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President Hakainde Hichilema initiated a constitutional review process, appointing a technical committee led by retired judge Christopher Mushabati. The committee will draft proposed amendments to the Republican Constitution ahead of the 2026 elections. Opposition parties, civil society groups, and religious leaders raised concerns about the timing and transparency of the process. Government officials stated the review follows legal requirements and aims to ensure broad stakeholder consultation.
Willah Mudolo entered the presidential race of Patriotic Front (PF), reshaping internal dynamics ahead of the party convention. His bid drew support from nine provinces, endorsements from senior figures, and debate within the Central Committee over procedures. Some officials argued party rules allow late nominations, while others opposed reopening the process. Party chairperson Emmanuel Mpankata said no changes to nominations had been made.
The New Congress Party (NCP) withdrew from the Tonse Alliance, citing greed, disunity, and lack of consultation among alliance members. NCP leader Peter Chanda stated the party would contest the 2026 elections independently, ending its role as the alliance’s designated lead vehicle. The move triggered emergency meetings within the Patriotic Front (PF), which now faces uncertainty over the alliance’s leadership structure and strategy ahead of the upcoming general elections.
The Patriotic Front (PF) Central Committee declared the “Tonse List” invalid and told members not to attend unauthorized alliance meetings. The party said only appointments through official PF channels are valid. The committee appointed a team to update the family of late President Edgar Lungu on party matters and approved a committee to organize the upcoming General Conference. Members were urged to stay disciplined, united, and loyal to the party leadership.
Zambia signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ethiopia to support its national digital identity program, modeled on Ethiopia’s Fayda system. The partnership focuses on knowledge transfer, biometric enrollment, and the development of interoperable systems. Zambia also launched a $30 million refugee digital ID project with support from the World Bank and UNHCR. These efforts aim to expand access to public services, improve governance, and align with Africa’s broader digital development goals.
Inspector General of Police Graphael Musamba instructed all officers to be on high alert and conduct intelligence-led policing following a Facebook post calling for countrywide Patriotic Front (PF) demonstrations. Musamba said the post, titled “PF to Begin Countrywide Demonstrations Until State Gives Back PF”, could incite public disorder. He warned that organizing or spreading unlawful protests would be treated as a criminal offense. Citizens were urged to avoid sharing unverified information and report suspicious activities.
