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Zambia 2026 election campaign intensifies

Entities: Tonse Alliance · Brian Mundubile · Zambia · United Party for National Development (UPND) · Southern African Development Community (SADC)

Overview

President Hakainde Hichilema continues to promote his economic turnaround ahead of the 13 August 2026 presidential and parliamentary polls, highlighting infrastructure projects, expanded constituency funds and a mining‑local‑content law aiming to double domestic procurement. He warns that supporting inexperienced candidates or a resurgence of the Patriotic Front (PF) would repeat past failures, urging voters to back the UPND.

Socialist Party leader Dr Fred M’membe echoed the call for alternatives, cautioning that voting for either the UPND or the Tonse‑Pamodzi Alliance would merely recycle the same leadership without solving cost‑of‑living, jobs and service‑delivery challenges.

Opposition candidate Brian Mundubile launched a five‑day tour in Solwezi, pledging that Zambia’s mining sector should deliver more jobs, business opportunities and infrastructure for local communities. He framed his platform as a break from the PF legacy and a push for genuine reform.

The Electoral Commission announced the withdrawal of four candidates, including parliamentary hopefuls Robster Mwanza and Kelly Nyambe, whose names will remain on ballots but who will no longer campaign, tightening the contest in the weeks before polling day. Catholic bishops continue to urge peace and reject political violence as the campaign heats up.

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Zambia's 2026 Election Campaign Intensifies Amid Candidate Withdrawals

    Zambia’s presidential hopefuls Mundubile and Zulu rally in North‑Western Province promising mining reforms, while four candidates withdraw from the race, shrinking party footprints ahead of the Aug 13 election.

  2. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Zambia Prepares for 2026 General Election with SADC and EU Observation Missions

    SADC and EU observer missions are training and assessing Zambia’s 2026 general election, with SADC observers preparing in Lusaka and EU delegates evaluating readiness in Muchinga Province.

  3. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Zambia election campaign: Leaders urge voters to shun PF revival and recycled party options

    Zambia's election campaign sees Socialist Party leader Fred M’membe urging voters to reject UPND and Tonse Alliance, while President Hakainde Hichilema warns against reviving the PF and backing inexperienced c‑

  4. 5 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Zambia's Copperbelt rally urges voters ahead of Aug 13 election

    Brian Mundubile and MP Stephen Kampyongo rallied in Chingola, urging voters to support change and turn out in large numbers for Zambia's Aug 13 election.

  5. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Zambia Election: Hichilema Seeks Growth as Opposition Faces Defeat

    Zambia's Aug 13 election sees incumbent President Hichilema expected to win, dismissing opposition leaders while investors watch for a new IMF programme and mining reforms.

  6. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Zambian opposition candidate Brian Mundubile attacks President Hichilema ahead of election

    Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile blames President Hichilema for neglecting the people, proposes youth‑ownership programmes, and trails slightly behind in a non‑scientific online poll.

  7. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Zambia Catholic Bishops Call for Peace Ahead of General Elections

    Zambian Catholic bishops warned against election‑time violence, urging voters to choose leaders who protect rights and emphasizing peaceful, democratic participation ahead of the Aug 13 polls.

  8. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    EU Observation Mission Deploys to Zambia Ahead of August 2026 General Election

    The EU Election Observation Mission has arrived in Zambia to assess preparations for the 13 August 2026 general election, while opposition candidate Brian Mundubile calls for expanded international monitoring.

  9. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema campaigns for re‑election as August vote tests his economic record

    Zambia’s Aug 13 election pits incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema against challenger Brian Mundubile, with voters assessing his post‑debt economic recovery, alleged repression and regional support.

  10. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Zambia opposition rally in Kasama underscores tight race ahead of Aug 2026 election

    Zambia's opposition rallied in Kasama as Mundubile’s Tonse Alliance seeks a united front before the Aug 2026 election, while analysis shows the alliance must win key provinces to meet the vote threshold.

  11. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema urges voters to choose peace in pre‑election rallies

    President Hakainde Hichilema campaigned across Zambia, showcasing development gains and urging voters to back UPND in the Aug 13 election to maintain peace and avoid a return to violence.

  12. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema campaigns for re‑election ahead of August 13 vote

    President Hakainde Hichilema campaigns for a second term, touting development gains and urging peace, as senior chiefs endorse him and the opposition remains fragmented ahead of Zambia’s Aug 13 election; the EC

  13. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Zambia opposition candidate Brian Mundubile pledges burial of former President Edgar Lungu if elected

    Zambia’s opposition candidate Brian Mundubile promises to arrange former President Edgar Lungu’s burial in Zambia if his Tonse Alliance wins the Aug 13, 2026 election, amid an ongoing dispute over the late ex‑p

  14. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema launches re‑election campaign at Heroes Stadium

    Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema launched his re‑election campaign at Heroes Stadium, defending his economic record, attacking opposition candidates, and featuring a large, youth‑filled rally with music.

  15. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Zambia's Brian Mundubile Begins Multi-Province Campaign Tour Ahead of 2026 Election

    Zambia opposition candidate Brian Mundubile and running mate Makebi Zulu began a five‑day campaign tour of Eastern Province on 24 June, then moving through Muchinga, Northern and Luapula provinces as part of a

  16. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Zambia Electoral Commission enforces campaign timetable and reprimands candidate

    Zambia’s Electoral Commission censured candidate Joseph Chilinda for violating the campaign schedule and, via Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis, defended the timetable as a measure for orderly, fair elections ahead

  17. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Zambia Law Association challenges ECZ presidential campaign timetable

    Zambia’s Law Association urges the electoral commission to halt an unconsulted presidential campaign timetable, citing constitutional freedoms and the need for lawful, proportional measures.

  18. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Zambia's Brian Mundubile projected to secure over 70% in August 2026 presidential election

    Governance experts predict Zambia's opposition candidate Brian Mundubile will win the August 2026 presidential election in the first round with over 70% of votes, reflecting broad dissatisfaction with the UPND.

  19. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema Faces Eligibility Challenge in Constitutional Court

    Zambia’s Constitutional Court heard a petition challenging President Hichilema’s 2026 election eligibility, with the Attorney General urging dismissal and both sides presenting legal arguments.

  20. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema pledges jobs and lauds free education in new manifesto

    Zambia's President Hichilema unveiled a manifesto promising jobs and economic targets, while former minister Dora Siliya praised the free‑education policy for helping poor families.

  21. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema Secures 2026 Nomination, Urges Peace

    President Hakainde Hichilema and VP Mutale Nalumango secured Zambia's 2026 election nomination, pledging unity and peace, as police arrested 12 people for potential unrest during mayoral filings.

  22. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Zambia Extends Election Nomination Deadlines as Candidates Line Up for 2026 Vote

    Zambia's ECZ extends nomination deadlines as candidates, including Dr. Silumbe and Brian Mundubile, file for the 2026 election.

  23. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Zambia lowers 2026 election nomination fees as opposition field fragments

    Zambia lowers 2026 election nomination fees for youth, women and disabled while over 25 presidential hopefuls fragment the opposition.

Sources

aciafrica.org · africazine.com · goodtimes.sc · malawifreedomnetwork.com · maravipost.com · moderndiplomacy.eu · mwebantu.com · nbcnews.na · solwezitoday.com · wdez.com · wxerfm.com · zambianeye.com · zambianobserver.com

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