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How does a politician remain relevant when governments change, parties lose elections and political alliances shift? Daniel Munkombwe became one of Zambia’s most colourful examples. Decades later, Felix Mutati’s political…
.. IN PAID ADVERTISING AND MEDIA COVERAGE Brian Mundubile’s campaign content generated almost three times as many Facebook views as President Hakainde Hichilema’s during Zambia’s August 2026 election campaign, despite…
Former Botswana President Ian Khama has sparked political debate after publicly questioning Botswana’s decision to attend the inauguration of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, whom he described as “Africa’s newest dictator”.…
ZAMBIAN EYE | LUSAKA, October 29, 2026 The Mandevu parliamentary by-election has taken a dramatic turn following reports that all three candidates challenging the ruling United Party for National Development…
The Livingstone High Court has nullified the Mapatizya Constituency parliamentary election following a successful petition by independent candidate Clive Darius Miyanda. The ruling overturns the election of United Party for…
LUSAKA — Jack Mwiimbu’s return to Cabinet as Minister of Justice has placed a veteran lawyer and long-standing ally of President Hakainde Hichilema at the centre of growing political debate…
Mandevu race reshaped after nominations LUSAKA – The Mandevu parliamentary by-election has taken a new turn, with the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance shifting its support from former Member of Parliament Jean…
LUSAKA – The United Party for National Development (UPND) has made an unusual choice for the Mandevu parliamentary by-election. Instead of returning with Christopher Shakafuswa, the man who carried the…
LUSAKA – National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) candidate Gabriel Kibombwe has entered into a consent agreement in favour of Lusaka Mayor-elect Chitambala Mwewa in the mayoral election…
LUSAKA – A member of the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) based in the United States has warned colleagues against campaigning for President Hakainde Hichilema to remain in…