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Slapdee Urges Peace and Unity Ahead of Zambia’s 2026 Election
Zambian musician Slapdee has called for love, peace and unity during a meeting with Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana ahead of the 13 August election.
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Zambian politics through an economic lens: policy, governance, campaigns and the decisions that move public finance, markets and business confidence.
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ECZ Briefs Parties, Candidates and Observers Ahead of 2026 Election
ECZ has briefed political parties, candidates and international observers on preparations and key procedures ahead of Zambia’s 13 August election.
Election 2026 Economics
AU and COMESA Deploy 93 Observers for Zambia’s 2026 Election
A joint 93-member AU-COMESA mission will observe Zambia’s 13 August election across all 10 provinces and issue preliminary findings on 15 August.
Politics
7,496 Shortlisted Poll Staff Undergo Training in Lusaka
LUSAKA – Poll staff training in Lusaka is under way for 7,496 shortlisted personnel ahead of Zambia’s 2026 General Election. The trainees were selected from more than 15,000…
Leadership & Governance
Farewell, Pilgrim: A Tribute to Dr. Canisius Banda
A personal tribute to the late Dr. Canisius Banda, mentor, writer and UPND Vice President (Politics), from Hon. Imanga Wamunyima Jr.
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HH Highlights Education Investments, Urges UNZA Students to Back UPND in August Elections
President Hakainde Hichilema has highlighted Government's progress in improving higher education, citing the resolution of sanitation challenges at UNZA's Great East Road Campus, increased student accommodation allowances, continued…
Leadership & Governance
State House Concerned Over Derogatory Language During Campaigns
State House says derogatory language aimed at President Hakainde Hichilema is displacing the policy debate voters need, as Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka responds to remarks by Socialist…
Politics
Political Polarization in Zambia’s Media Sector: Implications for Public Trust and Balanced Reporting
Political polarization is reshaping Zambia's media landscape, influencing public trust, journalistic independence, and democratic accountability. In this insightful analysis, Dr Wilson Silungwe examines how perceived media bias, digital…