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Hichilema wins second term in Zambia

Hichilema, 64, did not require a runoff and will serve another five-year term. The victory marks his second presidential win after he defeated then-President Edgar Lungu in 2021.

By Valentine Maya Aug. 18, 2026

Zambia's president wins second term with 60% of the vote

In statement after being declared the winner, Hichilema, 64, said: "We are truly humbled by the trust you have placed in our hands."

By Bbc News Aug. 18, 2026

Zambia's president wins second term with 60% of the vote

Dead last finish

They must learn to finish – like John Stephen Akhwari who finished last in the 1968 Olympic marathon an hour after the winner, having fallen at 19 kms and injured himself badly.

By Tim Middleton Aug. 16, 2026

Presidential vote counting halted in Zambia over alleged attacks on polling staff

President Hakainde Hichilema is seeking a second five-year term. Brian Mundubile is the main opposition candidate among 13 challengers.

By Bbc News Aug. 14, 2026

Presidential vote counting halted in Zambia over alleged attacks on polling staff

Deepfakes, fake voices and AI: Is Zim’s IP law ready?

For many people, their name, face and voice are more than personal characteristics

By Rachelle Anesu Chaminuka Aug. 14, 2026

Deepfakes, fake voices and AI: Is Zim’s IP law ready?

Dynamite blasts threaten Harare luxury homes

They maintained that the right to ownership, occupation, peaceful enjoyment of property, protection under the law, and the right to self-preservation in good health were all under threat.

By Desmond Chingarande Aug. 9, 2026

Dynamite blasts threaten Harare luxury homes

CBZ puts US$15 000 behind Zimbabwe’s Dakar Olympic dream

Nyazema said CBZ was already looking beyond Dakar, with the hope that members of the current youth team will eventually graduate to the senior Olympic stage.

By Munyaradzi Madzokere Aug. 9, 2026

CBZ puts US$15 000 behind Zimbabwe’s Dakar Olympic dream

Not witchcraft. Not madness. It is dementia.

Fact: Dementia is caused by diseases affecting the brain. Although age is the greatest risk factor, dementia is not an inevitable part of ageing.

By Ruth Memeza Aug. 9, 2026

Not witchcraft. Not madness. It is dementia.

Shock as Hwange knockout DeMbare

The pair were replaced by Frank Agyemang and Witness Shave, but Dynamos struggled to maintain their earlier attacking momentum and failed to find a way through the Hwange rearguard.

By Praise Dhlakama and Fortune Mbele Aug. 9, 2026