“You Died a Sad Man, Yet a Loved Father of the Nation”: Zambia Mourns Edgar Lungu with Tears, Anger, and Deep Regret A dark cloud hangs over the nation. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, Zambia’s sixth Republican President, has breathed his last not as a celebrated statesman with full honours, but as a man many believe died
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Linda Banks WRITES #Banabaabo-What I find both irritating and deeply concerning about some of you is how quick you are to defend your preferred political leaders or dismiss what someone says, often without having the full facts. This morning, I made a post alluding to the sad death of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu (ECL),
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IT IS WITH DEEP SORROW AND A HEAVY HEART THAT WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY HIS FAMILY, OF THE PASSING ON, OF THE SIXTH PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA, HIS EXCELLENCY MR. EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU. WE THEREFORE WISH TO OFFICIALLY INFORM THE NATION OF THIS SAD DEVELOPMENT AND EXTEND OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO HIS
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A Nation Mourns: Hon. Leevan Chibombwe on the Passing of Former President Edgar Lungu. The news of the passing of our former Head of State, His Excellency Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has left me and the people of Bahati constituency deeply saddened. This is a moment of profound grief for our nation as we bid
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NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (NDC) PARTY 6th June 2025 MESSAGE OF HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES… …On the Passing of Former Republican President Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has received with immense grief and sorrow the heartbreaking news of the untimely passing of His Excellency Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, the 6th Republican President of the
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DOING THE RIGHT THING EVEN WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING – PS KAWANA Today, Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana officiated at the Ministry of Information and Media’s Conflict of Interest Workshop in Chilanga district. Below are the highlights: ✅️ The meeting is aimed at developing tools meant to equip the Integrity committee in
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ZCLU MOURNS THE DEMISE OF DR. EDGAR C. LUNGU, 6TH PRESIDENT OF ZAMBIA LUSAKA, ZAMBIA — 6TH JUNE, 2025 It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt sympathy that the Zambian Civil Liberties Union mourns the passing of His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu, the Sixth President of the Republic of Zambia. President Lungu will be remembered
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ANDD MOURNS ECL It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that Advocates For National Development and Democracy mourns the passing of Zambia’s 6th Republican President, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu. ANDD extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved family, in particular former First Lady Mrs. Esther Lungu, the people of Zambia and the entire
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CONFIRMED: FORMER PRESIDENT EDGAR LUNGU HAS DIED. By: Sun FM TV Reporter Reports have emerged indicating that former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu who had been receiving medical treatment in south Africa, has passed away. Tonse Alliance Spokesperson Sean Tembo, has confirmed the news, but no official statement has been issued by the government or family
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Why Citizens Should Not Support a New Government that Mirrors the Old or previous government doings. In democratic societies, the electorate possesses the power to shape governance through their votes. When a political party fails to deliver on its promises or exhibits behavior that contradicts the values and needs of its citizens, the electorate has
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RELEASE MONEY WE FIGHT CONSTITUTION MAKING PROCESS , WE CANT DEFEND FOR NOTHING , SAYS KBF After refusing to demonize the constitution amendment no.7 of 2025 on an empty stomach , KBF makes a demand that if money is not seen in his account by 21:00hrs , he will abandon the press briefing tomorrow. “
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Dr Chonya tweeted Chief Mpezeni in Nyanja is saying… “Mupanga malamulo ise osatiitako, mubwela kuno, ninshi mwapanga kale.” I believe the chiefs feel insulted. The President is at odds with everyone, starting from some of Zambia’s neighbours to the church mother bodies, the chiefs, the opposition, the former president, and most citizens, including the Law
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THANDIWE SENDS BIRTHDAY WISHES TO HH Birthday Message to President Hakainde Hichilema Your Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema, Happy Birthday, Sir. May your day be filled with the kind of peace and freedom that so many Zambians are now denied under your leadership. We wish you good health, a long life, and above all a moment
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FQM SHOULD OWN UP TO ITS INTEREFERENCE IN ZAMBIAN ELECTIONS, NOT JUST BOASTS ABOUT USD 2.6 BN TAXES First Quantum Minerals would do well to remain quiet, rather than crow about its so-called “direct economic contribution” to the Zambian economy. It is foolhardy for FQM to delude itself into believing all Zambians are bamboozled by
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ZAMBIAN LEADERS MUST PUT PEOPLE BEFORE POLITICS – ACTIVIST Luapula based Governance Activist Naran Bwanga Mwandu has urged leaders in the country to prioritise the plight of citizens before politics. Mwandu says Zambia has come a long way since gaining independence in 1964, but its political journey has often prioritised the preservation of power over
Read MoreLAZ CLAIMS BILL NO. 7 OF 2025 IS DEVOID OF STAKEHOLDERSINVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION AS REQUIRED BY THE BASIC TENETSOF CONSTITUTIONALISM The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has carefully reviewed the provisions of theConstitution Amendment Bill No. 7 of 2025 which was published in the Government Gazette on 23rd May, 2025 wherein the Government indicates its
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DEMOCRACY UNDER SIEGE: Secret Constitution Bill Triggers National Uproar The Zambian government has come under fierce scrutiny over its decision to proceed with Constitution Amendment Bill No. 7 of 2025, a move condemned as a top-down assault on democratic principles. The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ), the country’s premier legal body, has described the Bill
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CHIEF MABUMBA SLAMS CHISUNKA’S ENDORSEMENT OF BILL 7 AS UNILATERAL AND UNJUST In a stunning rebuke of recent claims published by the Times of Zambia, His Royal Highness Chief Mabumba VIII has fiercely distanced himself and fellow Luapula traditional leaders from the controversial endorsement of Bill 7, warning against what he described as “a rushed
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The Emperor Without Clothes: President Hichilema’s “Kwenyu” CharadeTicking Off Lies in Broad Daylight By Thandiwe Ketis Ngoma I recently watched a video of President Hakainde Hichilema flanked by his United Party for National Development (UPND) officials, shamelessly ticking off “Kwenyu” in a choreographed display meant to project a narrative of progress. His face bore an
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UPND’S BILL 7 IS MORE FRIGHTENING THAN PF’S BILL 10 – LINDA KASONDE Zambia transitioned from a one-party state to a multi-party democracy in 1991. This transition entailed a change in Zambia’s constitution to reflect the ideals of a plural democracy in which rights and freedoms were entrenched and in which an attempt to the
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WE CANNOT BE IN AN ALLIANCE WITH A DIRECTIONLESS PARTY—M’membe. The reason opposition parties are failing to unite and work together is because of the uncertainties created by our colleagues from the Patriotic Front. Problems start when we sit down to elect the president of the alliance, our colleagues persistently propose Edgar Lungu as a
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HH TO BE REMEMBERED AS MOST UNDERPERFORMING AND DISCONNECTED PRESIDENT By David Sichone President HH and his entire UPND party—including members and cadres—are increasingly delusional. Sadly, this is a recurring pattern in Zambian politics. We saw the same behavior with UNIP, MMD, and PF: a group of emotionally-driven supporters who refuse to think critically or
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NKACHINDA CONFIRMS PF, SP AND ZWW HAVE AGREED JOINT CAMPAIGN IN LUMEZI Communique from the office of the Secretary General of the Tonse Alliance Honourable Raphael Nakachinda on the Council of Leaders meeting held on Saturday 24th May 2025 at the PF Secretariate. The Council of Leaders of the Tonse Alliance held a meeting on
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Laws Are Like Post-Dated Cheques: The Trap President Hichilema Is Building for Himself By Chitundu “Laws are like post-dated cheques. They are cashed in when individuals least expect—and most times when the balance is insufficient.” This timeless warning should be etched into the conscience of every leader who dares to amend a constitution. For President
Read MoreKumwesu Opinion: Zambia’s Constitutional Amendment Risks Undermining Electoral Fairness The proposed amendment to Article 52(6) of the Zambian Constitution has raised significant concerns about its potential impact on electoral fairness, party participation, and the integrity of democratic processes. While the government’s intention to avoid disruptions in the electoral calendar such as cancellations or postponements due
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LYING WITH STATISTICS By Emmanuel Mwamba Zambia produced 1.5 million metric tonnes of maize in 2023/2024 farming season, yet Minister of Agriculture, Mtolo Phiri told Parliament and Zambians that the Crop Forecast Survey for 2023/2024 was 3.1million metric tonnes! Many experts and stakeholders disputed the figures noting that this was highly exagerated, especially that the
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HH AND UPND WILL BE TRAPPED BY THE SYSTEM THEY THINK THEY NOW CONTROL By Reuben Nyambe When I was younger, we had male dogs at home. Our neighbors had a female dog, and every time she came into heat, our dogs would go wild—barking, pacing, scratching at the wall separating the yards. Then suddenly,
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BREAKING: TONSE ALLIANCE REJECTS UNITED OPPOSITION FRONT OVERTURES – TEMBO By KBN TV Staff Reporter Tonse Alliance says it has unearthed a scheme where some Alliance members are working with the remnants of UKA and Socialist Party to create what they are calling a United Opposition Front both in Lumezi and going forward. Tonse Alliance
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ZAMBIA’S WEALTHIEST FOOTBALL STARS: The Top Five Highest Earners of All TimeWalliey Christiano Mukena Zambia’s highest-paid footballers boast impressive salaries, thanks to their skills and international recognition. Here are the top five highest earners ever. 5. CHRISTOPHER KATONGO – $458,000 At number five is CK 11: a name that needs no introduction. More than a
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FAZ Boss Meets Häuptle as WAFCON Preparations Heat Up. Lusaka, May 23, 2025 FAZ president Keith Mweemba has met with Copper Queens head coach Nora Häuptle in a key strategy session ahead of next month’s FIFA window friendlies. The meeting, also attended by FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga and Technical Director Lyson Zulu, focused on
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There is only one bull in the Kraal When Power Becomes Possession: The Gary Nkombo Incident and What It Reveals About President Hakainde Hichilema’s Undemocratic Core By Thandiwe Ketis Ngoma The recent video of former Minister of Local Government Gary Nkombo reporting himself to the Zambia Police over nothing more than unverified rumors that he
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Zambia Must Never Witness Another Political Tragedy Like Chilangwa’s. Politics is About Development! While Chilangwa introduced the Luapula Expo, an act that exemplifies what politics should be about, his enemies have introduced the Cyber Security Laws! Lusaka, May 22 – The heartbreaking image of incarcerated Kawambwa Central MP Hon. Nixon Chilangwa viewing the body of
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Gary Nkombo’s Police Report: A Stark Warning of Hichilema’s Intolerance to Dissent By Thandiwe Ketis Ngoma Former Minister of Local Government, Hon. Gary Nkombo, has just delivered one of the clearest warnings about the state of democracy in Zambia today, and he did not even say a word about it. His actions did the talking.
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A Heartfelt Appeal to President Hakainde Hichilema: I write to you today with a heavy heart, burdened by the plight of Honourable Nixon Chilangwa, a man who has lost everything that truly matters in life. As you may be aware, Honourable Chilangwa has been incarcerated, serving a five-year sentence. This has resulted in him losing
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A Daughter’s Pain ….Losing Her Mother, Watching Her Father Taken Away… Lusaka, May 22, 2025 How does a child find strength when her world collapses in a blink of an eye? At her mother’s burial, Hon. Chilangwa’s young daughter wept uncontrollably her cries cutting through the silence of the nation like a wound left open.
Read MoreMiss Zambia Kuma Finals Faith Bwalya Makes History for Zambia at Miss World 2025 FAITH BWALYA has become the first Zambian, in 51 years, to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2025 Miss World. The 24-year-old Model, from Kitwe on the Copperbelt, is representing Zambia at the Miss World 2025 beauty pageant, which is being
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Re-Electing President Hichilema in 2026 Is a Vote Against Your Freedom By Thandiwe Ketis Ngoma In a true democracy, elections are sacred. They are not mere rituals; they are revolutions at the ballot box. They are how citizens reclaim power, reassert rights, and renew the promise of liberty. But as Zambia approaches the 2026 elections,
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HARRY KALABA CANNOT BE FOR BOTH OPPOSITION UNITY AND FIELDING OWN CANDIDATES Perhaps smarting from the current experience of disappointment in leaders who offered us too much hope, individuals now vying for Zambia’s top leadership must ready themselves for greater scrutiny. There will be greater attention paid to the things they are saying, as they
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SP LEADER USES ECONOMY TO TRAVEL TO VENEZUELA ….contrary to propaganda that he used business class, confirms Dr Musumali Lusaka… Thursday May 22, 2025 — The opposition Socialist Party (SP) has refuted claims that its leader, Dr. Fred M’membe, has used business class traveling to Venezuela. Earlier today, Dr. M’membe announced that he was en
Read MoreHichilema’s Imaginary Scorecard: When Self-Appraisal Becomes National Gaslighting By Thandiwe Ketis Ngoma I recently watched in disbelief as President Hakainde Hichilema, addressing a rally in Southern Province, confidently proclaimed that the UPND government had delivered 7 out of its 10 campaign promises. As the crowd applauded, I found myself asking a simple question: Which Zambia
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