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SECURITY AND ROAD TRAFFIC ADVISORY AHEAD OF THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION CEREMONY
31/08/2026

SECURITY AND ROAD TRAFFIC ADVISORY AHEAD OF THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION CEREMONY

𝐀 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐑𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩π₯𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐑𝐒π₯𝐒π₯πšπ›π¨π¦π›π°πžDo not panic.You spoke the loudest when you voted. What you did on the 13th...
31/08/2026

𝐀 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐑𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩π₯𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐑𝐒π₯𝐒π₯πšπ›π¨π¦π›π°πž

Do not panic.

You spoke the loudest when you voted. What you did on the 13th of August was the hardest part β€” the rest is simply procedure.

An election petition should not scare you. Your voice is what matters, and it was heard.TAPALI EKO FILEYA

You voted, and together we won. (Ala twali basepa)
Let us remain calm, united, and focused as we move forward to deliver for Chililabombwe.

Hon. Kabwe Nsofwa Lupele, MP
Chililabombwe Constituency

If almost all the seats are being petitioned, what does that tell us about the overall election and the credibility of t...
31/08/2026

If almost all the seats are being petitioned, what does that tell us about the overall election and the credibility of the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ)?

As concerned citizens, we have a right to ask these questions. Elections are meant to reflect the genuine will of the people, and the public must have confidence that the process was free, fair, transparent, and credible. When numerous results are challenged in court, it naturally raises concerns about what may have gone wrong and whether the electoral process met the standards expected by citizens.

This is not about attacking the ECZ or undermining our democratic institutions. It is about demanding transparency, accountability, and answers. The concerns being raised should be taken seriously, and every petition should be handled fairly and transparently so that the truth can be established.

Ultimately, democracy can only thrive when citizens trust the electoral process and believe that their votes truly count. As citizens, we deserve clarity, accountability, and confidence in the institutions responsible for protecting the integrity of our elections.

Concerned Citizen

Clive Chilufya

Kabuswe petitions Chililabombwe pollFormer Minister of Mines and Minerals Paul Kabuswe has petitioned the Lusaka High Co...
31/08/2026

Kabuswe petitions Chililabombwe poll

Former Minister of Mines and Minerals Paul Kabuswe has petitioned the Lusaka High Court to nullify the Chililabombwe parliamentary election, citing alleged irregularities, corruption, violence and character assassination.

Kabuswe, who had represented Chililabombwe since 2021 on the UPND ticket, lost to Resolute Party candidate Nsofwa Kabwe Lupele, who was declared winner after polling 10,920 votes against Kabuswe’s 8,986.

In his petition, Kabuswe alleges that Lupele and his agents distributed cash amounts ranging from K50 to K100 to voters at Ishuko Tavern polling station on election day. He further claims Lupele engaged in a campaign of character assassination, accusing him of theft, tribalism and nepotism.

Kabuswe also contends that some of his supporters were prevented from voting after rocks were placed across the road at Fikolongo in Chitambi Ward, blocking his Nissan Hardbody vehicle carrying voters to polling stations.

The matter is now before the Lusaka High Court for determination.

GRACE CHAILE/ZAMBIA DAILY MAIL

Mundubile,Makebi Handed Over to Police By Sharon Siame National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity -NRPUP- l...
27/08/2026

Mundubile,Makebi Handed Over to Police

By Sharon Siame

National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity -NRPUP- leader BRIAN MUNDUBILE and his running mate MAKEBI ZULU have been handed over to police and are currently undergoing interviews.

Police spokesperson GODFREY CHILABI has confirmed the development to ZNBC News, saying the two opposition leaders are being interviewed by a team of law enforcement officers and their lawyers are present.

Mr. CHILABI said police will issue an official statement once the interview process has been concluded.

The questioning follows a police summons issued to Mr. MUNDUBILE and Mr. ZULU in connection with investigations into alleged activities that police say have the potential to threaten national security.

The two have been under the protection of the United Nations in Lusaka.

In Another News
25/08/2026

In Another News

JUST INCHIEF JUSTICE DR. MUMBA MALILA CONFIRMS RECIEVING PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION PETITION
25/08/2026

JUST IN

CHIEF JUSTICE DR. MUMBA MALILA CONFIRMS RECIEVING PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION PETITION

FILING PRESIDENTIAL PETITION TO CHIEF JUSTICE’S PERSONAL EMAIL INVALID – SHALALAUPND consultant Oliver Shalala Sepiso ha...
25/08/2026

FILING PRESIDENTIAL PETITION TO CHIEF JUSTICE’S PERSONAL EMAIL INVALID – SHALALA

UPND consultant Oliver Shalala Sepiso has argued that a presidential election petition cannot be validly filed or served by sending it to the Chief Justice’s personal email address.

Mr Shalala stated that presidential election petitions must be formally lodged through the Constitutional Court Registry or other authorised court filing channels.

He explained that court rules require specific administrative procedures, including official registration and payment of prescribed fees, for a petition to be recognised as validly filed.

β€œA presidential election petition cannot be validly filed or served by sending it to the Chief Justice’s personal or private email address,” Mr Shalala said.

He stressed that sending documents to a judge’s or Chief Justice’s private inbox bypasses the court registrar and does not provide the official recognition required for a legal filing.

β€œSending documents to a judge’s or the Chief Justice’s private inbox bypasses the court registrar and lacks official recognition,” he stated.

Mr Shalala further emphasised that personal email accounts cannot guarantee proper tracking, logging, monitoring or proof of receipt, particularly where constitutional deadlines are involved.

He said closure or disruption of court operations does not automatically make informal filing through private email legally compliant unless authorised by the court.

β€œEven when physical court access is disrupted or closed, informal transmission to a personal email does not automatically cure non-compliance with mandatory statutory filing procedures,” Mr Shalala emphasised.

He further argued that presidential election petitions fall under the jurisdiction of the Constitutional Court, which has its own president and questioned the decision to send such documents to the Chief Justice.

β€œLeft unchecked, next time we shall hear someone filing by WhatsApp, Facebook etc,” he warned.

Kenya's electoral commission says candidates will not need a university degree to run for president, governor, or parlia...
24/08/2026

Kenya's electoral commission says candidates will not need a university degree to run for president, governor, or parliament in the 2027 election. Speaking to local media, IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu said there is no degree requirement under the current legal framework. The position follows 2022 High Court rulings that struck down degree requirements for parliamentary, gubernatorial, and presidential candidates. The rules could still change if new legislation is passed before the election. Kenya is scheduled to hold its next general election in August 2027.

ZAMBIA POLICE SERVICE CONDUCTS SECURITY RISK ASSESSMENTS AT KEY GOVERNMENT PREMISES
24/08/2026

ZAMBIA POLICE SERVICE CONDUCTS SECURITY RISK ASSESSMENTS AT KEY GOVERNMENT PREMISES

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