Daily Nation Newspaper
WE ARE NOT TERRORISTS – CHISANGA
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema is being inflammatory by claiming that the three NRPUP members who were abducted at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport ( KKIA) upon return from Russia where they had gone for VVIP training were intended to disrupt the...
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ZAMBIA VOTES
CAMPAIGNS for the 2026 general election came to an end yesterday with 13 of the presidential candidates, including incumbent, President Hakainde Hichilema and his closest rival Brian Mundubile having traversed the country canvasing for votes. And now...
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SECRET ARRESTS ALARM CHURCH
CARITAS Zambia has demanded that the State should with immediate effect disclose the whereabouts of all persons who have been arrested or abducted by State security agents and taken into custody without being charged. And Caritas Zambia has also...
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RP EXPELS BETRAYER DR PHIRI
… for being treacherous, breaching the party’s constitution by endorsing . President Hichilema for the August 13 general election, as the party accuses him of receiving corruptly acquired money from the head of State
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MY DETENTION WITHOUT CHARGE ILLEGAL – KAMBA
KENNEDY Kamba has challenged his continuous detention without charge as illegal and unconstitutional with a writ of habeas corpus before the High Court. Mr Kamba, the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity ( NRPUP) deputy secretary...
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Don’t politicise civil service jobs, HH told
Speaking during amemorial tribute yesterday, Thandi recalled one of her earliest memories with her father dating back to the 1990s when he took her to a political rally where she met the country’s founding President Kenneth Kaunda. She Mr said...
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Mundubile pledges Kansenseli to youths
NATIONAL Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity ( NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has pledged to return control of the Kansenseli Gold Mine to local youths, saying communities in North- Western Province deserve to benefit directly...
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NO VIOLENCE, NO BLOODSHED – MAMBO
… calls for urgent dialogue between the UPND and the NRPUP, gravely concerned with the heightened political tension that has gripped the nation, as he decries the continued police harassment of Brian Mundubile and running mate Zulu
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WE CAN’T FLY, WE’RE BLOCKED ON ROAD
… Brian Mundubile says the revolution for change is unstoppable as he and his running mate, Makebi are determined to deliver the change the Zambians are demanding, vows they are ready to die to save Zambia’s democracy, rule of law
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POLICE MAKING HH UNPOPULAR – MSONI
… but says the law enforcement officers are not acting independently but with clear orders from their command to harass and block Mundubile and Makebi campaigns, warns that each of those carrying out unlawful instructions will be made to account...
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UPND ATTACK MUNDUBILE, MAKEBI
A HORDE of marauding UPND zealots armed with an assortment of crude weapons, including pangas, stones and sticks yesterday raided a lodge at which Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu were lodging, and savagely attacked and injured several...
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Eagle Milling a conduit for looting - Mundubile
Vol. Issue Price K15 Friday July 24, 2026 E- paper: www. dailynationzambia. com Adverts: + 260 211243527 dailynationadverts@ gmail. com Website: www. dailynationzambia. com
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WHY ONLY ME? NKOMBO ASKS
INDEPENDENT Mazabuka Central parliamentary candidate Gary Nkombo says he is being unfairly singled out over his exclusion from the UPND adoption process, despite being among nine members who were allegedly denied the opportunity to contest under the...
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POLICE HALT KALABA CAMPAIGN
THE Zambia Police in Chipili has grounded Harry Kalaba, by revoking his Electoral Commission of Zambia ( ECZ) approved campaign calendar and have told him not to proceed with a planned mobilisation rally in the district today, citing the scheduled...
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TONSE COPYING UPND IDEAS – KABUSWE
... the former Mines and Minerals Development Minister says Tonse- Pamodzi Alliance has no fresh vision as its promises mirror programmes already being implemented by the Hakainde Hichilema administration
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WE WANT A UNITED ZAMBIA - MUNDUBILE
THERE shall be nothing like Zambians from the Bantu Botatwe or the Zambezi region because such tribal segregations have deeply divided and polarised the country that has enjoyed peace and unity until the UPND formed government in 2021, Brian Mundubile...
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REJECT VIOLENT LEADERS – CATHOLIC CHURCH
… calls on the Electoral Commission of Zambia, government to ensure the August 13 polls should be free, fair, transparent and credible with the results reflecting the true will of Zambians
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MUNDUBILE, EU OBSERVERS MEET
… as he hands over a 10- point dossier on how the UPND has been plotting to manipulate the outcome of the August 13 general elections, informs the monitors that electoral election playing field is tilted in favour of the ruling party
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OPEN DEPOTS, HH ORDERS FRA
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has directed the Food Reserve Agency ( FRA) to immediately open crop marketing depots and announce this year’s maize buying price, saying Government is committed to improving agricultural service delivery and increasing...
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WE’RE LIVING IN FEAR – CATHOLIC CHURCH
… calls upon Zambians to elect leaders who will not plunge the country into political abys or doom but those who will respect the freedoms and liberties of citizens irrespective of their tribe, ethnicity or indeed political affiliation
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REJECT TRIBAL TALK, HATE SPEECH – CHURCH
… warn that tribalism, regionalism, hate speech, intolerance, misinformation and intimidation are threatening national unity, democratic values as the ECZ calls on political parties, candidates to conduct issue- based campaigns founded on respect for...
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XAVIER WITHDRAWS, ENDORSES MUNDUBILE
… says the fight for democracy is bigger than any individual as he declares that his withdrawal from the presidential race should not be a victory to those working to divide the country
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THEY PLAN TO RIG – MUNDUBILE
Early this week, President Hichilema said as the Chief Spy, he was aware that the opposition was plotting to fidget with the August poll results
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NO MORE MEDAS FOR FERTILISER, SAYS HH
… promises that he is planning to expand the FISP programme that would ensure all eligible farmers would have to receive adequate fertiliser, seed packs if the UPND is voted back into power
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‘WE WANT JUSTICE’
THE family of slain campaign activist Steven Sakala has demanded justice following his death during campaign activities in Magoye, saying authorities and stakeholders have remained silent over the incident. The family alleged that Steven was attacked...
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IT’S BEEN 5 YEARS OF ANGUISH - MUNDUBILE
THE last five years of President Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND have been the most traumatising with Zambians being subjected to untold economic miseries, political persecution, misrule and total disregard of the rule of law and come August 13, Zambia...
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LET THE PEOPLE’S WILL PREVAIL – HH
… appeals for peaceful campaigns, says Zambia’s democracy belongs to the people as he urges political players to put its interests ahead of personal ambition, asks citizens to chose the ballot over the fist, the future over the fear
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PREACH UNITY NOT DIVISION – DR CHITALA
… says he is gravely concerned that President Hichilema seems to be inciting citizens against each other on tribal grounds, as clarififies that it is not true that Zambians from the certain regions were targeted for tribal harassment, discrimination,...
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Give us another chance – HH .
… says the UPND is delivering development across the country without discrimination, believes voting for the opposition will negate the economic achievements recorded so far
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WE MADE JERABOS FORMAL - KABUSWE
… says over 2, 500 artisanal licences have already been issued as Government moves to make small- scale mining safer and more profitable, claims those promising to empower small- scale miners are only copying the UPND developmental programmes
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Xenophobia stains South Africa, says Amb Mukwita
He said the country’s political failing to fully meet the history had seen young people repeatedly of young people. used to advance political Mr Chongu also dismissed agendas My without decision their is political interests and being President claims...
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WE WON’T HARASS HH - MUNDUBILE
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema will not be harassed after he loses the August 13 general elections, says Brian Mundubile of the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance. Mr Mundubile, the alliance’s presidential torch bearer, alongside his running mate, Makebi Zulu said...
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“You will appreciate that the impugned provisions of the law ( referred to above) fly in the teeth of Articles 20, 21 and 23 of the Constitution, which protects and guarantees our client’s rights to freedoms of expression, association and assembly,...
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‘WE ARE NOT THIEVES - MUNDUBILE
… as Makebi Zulu says Zambians across the country are looking up to the two ‘ boys’ President Hichilema is referring to take over the governance of the country because the head of State has failed to honour any of . his promises
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THANK YOU ZAMBIANS – HH
PRESIDENT Hichilema has paid glowing tribute to Zambians for according him, a villager from Bweengwa in Southern Province the courtesy of becoming the head of State to superintend over affairs of the country. President Hichilema has also thanked...
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HH ZAMBIA’S BEST CHOICE – PF
… Edwin Lifwekelo, the Patriotic Front deputy secretary general believes Zambians are resolved to renew the mandate of President Hichilema for the second term on the . basis of integrity, economic achievements as well as high standards of leadership
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MUNDUBILE, KALABA AGREE TO GUARD ...... VOTES
… say it is not too late to join hands to work together to maximise the protection of the vote with the aim of ensuring the outcome of the August 13 elections would have to reflect the true will of the people to safeguard democracy
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TIME TO HEAL – CHURCH
THERE is need for the country to unite, embrace peace and reconcile now that the impasse surrounding the funeral and burial of late former President Edgar Lungu has been settled by the South African Supreme Court of Appeal, says the Bishops Council of...
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... AS FAMILY SAYS IT’S VICTORY FOR LUNGU’S WISHES
THE Zambian government and all interested parties should accept and respect the ruling of South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal, that has set aside the South African High Court judgement that had ordered the repatriation of the mortal remains of late...
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RALLIES DON’T WIN ELECTIONS – VEEP
VICE President Mutale Nalumango says the UPND is not in a hurry to flood the country with mass campaign rallies because winning elections starts with talking to individuals and families in communities where government policies are being felt. Speaking...
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MUNDUBILE, MAKEBI WIN PRAISE
THE Council of Elders has commended Tonse Pamodzi Alliance presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu for bringing together more than 30 opposition political parties and civil society organisations ahead of the August 13...
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Tonse Pamodzi envisions productivity- driven economy
By NATION REPORTER ZAMBIA’S future depends on productive youth participation because young people do not want handouts but opportunities, apprenticeships and access to economic growth, the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance has said. Ephraim Shakafuswa, the Tonse...
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PUBLISH SECRET BILL 7 VOTE RECORDS - MUSA
PARLIAMENT should publish the division list for the vote on Constitution Amendment Bill No. 7 following President Hakainde Hichilema’s naming and shaming four UPND Members of Parliament, whom he has accused of having voted against the controversial...
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OPPOSITION DEAD AND BURIED – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has characterized the opposition as a dead group of frustrated political leaders who shall never politically resurrect and for which Zambians should not waster their vote in the August general election. President Hichilema...
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WE NEED LANDSLIDE VICTORY - HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called on the United Party for National Development ( UPND) in Muchinga Province and across the country to intensify campaigns and work towards delivering a landslide victory in the August 13 general...
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THE LINYUNGANDAMBO WHICH WAY FORWARD WITH INDENI WHAT ARE THE POLITICAL RAMIFICATIONS IN ZAMBIA FOLLOWING THE AUTOPSY OF ECL’S BODY IN SOUTH AFRICA?
A SAS Patriotic Front leader Given Lubinda warned Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha that his handling of matters linked to the late former president Edgar Chagwa Lungu ( ECL) risked exposing him to personal GROWING and institutional human far- reaching...
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I’M AN ‘EMISSARY’ OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says he entered government as a bridge between the private sector and the State, describing himself as an “emissary” tasked with promoting business growth and national development. Speaking during the Public Private...
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MANIFESTO LAUNCH: IT MUST ALSO BE A MOMENT FOR REFLECTION
RESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s launch of the UPND manifesto was understandably accompanied by a strong defence of his administration’s record over the last four years and 10 months. The President highlighted the difficult circumstances under which his...
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OPPOSITION SABOTAGING ITSELF, SAYS CHONGU
OPPOSITION political parties are stronger than the ruling regime but could lose the August 13 general election if they remain fragmented, Citizens First Party national youth chairman Maxwell Chongu has warned. In an interview, Mr Chongu said the...
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GARY NKOMBO TEARGASSED!
GARY Nkombo was yesterday teargassed when he attempted to go ahead with his scheduled public rally in Mazabuka after his party, the UPND and the Zambia Police had warned him against proceeding the gathering, creating violent and chaotic scenes in...
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WHICH ZAMBIA’S WAY MERCHANTS FORWARDOF PRE- WITH ELECTORAL INDENI CAMPAIGNENERGY COMPANYPROMISES ARE LIMITED?BACK IN TOWN
SWITH elections fast approaching one more time, LUHEMBE on August 13, the big question in Zambia is whether the country ECRETARY is doing to the fine. Treasury While the ruling Felix UPND Nkulukusa says YES, recently the opposition expressed parties...
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HH THE BEST – MILES
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema is the best presidential candidate and his economic achievements in his first term have placed him far ahead of the opposition and therefore deserves the continued support of Zambians, Miles Sampa has said. Mr Sampa has...
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YOU WANT TO COME BACK, FOR WHAT? - HH
… to occasion more damage? Says Zambia lost 10 years under the Patriotic Front as he observes that changing nameplate does not mean one has become a difffferent person, explains that his heart pleads when those who damaged the country want to come back
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LOAD SHEDDING WON’T RETURN
STATE House has assured Zambians that load shedding will not return after the August general elections, dismissing assertions that the current improvement in electricity supply is merely temporary and a campaign gimmick for the ruling party. Clayson...
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DEMOCRACY HAS DECAYED – NKOMBO
DEMOCRACY has declined and the country’s institutions have significantly been weaponised against citizens and the political intolerance being experienced is but part of a broader plot to shrink democratic space, Gary Nkombo has observed Mr Nkombo, who...
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‘I WILL BE THE LAST MAN STANDING IN PF’ - LIFWEKELO
EDWIN Lifwekelo, the first Secretary General of the former ruling Patriotic Front ( PF), has denied reports suggesting that he has defected to the UPND regime, describing the claims as false and misleading. Mr Lifwekelo said he was shocked by reports...
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Mundubile, Makebi discussed presidential campaign list – Chisanga … for the benefit of African countries instead of giving
THE Tonse Pamodzi Alliance presidential campaign team that has been released by the Tonse Alliance was discussed between Brian Mundubile, the presidential candidate and his running mate Makebi Zulu and that the list, which is not final was agreed upon...
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Miles goes miles away from his Parley candidature
MILES Sampa has announced the withdrawal of his participation and candidature in the parliamentary elections under the LIMA banner following what he claims are consultations with key stakeholders. In a statement yesterday, Mr Sampa said the decision...
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COURT FREEZES NUMAW ELECTIVE CONFERENCE
THE LUSAKA High Court has granted an injunction to halt the elective general conference of the National Union of Miners and Allied Workers over leadership wrangles. This comes after an application filed by a Trustee in the NUMAW executive, Anshel...
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ABDUCTED ACTIVIST, ECL KATEBE DEMANDSTO SUE Issue 3871 Price K10 Saturday December 16, 2023
“WE were abducted and treated like criminals for only supporting Ketty Nanyangwe, a female candidate for the Lusaka mayoral position and we are therefore going to take legal action against the State for unlawful and malicious arrest and detention,”...
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NAKACINDA DESERVES ECL DEMANDS JUSTICE - KASANKHA BENEFITS
THE decision by the State to deny incarcerated Raphael Nakacinda access to visitors, including his lawyers and friends is sad, disappointing and frightening because the act is threatening the country’s democratic values and national unity, Samuel...
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ZAMBIANS FREEDOMS ARE BEING DIMMED BY HARDSHIPS - MAKEBI
AFRICA Day should not merely be commemorated as a historic event but should serve as a reminder that freedom must be lived and protected in the daily lives of citizens, Tonse Pamodzi Alliance presidential running mate Makebi Zulu has said. In his...
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Attack on Nkombo was barbaric, satanic – Dr Katele
POLITICS of violence is anti- democratic and the attack on Gary Nkombo was satanic and has embarrassed Zambia before the Southern African Development Community ( SADC), former Cabinet minister Dr Katele Kalumba has said. And Dr Kalumba says it is...
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NHIMA SERVING 5M ACROSS COUNTRY - NJAPAU
THE National Health Insurance Management Authority ( NHIMA) has urged the media to play an active role in promoting public understanding of the National Health Insurance Scheme, which is serving over five million beneficiaries countrywide. Speaking on...
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Arrest violent UPND cadres, HH orders police
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has strongly condemned the UPND violence that erupted in some parts of the country, including Mazabuka where ruling thugs attacked and assaulted Garry Nkombo, a senior member of the governing party. President Hichilema...
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