
ZNBC Defends Its Election Coverage Standards After Public Criticism
ZNBC Acting Head of Corporate Affairs Peter Nyongani says commentary questioning the corporation's election coverage seeks to undermine public confidence in the corporation.
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ZNBC Acting Head of Corporate Affairs Peter Nyongani says commentary questioning the corporation's election coverage seeks to undermine public confidence in the corporation.

ZIPAR is coming on board as a sponsor of the EAZ 2026 AGM in Livingstone, building on an existing MoU between the two institutions.

Zambia now combines constituency-based first-past-the-post elections with proportional representation seats for women, youths and persons with disabilities. Here is how the system works.

By The Zambian Economist Analyst Key takeaways President Hakainde Hichilema has secured a second term with roughly 61% of the vote, giving investors the policy continuity they had…

ZUPED has congratulated President Hichilema and VP Nalumango on their re-election, as ECZ confirms a 61.5% to 38.5% win over Brian Mundubile.

By The Zambian Economist Analyst Key takeaways The Emoluments Commission was among the first public institutions to formally congratulate Hakainde Hichilema after ECZ declared him president-elect on 18…

A strong mandate gives President Hichilema room to move from stabilising Zambia's economy to making its recovery felt in household budgets.

The ECZ has declared Hakainde Hichilema winner of Zambia's 2026 presidential election, with over 2.9 million votes clearing the 50% threshold and avoiding a run-off.