By Maxwell Shumba China has sent a strong message to the United States, refusing to back down over Iranian oil imports as tensions between the two global powers continue to intensify. The development signals a deepening divide in global economic and geopolitical influence, with far-reaching implications. Growing Tensions Between Global Powers: The latest standoff highlights the ongoing rivalry between China and the United States, particularly in areas of trade, energy, and international policy. Beijing’s position reflects a broader resistance to what it views as unilateral decisions imposed by Washington on the global stage The President of USA and the President of China Chinese authorities have maintained a firm stance, emphasizing that the country will continue importing Iranian oil despite U.S. sanctions. Officials have made it clear that their economic decisions “will not be dictated by external forces,” reinforcing China’s identity as an independent and sovereign state ...
By Maxwell Shumba The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has officially concluded its delimitation process and is set to announce 70 new constituencies, marking a significant development in Zambia’s electoral landscape ahead of future elections. According to a stakeholder notice issued on April 14, 2026, the Commission will formally unveil the new constituencies on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 09:30 hours. The announcement will take place at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre, Mosi-oa-Tunya Hall in Lusaka. Understanding the Delimitation Process Delimitation refers to the process of reviewing and redrawing electoral boundaries to reflect changes in population size, distribution, and administrative considerations. It is a critical exercise aimed at ensuring fair and equal representation for citizens across the country. The completion of this process signals a major step toward improving electoral balance, especially in areas that have experienced significant populatio...