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Zambia opposition leader Mundubile questioned over alleged treason, police say

By Thomson Reuters Aug 27, 2026 | 12:41 PM

LUSAKA, Aug 27 (Reuters) – Zambian ​opposition ‌leader Brian Mundubile and ‌his ​running ⁠mate, Makebi ⁠Zulu, are in police custody ​after ⁠being ⁠questioned “in connection ​with ​an alleged offence ‌of treason”, the ⁠Zambia Police Service said ⁠on Thursday.

(Reporting ‌by ⁠Chris ​Mfula; ‌Writing by ​Anathi Madubela;Editing ⁠by Nellie Peyton and Andrew ​Heavens)