Tag Archives: Brian Mundubile

17Aug/26

Zambia’s 2026 Election and 22-Hour Blackouts

August 17, 2026PoliticsBrian Mundubile, Elections in Zambia, Forum for Democracy and Development, Hakainde Hichilema, Lusaka, Mokgweetsi Masisi, Presidents of Zambia, Samuel Tembenu, Tonse Alliance, United Democratic Alliance, Zambia, Zambian general electionadmin

The Defining Moments of Zambia’s 2026 Election

Mon, Aug 17 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — These sources provide a comprehensive look at the 2026 Zambian general election, covering the candidates, legal reforms, and shifting political alliances. Incumbent Hakainde Hichilema sought a second term against a fractured opposition, with Brian Mundubile emerging as his primary challenger representing the Tonse Alliance. The reports detail significant constitutional amendments that expanded the National Assembly and introduced a mixed-member proportional representation system. Analysts highlight concerns regarding legislative maneuvering, economic grievances like the high cost of living, and accusations of gerrymandering. Despite reports of isolated violence and a temporary pause in vote counting, the data indicates a high voter turnout among the nearly nine million registered citizens. Ultimately, the records illustrate a tense political landscape defined by regional voting blocks and the ongoing test of Zambia’s democratic institutions. Continue reading →

15Aug/26

Zambia’s 2026 Election in the Dark

August 15, 2026PoliticsBallot, Brian Mundubile, Elections, Elections in Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, Lovemore Chishima, National Assembly of Zambia, Politics of Zambia, Presidents of Zambia, Secret ballot, Tonse Alliance, Zambiaadmin

Zambia Suspends Election Count Amid Violence, Then Resumes

Sat , Aug 15 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Zambia’s Electoral Commission halted result announcements on August 14 after attacks on staff and stolen ballots in some areas, an unprecedented step under the Electoral Process Act. Incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema called for peace amid encouraging early signs, while challenger Brian Mundubile declared victory from his party’s tallies and warned of potential interference. The suspension lasted hours; counting resumed that evening with extra security, and partial results on August 15 showed Hichilema leading in key spots like Southern Province.

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04Aug/26

Bond Rallies and Blackouts in Zambia

August 4, 2026PoliticsBrian Mundubile, Edgar Lungu, Edgar Lungu.However, Fred M'membe, Given Katuta, Hakainde Hichilema, JOHANNESBURG, London, Lusaka, Makebi Zulu, Makozo Chikote, Miles Sampa, Nigeria, Presidency of Hakainde Hichilema, Presidents of Zambia, South Africa, United Party for National Development, UPND Alliance, Zambia, Zambian general electionadmin

Zambia’s 2026 Election: A High-Stakes Two-Horse Race Decided by Economic Squeeze and Drought

Tue , Aug 04 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Zambia’s general election on August 13, 2026, represents a pivotal, alliance-driven contest that will test the country’s democratic resilience and economic direction. Although fourteen presidential candidates are officially cleared to run, the election is fundamentally a two-horse race between incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema of the United Party for National Development (UPND) and opposition challenger Brian Mundubile. Hichilema enters the race backed by an expanded 15-party UPND Alliance, leveraging the power of incumbency. His challenger, Mundubile—a 55-year-old lawyer, accountant, and former government chief whip—is running under the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) banner after unifying a highly fractured opposition under the Tonse–Pamodzi Alliance. Continue reading →