ZAMBIA AND MOROCCO DEEPEN TIES AT INAUGURAL JOINT PERMANENT COMMISSION OF COOPERATION Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mulambo Haimbe, led a Zambian delegation to the inaugural session of the Zambia-Morocco Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation (JPCC) held in Laayoune, Morocco. The meeting, co-chaired on Friday, December 13, 2024, by Minister Haimbe and Morocco’s
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Farming without Strategy and without applied Science Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba writes; There were warnings by reputable forecasters of dry periods that would occur after the first rains in November 2024. The warning has come to pass. Crops have been damaged especially for farmers that planted early. The El Niño brought the worst drought in 2023/2024
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I pulled bigger crowds than Chris Brown- Shepherd Bushiri Malawian preacher Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, who fled South Africa under a disguise few years ago, says the media never wrote about him when he filled FNB stadium with 110 000 people. He insists that he did what Chris Brown did four consecutive times which is an
Read MoreMILES SAMPA TAKES ILLEGAL SALE OF MOPANI TO COURT Miles Sampa wrote; As stated last week, this morning we have sued in Constitution Court the Minister of Mines Paul Kabuswe ( through the Artoney General) for selling Mopani Copper (public asset) to Delta international (private company) of Dubai without obtaining approval from Parliament as per
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ZESCO SETTLES $82 MILLION DEBT TO CHINA EXIM BANK FOR KARIBA NORTH BANK EXPANSION By pumulo mubita – 15 December,2024. The Zambian government has clarified that the $82 million paid by Zesco to China Exim Bank was part of a loan obtained to partially develop the $320 million, 360-megawatt Kariba North Bank Extension hydropower station.
Read MoreMUNIR LOSES APPLICATION TO HAVE HIS SEDITIOUS CASE DROPPED The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has denied an application by Lumezi Member of Parliament Munir Zulu to have one of his seditious cases dropped. Magistrate Chibwili ruled that Mr. Zulu has not demonstrated that his utterances were part of the proceedings of the National Assembly. The seditious
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We hear Lungu’s Plan B is to stand as Vice-President – Mwiimbu By Taonga TemboTHE law of the country, the Constitution, cannot allow Edgar Lungu to stand as Vice-President of the Republic of Zambia; we hear that is his Plan B, says Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu. And Copperbelt Province Minister Elisha
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Fate Behind The Kawambwa By Elections. This is my brother and Colleague Hon Ronald Kaoma Chitotela Member of Parliament for Pambashe in Kawambwa district who is also former Minister of Tourism Arts and Culture. For the past three months now Him, together with Hon Nickson Chilangwa Member of Parliament for Kawambwa Central also PFs Deputy
Read MoreMULILO KABESHA SHOULD PAY THESE COMPENSATIONS Nobert Mumba wrote; All the public officials who deliberately neglect to do their work by not entering defence to give free passage to cadres will pay the price. Negligence occassing loss to government is a criminal offence. Not every action from politically inclined litigants should go unchallenged. Where are
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MPs FINED K50, 000 EACH FOR FAILING TO PRESENT FUGITIVE TAYALI IN COURT Two PF Members of Parliament have been spared jail time after failing to present fugitive Economic and Equity Party leader Chilufya Tayali to court following his disappearance in April 2024. Chilubi MP Mulenga Fube and Mpika MP Francis Kapyanga, who stood as
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It’s Foolish for Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha to Advocate for Former President Edgar Lungu’s Retirement By Thandiwe Ketis Ngoma I recently watched a clip where Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha boldly stated that former President Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu should retire from active politics and “enjoy what he invested in this country.” He went on to
Read MoreUPND GOVT GRABS VEHICLE FROM CHIPANGALI COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON. UPND government has allegedly withdrawn the official vehicle “CHP 1” from Chipangali Council Chairperson Maxson Nkhoma for refusing to join them. The Chipangali Council Chairperson is now using a bicycle to discharge his official duties. 📹 Credit: Kanele FM
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“PF SG REPRESENTS ECL AT UMKHONTO WESIZWE FIRST YEAR ANNIVERSARY.” I have been privileged to come and deliver a message of solidarity and congratulations to President Jacob Zuma and the UMKHONTO WESIZWE-MK Party on behalf of his brother PF President Dr Edgar Chagwa LUNGU and the Patriotic Front on the 1st Anniversary celebrations of the
Read MoreHEAVY RAINS IN LUNDAZI LEAVE FAMILIES HOMELESS: URGENT APPEAL FOR ASSISTANCE A devastating heavy downpour in Lundazi on December 15, 2024, has destroyed the home of Mr. Pearson Banda, leaving him, his wife, and their 10 children homeless. The incident occurred at Wanyara Village in Lundazi District, where torrential rains have caused widespread destruction. In
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GRADE 11 PUPIL AND BOYFRIEND HOSPITALISED AFTER BOYFRIEND’S ATTEMPT TO END THEIR LIVES A 16-YEAR-OLD Grade 11 pupil and her 28-year-old boyfriend are nursing internal injuries following an attempt by the boyfriend to take both their liv£s after the girl decided to end the relationship. The teenager and her former lover were admitted for four
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ZAMBIA QUALIFIES FOR CHAN AFTER MOZAMBIQUE WITHDRAWAL Press Statement (For Immediate Release)Football Association of ZambiaFootball House, Lusaka15th December, 2024 ZAMBIA QUALIFY FOR CHAN AFTER MAMBAS WITHDRAWAL Following the withdrawal of the Mozambique National Team from the 2024 (to be played in 2025) African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers, the Zambia National Team have been granted automatic
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HICHILEMA GIVES A DIPLOMATIC JOB TO THE PETITIONER IN THE ELIGIBILITY CASE Michelo Chizombe the man who dragged former president Edgar Lungu to the Constitutional Court over eligibility has landed himself a diplomatic job. President Hakainde Hichilema has sent Chizombe to foreign service the opposition PF have disclosed. The Constitutional Court in a case brought
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WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH WHAT WE DID TO CHILANGWA-GARY NKOMBO “UPND does not delight in the Chilangwa’s misfortune”UPND National Chairperson for elections GARY NKOMBO says the party does not delight in the misfortune that befell the incarcerated Kawambwa Member of Parliament NIXON CHILANGWA. Mr NKOMBO however urged the people of Kawambwa to give the
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KAMBONGOLO BREAKS OUT ON UPND BLOGS OVER PS DISMISSALS MOONO MUNSANJE, EDWARD ROY MAKAYI GO FOR HH …HH doesn’t inspire… Moono Munsanje and CIC UPND Media owner Roy MAKAYI have launched scathing attacks against President Hakainde Hichilema over his dismissals of Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary, Prof. Christopher Simoonga and ZESCO Managing Director, Victor Mapani.
Read More$80 MILLION DOLLARS MISTAKENLY SENT TO CHINA HAS SHOCKWAVES The recent revelation that Zesco LIMITED mistakenly sent a staggering $80 million dollars to China has sent shockwaves throughout the nation. The lack of transparency surrounding this transaction is deeply concerning, and it is imperative that the current government spokesperson, Mweetwa, provide the public with a
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UPND CADRES READY TO SUPPORT PLAN B It is no secret that many Zambians are facing extreme hardships due to the economic challenges currently being experienced in the country. The situation has become particularly dire for the UPND party cadres who have expressed their full support for Plan B, put forward by the former President
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TONSE ALLIANCE DEFIES CONSTITUTIONAL COURT JUDGMENT, MAINTAINS EDGAR LUNGU AS 2026 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE In a surprising move, the TONSE Alliance has reiterated its support for former President Edgar Lungu as its presidential candidate for the 2026 elections, despite a Constitutional Court judgment that bars him from running again. Speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka,
Read MoreLUSAKA LAWYER SAYS CONSTITUTION ALLOWS EDGAR LUNGU TO CONTEST ELECTIONS AS RUNNING MATE …. but warns that it may cause a constitutional crisis if the president Mr. Lungu would be serving as a running mate dies. Lusaka Lawyer McQueen Zaza has charged that the Zambian constitution allows former President Edgar Lungu to contest elections as
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Mweetwa has Challenged ECL to reveal his Plan Minister of information and media Cornelius Mweetwa has challenged former president, Edgar lungu to come out in the open to tell the government and the citizens what that “plan B” is all about Speaking at a media briefing , Mr Mweetwa has advised former Head of state
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MWILA VOWS TO BLOCK “SELL-OUT” PF MPS FROM 2026 ELECTIONS Former PF Secretary General Davies Mwila has made it clear that PF MPs who called for former President Edgar Lungu’s retirement will not be adopted in 2026, labeling them as “sell-outs.” Mwila emphasized that Lungu has no intention of retiring and will play a crucial
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HICHILEMA FIRES PS IMPLICATED IN 6.5 MILLION TENDER SAGA President Hakainde Hichilema’ has finally fires the Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Health implicated in a $6.5 million tender saga. He fires Prof Christopher Simoonga in a Permanent Secretary reshuffles and new appointments made today.
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EFF leader Julius Malema has once again took another jab at former President Jacob Zuma, the leader of the MK Party. Malema stated that the red party will never align itself with someone accused of stealing public funds. He clarified that the EFF’s visit to Zuma’s Nkandla residence to have tea with him was intended
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Musokotwane decision to borrow More is reckless By The Economist 12.12.24 We have seen a letter from the Speaker of Parliament recalling Parliament to reconvene on 17 December 2024. The subject matter at hand is to consider the Report of the Planning and Budgeting committee on the Revised Annual Borrowing Plan for 2024. We also
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Michael Moono’s first legal victory, aided and scripted by the State- Miles Sampa About Micheal Moono the lawyer who led & argued into court the ECL eligibility case on behalf of the youth Michello Chizombwe* Michael Moono had been the legal director at the LCC but found him transferred when I became the Mayor of
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NOTHING FORMER PRESIDENT EDGAR LUNGU CAN DO TO APPEAR ON THE PRESIDENTIAL BALLOT – WYNTER KABIMBA Opposition Economic Front (EF) leader Wynter Kabimba says there is nothing former President Edgar Lungu can do to appear on the presidential ballot following the Constitutional Court ruling. Speaking when he featured on the Thursday edition of the Burning
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LOVE TURNS SOUR AS MAUREEN NKANDU’S MARRIAGE TO COSMAS CHILESHE ENDS IN DIVORCE THE once fairytale-like romance between two renowned diplomats and journalists, Maureen Nkandu and Cosmas Chileshe, has come to a bitter end. After six years of marriage, Maureen has filed for divorce, citing an irreparable breakdown in their relationship. The couple’s love story
Read MoreGovernment happy ECL won’t be on the ballot in 2026 Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says the UPND had welcomed the decision, noting that it brought clarity and finality to a long-standing legal challenge. “This verdict not only provides clarity and certainty to the law but also promotes the predictability of the law, effectively ending
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LISWANISO APPEALS TO HH TO BEGIN ENGAGING ECL GILBERT Liswaniso has an impassioned appeal to President Hakainde Hichilema to consider engaging his predecessor Zambia’s Sixth President Edgar Lungu on matters that involve the country’s welfare. Mr Liswaniso, the UPND national youth chairperson says time has come for former President Lungu to guide the nation as
Read MorePF MPS URGE ECL TO STEP AWAY FROM POLITICS By Darius Choonya Several Patriotic Front (PF) Members of Parliament (MPs) have urged former President Edgar Lungu to step away from active politics following a Constitutional Court ruling that disqualifies him from contesting future elections, as he has already served two terms in office. At a
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We will use mingalato to have Lungu on the ballot in 2026 – Lubinda FORMER cabinet minister Given Lubinda has failed to accept yesterday’s ruling on former President Edgar Lungu’s eligibility, revealing that the Tonse Alliance and PF faction will now use mingalato (tricks) to have former president Edgar Lungu on the ballot in 2026.
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DR. FRED MUTESA ADVISES INELIGIBLE LUNGU SAYING ZAMBIA WILL GO ON WITH OR WITHOUT HIM He wrote: With all due respect Sir, democracy is not democracy only if your name is on the ballot in 2026. It is true that politics will always taint the judiciary, which is very unfortunate, but a fact of life.
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CONCOURT PASSED A POLITICAL JUDGMENT, SO EDGAR LUNGU SHOULD FOCUS ON POLITICAL SOLUTION Good evening. The Constitutional Court should not delude itself that Zambians have bought its reasoning used and fashioned through legal justification to block Edgar Lungu from standing for President in 2026. Objective minded citizens can trace the political motivations and machinations behind
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From Gavels to Guns: Concourt Delivers Judgment Under Armed Escort. Judges and the Burden of Clarity: The Quandary of Controversial Verdicts. MPHO LUCAS BUTHELEZI Reports from Lusaka.. In the annals of Zambia’s judicial history, few decisions have left the populace as bewildered as the recent judgment on former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu’s eligibility to contest
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The Erosion of Justice: A Constitutional Crisis in Zambia Good evening! In a profound betrayal of our democratic ideals, the Constitutional Court of Zambia has unleashed a ruling that shakes the very core of our governance. Former President Edgar Lungu, once regarded as eligible to contest the 2021 elections, has now been declared ineligible for
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CONCOURT PASSED A POLITICAL JUDGMENT, SO EDGAR LUNGU SHOULD FOCUS ON POLITICAL SOLUTION Good evening. The Constitutional Court should not delude itself that Zambians have bought its reasoning used and fashioned through legal justification to block Edgar Lungu from standing for President in 2026. Objective minded citizens can trace the political motivations and machinations behind
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