Category: Politics

State Handling of Late President Lungu’s Funeral Risks Escalating Tensions By Chinkuli Liteta During a meeting between the family of the late President Edgar Lungu and Zambian government representatives in South Africa following his passing, it was agreed—and publicly announced—that the family would hand over his remains to the state upon their return to Zambia… Continue reading State Handling of Late President Lungu’s Funeral Risks Escalating Tensions

IT IS THIS KAVINDELE TYPE OF HYPOCRISY THAT IS MAKING IT HARD FOR PEOPLE TO ACCEPT GOVT CONDOLENCES People such as former Vice President Enoch Kavindele would do well to shut their mouths about mourning late Edgar Lungu with dignity. Where was Kavindele when former President Lungu was being blocked from travelling to seek medical… Continue reading IT IS THIS KAVINDELE TYPE OF HYPOCRISY THAT IS MAKING IT HARD FOR PEOPLE TO ACCEPT GOVT CONDOLENCES

OPPOSITION SHOULD BEWARE OF SUGAR-COATED ERTC REPORT Why is the Electoral Reform Technical Report (ERTC) coming telling Zambians the obvious truth which opposition political parties have been saying all along? It is to hoodwink the public into the false confidence that the cadre-laden Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) can be trusted to conduct unbiased refereeing… Continue reading OPPOSITION SHOULD BEWARE OF SUGAR-COATED ERTC REPORT

LUNGU’S DEATH IS OUR GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO REMOVE HH – MUMBI PHIRI This woman is the same one who was daily pushing late Edgar Chagwa Lungu to get back to active politics. Out of this pressure, Lungu had even to inform government that he was getting back to active politics and so, he did not… Continue reading LUNGU’S DEATH IS OUR GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO REMOVE HH – MUMBI PHIRI

PRESIDENT HICHILEMA ACCORDS STATE FUNERAL TO ECL, DECLARES 7-DAY NATIONAL MOURNING Government has accorded a state funeral to late former President Edgar Lungu who died on Thursday 5th June, 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa. Addressing the media in Lusaka this afternoon, Secretary to Cabinet Patrick Kangwa said President Hakainde Hichilema has accorded a state funeral… Continue reading PRESIDENT HICHILEMA ACCORDS STATE FUNERAL TO ECL, DECLARES 7-DAY NATIONAL MOURNING

DICKSON JERE TELLS LUNGU FAMILY TO RESPECT THE LAWS OF THE LAND. “Don’t be deceived, you ou can’t win against the government” By Dickson Jere When President Levy Mwanawasa, SC passed, he left a valid Last Will and Testament. One of his wishes in that Will was to be buried at his Palabana Farm. But… Continue reading DICKSON JERE TELLS LUNGU FAMILY TO RESPECT THE LAWS OF THE LAND

BREAKING NEWS Family to Repatriate President Edgar Lungu Privately After Rift with Government Lusaka, Zambia — 7 June 2025 (SMART EAGLES) The family of the late Sixth Republican President, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has announced that it will proceed with a private repatriation of his remains from South Africa, citing mistrust and mistreatment by the current… Continue reading Family to Repatriate President Edgar Lungu Privately After Rift with Government

PF Faction Secretary General Raphael Nakachinda has vowed that the party will not allow the former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu to be granted a state funeral unless government meets one condition. Speaking in South Africa this afternoon, Mr Nakachinda said the government will only be allowed to take over the funeral of the former president… Continue reading Nakachinda has vowed that PF  will not allow the former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu to be granted a state funeral

By  Emmanuel Mwamba Uncomfortable Truth He repeatedly sought to obtain medical treatment abroad. Uncomfortable Truth He repeatedly sought to obtain medical treatment abroad. He was denied. On 16th August, 2023, he wrote yet another official letter to Government seeking authority to travel to South Africa for his scheduled medical  review. On 7th September 2023, Deputy… Continue reading He repeatedly sought to obtain medical treatment abroad. Uncomfortable Truth