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 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
Read MoreTHE 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 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 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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Desperate Independent Begs HH to Pay for Broken Speakers In a plot twist that no political analyst or sensible observer could have predicted, Ibrahim Mwamba, the former Tonse Alliance youth chairman and losing independent candidate for Mwembezhi East, has decided that the best way to deal with campaign losses is to beg the very man
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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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I’M READY TO BE IMPRISONED FOR DEFENDING BRIAN MUNDUBILE, VOWS MOONGA Former United Party for National Development UPND member Paul Moonga says he will stand by Brian Mundubile, as he cannot abandon his brother who is in detention. Moonga says he is actually ready to go to prison for defending Mundubile. Before joining the UPND
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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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WIFE WINS HALF OF MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR ESTATE AFTER HUSBAND HIDES HOUSES IN FAMILY TRUST Daughter sues father for US$12K UK varsity fees By Fanuel Viriri A Harare couple that built a multi-million dollar estate during 19-years marriage will share it 50/50 after the High Court found the husband tried to hide assets in a Family
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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,
Read MoreEU 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 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. 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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PROF. JONES KASONSO DIES. HIS YOUNGER BROTHER WRITES: IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR BROTHER 🕊️ It is with a heavy heart and deep sorrow that I announce the passing of my beloved brother. Words cannot express the pain and sadness we feel at this difficult time. You were more than a brother—you were a
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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 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 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 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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🇿🇲 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 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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🇿🇲 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 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 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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🇿🇲 BREAKING | Hichilema, Nalumango sworn in for second term Hakainde Hichilema has officially been sworn in as President of the Republic of Zambia for a second five-year term, opening the 2026–2031 administration following his victory in the August 13 general election. W.K. Mutale Nalumango has also taken the oath of office as Vice President,
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🇿🇲 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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🇿🇲 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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Tshisekedi Arrives in Israel for Working Visit President Félix Tshisekedi arrived in Israel on Monday, August 31, at the invitation of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, as the DRC and Israel continue strengthening bilateral relations. During the visit, Tshisekedi is expected to meet President Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. According to the Congolese
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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’ 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 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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WHEN POWER BECOMES A PRISON: ZAMBIA’S DEMOCRACY AT A CROSSROADS An Open Letter to Zambia, Africa and the International Community By EMV Staff Reporter This should be an eye-opener to every Zambian and every person who believes in democracy, constitutionalism and the peaceful transfer of power. We fought for democracy for 27 years. Today, after
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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 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 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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JERE WELCOMES ENVIRONMENT COURT BUT FLAGS TRIBUNAL SYNC Renowned lawyer and former Presidential Press Aide Dickson Jere has welcomed the planned establishment of a Lands and Environment Court at the High Court. He explained that the new Division is expected to be a specialised one to handle matters of land and environment. Jere observed that
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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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“A Tale of Two Cities: Zambia’s Eve of Coronation”…Zambia prays for peace and love unity AM 1st Sept 26 On the eve of 1 September 2026, Zambia stands at a crossroads that Shakespeare himself might have scripted, a sombre tale of two cities in Africa. In one city, hon. Brian Mundubile, opposition leader, languishes in
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PHANTOM MILITIA: A CASE OF EMMANUEL MWAMBA Mwamba has become one of the most dangerous amplifiers of the opposition interpretation AKA PHANTOM MILITIA. And that influence matters because in the age of Facebook politics, a communicator does not need a television station, a newspaper or a political rally to reach thousands of people. A post
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BREAKING NEWS- Guinea President Mamadi Doumbouya Dismisses 173 Military Personnel Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya has ordered the removal of 173 military personnel from the ranks of the Guinean Armed Forces. The decision was announced on Monday, August 24, 2026, through a presidential decree read on national television. Authorities cited “desertion” as the reason for the
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KABUSWE TAKES CHILILABOMBWE ELECTION TO COURT By Staff Reporter Former Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe has dragged the Chililabombwe parliamentary election to the Lusaka High Court, seeking to overturn Resolute Party candidate Nsofwa Kabwe Lupele’s victory. Kabuswe, who lost the seat after polling 8,986 votes against Lupele’s 10,920, alleges the election was tainted by vote-buying, corruption,
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MUNDUBILE, MAKEBI AMONG 18 TRANSFERRED TO MUKOBEKO PRISON By Mike Mwendachabe National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) 2026 Presidential candidate Brian Mundubile, lawyer Makebi Zulu and 16 other accused persons have been transferred to Mukobeko Maximum Prison in Kabwe. Lawyer Milner Katolo says the 18 were moved on August 30, 2026, from various
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