TONSE ALLIANCE DEFIES CONSTITUTIONAL COURT JUDGMENT, MAINTAINS EDGAR LUNGU AS 2026 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE In a surprising move, the TONSE Alliance has reiterated its support for former President Edgar Lungu as its presidential candidate for the 2026 elections, despite a Constitutional Court judgment that bars him from running again. Speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka,… Continue reading TONSE ALLIANCE DEFIES CONSTITUTIONAL COURT JUDGMENT, MAINTAINS EDGAR LUNGU AS 2026 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
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LUSAKA LAWYER SAYS CONSTITUTION ALLOWS EDGAR LUNGU TO CONTEST ELECTIONS AS RUNNING MATE
LUSAKA LAWYER SAYS CONSTITUTION ALLOWS EDGAR LUNGU TO CONTEST ELECTIONS AS RUNNING MATE …. but warns that it may cause a constitutional crisis if the president Mr. Lungu would be serving as a running mate dies. Lusaka Lawyer McQueen Zaza has charged that the Zambian constitution allows former President Edgar Lungu to contest elections as… Continue reading LUSAKA LAWYER SAYS CONSTITUTION ALLOWS EDGAR LUNGU TO CONTEST ELECTIONS AS RUNNING MATE
Mweetwa has Challenged ECL to reveal his Plan B
Mweetwa has Challenged ECL to reveal his Plan Minister of information and media Cornelius Mweetwa has challenged former president, Edgar lungu to come out in the open to tell the government and the citizens what that “plan B” is all about Speaking at a media briefing , Mr Mweetwa has advised former Head of state… Continue reading Mweetwa has Challenged ECL to reveal his Plan B
MWILA VOWS TO BLOCK “SELL-OUT” PF MPS FROM 2026 ELECTIONS
MWILA VOWS TO BLOCK “SELL-OUT” PF MPS FROM 2026 ELECTIONS Former PF Secretary General Davies Mwila has made it clear that PF MPs who called for former President Edgar Lungu’s retirement will not be adopted in 2026, labeling them as “sell-outs.” Mwila emphasized that Lungu has no intention of retiring and will play a crucial… Continue reading MWILA VOWS TO BLOCK “SELL-OUT” PF MPS FROM 2026 ELECTIONS
HICHILEMA FIRES PS IMPLICATED IN 6.5 MILLION TENDER SAGA
HICHILEMA FIRES PS IMPLICATED IN 6.5 MILLION TENDER SAGA President Hakainde Hichilema’ has finally fires the Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Health implicated in a $6.5 million tender saga. He fires Prof Christopher Simoonga in a Permanent Secretary reshuffles and new appointments made today.
Musokotwane decision to borrow More is reckless
Musokotwane decision to borrow More is reckless By The Economist 12.12.24 We have seen a letter from the Speaker of Parliament recalling Parliament to reconvene on 17 December 2024. The subject matter at hand is to consider the Report of the Planning and Budgeting committee on the Revised Annual Borrowing Plan for 2024. We also… Continue reading Musokotwane decision to borrow More is reckless
Michael Moono’s first legal victory, aided and scripted by the State- Miles Sampa
Michael Moono’s first legal victory, aided and scripted by the State- Miles Sampa About Micheal Moono the lawyer who led & argued into court the ECL eligibility case on behalf of the youth Michello Chizombwe* Michael Moono had been the legal director at the LCC but found him transferred when I became the Mayor of… Continue reading Michael Moono’s first legal victory, aided and scripted by the State- Miles Sampa
NOTHING FORMER PRESIDENT EDGAR LUNGU CAN DO TO APPEAR ON THE PRESIDENTIAL BALLOT – WYNTER KABIMBA
NOTHING FORMER PRESIDENT EDGAR LUNGU CAN DO TO APPEAR ON THE PRESIDENTIAL BALLOT – WYNTER KABIMBA Opposition Economic Front (EF) leader Wynter Kabimba says there is nothing former President Edgar Lungu can do to appear on the presidential ballot following the Constitutional Court ruling. Speaking when he featured on the Thursday edition of the Burning… Continue reading NOTHING FORMER PRESIDENT EDGAR LUNGU CAN DO TO APPEAR ON THE PRESIDENTIAL BALLOT – WYNTER KABIMBA
Government happy ECL won’t be on the ballot in 2026
Government happy ECL won’t be on the ballot in 2026 Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says the UPND had welcomed the decision, noting that it brought clarity and finality to a long-standing legal challenge. “This verdict not only provides clarity and certainty to the law but also promotes the predictability of the law, effectively ending… Continue reading Government happy ECL won’t be on the ballot in 2026
LISWANISO APPEALS TO HH TO BEGIN ENGAGING ECL
LISWANISO APPEALS TO HH TO BEGIN ENGAGING ECL GILBERT Liswaniso has an impassioned appeal to President Hakainde Hichilema to consider engaging his predecessor Zambia’s Sixth President Edgar Lungu on matters that involve the country’s welfare. Mr Liswaniso, the UPND national youth chairperson says time has come for former President Lungu to guide the nation as… Continue reading LISWANISO APPEALS TO HH TO BEGIN ENGAGING ECL