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Was HH Japan Trip worth it?–HARRY KALABA …‘it could be another waste of tax-payer money’ 09.02.25  It has been almost a week since President Hichilema left Zambia on a very expensive trip to Japan but as citizens, we have barely seen any significant economic announcement coming out of the trip. As Citizens First President, I… Continue reading Was HH Japan Trip worth it?–HARRY KALABA

Controversy as K2 Million CDF Palace for Chieftainess Chiyaba Sparks Public Outrage. The construction of a K2 million palace for Chieftainess Chiyaba in Chiawa Ward, Kafue Constituency, using Constituency Development Funds (CDF), has sparked widespread criticism, with governance experts and members of the public condemning it as a misuse of public resources. The project, which… Continue reading Controversy as K2 Million CDF Palace for Chieftainess Chiyaba Sparks Public Outrage

The Joke That Is UPND’s Never-Ending Campaign Rhetoric By Thandiwe Ketis Ngoma It is beyond laughable—it is an insult to the intelligence of Zambians—that after four years in power, the United Party for National Development (UPND) is still campaigning as if they are in opposition. Their tired talking points remain the same: “We increased the… Continue reading The Joke That Is UPND’s Never-Ending Campaign Rhetoric

About 4 more By Elections in Eastern Province next 90 Days says Miles Sampa MBS08.02.2025 All things being equal, there will be 4 more by elections in the Eastern province within next 90 days. This is however subject to how the Speaker of Parliament Madam Nellie Mutti will decided in her Ruling to a pending… Continue reading About 4 more By Elections in Eastern Province next 90 Days says Miles Sampa

Hakainde Hichilema’s Fatal Misstep: Blocking Edgar Lungu Won’t Save Him From the People’s Wrath in 2026 By Thandiwe Ketis Ngoma President Hakainde Hichilema may believe that blocking former President Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu from contesting the 2026 elections through the Constitutional Court has solidified his grip on power. In his mind, eliminating his strongest competitor… Continue reading Hichilema’s Fatal Misstep: Blocking Edgar Lungu Won’t Save Him From the People’s Wrath in 2026

INVESTIGATE POLICE OFFICERS WHO APPREHENDED SITWALA NAWA, SESHEKE MP APPEALS TO MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS Sesheke MP Hon. Romeo Kangombe….. Greetings Western Division. It’s so disheartening and disturbing that in this era someone can be killed under the watch of Command. We call upon the ministry of Home Affairs to institute an investigation on the… Continue reading INVESTIGATE POLICE OFFICERS WHO APPREHENDED SITWALA NAWA, SESHEKE MP APPEALS TO MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

Why the UN human rights rapporteur on freedom of expression visited Zambia By Aaron Ng’ambi In August 2021, the Zambian people changed their government through a general election. This would be the third time that the country would witness a peaceful transfer of power from one political party to another. Therefore, until now, Zambia’s democratic… Continue reading Why the UN human rights rapporteur on freedom of expression visited Zambia

PETAUKE PEOPLE ARE USED TO HANDOUTS, THAT IS WHY UPND LOST – UPND OFFICIAL PETAUKE ELECTION DEFEAT CAUSED BY UPND – YVONNE KABBA Elias Limwanya As the ruling UPND is still reeling from its defeat in the just ended By-election in Petauke Constituency,  a member of the party attributes  the loss to several issues. Ivonne… Continue reading PETAUKE PEOPLE ARE USED TO HANDOUTS, THAT IS WHY UPND LOST – UPND OFFICIAL

The Hypocrisy of the Zambia Police: A Tale of Two Abductions By Thandiwe Ketis Ngoma I usually avoid commenting on matters involving social media influencers in Zambia because, frankly, there are far more pressing issues affecting our nation. However, today, I must break that silence—not because I am particularly invested in the affairs of socialites,… Continue reading The Hypocrisy of the Zambia Police: A Tale of Two Abductions