CELESTINE MUKANDILA DEFENDS HIS ZAMBIAN CITIZENSHIP, MY PARENTS ARE FULL ZAMBIAN

CELESTINE DEFENDS HIS ZAMBIAN CITIZENSHIP, MY PARENTS ARE FULL ZAMBIAN TOP Zambian lawyer and renowned businessman Celestine Mukandila says he is a Zambian citizen by descent, having been born in Lubumbashi in 1990 to a Zambian mother and Congolese father. Mukandila who is also Brian MUNDUBILE’S secretary general argues that Article 36 of the Zambian

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A BISHOP OF INTERNATIONAL REPUTE IN A ZAMBIAN MAXIMUM PRISON AS A POLITICAL PRISONER: My Brother Was Abducted, Charged With Treason & Thrown In A Maximum Prison- Sister of Bishop Trevor Mwamba

A BISHOP OF INTERNATIONAL REPUTE IN A ZAMBIAN MAXIMUM PRISON AS A POLITICAL PRISONER: My Brother Was Abducted, Charged With Treason & Thrown In A Maximum Prison … Bishop Trevor Mwamba Is Innocent … He Is A Political Prisoner In A Maximum Prison Merely By Association Sister of Bishop Trevor Mwamba, Freda Brazle, says her

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Manufactured Insurgency, Subverted Ballots: The UN Rapporteur Is Right About Zambia’s Crisis- Thandiwe Ketiš Ngoma

By Thandiwe Ketiš Ngoma Manufactured Insurgency, Subverted Ballots: The UN Rapporteur Is Right About Zambia’s Crisis The statement issued on September 2, 2026, by UN Special Rapporteur Gina Romero is a vital, unequivocal validation of what millions of Zambians endured during and after the August 13 general elections. The non-bailable treason charges leveled against opposition

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SILENCE IS COMPLICIT: Where Is Former British Minister Sir. Tony Blair As Zambia’s Democracy Bleeds? – Augustine Mukoka

By Augustine Mukoka SILENCE IS COMPLICIT: Where Is Former British Minister Sir. Tony Blair As Zambia’s Democracy Bleeds? An OPEN LETTER to Former British Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair 4 September 2026 Dear Sir Tony Blair, As indicated above, my name is Augustine Mukoka, a native of Zambia and a global citizen. I write this

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TOP LAWYER CELESTINE MUKANDILA’S ZAMBIAN PASSPORT, NRC CANCELLED BY AUTHORITIES

TOP LAWYER CELESTINE MUKANDILA’S ZAMBIAN PASSPORT, NRC CANCELLED BY AUTHORITIES CELEBRATED Zambian lawyer and Brian Mundubile’s Secretary General, Celestine Mukandila, has reportedly had his Zambian passport and National Registration Card (NRC) cancelled and de-registered by government authorities. Mukandila who is still in custody, now faces removal from Zambia as this move by authorities leaves him

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THE GIST BEHIND THE CANCELLATION OF UKUSEFYA PA NG’WENA TRADITIONAL CEREMONY OF THE BEMBA PEOPLE

THE GIST BEHIND THE CANCELLATION OF UKUSEFYA PA NG’WENA TRADITIONAL CEREMONY OF THE BEMBA PEOPLE There is just a week in between before the  ukusefya pang’wena is supposed to be held.   But the council of bemba royal establishment has endorsed the cancellation of the event today due to the prevailing mood in ulubemba region. SO

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The Death of Constitutionalism: How August 13 Marked the Darkness of Zambia’s Democracy- Thandiwe Ketiš Ngoma

The Death of Constitutionalism: How August 13 Marked the Darkness of Zambia’s Democracy By Thandiwe Ketiš Ngoma Constitutionalism in Zambia did not simply experience a quiet decline—it suffered a decisive, fatal blow on August 13, 2026, during the general elections. The unprecedented deployment of state military forces, including heavy military hardware, to directly oversee and

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How does a Lenje Consort in Barosteland become Paramount Chief in Barotseland
ITS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS

How does a Lenje Consort in Barosteland become Paramount Chief in BarotselandITS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS THE Mukuni Royal Dynasty Committee has challenged the Litunga’s intervention in its legal battle for recognition of Chief Munokalya Mupotola IV Siloka III Mukuni XIX as a paramount chief, arguing that the Barotse Royal Establishment (BRE) has no legal

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Zambia Rejects UN Rapporteur’s Claims, Says Treason Not a Capital Offence

Zambia Rejects UN Rapporteur’s Claims, Says Treason Not a Capital Offence By Edmond Mbanga Miti Jr. LUSAKA — The Zambian government has pushed back hard against a United Nations official’s assessment of the country’s post-election situation, accusing the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association of getting the law wrong and overstepping

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United Nations CALLS FOR RELEASE OF POLITICAL DETAINEES IN ZAMBIA

By Prudence Chota The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, Gina Romero, has called on the Zambian Government to release political detainees, respect fundamental freedoms and urgently restore democratic accountability. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Ms. Romero has expressed grave concern over Zambia’s deteriorating democratic

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STOP CALLING SUSPECTED MILITIA POLITICAL DETAINEES, SAYS SIMUUWE

STOP CALLING SUSPECTED MILITIA POLITICAL DETAINEES, SAYS SIMUUWE. By Veronica Chilufya UPND Media Director Mark Simuuwe has urged the United Nations to stop classifying suspected militia members facing criminal charges in Zambia as political detainees. In a Statement, Mr. Simuuwe says the UN should instead support the arrest and prosecution of individuals suspected of terrorism,

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EU OBSERVERS SAY ZAMBIA’S 2026 ELECTIONS WERE COMPETITIVE BUT HELD ON AN UNEVEN PLAYING FIELD

EU OBSERVERS SAY ZAMBIA’S 2026 ELECTIONS WERE COMPETITIVE BUT HELD ON AN UNEVEN PLAYING FIELD By The Podium current affairs The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has described Zambia’s 13 August 2026 general elections as competitive, while raising concerns over restrictions on fundamental freedoms, late changes to electoral laws, media bias and an

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PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION PETITIONS MUST BE DETERMINED WITHIN 90 DAYS – WAMUNYIMA

PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION PETITIONS MUST BE DETERMINED WITHIN 90 DAYS – WAMUNYIMA Nalolo Member of Parliament Imanga Wamunyima says all petitions challenging the election of Members of Parliament must now be heard and determined within 90 days of filing, following Constitutional Amendment No. 13 of 2025. Mr Wamunyima said the amendment to Article 73 of the

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YOU CAN’T BE A KING IN MY KINGDOM… LITUNGA TELLS OFF CHIEF MUKUNI AS MUKUNI SAYS STAY AWAY FROM BENE MUKUNI DYNASTY.

YOU CAN’T BE A KING IN MY KINGDOM… LITUNGA TELLS OFF CHIEF MUKUNI AS MUKUNI SAYS STAY AWAY FROM BENE MUKUNI DYNASTY. Chief Mukuni through his lenje lawyer Hon Shakafuswa has challenged, and told off His majesty LITUNGA IMWIKO II to stay away from the issue where Mukuni wants to impose himself as a Paramount

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MOTORIST HUNTS DOWN AFTER BLITZING PRESIDENTIAL MOTORCADE
….Zambia Police launch probe into driver who defied orders to halt during smooth inauguration security operation

MOTORIST HUNTS DOWN AFTER BLITZING PRESIDENTIAL MOTORCADE….Zambia Police launch probe into driver who defied orders to halt during smooth inauguration security operation By DAVID KANDUZATHE Zambia Police Service have launched an investigation into a reckless motorist who defied orders to halt for the Presidential motorcade as it headed to the National Heroes Stadium on September

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Tonse Alliance secretary general seeks court order for release after 14 days in custody

Tonse Alliance secretary general seeks court order for release after 14 days in custody Tonse Alliance Secretary General Celestine Mukandila has asked the High Court to order his immediate release after spending 14 days in custody without appearing before a court or being granted police bond. Lusaka, 2 August- Mr Mukandila was arrested by officers

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“ACCEPT THAT YOU LOST” — MTONGA TELLS MASEBO TO DROP CHONGWE PETITION

“ACCEPT THAT YOU LOST” — MTONGA TELLS MASEBO TO DROP CHONGWE PETITION UPND member George Mtonga has urged former Cabinet Minister Sylvia Masebo to accept defeat in the Chongwe parliamentary election and withdraw her petition against newly elected MP Anita. Mtonga says Masebo, having served in government for many years, should now consider mentoring younger

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Zelenskyy congratulates Hichilema, invites him to Ukraine

🇿🇲 BRIEFING | Zelenskyy congratulates Hichilema, invites him to Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election, describing the result as a reflection of public confidence in his leadership and Zambia’s continued democratic development. In a message dated August 31, Zelenskyy said Ukraine values its relationship with Zambia and expressed

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COUCH-DIPLOMATS’ HOLLOW CRUSADE
…Barbra Chama blasts former envoys Emmanuel Mwamba and Antony Mukwita for chasing lost luxuries under the guise of political commentary

COUCH-DIPLOMATS’ HOLLOW CRUSADE…Barbra Chama blasts former envoys Emmanuel Mwamba and Antony Mukwita for chasing lost luxuries under the guise of political commentary By DAVID KANDUZA THE air in political circles grew noticeably heavier today September 2, 2026, as Barbrah Musamba Chama, a prominent civic voice and leader of the HH Gatekeepers Bloggers, unleashed a blistering,

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Zambia receives first US-funded shipment of twice-yearly HIV prevention drug

🇿🇲 BRIEFING | Zambia receives first US-funded shipment of twice-yearly HIV prevention drug Zambia has received its first United States government-funded shipment of lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention medicine administered only twice a year, opening another option in the country’s efforts to reduce new HIV infections. US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Frank

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WE HAVE HEARD YOUR CRIES, SAYS HH
….pledges that Zambia’s macroeconomic gains will now directly transform household livelihoods through jobs, business opportunities and enhanced food security

WE HAVE HEARD YOUR CRIES, SAYS HH….pledges that Zambia’s macroeconomic gains will now directly transform household livelihoods through jobs, business opportunities and enhanced food security By DAVID KANDUZAPRESIDENTbHakainde Hichilema has sent a direct message of relief to the Zambian people: “We have heard your cries.” Addressing thousands of jubilant citizens and regional heads of when

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CLERGY CALLS FOR DIALOGUE BETWEEN PRESIDENT HICHILEMA  AND OPPOSITION LEADERS

CLERGY CALLS FOR DIALOGUE BETWEEN PRESIDENT HICHILEMA  AND OPPOSITION LEADERS Battle Cry for Zambia Founder Apostle, Obrian Mayambu, has urged President Hakainde Hichilema to engage in dialogue with opposition leaders to promote national unity. Apostle Mayambu says, now that the elections are over, dialogue is inevitable for good governance and national development He has expressed

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Presidents stream into Lusaka as Hichilema takes oath

🇿🇲 BUILD-UP | Presidents stream into Lusaka as Hichilema takes oath Presidential traffic is building at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, where a succession of African leaders and senior government representatives is arriving for President-elect Hakainde Hichilema’s inauguration. Kenyan President William Ruto led the presidential arrivals, followed by Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Botswana President Duma Boko

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Diplomatic traffic builds in Lusaka as Nandi-Ndaitwah arrives for Hichilema inauguration

🇿🇲 BUILD-UP | Diplomatic traffic builds in Lusaka as Nandi-Ndaitwah arrives for Hichilema inauguration Regional leaders and international representatives are arriving in Zambia as the country prepares for the inauguration of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema and Vice President-elect Mutale Nalumango at National Heroes Stadium. Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has arrived at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, joining

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TOP US DIPLOMAT LANDS IN LUSAKA FOR HH’S US INAUGURAL CEREMONIES

TOP US DIPLOMAT LANDS IN LUSAKA FOR HH’S US INAUGURAL CEREMONIES …Frank Garcia Jr kicks off a three-nation continental tour prioritising commercial diplomacy, mining investments and critical health partnerships By DAVID KANDUZA THE US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Frank Garcia Jr arrived in Lusaka today, August 31, 2026, signaling a sharp strategic

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I AM A HAPPY JEW
…Saviour Chishimba fires back at critics labeling him a ‘job seeker

I AM A HAPPY JEW…Saviour Chishimba fires back at critics labeling him a ‘job seeker’ By DAVID KANDUZAPOLITICIAN Saviour Chishimba, a prominent leader within the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) Alliance, has fiercely hit back at critics mocking him as a mere ‘job seeker,’ declaring that true public service is a calling that

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ZAMBIA, US EYE STRONGER COMMERCIAL TIES …as HH meets US top envoy Frank Garcia

ZAMBIA, US EYE STRONGER COMMERCIAL TIES …as HH meets US top envoy Frank Garcia By DAVID KANDUZAPRESIDENT-ELECT Hakainde Hichilema held high-level bilateral talks at Community House in Lusaka, today August 31, 2026, Monday with the newly appointed US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia Jr. The critical meeting signalled a strategic recalibration

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HAS ZAMBIA ADOPTED NIGERIAS’ 1993 COUP STRATEGY TO MAINTAIN A GRIP ON POWER? THE PARALLEL ORDEALS OF NIGERIA’S ABIOLA AND ZAMBIA’S MUNDUBILE – COLLETE STEENEKAMP PHD

HAS ZAMBIA ADOPTED NIGERIAS’ 1993 COUP STRATEGY TO MAINTAIN A GRIP ON POWER? THE PARALLEL ORDEALS OF NIGERIA’S ABIOLA AND ZAMBIA’S MUNDUBILE – COLLETE STEENEKAMP PHD WRITTEN BY COLLETE STEENEKAMP PHD –   ELECTORAL AND SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST – CENTER FOR SECURITY AND PEACE STUDIES In the annals of African democracy, few spectacles are as

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WHY THE CHIEF JUSTICE MAKES HICHILEMA’S PRESIDENCY OFFICIAL

WHY THE CHIEF JUSTICE MAKES HICHILEMA’S PRESIDENCY OFFICIAL On 1 September, President-elect Hakainde Hichilema will take the presidential oath and formally begin his second term in office. But who actually makes the presidency official? Not the ruling party.Not Parliament.Not the Electoral Commission of Zambia.And not even the outgoing President Under Zambia’s Constitution, it is the

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NO MIDNIGHT SHOCK
… fuel prices hold steady as ERB maintains August pump rates

NO MIDNIGHT SHOCK… fuel prices hold steady as ERB maintains August pump rates By DAVID KANDUZA ZAMBIA’s fuel prices remain unchanged and in full force as the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) maintains the retail pump rates established during its recent review cycle. In an official statement issued by the ERB dated August 31, 2026, board

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