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ZAMBIA: WHERE PRESIDENTS DON’T RETIRE — THEY DIEBy Godfrey Chitalu A day after President Hakainde Hichilema celebrated his birthday, former President Edgar Lungu died in a South African hospital. It added another sombre line to our growing political obituary. With his passing, Zambia becomes a democracy with no living former president – a republic without… Continue reading ZAMBIA: WHERE PRESIDENTS DON’T RETIRE — THEY DIE

MR. WALK THE TALK — THE MAN OF FEW WORDS BUT COUNTLESS DEEDS. It is with deep sorrow that we received the news of the passing of His Excellency, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, the 6th Republican President of Zambia. He was more than a Head of State he was a father figure to the youth,… Continue reading MR. WALK THE TALK — THE MAN OF FEW WORDS BUT COUNTLESS DEEDS.

THE SILENT WALK HE TOOK NEVER TO RETURN HOME ALIVE This will be a very tough State funeral for President Hakainde Hichilema to preside over! The treatment President Hakainde Hichilema gave former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu should never ever happen to any other former President again not even on President Hichilema himself when he leaves… Continue reading THE SILENT WALK HE TOOK NEVER TO RETURN HOME ALIVE

“ECL’S BILLION KWACHA LEGACY – ESTHER BANDA …….Roads, Debt, and the Fight to Rebuild Zambia’s Economy” The economic legacy of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, who led Zambia from 2015 to 2021, remains a subject of robust discussion among economists, policymakers, and citizens. His tenure was marked by ambitious infrastructure projects, strategic subsidies, and efforts… Continue reading ECL’S BILLION KWACHA LEGACY …….Roads, Debt, and the Fight to Rebuild Zambia’s Economy”

UPND SG IMENDA SAYS LUNGU WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR CONSOLIDATING DEMOCRACY By ZNBC The UPND says former President EDGAR LUNGU will be remembered for consolidating the country’s democratic processes. UPND Secretary General, BATUKE IMENDA has called on the country to remain united during the mourning period. Mr. IMENDA says death is always a challenging and… Continue reading UPND SG IMENDA SAYS LUNGU WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR CONSOLIDATING DEMOCRACY

GO BACK TO THE LAND ZAMBIA PAYS TRIBUTE TO ECL .. says his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to rural sustainable development remains entrenched in the hearts of Zambians. LUPOSOSHI, FRIDAY, JUNE,06, 2025 [SMART EAGLES] Go Back to the Land Zambia has joined the nation in mourning and celebrating the life of  the Sixth President… Continue reading GO BACK TO THE LAND ZAMBIA PAYS TRIBUTE TO ECL

KULIMA TOWER DRIVERS DISMISS UPND SPONSORSHIP CLAIMS By: Sun FM TV Reporter Kulima Tower Bus drivers have distanced themselves from claims that they are being sponsored by the United Party for National Development (UPND) for initiatives aimed at celebrating the performance of the ruling party, including President Hakainde Hichilema’s birthday. Addressing journalists, Bus Station Chairperson… Continue reading KULIMA TOWER DRIVERS DISMISS UPND SPONSORSHIP CLAIMS

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE CONCLUDES AWARENESS ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT IN SIX PROVINCES The Ministry of Justice has successfully completed a multi- stakeholder’s consultative awareness and sensitisation tour across six provinces on the constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill of 2025 by engaging citizens. Minister of Justice, Princess Kasune explains that the objective of the tour was to… Continue reading MINISTRY OF JUSTICE CONCLUDES AWARENESS ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT IN SIX PROVINCES

“You Died a Sad Man, Yet a Loved Father of the Nation”: Zambia Mourns Edgar Lungu with Tears, Anger, and Deep Regret A dark cloud hangs over the nation. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, Zambia’s sixth Republican President, has breathed his last not as a celebrated statesman with full honours, but as a man many believe died… Continue reading “You Died a Sad Man, Yet a Loved Father of the Nation”: Zambia Mourns Edgar Lungu with Tears, Anger, and Deep Regret