Also known as: Brian Muntayalwa Mundubile
Opposition leader in Zambia's August 2026 presidential election, charged with treason after finishing second with 38 percent of votes.
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The Standard
… Hichilema won re-election with around 60 percent of the vote, but opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who came second, alleged fraud and vowed to challenge the result in court. …
Zambia to swear in Hichilema after disputed voteThe Standard
… The runner-up, opposition leader Brian Mundubile, had said he planned to lodge an objection to the results.Mundubile went into hiding when security forces arrested 11 members of his camp the day after the vote on allegations of offences related to treason. …
Zambia closes court system on last day for vote challengesThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeZambian police summoned opposition leader Brian Mundubile late Thursday for questioning over an alleged national security threat, days after an election marked by a crackdown on dissent. …
Zambia police summon opposition leader after disputed voteCitizen Digital
… He was followed by 55-year-old Brian Mundubile, a first-time presidential contender, garnering 38 per cent of the vote. …
President Ruto congratulates Zambia's Hichilema on re-electionCapital News
… Hichilema’s win was widely expected, with his closest challenger Brian Mundubile getting 38pc of the votes cast. …
Zambia’s president wins second term with 60pc of the voteCitizen Digital
… The result was widely expected, with Hichilema -- in power since 2021 -- facing a crowded field of 13 challengers led by a former provincial minister, Brian Mundubile, making his first bid for the presidency. …
Zambia's Hichilema wins re-election with 60% of voteThe Standard
… He won the August 13 poll with around 60 percent of votes against his closest rival, Brian Mundubile, who mounted a spirited last-minute challenge for the presidency in a bitter accusation-filled election.Hichilema entered the race as the clear favourite after steering Zambia thr …
Zambia's Hichilema: 'cattle boy' and two-time presidentThe Standard
… The result was widely expected, with Hichilema -- in power since 2021 -- facing a crowded field of 13 challengers led by a former provincial minister, Brian Mundubile, making his first bid for the presidency.Mundubile, 55, secured nearly 38 percent of the vote, according to Elect …
Zambia's Hichilema wins re-electionThe Standard
… Hichilema secured a second term after garnering about 60 per cent of the vote, defeating his closest challenger, Brian Mundubile, who polled roughly 38 per cent, according to the Electoral Commission of Zambia.Ruto said the win reflects confidence in Hichilema's leadership. …
'A testament to unwavering dedication,' Ruto hails Zambia's Hichilema on re-electionThe Standard
… His closest challenger was leader of the main opposition NRPUP party and former government minister Brian Mundubile, who scored around 38 percent.While Thursday's vote was largely peaceful, the opposition said intimidation and restrictions marred its campaign, concerns echoed by …
Zambian president wins re-election in turbulent voteAn opinion piece argues that elections test democracy when losing sides dispute results and challenge State institutions to prove credibility, citing Zambia's August 13 election where President-elect Hakainde Hichilema won with 60.49 per cent of valid votes but post-election disputes remain part of the political conversation.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that elections test democracy when losing sides dispute results and challenge State institutions to prove credibility, citing Zambia's August 13 election where President-elect Hakainde Hichilema won with 60.49 per cent of valid votes but post-election disputes remain part of the political conversation.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto, speaking at Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema's second-term inauguration in Lusaka, called for Kenya and Zambia to deepen trade and investment relationships, saying bilateral friendship should be measured by economic opportunities, job creation, and infrastructure development.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto, speaking at Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema's inauguration in Lusaka, called on African leaders to ensure political competition does not turn into national conflict. Ruto invoked Kenya's 2027 General Election, urging political actors to compete peacefully without treating opponents as enemies or excluding any group, emphasizing that no political victory should be greater than national unity.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto travelled to Zambia on September 1, 2026, to attend the inauguration of President Hakainde Hichilema, who was re-elected on August 18, 2026, with 60 per cent of votes cast on August 13. Ruto said the victory will strengthen bilateral ties between Kenya and Zambia and expand cooperation between the two states.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto departed for Lusaka on September 1 to attend the inauguration of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, who won re-election in August with about 60 per cent of the vote and will be sworn in for a second term alongside running mate Mutale Nalumango.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term after winning 60 per cent of August's vote, while opposition runner-up Brian Mundubile remained jailed on treason charges. The election was marked by allegations of intimidation and pro-government bias, with security operations against the opposition resulting in arrests and a former cabinet minister's death.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who finished second to President Hakainde Hichilema in the August 13 election, has been charged with treason along with his running mate Makebi Zulu. Mundubile was taken into custody on Thursday after police said they found rifles and military equipment at his home.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile has been charged with treason after disputing the results of the country's recent presidential election, in which incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema secured a second term with 60% of the vote. Mundubile received 38% and 17 others, including his running mate, have also been charged with treason.
30 August 2026 · Capital News →
Brian Mundubile, who finished second in Zambia's August 13 election, has been charged with treason along with his running mate Makebi Zulu. Police allege he posed a national security threat after security forces found rifles and military equipment at his home following the vote, though both men deny the allegations.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Brian Mundubile, runner-up in Zambia's disputed August presidential election, was taken into police custody Thursday on treason allegations after two weeks in hiding. Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu are being held in connection with alleged national security threats, which Mundubile has dismissed as fabricated.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Zambia's cabinet announced that President Hakainde Hichilema will be sworn in for a second term on September 1, after winning re-election with around 60 percent of the vote, despite opposition leader Brian Mundubile's allegations of fraud and vow to challenge the result in court. A petition challenging the result was submitted to the chief justice's private email on the final day of the filing window after courts were closed for "security reasons," creating uncertainty about whether the Constitutional Court will accept it.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
Zambia closed its entire court system on Monday, the last day for filing court challenges to August 13 presidential election results, citing "security reasons." The closure drew criticism from legal and rights groups, as it prevented opposition leader Brian Mundubile from lodging his planned objection to results that gave President Hakainde Hichilema around 60 percent of the vote.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Zambian police summoned opposition leader Brian Mundubile for questioning over alleged national security threats days after an August 13 election that gave President Hakainde Hichilema a second term. Mundubile finished second and has vowed to challenge the results in court; police have not specified the nature of the threats but referenced "alarming activities" at premises linked to him and his running mate.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has congratulated Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema on winning re-election with 60 per cent of votes cast on August 13, defeating 13 challengers, saying the victory will anchor Hichilema's visionary leadership and strengthen bilateral ties between Kenya and Zambia.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected for a second five-year term after securing 60% of the vote, the electoral commission announced, with his closest challenger Brian Mundubile receiving 38%. The result came after a contested process in which Mundubile claimed voting irregularities without evidence and opposition figures were arrested on suspicion of plotting insurrection.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema won re-election with 60 percent of votes cast, the electoral commission announced Tuesday. The election was largely peaceful but critics said the race was tightly managed by the government and the run-up was marked by opposition claims of intimidation, arrests, violence and irregularities.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hakainde Hichilema, a 64-year-old businessman who first won the presidency in 2021, secured a second term on August 13 with around 60 percent of votes against rival Brian Mundubile. He credits his re-election to steering Zambia through economic turnaround efforts including debt restructuring and free education, though critics note economic gains have not reached the majority living on less than $3 a day.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
President Hakainde Hichilema won re-election with 60 percent of votes cast, the electoral commission announced Tuesday, after a race critics said was tightly managed by his government. Thursday's election in the copper-rich nation was largely peaceful, though opposition claims of intimidation, arrests, violence and irregularities tainted the run-up.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has congratulated Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election, describing his victory as evidence of Zambians' trust in his leadership. Hichilema secured a second term with about 60 per cent of the vote, defeating Brian Mundubile who polled roughly 38 per cent.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema won a second term with around 60 percent of the vote, but his main challenger Brian Mundubile, who scored around 38 percent, vowed to contest the result and alleged intimidation marred the campaign. International observers echoed opposition concerns about the election's integrity.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
President Hakainde Hichilema held 54.82% of votes with nearly half of constituencies declared in Zambia's elections held on Thursday, putting him on track for re-election without a runoff if he maintains the overall majority. His main challenger, Brian Mundubile, was in second place with 43% of the declared votes.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zambia's electoral commission suspended nationwide vote counting on Friday following reports of violence in some districts, including attacks on poll staff and theft of marked ballot papers. The election, held Thursday, saw incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema face challenger Brian Mundubile among 14 contenders in a vote focused on economic hardship.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Zambians voted Thursday in an election where President Hakainde Hichilema seeks a second term as economic hardship tests his record. The 64-year-old is betting on job creation and infrastructure development, while facing challenger Brian Mundubile and 12 other candidates in the copper-rich nation.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zambians voted Thursday in an election centered on economic hardship in the copper-rich nation, where President Hakainde Hichilema seeks a second term. While inflation has fallen and the kwacha has strengthened, many face high food and energy costs and unemployment around 10 per cent, with concerns raised that the government has narrowed space for dissent.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
Zambians voted Thursday in an election focused on economic hardships in the copper-rich nation, with President Hakainde Hichilema seeking a second term after five years during which the economy returned to growth that critics say has not yet benefited ordinary households. The government faces charges of narrowing space for dissent, while the country has secured debt restructuring and completed an IMF-supported programme since defaulting on sovereign debt in 2020.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →