Category: Politics

By Given Mutinta THE PATRIOTIC FRONT BORROWED FOR INFRASTRUCTURE When President Hakainde Hichilema was assenting to Bills at State House, he used the platform to deliver a sharp critique of the Patriotic Front (PF), accusing them of poor economic management during their tenure. He openly questioned the PF’s intentions and priorities, stating that his own… Continue reading THE PATRIOTIC FRONT BORROWED FOR INFRASTRUCTURE

MUNDUBILE CALLS FOR NATIONAL POLICY DRIVEN BY LOCAL RESEARCH When Honourable Brian Mundubile appeared on BM8 Unfiltered, presenter Buchi posed a critical question about how he plans to use the expertise of local universities such as the University of Zambia and the Copperbelt University, as well as research organisations, to ensure that research actively informs… Continue reading MUNDUBILE CALLS FOR NATIONAL POLICY DRIVEN BY LOCAL RESEARCH

GARY NKOMBO TO LAUNCH HIS CAMPAIGN Veteran politician Gary Nkombo has dedicated his re-election campaign as an Independent candidate to his mother, who celebrates her 85th birthday today. Recently resigning from the UPND, the party he helped to win the 2021 elections, Nkombo views this dual celebration; campaign launch and his mother’s birthday as significant.… Continue reading GARY NKOMBO TO LAUNCH HIS CAMPAIGN

‘Dolika certificate does not include English’ The  Council of Zambia (ECZ) has told the Constitutional Court that Socialist Party presidential candidate Fred M’membe’s running mate, Dolika Banda, does not possess a qualification equivalent to a Grade 12 certificate.  It has submitted that Ms Banda’s O-Level certificate does not include English Language, a mandatory subject for… Continue reading Dolika certificate does not include English

M’MEMBE”S RUNNING MATE DOLIKA BANDA’S CERTIFICATE HAS NO ENGLISH – ECZ  ’ The  Council of Zambia (ECZ) has told the Constitutional Court that Socialist Party presidential candidate Fred M’membe’s running mate, Dolika Banda, does not possess a qualification equivalent to a Grade 12 certificate.  It has submitted that Ms Banda’s O-Level certificate does not include… Continue reading M’MEMBE”S RUNNING MATE DOLIKA BANDA’S CERTIFICATE HAS NO ENGLISH – ECZ  ’

MAKEBI VISITS XAVIER CHUNGU, SAYS FREEDOM IS COMING Opposition NRP-UP presidential running mate Makebi Zulu has visited incarcerated former Zambia Intelligence Security Service Director General Xavier Chungu after what he calls several attempts. Chungu who is also the presidential candidate for Liberal Democratic Party has been detained for over 10 days now after his public… Continue reading MAKEBI ZULU VISITS XAVIER CHUNGU, SAYS FREEDOM IS COMING

RELEASE XAVIER CHUNGU, MWATA KAZEMBE’S THRONE DEMANDS, REMINDS HH OF HIS 2021 INAUGURATION RIGHTS PLEDGE The Kazembe Lunda Royal Establishment has noted with grave concern the continued detention of Mr Xavier Franklin Chungu, former Director General of the Zambia Security Intelligence Service, Presidential Candidate of the Liberal Democrats Party in the forthcoming 13 August 2026… Continue reading RELEASE XAVIER CHUNGU, MWATA KAZEMBE’S THRONE DEMANDS, REMINDS HH OF HIS 2021 INAUGURATION RIGHTS PLEDGE

LET ECL BE BURIED, LUBINDA CALLS ON THE LUNGU FAMILY. Given Lubinda has appealed to the family of former president Edgar Lungu to allow the late leader to be laid to rest, following reports that President Hakainde Hichilema will not attend the burial. Speaking on the matter, Lubinda urged the family to bring closure to… Continue reading LET ECL BE BURIED, LUBINDA CALLS ON THE LUNGU FAMILY.

ECZ NEEDS 89,370 POLL STAFF The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has launched a recruitment drive as it gears up for the forthcoming general election set for 13 August 2026. In a public notice, the Commission said it seeks to engage 89,370 suitably qualified Zambians to work as poll staff countrywide during the 13th August,… Continue reading ECZ NEEDS 89,370 POLL STAFF