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HICHILEMA COMMISSIONS FAMILY-FUNDED HOSPITAL …turns past incarceration into public service legacy President Hakainde Hichilema has commissioned a mini-hospital in Kalangu, Western Province, describing it as a deeply personal project born out of his 127-day incarceration in 2017 Speaking during the ceremony, President Hichilema said the Hakainde Hichilema Mini-Hospital was constructed using personal resources from himself… Continue reading HICHILEMA COMMISSIONS FAMILY-FUNDED HOSPITAL
…turns past incarceration into public service legacy

NKOMBO OPTS OUT OF UPND MAZABUKA RACE Veteran politician Gary Nkombo has not applied for adoption to recontest the Mazabuka Central parliamentary seat, bringing uncertainty over his political future after nearly two decades in office. Nkombo, a long-serving member of the United Party for National Development (UPND), joined the party in 2002 from the Movement… Continue reading NKOMBO OPTS OUT OF UPND MAZABUKA RACE

🇿🇲 EXCLUSIVE | Hichilema Commissions Hospital, “Treason Road” in Western Province as Crowds Turn Out in Stronghold President Hakainde Hichilema has begun a two-day working visit to Western Province, receiving a warm and energetic reception as crowds flooded the streets to welcome him in what remains one of his strongest political bases. Supporters lined up… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE | Hichilema Commissions Hospital, “Treason Road” in Western Province as Crowds Turn Out in Stronghold

Guest Opinion: 74 BILLS IN 8 DAYS TO DISSOLVE PARLIAMENT. One may ask the logic behind having 74 of the 77 2026 Bills before National Assembly by the UPND Government with eight days for Parliament to be dissolved. Are these bills urgent compared to prices of commodities and other needs? They raise suspicion. This is… Continue reading 74 BILLS IN 8 DAYS TO DISSOLVE PARLIAMENT

KMP URGES POLICY-DRIVEN OPPOSITION UNITY…warns against personality politics Zambia Must Prosper (ZMP) has said it remains open to working with opposition political parties but insists that any form of unity must be anchored on clear policies and the interests of citizens rather than individual ambitions. In a statement, ZMP president Kelvin Fube Bwalya said the… Continue reading KMP URGES POLICY-DRIVEN OPPOSITION UNITY
…warns against personality politics

MULENGA REBUTS KBF CLAIMS, DEFENDS LEGITIMACY OF INDEPENDENT PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES Independent presidential aspirant Dr. Given Katuta’s Spokesperson, Richard Bravo Mulenga, has dismissed recent remarks by Kelvin Fube Bwalya (KBF), describing them as legally flawed and inconsistent with Zambia’s constitutional provisions regarding independent presidential candidates. Speaking in a statement issued on behalf of Dr. Katuta, Mr.… Continue reading MULENGA REBUTS KBF CLAIMS, DEFENDS LEGITIMACY OF INDEPENDENT PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES

By Given Mutinta ANDERSON MAZOKA SUCCESSFULLY DISENGAGED FROM SATANISM The political landscape of Zambia has, at various times, been punctuated by deeply personal narratives that resonate beyond the usual discourse of policy and governance. Among these, the story of Anderson Mazoka, the founding president of the United Party for National Development (UPND). For many years,… Continue reading ANDERSON MAZOKA SUCCESSFULLY DISENGAGED FROM SATANISM

HAIMBE ACCUSES THE OUTGOING UNITED STATES ENVOY OF DIPLOMATIC BREACH Government officials in Zambia have accused outgoing U.S. Ambassador Michael Gonzales of breaching diplomatic protocol and interfering in the nation’s internal affairs due to his remarks on governance and corruption. Minister of Foreign Affairs Mulambo Haimbe stated that Gonzales’ comments were undiplomatic and did not… Continue reading HAIMBE ACCUSES THE OUTGOING UNITED STATES ENVOY OF DIPLOMATIC BREACH

KAMBWILI CALLS FOR OPPOSITION UNITY Chishimba Kambwili, a seasoned politician and former minister, has weighed in on the internal dynamics plaguing the Patriotic Front (PF), urging its various factions to adopt a more unified and resilient approach. His endorsement of former Justice Minister Given Lubinda’s counsel, emphasizing that division within the opposition is counterproductive for… Continue reading KAMBWILI CALLS FOR OPPOSITION UNITY

KASONDE MWENDA IN POLICE CELLS The arrest of Kasonde Mwenda, President of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party, for alleging that the presidential convoy became lost in Chinsali, has ignited a crucial debate surrounding freedom of speech, political accountability, and the role of law enforcement in a democratic society. Mwenda’s detention at Kabwata Police Station,… Continue reading KASONDE MWENDA IN POLICE CELLS