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21/05/2026

BREAKING:

Simon Mwewa Lane has withdrawn from the Mayoral Contest, citing threats on his family.

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21/05/2026

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20/05/2026

Unknown persons try to block Garry Nkombo from filing in nomination as an independent candidate at Mazabuka Municipal Council!

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JUST IN... Unknown persons try to block Gary Nkombo from filing in at Mazabuka Municipal Council.📷 MAZ Fm
20/05/2026

JUST IN...

Unknown persons try to block Gary Nkombo from filing in at Mazabuka Municipal Council.

📷 MAZ Fm

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20/05/2026

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20/05/2026

“I really love UPND, but I’m at a dump site. I’m ready to go independent if you support me,” – Gary Nkombo.

Former Local Government Minister and Mazabuka lawmaker Gary Nkombo has hinted at contesting future elections as an independent candidate, telling supporters he feels abandoned by colleagues and “thrown to the dumpsite.”

This comes after the ruling United Party For National Development (UPND), to which he belongs, adopted a different candidate to replace him in the constituency.

Nkombo had sat out the adoption process, following what is now and evident fall out with his party leadership.

Speaking at a public gathering in Mazabuka Tuesday evening, Nkombo said he had been sidelined within his party and accused of wrongdoings he denies.

“I never thought a day like this would ever come… my colleagues put me aside a long time ago. I am ready to work for you [as independent], but will you vote for me? I have been accused of many things, including the ones I know nothing about. You, the people, can defend me!” he told the crowd.

Nkombo’s remarks mark a dramatic turn for the veteran politician, who has held senior government positions and played a visible role in national politics. His suggestion of running independently could reshape the political dynamics in Mazabuka, a constituency where he has long enjoyed grassroots support and served for two decades.

In May 2025, President Hakainde Hichilema dismissed Nkombo from his role as Minister of Local Government and Rural Development. The official announcement did not provide detailed reasons, but the move was widely covered as part of a cabinet reshuffle.

By March 2026, the UPND formally removed him from its National Management Committee (NMC) and stripped him of his role as head of elections. Reports linked this to internal disagreements, including his stance during debates on constitutional amendments, though Nkombo himself has publicly denied wrongdoing.

This is the first public show of his fall out with the ruling party, which he says he is still a part of.

It is yet to be seen whether he will proceed with contesting the seat as an independent candidate.

By Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

13/05/2026

The Bank of Zambia has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate, MPR, by 25 basis points from 13-point-5 percent to 13-point-25 percent for the second quarter of 2026.

Announcing the decision, Bank of Zambia Governor Dr. Denny Kalyalya says the adjustment has been made following continued stability in inflation, which has remained within the target range of 6 to 8 percent.

Dr. Kalyalya says key economic indicators, including the exchange rate, have remained positive, contributing to the stable inflation outlook.

He further notes that increased maize grain supply on the market has also helped ease inflationary pressures.

Dr. Kalyalya says the central bank is confident that the revised policy rate will support continued macroeconomic stability and maintain favourable inflation trends.

The Monetary Policy Rate is used by the central bank to influence borrowing costs and control inflation in the economy.

Umubanga Brief, 13th May 2026

13/05/2026

The Bank of Zambia Monetary Policy Committee has announced the reduction of the Monetary Policy Rate by 25 basis points to 13.25 percent following the meeting held on 11th and 12th May 2026.

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11/05/2026

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11/05/2026

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10/05/2026

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