Category: Politics

Former President Responds to Allegations of Democratic Backslide Lusaka, Zambia 15th June, 2024 Former President Edgar Lungu has issued a strong rebuttal to recent claims made by political analyst Dr. Sishuwa Sishuwa in his article, “How President Hakainde Hichilema is using lawfare to subvert democracy in Zambia.” Published in South Africa’s Mail & Guardian newspaper,… Continue reading Former President Responds to Allegations of Democratic Backslide

HIGH-STAKES TRIAL AGAINST DANNY PULE HITS SNAG, ADJOURNED TO JUNE 21ST. In a dramatic turn of events, the highly anticipated trial of Christian Democratic Party president Danny Pule failed to commence today as expected. Pule faces charges of Seditious Practices. The prosecution was poised to present its case, but Pule’s legal team raised a preliminary… Continue reading Dani Pule demands removal of magistrate from so called Zambezi Region from his trial, but accepts lawyers from ‘Zambezi Region’ to defend him. Paradox!

HH DENTING THE IMAGE OF TONGAS, SAYS NAKACINDA RAPHAEL Nakacinda has accused President Hakainde Hichilema of having damaging the good reputation of people of Southern Province by allegedly practicing politics of regionalism and tribalism as well as promoting hate speech against people from other regions. Mr Nakacinda, the Patriotic Front secretary general said President Hichilema… Continue reading HH DENTING THE IMAGE OF TONGAS, SAYS NAKACINDA

STATE HOUSE AIDES; HAMASAKA AND NGOMA, MUST STEP ASIDE Patriotic Front Chair for Information Emmanuel Mwamba has stated that the abduction of Petauke Central Member of Parliament Emmanuel JJ Banda is a serious matter, as it has placed the State House at the center of this “gruesome and heinous crime.” Mwamba has called for the… Continue reading STATE HOUSE AIDES; HAMASAKA AND NGOMA, MUST STEP ASIDE

Lusambo Eludes Capture in ACC Raid The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) found itself chasing shadows in its pursuit of former Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo. According to a statement, the ACC had obtained a bench warrant from the Lusaka Magistrate Court to apprehend Lusambo, who had failed to appear for his scheduled court appearance on June… Continue reading Lusambo Eludes Capture in ACC Raid

LUSAKA principal resident magistrate Sylvia Okoh has ruled that Saboi Imboela will have to proceed with her defence with no lawyers if she fails to engage new attorneys to represent her. Magistrate Okoh warned that she will not adjourn the National Democratic Congress (NDC) president’s case any further than July 9. “As much as you… Continue reading UKA lawyers refuse to represent Saboi Imboela in court

STATE HOUSE DIRECTS MONGU POLICE TO TRANSFER LITUNGA’S SECURITY OFFICERS CASE TO MUMBWA AND DETACH THEM FROM THEIR FAMILIES By Barotseland Watchdog Following events which arose from Kuomboka Ceremony, where Barotseland Nationalists Youth Alliance Leaders were arrested in tramped up charges for standing with BRE to reject the imposition of President Hakainde Hichilema as Guest… Continue reading STATE HOUSE DIRECTS MONGU POLICE TO TRANSFER LITUNGA’S SECURITY OFFICERS CASE TO MUMBWA AND DETACH THEM FROM THEIR FAMILIES

FAILURES MUST BE REMOVED FROM POWER When those elected to provide solutions fail to deliver, the people have no alternative but to remove them from power. If those in government cause more pain, misery and suffering than they found, the people have no choice but to remove them from power and find alternatives. It can’t… Continue reading UPND have lamentably failed- Fred M’membe

This is how Hichilema is using lawfare to subvert democracyBy Sishuwa Sishuwa,12th June 2024 GUEST DIGGERSWhen Zambia experienced democratic backsliding between 2011 and 2021, the deliberate use of legal mechanisms to weaken opposition parties played a central role. Lawfare, as this strategy is popularly known, has been a constant theme of Zambian politics in the… Continue reading This is how Hichilema is using lawfare to subvert democracy