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Mukankata calls for participation in electoral process
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Mukankata calls for participation in electoral process

Kanchibiya Constituency Returning Officer Poster Mukankata has urged stakeholders to actively participate in electoral engagements to promote a common understanding of the electoral process ahead of the Lubaleshi Ward Councilor by-election scheduled for November 5, 2026. Mr Mukankata said the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) stakeholders’ meeting held at Kanchibiya Town Council New Civic Ce...

Lusaka Times
Nov 3, 2026
Governance Expert condemns dictatorship remarks by Khama
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Governance Expert condemns dictatorship remarks by Khama

Governance Expert and Human Rights Advocate, Wesley Miyanda, has condemned remarks attributed to the former Botswana President Ian Khama, that are describing the current democratic elected government under President Hakainde Hichilema as the newest African state under dictatorship. Mr Miyanda says the remarks are not only unfortunate and enormously misplaced, but a threat to political, […]

Lusaka Times
Nov 2, 2026
November 5 by election ballot papers not yet in- ECZ
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November 5 by election ballot papers not yet in- ECZ

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced that the consignment of ballot papers for the November 5th, 2026 by-elections have not arrived in the country, as scheduled. ECZ Chief Electoral Officer, Brown Kasaro says the ballot papers were expected to arrive at 14:30 hours on Friday, October 30, 2026, aboard an Emirates flight. Mr […]

Lusaka Times
Oct 31, 2026
Mundubile, 17 others bail application adjourned to tomorrow
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Mundubile, 17 others bail application adjourned to tomorrow

The constitutional bail application case involving National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) 2026 Presidential candidate Brian Mundubile, his running mate Makebi Zulu and 16 others has been adjourned to tomorrow, October 29, 2026. Chief State Advocate, Chali Hambayi, explained that the matter could not take off this morning to afford time to the […]

Lusaka Times
Oct 28, 2026
Kabuswe’s petition case continues tomorrow
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Kabuswe’s petition case continues tomorrow

Three witnesses have testified how some people allegedly failed to vote in Chililabombwe constituency on August 13 due to alleged violence in some polling stations. This is in case where former Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Paul Kabuswe, has petitioned the election of Nsofwa Lupele as Chililabombwe Member of Parliament on account of violence […]

Lusaka Times
Oct 15, 2026
ECZ defends proportional representation seat allocation
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ECZ defends proportional representation seat allocation

Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis has defended the allocation of proportional representation seats following the August 13, 2026 general election, insisting that the process was conducted in accordance with the law and was not politically manipulated. Zaloumis said the allocation of seats was governed by the applicable legal framework, adding that political […]

Lusaka Times
Oct 14, 2026
Anderson Banda declared Lumezi North MP
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Anderson Banda declared Lumezi North MP

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has declared United Party for National Development (UPND) candidate Anderson Banda duly elected Member of Parliament for Lumezi North Constituency after he went unopposed. The ECZ Returning Officer for Lumezi North Constituency declared Mr Banda duly elected following the close of the nomination process. The National Reconciliation Party for […]

Lusaka Times
Oct 9, 2026
Kasempa electoral officer calls for peace during nominations
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Kasempa electoral officer calls for peace during nominations

Kasempa District Electoral Officer Beston Kajoba has urged residents of Maako Ward to maintain peace during the upcoming nomination process, following violence that disrupted the filing in of nominations in the August elections. Mr Kajoba appealed to Maako residents to remain peaceful during the nominations for the Maako Ward by-election which are scheduled for Thursday, […]

Lusaka Times
Oct 5, 2026
Mpika electoral officer calls for by-election compliance
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Mpika electoral officer calls for by-election compliance

Mpika District Electoral Officer Samuel Musenge has urged aspiring candidates, political parties, election agents, the media, monitors and observers to adhere to electoral guidelines and the Code of Conduct ahead of the Nachikufu ward by-election in Mpika South Constituency. Mr Musenge disclosed that the commission is scheduled to conduct nominations for the ward by election on […]

Lusaka Times
Oct 5, 2026
MUKANDILA Faces Forgery and False Document Charges
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MUKANDILA Faces Forgery and False Document Charges

Tonse Pamodzi Secretary General CELESTINE MUKANDILA has pleaded not guilty to charges of forgery and uttering false documents. Mr. MUKANDILA, aged 36, entered the plea yesterday before Lusaka Resident Magistrate ANNA HOLLAND. The prosecution alleges that between July 14, 2022 and July 25, 2024, Mr. MUKANDILA forged the signature of YAEES SALIM SHETH on a […]

Lusaka Times
Oct 1, 2026
Lumezi South UPND’ candidate seeks nullification of election or vote recount
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Lumezi South UPND’ candidate seeks nullification of election or vote recount

Losing Lumezi South Member of Parliament, Lufeyo Ngoma has asked the Chipata High Court to nullify the parliamentary election results or, alternatively, order a recount of the votes. Mr Ngoma, who contested the election on the United Party for National Development (UPND) ticket, has challenged the results, alleging that the polls were marred by vote […]

Lusaka Times
Sep 29, 2026
Chama stakeholders hail ballot verification
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Chama stakeholders hail ballot verification

Stakeholders in Chama District of Eastern Province have expressed satisfaction with the ongoing verification of ballot papers and account forms used during the August 13, 2026 General Elections. The stakeholders participating in the exercise have commended the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) for conducting the process in a transparent and orderly manner. Speaking in an […]

Lusaka Times
Sep 15, 2026