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LUSAKA – Zambia’s new proportional representation system has moved from legislation to reality, with the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) validating 40 nominated Members of Parliament who will enter the…
President Hakainde Hichilema’s recent comments on the growing use of vulgar language in Zambia’s political and public discourse have opened another conversation about the tone of political debate in the…
By Kellys Kaunda Having been a close friend to Emmanuel for more than three decades, I have come to the conclusion that while sometimes he gets it wrong (who doesn’t?)…
By Dr Tarcisius Mukuka Introduction Recent reports indicate that the Mukuni Royal Dynasty has petitioned the Constitutional Court seeking recognition of Chief Mukuni XIX as a Paramount Chief, with powers…
…Lady Macbeth would have blushed at his courage AM 7th Sept 2026 LUSAKA The young in Zambian journalism do not know him, the old have begun to forget him, but…
By Mbanga, Ilukui Irvine The call by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, Gina Romero, to the Zambian government to…
By Willie du Plessis The recent launch of the first comprehensive hypertension guidelines developed specifically for Africa marks an important step in addressing one of the continent’s most significant health…
A constituency-by-constituency record of the 2026 parliamentary election Updated: September 3, 2026 Zambia’s 2026 General Election produced the country’s first National Assembly elected under the revised electoral system introduced by…
Hopewell Chin’ono Wrote; (Hopewell is an award-winning Zimbabwean journalist, documentary filmmaker, and anti-corruption activist.) “Welcome to the club, my guy. You went a little too far, though; you didn’t have…
By Fred M’membe It gets dark sometimes, but the morning comes. Every night has its morning. Let’s not lose hope. Let’s not give up. Let’s keep our principles and use…