Zambia votes 2026

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PeP leaders Chanda Katotobwe and Sean Tembo say their presidential nomination process was blocked after the party discovered that its records at the Registrar of Societies had been changed from a political party to a church organisation focused on “ministry and preaching.”
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DR. ZERO SPEAKS

What next for Emmanuel Mwamba when HH wins 2026 August general elections.

Zambians must never forget what happened under the Patriotic Front (PF) government. Before voting, we should remember the pain many citizens went through during their time in power.

PF left Zambia with huge debts that affected our economy and increased the cost of living. Many young people remained unemployed while corruption scandals became common. Public resources were misused while ordinary citizens continued suffering.

During their rule:

• Freedom of speech was threatened and opposition voices were often silenced.
• Cadre violence increased in markets, bus stations, and communities.
• The Kwacha weakened badly, making mealie meal, fuel, and other essentials expensive.
• Hospitals, schools, and public services struggled despite heavy borrowing.
• Zambia’s debt reached dangerous levels, affecting future generations.
• Many businesses closed because of economic hardship.

Leadership should bring development, unity, and opportunities for citizens — not fear, violence, corruption, and economic suffering.

As voters, we must think carefully about Zambia’s future and choose leaders who will improve the lives of ordinary people, protect democracy, and grow the economy responsibly.

Vote for Doctor Banda

UPND allows public to vote in primary adoption process

THE United Party for National Development (UPND) has become the first party to allow the general public to participate in the party's adoption process.

The public can participate for free by dialing the short code *2026 #.

In a memo, UPND Chairperson for Elections Likando Mufalali said citizens can vote in an opinion poll for their favourite aspiring candidate for Member of Parliament, Mayor, or Council Chairperson.

The platform allows citizens to participate in the democratic process by voting for their preferred candidates for adoption by the ruling party.

"The information gathered from the exercise will be used to help inform final decisions on the adoption of candidates for MP, Mayor, and Council Chairperson," Mufalali explained.

He noted that with new constituencies being contested for the first time since delimitation, and many new names contesting for key positions, the opinion poll, which will run for two days, is seen as a transparent way for voters to support their preferred candidates in the primary adoption process.

He has therefore, encouraged members of the party to use the opportunity of the opinion poll to get involved.

By Sanfrossa Mberi

Kalemba May 14, 2026

Miles Sampa writes 👇

The full bench of the Apeals Court of Zambia has this morning delivered its judgement and discharged or dismissed the injunctions that was placed on the PF from exercising its activities.

PF is back and PF will be on the ballot. God is Great ! 🙌🏼💪🏽

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Miles Bwalya Sampa, MP
President & Interim SG of the Patriotic Front (PF)
May 6th 2026

update on ecz

STATEMENT ON MISGUIDED ASSERTIONS BY MR KELVIN BWALYA FUBE REGARDING INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES.

Tuesday 5th May, 2026.

The recent assertions by Mr. Kelvin Bwalya Fube (KBF), President of the Zambia Must Prosper, questioning the viability, accountability, and governance capacity of independent presidential candidates reflect a fundamentally flawed interpretation of Zambia’s constitutional order.

The argument that governance can only be effectively anchored on political party structures is not only misleading but inconsistent with both the spirit and the letter of the Constitution. Zambia’s constitutional framework does not restrict the presidency to leaders of political parties. On the contrary, it expressly allows any eligible citizen, whether independent or party-sponsored to contest for the presidency.

Article 100 of the Constitution, which sets out the qualifications for a presidential candidate, does not state anywhere that one must belong to or be sponsored by a political party. This omission is deliberate and affirms that independent candidates are legitimate and equal participants in Zambia’s democratic process.

On the question of accountability raised by Mr. Bwalya, a President is accountable to the people of Zambia who elected him or her, not to a political party. To suggest otherwise is to undermine the very essence of democratic governance.

Is Mr. Bwalya implying that President Hakainde Hichilema is accountable to the United Party for National Development (UPND) rather than to the citizens of Zambia? Such a proposition is not only incorrect but dangerous, as it shifts accountability away from the electorate to partisan interests.

Equally misplaced is the concern about how an independent President would form Cabinet. Article 116(1) of the Constitution clearly provides that the President appoints Ministers from among Members of Parliament. It does not require that those Members belong to the President’s political party. A President, independent or otherwise can appoint capable individuals from across the political spectrum, including independent and opposition Members of Parliament. This is precisely the kind of inclusivity that strengthens national unity and promotes merit-based governance.

It is also important to clarify that the qualifications for presidential candidates are not determined by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) or the Registrar of Societies, but are firmly enshrined in the Constitution, which remains the supreme law of the land.

Furthermore, the assertions made by Mr. Bwalya have no legal backing whatsoever. They are not supported by any provision of the Constitution or statutory law and risk misleading the public.

Of particular concern is his claim that the Constitutional Court’s decisions are predetermined based on its composition. This assertion is speculative, undermines judicial independence, and risks eroding public confidence, as the Court is mandated to decide matters impartially based on law and evidence not assumptions.

In light of this, Mr. Bwalya as a senior legal practitioner, is advised to ground his public statements in established legal principles and constitutional provisions rather than advancing arguments based on mere assumptions. Public discourse on constitutional matters demands accuracy, responsibility, and respect for the law, especially from those entrusted with legal expertise.

Issued by:
Richard Bravo Mulenga
Presidential Spokesperson
Independent Presidential Candidate Dr. GIVEN KATUTA