M’MEMBE DISTANCES HIMSELF FROM ANY CLAIMS OF ALLIANCE TALKS, BUT NAKACHINDA SAYS PF IS OPEN TO TALKS Socialist Party President Dr. Fred M’membe has distanced himself and his party from possible alliance talks with any PF faction saying he has never met anyone from the former ruling party to discuss working together. In a telephone
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ANOTHER ALLIANCE AS ZAMBIA GEARS UP FOR 2026 ELECTIONS A political grouping is being formulated under the umbrella Tonse Alliance. It is according to information reaching us will have opposition political parties, Civil Society and other Activist. It is due to be launched soon. However there is one such an alliance in neighbouring Malawi. Though
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TRAITS SHOW, PF MAY NEVER REBRAND – IT’S THE CASE OF PUTTING NEW WINE IN OLD WINE SKIN A KBN TV EDITORIAL Presently, there are only two centres of power where the next President is likely to come from. It’s either President Hakainde Hichilema continues or UKA, if they put their house in order, stands
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UPND MEMBER GEORGE MTONGA SAYS ZAMBIANS WILL SUFFER MORE UNDER PRESIDENT HICHILEMA George N. Mtonga, a Zambian economist and financial management analyst based in Atlanta, United States, a keen supporter of both President Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND, has given an adverse verdict, a doom-and-gloom economy for now and its near future. “We will suffer.
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THE COST OF LIVING HAS REACHED ALARMING LEVELS, MILES SAMPA TELLS HAKAINDE HICHILEMA Press Briefing Statement (Part 1) ADDRESS TO ALL ZAMBIANS BY PRESIDENT OF THE PATRIOTIC FRONT MILES. B SAMPA, MP September 6th, 2024 • Members of the Press • Fellow Zambians present, watching or listening virtually• Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning, I want
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GOVERNMENT URGES FUGITIVE MP EMMANUEL JAY JAY BANDA TO SURRENDER, DISMISSES MOTHER’S CLAIMS AS UNFOUNDED Government has appealed to Grace Banda, the mother of fugitive Petauke Member of Parliament Emmanuel Banda, to encourage her son to surrender to authorities instead of making alarming and unfounded statements in the media. This follows Mrs. Banda’s public appeal
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I NEVER ASKED VOTERS TO TOUCH MY BREASTS, DORA RECALLS AS SHE NAMES POLITICIAN WHO REVEALED HIS HIV STATUS TO HER FORMER Petauke Central MP Dora Siliya says it’s not true that she asked voters to touch her breasts during the 2011 general elections campaign as allegedly reported by The Post newspaper. And Siliya has
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LAURA, HICHILEMA IN PANIC, ALEYA – M’MEMBE Fred M’membe says Laura Miti is panicking that her bestie President Hakainde Hichilema is on his way out, aleya. Dr. M’membe says people must just understand Miti that her scaremongering tact is because she has sensed defeat for President Hichilema. Hichilema, Dr M’membe is going in the next
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Zambia at a Crossroads: Will the Nation Choose HH’s Reforms or Lungu’s Legacy? Zambia finds itself at a critical juncture, facing tough questions about the nation’s direction. Since Hakainde Hichilema (HH) assumed the presidency in 2021, comparisons between his administration and that of his predecessor, Edgar Lungu, have sparked fervent debate. While HH has taken
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M’MEMBE’S PRESIDENCY WOULD BE DANGEROUS, SAYS LAURA MITI Social Media Commentator Laura Miti who also serves as Commissioner at Human Rights Commission has again gone after Fred M’membe. Miti in an article below says M’membe’s presidency would be dangerous for Zambia: As a prelude to me sharing, again, my unsolicited thoughts about Socialist Party President,
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Zambia positions to benefit from US50 Billion China support to Africa PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed the UPND’s commitment to the partnership with the Communist Party of China (CPC), emphasising his commitment to continue strengthening the party through grassroots mobilisation. And the CPC has hailed President Hichilema for his personal commitment towards the development of
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Kitwe High Court freezes HPCZ licensure exams THE Health Professions Council of Zambia will not conduct licensure exams for graduate medics slated for next month because the Kitwe High Court has barred it from doing so until the case in which 14 unlicensed health personnel are challenging the credibility of their results is determined. Judge
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MR PRESIDENT It really hurts and pains the Edgar Lungu led PF faction seeing this man as President of Zambia. For M’membe it’s even worse. The 1.8 PF voters still cannot believe and accept that Hakainde Hichilema is a President of Zambia. Some hate him for just being Hakainde Hichilema a villager from Bweengwa (Monze)
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LAURA MITI UNLEASHES VICIOUS ATTACK ON FRED MMEMBE As a prelude to me sharing, again, my unsolicited thoughts about Socialist Party President, Fred M’membe, I thought I should say that I am unlikely to stop speaking about him, every so often. I am like that when, in my estimation, something or someone impacts my good
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IN UGANDADURING A WEDDING THE MAN IS FORCED TO HAVE SEX WITH THE WIFE’S AUNT FIRST There has to be one last ceremony, that involves testing the husband’s bed antics and potency. The bride’s aunt will have a sex session with the husband to check how good he is and if he is a type
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Zanu PF Mazowe North legislator Tsungai Makumbe has been charged with raping his ex-wife, resulting in her becoming pregnant and contracting HIV. Makumbe appeared before Magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa on Tuesday and has been released on bail. He is scheduled to return to court on October 3 for his trial. The alleged incident occurred in November
Read MoreLUANSHYA HUBBY ALLEGEDLY BEATS WIFE TO DEATH AFTER FINDING HER WITH ANOTHER MAN IN TOILET. A 45-year-old Luanshya gym instructor has been apprehended after he allegedly beat his wife to death. Mwila Chilaisha is believed to have found his wife Lunar Kalaba aged 35 with another man who was half naked in the toilet of
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Lusaka Diocese Archbishop Banda pushing for a political marriage between ECL and Fred Mmembe. Archbishop Alick Banda yesterday had a closed door meeting with Given Lubinda and Cosmas Musumali Vice Presidents for PF and Socialist respectively. It was proposed that the former President Lungu should stand as President and be backed by Fred Mmembe Vice
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We’re in talks with Russians over nuclear energy – M’membe By Angela MuchinshiSOCIALIST Party leader Fred M’membe says he’s in talks with Russians over nuclear energy. And Dr M’membe says in terms of expanding power generation, PF performed better than UPND. Dr M’membe also says President Hakainde Hichilema only listens to himself and his inner
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SEAN TEMBO DISAPPOINTED BY ALLEGED UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT BY POLICE IN EASTERN PROVINCE By Leah Ngoma The opposition Patriots for Economic Progress is disappointed with the alleged unprofessional conduct of police officers at Petauke police station in Eastern Province, who have refused to receive the party`s letter of notification for a rally scheduled for 21st September
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MEN’S NETWORK DISMAYED BY ZAMBIA MUST PROSPER PRESIDENT’S REMARK THAT “W0MEN SHOULD INCREASE THE POPULATION”. 4th SEPTEMBER, 2024 The Men’ Network for Gender and Development feels remarks attributed to Zambia Must Prosper president, Kelvin Bwalya Fube, urging w0men to increase the population are very disappointing. The remarks by Mr Fube as a political leader are
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MY TWO YOUNG BOYFRIENDS WERE NOT BEN 10s – DORA EXQUISITE former minister of information Dora Siliya has opened up on her love life, revealing that she has twice had flings with two men yonger than her although they were not exactly Ben 10s. Perhaps to parry way widespread innuendos that she has an unquenchable
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JACOB ZUMA’S 21 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER TO BE KING MSWATI’ S 16TH WIFE A daughter of the former South African president Jacob Zuma and the king of Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, have become engaged during a traditional ceremony in which Nomcebo Zuma was among hundreds of women and girls dancing for the monarch. Zuma, 21, appeared
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GOVERNMENT PARTNERS WITH CHINESE FIRM LONGI GREEN ENERGY TO BOOST SOLAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT Government has reached an agreement in principle with Longi Green Energy Technology Company, a leading Chinese solar energy firm, to implement the development, generation, and supply of solar energy across Zambia. This collaboration is expected to transform Zambia into a regional hub
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MAN SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS FOR CAUSING WIFE’S DEATH The Livingstone High Court sitting in Mazabuka has sentenced Different Maambo to 10 years imprisonment with hard labor for causing the death of his wife, Alphrasia Chuma Mwiinga, after suspecting her of infidelity. Byta FM Zambia Court Journalist reports that Maambo was charged with manslaughter contrary
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MWANAKAMPWE HALTS MINING AT KUSUNKA AREA Central Province Permanent Secretary, Milner Mwanakampwe has ordered anyone carrying out mining activities at Kusunka in Chitambo to vacate the area this week. Dr Mwanakampwe notes that the illegal mining activities at the mines, 80 Kilometers from Chitambo BOMA posessecurity threat in the area. ZANIS reports that Dr Mwanakampwe
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M’MEMBE OBSERVES THE NEED TO EXPAND ZAMBIA’S MANUFACTURING BASE ….by supporting local suppliers to become manufacturers of the goods they supply Lusaka…. Thursday, September 5, 2024 Socialist Party (SP) President Dr Fred M’membe has observed the need to expand the country’s manufacturing base in order to grow and strengthen the economy. Dr. M’membe says this
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Serenje council Chairperson disputes Zamstats report on egg prices Serenje Town Council Chairperson has disputed the August Zamstats report that indicates that a tray of eggs in serenje district is going at K120. Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Zambian Business Times – ZBT Serenje Council Chairperson Staivous Mulumba disclosed that there is no
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VICE PRESIDENT NALUMANGO LAUNCHES MINING LOCAL CONTENT CONFERENCE AND EXPO 2024 Vice President and acting President, Mutale Nalumango, has officially launched the 2024 Mining Local Content Conference and Expo in Kitwe District, Copperbelt Province. The event, aims to bolster local participation in the mining sector. In her remarks, Mrs. Nalumango emphasized the pivotal role of
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TEENAGE PREGNANCIES ON THE RISE IN WESTERN PROVINCE Western Province has recorded an increase in teenage pregnancies in the first and second quarters of 2024. Provincial Permanent Secretary, SIMOMO AKAPELWA disclosed to ZNBC news in Mongu that teenage pregnancy stands at 43 percent, again surpassing the national figure of 29 percent based on the 2018
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GOVERNMENT COMMENDED FOR INTRODUCING CASH FOR WORK PROGRAMME A resident of Chief Moonze’s area in Monze District of Southern Province, Milton Monze has commended government for introducing the cash for work programme to cushion hunger being experienced in some parts of the country. Mr Moonze says it is gratifying to see how government is introducing
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GOVERNMENT TO INSTALL SOLAR PANELS IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS The Ministry of Education has announced plans to install solar panels in all public schools countrywide. Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary Technical Services,Joel Kamoko says the initiative aims to ensure a reliable power supply and mitigating the effects of load shedding. Mr. Kamoko encouraged the public
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SIKUMBA ASSURES EASTERN PROVINCE CHIEFS OF POLICY REFORMS TO ADDRESS WILDLIFE CHALLENGES Minister of Tourism, Rodney Sikumba, has assured traditional leaders in Eastern Province that the new Community Based Natural Resources Management Policy and the repeal of the Wildlife Act will effectively address the ongoing challenges in their respective chiefdoms. Speaking at an engagement meeting
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3200 HOUSEHOLDS BENEFFIT FROM EMERGENCY WETLANDS FARMING INPUTS IN CHOMA Today, the Minister of Information and Media and Chief Government Spokesperson Hon. Cornelius Mweetwa checked on the distribution of farming inputs under the programme ‘Emergency Foodpack wetland’ in Choma District Southern Province Below are the highlights: ✅ The Minister expressed delight that Government through the
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ACC TO WORK WITH CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION TO PROMOTE ETHICS IN CIVIL SERVICE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Acting Director General, Monica Mwansa, says her organisation is committed to working with the Civil Service Commission to promote ethics and integrity within the civil service. Mrs Mwansa says corruption within the civil service undermines the functions of the
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GOOGLE TO SET UP ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER OF EXCELLENCY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA Google will set up an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center of Excellency at the University of Zambia. This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding the American technology firm signed with the Ministry of Technology and Science in June 2024. Technology
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SUNDAY CHANDA SLAMS UPND Media Statement: Urging the UPND Government to Reconsider Party Member Compensation For Immediate Release September 3, 2024 The current economic challenges facing our nation demand prudent and responsible leadership. In light of the prevailing economic hardships, I call upon the United Party for National Development (UPND) Government to reconsider its decision
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2nd JUNE 2018- I HAVE RESIGNED BECAUSE LUNGU IS CORRUPT 25th August 2024 – THERE IS STRENGTH STANDING WITH LUNGU There comes a time in a person’s life when it becomes necessary to die to self for the good of others and if not for that reason, at least to stand for one’s cherished ideals
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Take me in and bring back my son, cries JJ’s mother PETAUKE Central Member of Parliament Emmanuel Jay Jay Banda’s mother, Grace, says she is ready to be arrested on behalf of her son provided that the Government brings him back alive. Her sentiments had people wondering as today marks a month since Banda escaped
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Dora Speaks Out on JJBy Dickson Jere Dora Siliya, the flamboyant former Minister, has opened up on events that led to her loss to her rival Emmanuel “JJ” Banda in the Petauke parliamentary elections of 2021 and the eventual defeat of the Patriotic Front (PF). She named names in her blockbuster book, which was released
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