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proud supporter of dynamos fc and Man City.... FOREVER ZANUPF

[African @ali_naka]

In Zambia today Hichilema barricaded the courthouses! It’s ironical those in the legal fraternity who should know better about the Principle of Separation of Powers In Zimbabwe are supporting him. Is this the change they want for Zimbabwe or they just want their favourite at the Statehouse!

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Mashonaland West Endorses Mnangagwa for ZANU PF Presidency at Next Congress‼️

ZANU PF Mashonaland West Province has unequivocally endorsed President Emmerson Mnangagwa as its preferred candidate for election as First Secretary and President of ZANU PF at the party’s next Congress.

The endorsement is among 26 resolutions adopted by the province for consideration at the Annual National People’s Conference in Chinhoyi this October.

The province also proposed aligning the ZANU PF constitution with Zimbabwe’s Constitution, including provisions dealing with tenure and electoral cycles of party structures.

[chiwenga @Chiwenga4zanu]

There are also some silly arguments that people here makes so i dont see any problem in being blocked

[Ras_G @GandangaZW]

@Chiwenga4zanu @BornfaceBandaa Hopewell is the one who blocks people who criticize or question him. He only allows his bootlickers vanomuti Daddy. Imagine a man calling some random guy Daddy, thats some fag sh#t!

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[chiwenga @Chiwenga4zanu]

@BornfaceBandaa Hopewell ndonews dzese mudara so why blocking him....if we want to know what is happenning around the world, of course we get it from him

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Zambia shuts courts on final day for presidential election challenge

‘Today may be the last day of our democracy’

https://t.co/qgON13A1AT

[Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya @BuyoyaJonah]

High Court premises in Lusaka and other parts of Zambia have been closed off and barricaded as “crime scenes”, with Local Courts also affected. The shutdown comes on the final day for filing presidential petitions, forcing adjournments and raising concern over access to justice.

[Hopewell Chin’ono @daddyhope]

The Law Association of Zambia has issued a statement condemning the shutting down of the courts by the Zambian dictator, Hakainde Hichilema, after his regime instructed judges and court staff not to report for work in order to stop the opposition from filing its petition against the Zambian election, whose process has been condemned by many international election observers.

PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LAZ CALLS FOR URGENT RESTORATION OF ACCESS TO COURTS, CLARIFICATION AND ENGAGEMENT ON COURT CLOSURES

The Law Association of Zambia (“LAZ”) is concerned by the closure of the Zambian Courts today, 24th August 2026, and the presence of heavily armed military personnel around court premises in Lusaka, including sealing off certain court premises with tape marked “Crime Scene.” The closure has occurred in the absence, at the time of issuing this statement, of a formal public explanation setting out the reasons for the closure, its geographical scope, its expected duration and the arrangements in place to ensure continued access to justice.

LAZ has come across an unsigned memorandum dated 24th August 2026 addressed to Judiciary staff communicating the closure of the Courts. However, no further official information has, to date, been made available to legal practitioners, litigants or the public regarding the circumstances giving rise to the closure, the legal or institutional basis for the deployment of military personnel at court premises, or the arrangements for the handling of urgent and time-sensitive matters.

The closure of the Courts has immediate implications for access to justice, particularly for persons requiring urgent judicial intervention. These include persons with pending criminal proceedings, bail applications, applications for habeas corpus, and other proceedings affecting personal liberty. Article 13(3) of the Constitution of Zambia, Chapter 1 of the Laws of Zambia (the “Constitution”), requires that a person arrested or detained upon reasonable suspicion of having committed, or being about to commit, a criminal offence and who is not released be brought without undue delay before a court. Any disruption to the ordinary operations of the Courts must therefore be managed in a manner that ensures that persons do not suffer prejudice and that constitutional rights continue to receive effective judicial protection.

The timing of the closure is particularly significant in the present electoral context. Article 103(1) of the Constitution provides for a seven-day period within which a person may petition the Constitutional Court to nullify the election of a President-elect following the declaration of a President-elect. The closure of the Courts during this constitutionally prescribed period creates a real risk that persons seeking to exercise this constitutional right may be prejudiced by uncertainty regarding access to Court registries, filing facilities and judicial officers. It is therefore imperative that the Judiciary immediately clarify the arrangements in place to ensure that no person is prejudiced in exercising a constitutional or statutory right by reason of the closure, including any applicable filing deadline.

LAZ recognises that exceptional circumstances, including genuine and immediate security concerns, may require temporary measures to protect judicial officers, Judiciary staff, litigants and members of the public. However, such measures must be lawful, proportionate and implemented in a manner that preserves access to justice and respects the constitutional independence and autonomy of the Judiciary.

The Constitution vests sovereign authority in the people of Zambia and provides for the separation of functions among the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary. Each arm of Government is required to exercise its authority in a manner that respects the constitutional functions and independence of the others. Article 122 of the Constitution guarantees the autonomy of the Judiciary in the performance of its functions and provides safeguards against interference with judges, judicial officers and Judiciary staff in the exercise of judicial authority.

Accordingly, where extraordinary security measures are necessary at or around court premises, there must be clarity regarding their purpose and legal basis, and they must not have the effect, whether directly or indirectly, of impeding the exercise of judicial functions or denying persons reasonable access to justice.

In light of the foregoing, LAZ calls upon the Judiciary to:

1. Urgently restore access to the Courts and resume the filing, receipt and hearing of matters as soon as it is safe and practicable to do so;
2. Pending full reopening, immediately establish and publicly communicate alternative arrangements for the filing and receipt of urgent and time-sensitive matters and, where necessary, for such matters to be placed before a judicial officer without undue delay;
3. Give particular priority to matters affecting personal liberty, including habeas corpus and bail applications, as well as constitutional, electoral and other proceedings subject to strict statutory or constitutional timelines;
4. Ensure that no person is prejudiced by the closure in respect of any applicable filing deadline, and issue such directions or make such arrangements as may be necessary to preserve parties’ legal and constitutional rights;
5. Promptly communicate to legal practitioners, litigants and the public the reasons for the closure, its geographical scope, expected duration and the arrangements for continued access to justice; and
6. Provide appropriate clarification regarding the legal and institutional basis for the security measures being implemented at court premises, to the extent that such information can properly be disclosed without compromising legitimate security considerations.

Clear, timely and authoritative communication in circumstances of this nature is essential to safeguard constitutional rights, minimise prejudice to persons requiring access to public institutions and maintain public confidence in the administration of justice.

LAZ is currently engaging the Honourable Chief Justice and the Attorney General concerning the closure and its implications. LAZ will continue to monitor the situation closely and keep its members and the nation informed of material developments.

This Press Statement is issued pursuant to section 4 of the Law Association of Zambia Act, Chapter 31 of the Laws of Zambia.

Dated this 24th day of August, 2026.

Arnold Kaluba
President
Law Association of Zambia.

[Hopewell Chin’ono @daddyhope]

It is not false, @DavidColtart. It is precisely what has happened, and the former president of the Law Association of Zambia, @LindaKasonde, has forcefully condemned it.

Hakainde Hichilema cannot credibly investigate himself. That would be like asking Emmerson Mnangagwa to investigate the illegal transformation of CAAB 3 into CAA 3.

Today is a good day for Africa’s dictators. A new member has officially been inducted into their club!

[David Coltart @DavidColtart]

President @HHichilema I hope this story is false. I urge you to investigate what is happening as this looks bad and makes it hard for democrats across Africa to support your government.

There can be no justification for the interference with judicial process.

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Authorities say several structural and safety defects must be corrected before another inspection can be conducted. A temporary operating permit will only be issued once the vessel meets all regulatory requirements.

Meanwhile, the newly introduced Silverstone Boat has raised fresh hope among communities relying on Lake Kariba for transport, fishing and access to markets. However, its passenger and cargo capacity will remain subject to official inspection and certification.

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[Sophie Mokoena @Sophie_Mokoena]

The judiciary must do its work without fear or favour. This is not good for Zambia. Let’s hope the opposition will be allowed to file because this is part of democratic process. @HHichilema

[Hopewell Chin’ono @daddyhope]

“What is happening in Zambia is completely unprecedented. Today, we have witnessed our entire judiciary being shut down, purportedly due to a security threat.

Today also happens to be the final day for filing a presidential election petition to challenge the results of the 13th August 2026 presidential election. Today may be the last day of our democracy.”

Linda Kasonde,
President of the Law Society of Zambia, 2016-2018.

[Reuters Africa @ReutersAfrica]

Zambian authorities closed the country's top courts on Monday, blocking access to the premises on the last day that the opposition could file a challenge to this month's disputed election. https://t.co/b2Hq5FVeUl

[The Herald Zimbabwe @HeraldZimbabwe]

Mash West tables 26 resolutions for Zanu PF Conference
https://t.co/cVtIFyIZ5A

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[Julius Sello Malema @Julius_S_Malema]

Rest in eternal and perfect peace son of the soil. 💔 💔💔

[chiwenga @Chiwenga4zanu]

@bosskimhucci Inyaya yemota yauri kuda kutiratidza apa kwete yeflue