ZAMBIA PRESIDENT-ELECT HICHILEMA PREACHES UNITY

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Zambia's President-elect Hakainde Hichilema has called for unity and peace following his re-election.
Supporters of the United Party for National Development, whose president emerged victorious in the just-ended elections, have continued celebrating across the country.

SADC ELECTION OBSERVERS ISSUE PRELIMINARY ZAMBIA REPORT

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The Electoral Commission Forum for the SADC Countries and the ECF-SADC Election Observation Mission to Zambia, on behalf of the AU and COMESA, have presented their Preliminary Statement following the 13 August 2026 General Elections.

BUSCH CRITICISES NYC FOCUS ON ELECTIONS OVER POLICY

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Former National Youth Council Executive Chairperson Sharonice Busch has stated that the focus on electing leaders came at the expense of discussions on policy, governance, and the direction of the National Youth Council.

The NYC's General Assembly collapsed in Swakopmund over the weekend.

ECN CANDIDATES OUTLINE ELECTION VISION

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The four shortlisted candidates for two commissioner positions on the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) have laid out their vision for stronger, more inclusive and more transparent elections during public interviews held today (Wed).

TSHISEKEDI HINTS AT POSSIBLE THIRD TERM

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DRC President Felix Tshisekedi hinted at a potential third term “if people want me” during a World Press Freedom Day event in Kinshasa.

“I haven’t sought a third term, but if the people want me to have one, I will accept it,” he said.

NGURARE CONFIRMS PAYMENT FOR 2024 ELECTION VEHICLES

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Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says all owners of private vehicles used during the 2024 national election were paid.

Dr Ngurare addressed a query raised by Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP Michael Mwashindange regarding claims of delayed payments to vehicle owners.

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY APPROVES N$181M BUDGET FOR ECN

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Members of Parliament in the National Assembly have approved the Electoral Commission of Namibia’s budget of N$181 million for the 2026/2027 financial year.

PDM MP Diederik Vries questioned the allocation for non-personnel expenditure.