# 2026 Zambian general election campaign > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-zambian-general-election-campaign > Updated: 2026-08-10T18:23:34.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. As the August 13, 2026, general election approaches, political activity in Zambia has intensified. President Hakainde Hichilema of the United Party for National Development (UPND) conducted a two-day campaign tour across Central Province, visiting several districts including Nangoma and Kapiri Mposhi. During these rallies, Hichilema pledged continued development in agriculture, mining, and livestock, while reaffirming commitments to free education. Simultaneously, internal political shifts have emerged within the opposition landscape. Major Robbie Chizyuka, a founding figure of the UPND and former Member of Parliament, issued a public apology for his role in supporting Hichilema’s rise to national politics. Chizyuka stated that Hichilema was supported in 2006 primarily due to his financial capacity and expressed regret that other factors were not considered. Chizyuka has since endorsed the Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu ticket, joining other veteran figures in an effort to challenge UPND influence in the Southern Province. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-10: Robbie Chizyuka apologizes for supporting Hichilema, endorses Mundubile Former UPND founding member Robbie Chizyuka has apologized to Zambia for supporting Hakainde Hichilema's rise to power, instead endorsing Brian Mundubile ahead of the August 13 elections. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/robbie-chizyuka-apologizes-for-supporting-hichilema-endorses-mundubile ### 2026-07-29: Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema campaigns across Central Province ahead of 2026 election President Hakainde Hichilema campaigned in Zambia's Central Province, thanking Nangoma voters, pledging development and free education, and seeking to secure a strong UPND lead ahead of the Aug 13, 2026 general 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zambian-president-hakainde-hichilema-campaigns-across-central-province-ahead-of-2026-election --- Cite as: 2026 Zambian general election campaign. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/2026-zambian-general-election-campaign