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Tanzania’s First Gentleman, Hafidh Ameir, Dies
Tanzania’s First Gentleman, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died. Mr Ameir died on Monday, September 7, 2026, while receiving treatment in Zanzibar. His…
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Sunday Chanda Withdraws Kanchibiya Election Petition, Cites Doubled CDF From Delimitation
Former Kanchibiya MP Sunday Chanda has withdrawn his election petition, saying the constituency's split into two seats under Bill 7 delimitation could nearly double its CDF allocation.
Election 2026 Economics
Mandevu to Vote Again: ECZ Sets Fresh Parliamentary Election for 24 September After Totalling Centre Attack
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has scheduled a fresh parliamentary election in Mandevu for 24 September 2026, after the attack on the constituency totalling centre and theft of…
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Beyond the Ballot Box: How Patronage, Nepotism and Political Appointments Undermine Hope in Zambia
After the ballot boxes are closed, the real test of democracy begins. This article examines how corruption, nepotism and politically motivated appointments undermine merit, weaken Zambia’s institutions and…
Election 2026 Economics
Tasila Lungu Breaks Silence, Votes at Kabulonga Boys Alongside Opposition Candidate
Tasila Lungu Mwansa, daughter of late President Edgar Lungu, appeared in public for the first time in over a year, voting at Kabulonga Boys where she was pictured…
Election 2026 Economics
Zambians Vote in 2026 General Election
Zambians began voting on Thursday in the 2026 General Election, with polling stations scheduled to remain open from 06:00 to 18:00. The Electoral Commission of Zambia says 8,786,300…
Election 2026 Economics
Hichilema pledges wider education support, asks students for votes at State House
President Hakainde Hichilema thanked students from public and private higher learning institutions for gathering at State House, pledged wider education support and asked them to vote for him…
Election 2026 Economics
Kawana urges parties to respect campaign timetable as Zambia nears August 13 vote
Information Ministry Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana has appealed for peace and adherence to the harmonised campaign schedule, while making unverified allegations that unnamed political actors intend to provoke…