Category: Politics

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

Petauke voters save Lungu’s life VOTERS in Petauke Central of Eastern Province have saved former president Edgar Lungu’s life who according to Raphael Nakacinda would have died if they voted for the UPND instead of their Tonse Alliance candidate, Simon Banda. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15qJBALNWz/?mibextid=oFDknk Simon Banda of the National Congress Party who carried the banner of Tonse… Continue reading Petauke voters save Lungu’s life

We don’t look forward to another by-election – Government GOVERNMENT through its chief spokesperson, Cornelius Mweetwa says it does not look forward to hosting another by-election in the future. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/12GWjkJ8r6X/?mibextid=oFDknk This follows the highly contested Petauke Central and Pambashe by-elections which ushered in Tonse Alliance’s candidate Simon Banda as new Petauke Member of Parliament and… Continue reading We don’t look forward to another by-election – Government