UPND DISTANCES ITSELF FROM POLITICAL VIOLENCE IN KABWE The United Party for National Development (UPND) in Kabwe District has distanced itself from the political violence that recently occurred in Katondo Township, describing the incident as regrettable and contrary to the party’s values. Speaking during a media briefing, acting UPND district chairperson Ahmed Lubinga said the… Continue reading UPND DISTANCES ITSELF FROM POLITICAL VIOLENCE IN KABWE
Category: Politics
SUBDUED CAMPAIGN MOOD
SUBDUED CAMPAIGN MOOD Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has noted that the current election season in Zambia is marked by an unusual and subdued mood, which he attributes to a nationwide lack of liquidity. Speaking on BM8 Unfiltered, Mundubile explained that both ordinary citizens and political candidates are facing low disposable incomes, resulting in… Continue reading SUBDUED CAMPAIGN MOOD
PONDAMALI ARRESTED
PONDAMALI ARRESTED In a significant incident, police in Kabwe have arrested NRPUP mayoral candidate Wilson Pondamali, who initially reported a UPND member for damage at Chowa Police Station. Pondamali faces charges of inciting violence after allegedly urging a group of NRPUP cadres to confront someone he described as an “idiot” during the report, with his… Continue reading PONDAMALI ARRESTED
CANDLE SYMBOL REPLACEMENT
CANDLE SYMBOL REPLACEMENT The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has mandated that all independent candidates using light symbols, such as “Candle,” must select new symbols by June 10, 2026, to avoid clashes with symbols registered to political parties. This decision follows a rise in the popularity of the Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu presidential ticket… Continue reading CANDLE SYMBOL REPLACEMENT
ASSENTING TO THE PUBLIC GATHERING ACT WITHOUT PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE
By Given Mutinta ASSENTING TO THE PUBLIC GATHERING ACT WITHOUT PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE The decision by Southern Province Police Commissioner Moono Faula Namalongo to ban political rallies and public meetings in Mazabuka, citing Section 9 of the Public Gathering Act of 2026, has stirred confusion among citizens. This is largely because there has been no public… Continue reading ASSENTING TO THE PUBLIC GATHERING ACT WITHOUT PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE
GOVERNMENT CONDEMNS KABWE VIO•LENCE, URGES PUBLIC TO MAINTAIN PEACE
GOVERNMENT CONDEMNS KABWE VIO•LENCE, URGES PUBLIC TO MAINTAIN PEACE Government has condemned the recent vio•lence that occurred in Kabwe District of Central Province and has called on members of the public to uphold peace and respect the rule of law. Speaking during a press briefing, Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana addressed… Continue reading GOVERNMENT CONDEMNS KABWE VIO•LENCE, URGES PUBLIC TO MAINTAIN PEACE
Beyond Copper: Unlocking Zambia’s Beef Export Potential
Beyond Copper: Unlocking Zambia’s Beef Export Potential The government’s recent move to establish the headquarters for the Zambia Beef Export Project in Chisamba District is a massive signal of intent for the nation’s agricultural sector. By positioning Central Province as the strategic hub for this initiative, the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock is laying the… Continue reading Beyond Copper: Unlocking Zambia’s Beef Export Potential
PRESIDENT HICHILEMA CONSOLES MPEZENI FAMILY AS HE ATTENDS BURIAL OF LATE PARAMOUNT CHIEF
PRESIDENT HICHILEMA CONSOLES MPEZENI FAMILY AS HE ATTENDS BURIAL OF LATE PARAMOUNT CHIEF By Patricia Mbewe President Hakainde Hichilema has assured the family of the late paramount chief Mpezeni of the Ngoni-speaking people of government support during this trying period and beyond. Speaking at Emphendukeni palace in Chipata, eastern province, where the remains of the… Continue reading PRESIDENT HICHILEMA CONSOLES MPEZENI FAMILY AS HE ATTENDS BURIAL OF LATE PARAMOUNT CHIEF
FOREIGN NATIONALS CAMP OUTSIDE DURBAN HOME AFFAIRS OFFICES FOR THREE WEEKS, SAY THEY STILL FEAR FOR THEIR SAFETY DESPITE PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA’S ASSURANCES AS JUNE 30 DEADLINE APPROACHES
🚨 FOREIGN NATIONALS CAMP OUTSIDE DURBAN HOME AFFAIRS OFFICES FOR THREE WEEKS, SAY THEY STILL FEAR FOR THEIR SAFETY DESPITE PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA’S ASSURANCES AS JUNE 30 DEADLINE APPROACHES 🇿🇦⚠️ A group of foreign nationals, many of them women, children and pregnant mothers, have reportedly spent the past three weeks outside Home Affairs offices on… Continue reading FOREIGN NATIONALS CAMP OUTSIDE DURBAN HOME AFFAIRS OFFICES FOR THREE WEEKS, SAY THEY STILL FEAR FOR THEIR SAFETY DESPITE PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA’S ASSURANCES AS JUNE 30 DEADLINE APPROACHES
JULIUS MALEMA MOVES TO HAVE NGIZWE MCHUNU JAILED FOR SIX MONTHS AS EFF LEADER FILES URGENT HIGH COURT CONTEMPT OF COURT APPLICATION OVER ALLEGED DEFIANCE OF COURT ORDER
🚨 JULIUS MALEMA MOVES TO HAVE NGIZWE MCHUNU JAILED FOR SIX MONTHS AS EFF LEADER FILES URGENT HIGH COURT CONTEMPT OF COURT APPLICATION OVER ALLEGED DEFIANCE OF COURT ORDER ⚖️🇿🇦 EFF leader Julius Malema has launched an urgent contempt of court application against Ngizwe Mchunu in the Pretoria High Court, escalating a legal battle that… Continue reading JULIUS MALEMA MOVES TO HAVE NGIZWE MCHUNU JAILED FOR SIX MONTHS AS EFF LEADER FILES URGENT HIGH COURT CONTEMPT OF COURT APPLICATION OVER ALLEGED DEFIANCE OF COURT ORDER