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14/08/2026

STATEMENT: UN HAS NOT CONGRATULATED ANY PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE

Lusaka, 14 August 2026 The United Nations in Zambia has dismissed claims circulating on social media that UN observers congratulated a presidential candidate following the 13 August 2026 elections.

The UN clarifies that it has no electoral observation mandate in Zambia and did not deploy any election observers for the polls.

“The United Nations does not observe national electoral processes unless mandated by the General Assembly or the Security Council... it does not pronounce itself on the validity of an electoral process or the legitimacy of electoral outcomes,” said Ms. Beatrice Mutali, UN Resident Coordinator in Zambia.

The UN condemns the unlawful use of UN emblems and urges the public and media to verify information through official UN channels.
It also calls on political leaders to uphold the peace pledge and for supporters to reject violence while awaiting results.

Contact: UN Resident Coordinator Office, E: [email protected]

14/08/2026

POLICE DISMISS REPORTS OF MUNDUBILE ARREST

Police Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi has dismissed social media reports claiming that NRPUP Presidential Candidate Brian Mundubile has been arrested and detained.

Mr. Chilabi says the claims are false and misleading.

This comes amid heightened political tension following Thursday’s General Election and the ECZ’s suspension of counting and announcement of results nationwide.

Authorities urge the public to avoid spreading unverified information and to rely on official channels for updates.

14/08/2026

CHILILABOMBWE UPDATE

The winners for Councillors in three wards Chililabombwe Constituency have been announced.

We continue to wait for more election updates as results continue to come in from across the Copperbelt.

14/08/2026

BRIAN MUNDUBILE: "I AM BEING INTERROGATED BY ZAMBIA ARMY OFFICERS"

Tonse Alliance Presidential Candidate Brian Mundubile has issued an urgent public statement confirming that he is being interrogated by officers from the Zambia Army over two videos he released earlier today.

In the statement, Mundubile said:
“Just to confirm that I am being interrogated by officers from the Zambia Army over the two videos I released earlier today.
I appeal for calm from all our supporters as we allow the due process to proceed.”

This comes amid heightened political tension following Thursday’s General Election and the ECZ’s suspension of counting and announcement of results nationwide.

We await further details from the Zambia Army and relevant authorities.

14/08/2026

LAWYER CLAIMS MUNDUBILE PICKED UP BY SECURITY PERSONNEL

Lawyer Makebi Zulu has claimed that Tonse Alliance presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and members of his family were picked up from their residence in Kabulonga, Lusaka by military personnel and taken to an undisclosed location.

According to Mr. Zulu, over 40 soldiers and other security personnel were allegedly involved in the operation at the residence along Kudu Road.

He further alleges that Mr. Mundubile and his wife were brutalised during the incident before being forced into a vehicle.

The circumstances, reason, and current whereabouts of Mr. Mundubile remain unclear at this time.

This development comes amid heightened political tension following Thursday’s General Election and the ECZ’s suspension of counting and announcement of results nationwide due to reported violence.

We will update you as more information becomes available.

14/08/2026

14/08/2026

NATIONAL ADDRESS BY ECZ CHAIRPERSON TONIGHT AT 17:00HRS

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has issued a stakeholder notice confirming that Chairperson Mrs. Mwangala Zaloumis SC will address the nation today, 14th August 2026.

Time: 17:00 hours
Venue: Mulungushi International Conference Centre, Kenneth Kaunda Wing, Main Auditorium

The address comes amid the ongoing election process following the August 13 General Elections.
Stakeholders and members of the public are encouraged to follow the address for official updates from the Commission.

Notice issued by Brown Kasaro, Chief Electoral Officer for and on behalf of the Commission.

14/08/2026

HICHILEMA: RECEIVING ENCOURAGING RESULTS SO FAR

President Hakainde Hichilema says he has continued to receive encouraging election results following yesterday’s voting.

In a Facebook post, the President said he has also received reports of peace, unity and solidarity across the country as votes come in.
“There is much in this moment to be grateful for. Let us remain peaceful, patient and patriotic as we await the official outcome from those entrusted with managing the vote,” he said.

UPND - Mulambo Haimbe added that early trends from tallying centres point to a strong result for the incumbent.
He noted high turnout in Southern, Western and North-Western Provinces, a favourable picture in Central Province, and gains for the President in Northern Province. Overall turnout is settling closer to the Zambian norm.

The party cautioned that these are early indications, not official results.
“Only the Electoral Commission of Zambia has the authority to declare the outcome of a presidential election. The UPND has declared nothing and will declare nothing,” Haimbe stated.

He also warned against unverified claims of victory circulating, saying they have “no source, no data and no methodology” and do Zambia a disservice.
UPND urged all parties to allow ECZ to complete its constitutional mandate of collation, verification and announcement without pressure.

Haimbe further noted: “Zambia has delivered a peaceful, orderly and well administered election, praised by observers.”

14/08/2026

14/08/2026

ECZ TO REVIEW SUSPENSION OF RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT WITHIN 24 HOURS

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says it will review the suspension of counting and announcement of election results within 24 hours.

ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis announced the suspension took effect immediately nationwide due to reports of violence targeting poll staff and theft of marked ballot papers from ballot boxes in some areas.

The suspension is in accordance with Section 67(3) of the Electoral Process Act No. 35 of 2016.

Political Reactions:
UPND - Mulambo Haimbe welcomed the move and urged citizens to remain calm. He said ECZ has given a timeframe and called for patience. Haimbe also cautioned against unverified self-declarations of victory.

Tonse Pamodzi Alliance - Kasonde Mweenda & Celestine Mukandila were displeased. They argued ECZ should isolate affected areas and release the rest. Mukandila called on President Hakainde Hichilema to concede, claiming NRPUP’s Brian Mundubile had won. _“We are very confident, we have won these elections,”_ he said.

ECZ is yet to complete the nationwide counting and announcement of results from the August 13 General Elections.