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02/06/2026

A viral social media claim alleged that Ministry of Information and Media - Zambia Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana ordered churches to obtain police permits before hosting opposition politicians Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu, warning that non-compliant churches risked losing their licences. However, iVerify Zambia found the claim to be false. The Ministry has publicly denied the allegation, stating that no such directive or warning was ever issued

A viral social media claim alleged that Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana ordered churches to obtain police permits before hosting opposition politicians Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu, warning that non-compliant churches risked losing their licences. However, iVeri...

28/05/2026

A viral video circulating online allegedly shows Brian Mundubile claiming he has evidence that Zambia’s 2026 general elections will be rigged. However, iVerify Zambia’s analysis found that the clip is AI-generated and digitally manipulated. The video displays clear signs of a deepfake, including unnatural lip-syncing, static imagery, and robotic audio. As election-related misinformation increases online, the public is urged to verify suspicious content before sharing it

A viral video circulating online allegedly shows Brian Mundubile claiming he has evidence that Zambia’s 2026 general elections will be rigged. However, iVerify Zambia’s analysis found that the clip is AI-generated and digitally manipulated. The video displays clear signs of a deepfake, including...

27/05/2026

False claims that the Independent Broadcasting Authority - IBA Zambia directed Millennium TV to cancel or block an interview with Xavier Chungu are unverified and risk undermining public trust in an independent regulator. The IBA plays a key role in safeguarding fair and responsible broadcasting, especially during elections, and has not issued any such directive. False reports suggesting political interference can damage institutional credibility and distort public understanding of media regulation ahead of Zambia’s 2026 General Elections

False claims that the IBA directed Millennium TV to cancel or block an interview with Xavier Chungu are unverified and risk undermining public trust in an independent regulator. The IBA plays a key role in safeguarding fair and responsible broadcasting, especially during elections, and has not issue...

27/05/2026

A circulating video claiming to show the repatriation of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu’s body from South Africa to Zambia is false and misleading.

iVerify Zambia found no credible evidence, official confirmation, or supporting reports from trusted media sources to verify the claim. Analysis of the footage also revealed several inconsistencies that strongly suggest the video is manipulated or inauthentic. Read the full fact-check on iVerify Zambia.

A circulating video claiming to show the repatriation of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu’s body from South Africa to Zambia is false and misleading.iVerify Zambia found no credible evidence, official confirmation, or supporting reports from trusted media sources to verify the claim. Analysis o...

26/05/2026

The Independent Broadcasting Authority - IBA Zambia has not banned media houses from broadcasting election opinion polls, contrary to claims circulated by the Zed Diary page. A verification by iVerify Zambia established that the IBA guidelines only require broadcasters to disclose details such as the source, sponsors, sample size, and methodology of opinion polls to promote transparency and responsible election coverage ahead of Zambia’s 2026 General Elections

The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has not banned media houses from broadcasting election opinion polls, contrary to claims circulated by the Zed Diary page. A verification by iVerify Zambia established that the IBA guidelines only require broadcasters to disclose details such as....

14/05/2026

A viral video claiming to show Zambian soldiers forcing police officers to kneel in Chingola is FALSE. Analysis by iVerify Zambia found multiple indicators consistent with manipulated or AI-generated content, including synchronised movements and audio inconsistencies. The Zambia Police Service has also dismissed the video and story as false.

⚠️ Deepfakes and misinformation can erode public trust and fuel unnecessary tension. Always verify before sharing.

A viral video claiming to show Zambian soldiers forcing police officers to kneel in Chingola is FALSE.Analysis by iVerify Zambia found multiple indicators consistent with manipulated or AI-generated content, including synchronised movements and audio inconsistencies. The Zambia Police Service has al...

11/05/2026

: Viral letters claiming that the Presidential Legal Advisor, Mr. Christopher L. Mundia, issued directives to Parliament and the Electoral Commission of Zambia are not authentic. iVerify Zambia reviewed the circulating documents and found multiple inconsistencies, including the absence of official letterheads and official stamps typically used in communication from the Office of the President. Mr. Mundia has also publicly refuted the claims and dismissed the letters as false. As Zambia approaches the 2026 General Elections, misleading publications and fabricated documents risk undermining public trust, fueling political tension, and spreading disinformation. Always verify information before sharing.

Viral letters claiming that the Presidential Legal Advisor, Mr. Christopher Mundia, issued directives to Parliament and the Electoral Commission of Zambia are not authentic. iVerify Zambia reviewed the circulating documents and found multiple inconsistencies, including the absence of official letter...

11/05/2026

The viral claim that the Chief Justice of the Republic of Zambia Dr. Mumba Malila resigned on 7 May 2026, is false. There is no credible evidence that Chief Justice Dr. Mumba Malila resigned from office on 7 May 2026. iVerify Zambia reviewed the viral document and identified several signs of fabrication, including the use of the “Office of the President” letterhead instead of the official Judiciary letterhead, inconsistencies in the format, and a questionable signature. The Judiciary has officially dismissed the claim as false and warned the public against spreading misinformation and forged documents online. As Zambia approaches the 2026 General Elections, fake documents targeting public institutions risk undermining public trust, fueling political tension, and misleading citizens. Always verify information before sharing.

Claim A Facebook post published on 11 May 2026 by a page identified as “Lily Muntamz TV” claimed that Chief Justice Dr. Mumba Malila had formally resigned from his position on 7th May 2026. The post included a purported resignation letter and accompanying captions claiming that the resignation w...

02/04/2026

April 2 marks International Fact-Checking Day—a global celebration of truth and accuracy. At Panos Institute Southern Africa, promoting truth, accuracy, and Media and Information Literacy remains at the heart of our work to strengthen information integrity for a healthy democracy.

We honor fact-checkers and journalists everywhere who defend the truth, combat misinformation, and help protect society.

If it’s not verified, don’t share it.
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01/04/2026

On 29 March 2026, a post by the Smart Eagles page alleged that the United Party for National Development (UPND) reported Malambo independent candidate Faith Lungu Bury to police for assisting flood victims.

But this is yet another false claim posted on social media that is not supported by official records. Read more on what we found out.
https://iverifyzambia.org/no-evidence-upnd-reported-independent-candidate-faith-lungu-bury-to-police-for-helping-flood-victims/




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Claim: On 29 March, 2026, the Smart Eagles page published a post alleging that the United Party for National Development (UPND) had reported Malambo Independent Parliamentary candidate Faith Lungu Bury (FLB) to the police for assisting flood victims who were sheltering in classrooms at Chik...