Zambia’s former president Edgar Lungu  has been warned against jogging in public as police describe his weekly workouts as political activism.

His Saturday runs with ordinary members of the public and supporters of his Patriotic Front (PF) party have been attracting a lot of attention.

Mr Lungu has been told to seek approval for future jogging events.

The police order comes amid speculation that he will make a bid for the presidency in 2026.