Zambia elections Stories

Zambia: Edgar Lungu's family halts return of his body from South Africa
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 19, 2025

According to family spokesperson Makebi Zulu, the return was suspended after the Zambian government allegedly issued a funeral programme without consu...

Edgar Lungu to receive state funeral next Sunday as family, government resolve dispute
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 16, 2025

His family and the Zambian government have clashed over key burial arrangements, among them the choice of mourning venue.

Zambia's ex-president Edgar Lungu barred from seeking re-election
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 10, 2024

Lungu's legal challenges came after he was selected by the opposition Tonse Alliance last month to be its candidate for the 2026 elections, despite a...

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