 12, 2026 4

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