MAKAI’S DISTURBING TURN TOWARDS TRIBALISM The inflammatory tribal remarks and threats of violence voiced by Makai Makai, the United Party for National Development (UPND) parliamentary aspirant for Mongu Central, have worried many citizens. Makai openly targeted the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu
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MUNDUBILE’S POWER OF GENUINE CONNECTION WITH PEOPLE By Given Mutinta At a mega rally in Luangwa District, Lusaka Province, Brian Mundubile electrified the crowd with a message that resonated deeply, touching on urgent local needs such as clean water access, quality education, housing allowances, healthcare clinics, human rights restoration, ending cadreism, security, and responsible mining.
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🇿🇲 NEWSDAY | Hichilema Tells Voters to Protect Public Service Jobs President Hakainde Hichilema has urged Zambians to safeguard thousands of public service jobs created under the UPND, arguing that a change of government could place those positions at risk. Addressing weekend rallies in Shantumbu, Chilanga and Kafue, Hichilema responded to recent remarks by Tonse
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By Given Mutinta PRESIDENT HICHILEMA WANTS MUNDUBILE ARRESTED According to a credible source, Brian Mundubile’s rising prominence has made President Hakainde Hichilema extremely desperate. He sees Mundubile’s growing momentum not merely as a political challenge, but as an existential threat to his administration. According to the source, the June intelligence report unmistakably suggests a decisive
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Former Intelligence chief, Xavier denied bail, again FORMER Zambia Security Intelligence Service Director General Xavier Chungu has again been denied bail and will remain in custody pending the conclusion of his trial. Chungu is facing several charges, including allegations that during a podcast interview recorded in Lusaka on May 24, 2026, he discussed intelligence operations
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AYOPA IZAMUNYOLA NJALA BUT ANDREW BANDA MUST RESIGN FROM FOREIGN SERVICE Andrew Banda is being mischievous, and is breaking the law again. He didn’t even believe that his own father was qualified or could be President. In 1991, when his father Rupiah Bwezani Banda was UNIP and was seeking the Munali seat as a parliamentary
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August 13 won’t be about “nice GDP, reserves and Kwacha statistics”, says Mwenye FORMER Attorney General Musa Mwenye says seditious laws are promoting disaffection against the government. Mwenye also says the August polls will not be about “nice GDP, reserves and Kwacha statistics” but their impact on the ordinary citizens, News Diggers reports. TV Yatu
Read MoreThe Erosion of Justice: Why Zambia Must Reject the Defiance of Law at the Ballot Box By Bishop Musonda Trevor Selwyn MwambaPresident of the United National Independence Party (UNIP) Voting against President Hakainde Hichilema’s administration in the 2026 general election is a moral necessity to defend Zambia from systemic lawlessness and institutional decay. A government
Read MoreIran has published a chilling ‘kill list’ – and Keir Starmer is on it. 😳 The conservative newspaper Hamshahri has released an infographic identifying 13 Western leaders as assassination targets. They say it comes in direct retaliation for the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in February. His son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, has
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ZAMBIA’S CAPITAL CITY IGNITES AS MUNDUBILE AND MAKEBI MAKE THEIR TRIUMPHANT ENTRY A monumental wave of anticipation swept through Lusaka today as Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu made their grand entrance into the city streets. The scene was nothing short of extraordinary—a sea of residents lined every avenue, their eyes bright with hope and their
Read MoreFRA UNVEILS ZAMBIA’S K7 BILLION DEBT CRISIS: FARMERS LEFT IN LIMBO The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has exposed a staggering financial predicament that threatens Zambia’s agricultural backbone. The government now owes commercial banks an eye-watering K7 billion for maize purchases made last year. This colossal debt has incapacitated FRA’s ability to buy maize this season,
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MUNDUBILE TO STAY IN STATE HOUSE At a vibrant rally in Mansa, Brian Mundubile gave a decisive reply about living in State House, after winning elections, sending ripples through the crowd. Unlike President Hakainde Hichilema, who chose the seclusion of a private residence, Mundubile boldly claimed that he would embrace State House as both home
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By Given Mutinta THE DARING ESCAPE OF MUNDUBILE FROM SNIPERS In the charged atmosphere of Zambia’s election arena, where power struggles are relentless and danger often lurks in the shadows, one story stands out for its sheer audacity and tactical brilliance: the escape of Brian Mundubile from Luapula to Lusaka. Far from a simple journey,
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SA Kings Meet Mnangagwa, But Zimbabwe’s Khumalos Say They’re Out of Loop HARARE – Zimbabwe’s royal Khumalo family says it was not consulted about AmaZulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini and Western Pondoland King Ndamase Ndamase’s meeting with President Emmerson Mnangagwa, and it does not know the agenda of the visit. King Ndamase, leader of AmaMpondo
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🇿🇲 NEWSDAY | Hichilema Tells Voters to Protect Public Service Jobs President Hakainde Hichilema has urged Zambians to safeguard thousands of public service jobs created under the UPND, arguing that a change of government could place those positions at risk. Addressing weekend rallies in Shantumbu, Chilanga and Kafue, Hichilema responded to recent remarks by Tonse
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AMBASSADOR BANDA RETURNS TO CAMPAIGN FOR PRESIDENT HICHILEMA Zambia’s Ambassador to South Korea, Andrew Banda, says he has returned home to campaign for President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election ahead of the August 13 general election. Speaking shortly after arriving in the country, Banda, son of late former President Rupiah Banda, said he was impressed by the
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THREE ROUNDS OF AIRSTRIKES. 140 TARGETS. ELEVEN SHIPS. That is the arithmetic of American power in the Strait of Hormuz this week. And it is merciless. On 1 July, 41 vessels transited the strait. By 9 July, 17. On 10 July — after the United States had struck some 140 targets across Iran and reimposed
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Police arrest 27-year-old man found with K4,400 counterfeit notes A 27-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in Chipata after he was allegedly found in possession of suspected counterfeit Zambian currency amounting to K4,400. According to Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba, the incident was reported to Chipata Central Police Station on July 6, 2026, around
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“POVERTY OF THE MIND”: AS PEOPLE OF LUAPULA REMEMBER UPND HATE SPEECH In October 2023, Zambia’s former Minister of Education, Douglas Siakalima, provoked national controversy by describing Luapula Province as suffering from a “poverty of the mind.” This statement, widely interpreted as hate speech, suggested that the challenges faced by the region extend beyond financial
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FORMER SPY BOSS CHUNGU ENDORSES MUNDUBILE Xavier Franklin Chungu, the Presidential Candidate for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) for the General Election on 13th August 2026 and former spy boss, addressed the nation from prison, having been detained on 28th May 2026 without due legal process. Despite securing bail on 4th June, he was rearrested
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ANDYFORD BANDA ‘ELECTRIFIES’ MANSA RESIDENTS In a stunning political turn at a colossal rally in Mansa, former Organized People’s Party (OPP) vice-presidential candidate Andyford Banda ignited the crowd with an unexpected endorsement. Having recently stepped away from Dr Brian Mushimba’s ticket, Banda made a dramatic announcement in favor of Brian Mundubile and his running mate,
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By Given Mutinta THE PARADOX OF PRESIDENT HICHILEMA’S POLITICAL POSTURING President Hakainde Hichilema’s statement at the rally in Chilanga has ignited bewilderment across the political spectrum. Addressing his supporters, he remarked, “Under the Patriotic Front (PF) regime we used to get beaten” and warned citizens against voting violent parties like the PF. Yet, this cautionary
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PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ARRIVES IN FRANCE TO HONOUR SOUTH AFRICAN HEROES WHO FOUGHT IN WORLD WAR I AT THE HISTORIC BATTLE OF DELVILLE WOOD President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Longueval, France, to take part in the 110th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Delville Wood, one of the most significant events in South African
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BREAKING: Trump says he already has Graham’s replacement picked just hours after his death Lindsey Graham had been dead for less than twelve hours when Trump started talking about who would take his seat. Speaking by phone to NBC’s Kristen Welker on Meet the Press Sunday morning, Trump revealed he already has a successor in
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My Beloved Fellow Zambians,My name is Xavier Franklin Chungu and I am the Presidential Candidate for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) for the upcoming General Election on 13th August 2026. Today, I speak to you not from a campaign podium, not from a public rally and not from among the crowds I had hoped to
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PE LAMPI SONG PLAYER CHIKUMBI KILLED BY UPND CADRES PUT TO REST The recent killing of Nelson Chikumbi, a radio repairer, in John Laing township, linked to his playing of an opposition-associated song – “Pe Lampi,” has raised alarm about increasing political tensions as the 2026 elections approach. Chikumbi’s death, reportedly at the hands of
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HH URGES CHILANGA RESIDENTS TO VOTE FOR UPND President Hakainde Hichilema has thanked residents of Chilanga District in Lusaka Province for turning out in large numbers during his campaign meeting and urged them to vote for the UPND in the August general election. President Hichilema said his administration had restored law and order in Kalundu,
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Stop ichibeleshi of saying I have endorsed another presidential candidate – Kalaba Citizens First (CF) leader Harry Kalaba says he’s not sick to endorse another presidential candidate when he is also running to become president of the country. Featuring on a Radio programme in Mpika over the weekend, Kalaba urged people to stop “ichibeleshi (familiarity)”
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ZAMBIA BACK IN THE CHRISTIAN LEAGUE Speaking in Mansa at a mega rally, Honourable Brian Mundubile, the presidential candidate of the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP), asserted that he is well-informed about how the current government lacks guidance by Christian values. He argued that this absence explains the prevalence of what he
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ACCREDITATION OF POLLING AGENTS IN LIMBO Kennedy Kamba, Deputy Secretary General of the TONSE Pamodzi Alliance has criticized the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) for its significant delay in accrediting polling agents, labeling it as unacceptable. With only one month until polling day, Kamba emphasizes the difficulty of accrediting agents for 13,529 polling stations, each
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITHOUT SAFEGUARDING HUMAN RIGHTS IS FUTILE – SAYS MUNDUBILE During a lively election rally in Samfya, Brian Mundubile, the presidential candidate representing the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP), said that economic progress without the essential safeguarding of human rights is ultimately meaningless. He explained that pursuing development like the way
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SOUTHERN PROVINCE THE ONLY ONE-PARTY PROVINCE IN ZAMBIA Muhabi Lungu says over two decades, Southern Province has uniquely remained a political enclave where the United Party for National Development (UPND) dominates uncontested. This enduring single-party hold sets Southern apart as a “one-party province,” a phenomenon that says less about the people and more about the
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Iran Claims Strikes on U.S. Bases Expanded Across Five Middle Eastern Countries New intelligence reports indicate that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a broader retaliatory operation than previously disclosed, targeting U.S. military installations across five Middle Eastern countries. According to the reports, the strikes extended beyond Qatar and included attacks targeting U.S. logistics
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Whoever says Thomas Tuchel hates Kobbie Mainoo is basically saying this. 👇 ✅️ Luis de la Fuente hates David Raya because he has also played 0 minutes, even though he’s a Premier League winner, a Champions League semi-finalist, and a Premier League Golden Glove winner. ✅️ He also hates Martín Zubimendi because he has played
Read MoreAn American pundit has gone viral again, this time for slamming England’s performance against Norway Mike Grella, who played in England and the MLS, believes England are ‘not very good at football’ despite the Three Lions reaching the semi-final of the World Cup Grella went on a passionate rant explaining how England’s performance was ’embarrassing’
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Ugandan army chief demands Jay-Z give him Beyoncé to marry Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Ugandan chief of army and son of President Yoweri Museveni, has sparked fresh reactions online after reiterating his intention to marry US singer Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.. The controversial military leader took to his verified X page on June 28 to declare that he
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IRGC Releases Images Claiming Naval Missile Launches Against U.S. Targets Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has released images it says show missiles launched by its naval forces as part of a retaliatory operation following recent U.S. military strikes. According to the IRGC, the missile launches were conducted in response to U.S. attacks, as hostilities
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🇺🇸 HUNDREDS OF AFRIKANER FAMILIES LEFT IN LIMBO AFTER THE UNITED STATES REJECTS THEIR REFUGEE APPLICATIONS DESPITE MANY SELLING THEIR HOMES AND QUITTING THEIR JOBS Hundreds of Afrikaner families who hoped to relocate to the United States through a refugee programme have reportedly been informed that their applications were unsuccessful, leaving many facing an uncertain
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By Given Mutinta PRESIDENT HICHLEMA TO PETITION THE ELECTION OF BRIAN MUNDUBILE In the grand theatre of Zambian politics, where power often teeters on razor-thin margins, a shadowy saga is unfolding—one that promises to shake the very foundations of the nation’s democracy. Recent revelations have surfaced from a reliable source, exposing an extraordinary tale of
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UPND’s President Hichilema’s folly-tale campaign of musicians and comedians adds a Mascot Just when the world thought it had witnessed a century miracle by watching the first-ever Twerking ‘Church’ Elder – boom! – they have added a Mascot! Looks like the final lap of the campaign race is heating up. Few could have banked on
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