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… Continue reading HARRY KALABA CANNOT BE FOR BOTH OPPOSITION UNITY AND FIELDING OWN CANDIDATES
SP LEADER USES ECONOMY TO TRAVEL TO VENEZUELA
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… Continue reading SP LEADER USES ECONOMY TO TRAVEL TO VENEZUELA
Hichilema’s Imaginary Scorecard: When Self-Appraisal Becomes National Gaslighting
Hichilema’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… Continue reading Hichilema’s Imaginary Scorecard: When Self-Appraisal Becomes National Gaslighting
UPND GOVT BOASTS OF BUMPER HARVEST WHICH IS LESS THAN HIGHEST PF ACHIEVED
UPND GOVT BOASTS OF BUMPER HARVEST WHICH IS LESS THAN HIGHEST PF ACHIEVED As is custom for the United Party for National Development (UPND), there is no small amount of massaging of, not only numbers, but also egos. The UPND propaganda machine coughed itself into high gear last night posting figures superimposed on an appropriate… Continue reading UPND GOVT BOASTS OF BUMPER HARVEST WHICH IS LESS THAN HIGHEST PF ACHIEVED
SEVEN HOURS OF POWER, ZERO HOURS OF LEADERSHIP
SEVEN HOURS OF POWER, ZERO HOURS OF LEADERSHIP …Activist blasts UPND government over energy crisis Lusaka… Wednesday May 21, 2025 – A leading opposition activist has sharply criticised the UPND government, condemning it for gross mismanagement of the country’s energy sector and failing the Zambian people in a time of crisis. Mr. Thompson Luzendi, a… Continue reading SEVEN HOURS OF POWER, ZERO HOURS OF LEADERSHIP
DEMAND FOR CHANGE, DR. M’MEMBE URGES ZAMBIANS
DEMAND FOR CHANGE, DR. M’MEMBE URGES ZAMBIANS Addis Ababa… Thursday May 22, 2025 — Socialist Party (SP) President Dr. Fred M’membe has condemned President Hakainde Hichilema and his UPND government, saying they have “lamentably failed” and should be voted out in next year’s general elections. In a statement issued to the press, Dr. M’membe stated… Continue reading DEMAND FOR CHANGE, DR. M’MEMBE URGES ZAMBIANS
Chris Brown granted R120.9m bail in London assault case
Chris Brown granted R120.9m bail in London assault case Chris Brown was granted R120.9 million bail by a London court on May 21, for an alleged assault on producer Abraham Diaw at a nightclub in February 2023. He paid R96.7 million upfront, with R24.2 million due within seven days. Bail conditions include surrendering his passport… Continue reading Chris Brown granted R120.9m bail in London assault case
NINE PUPILS DISCHARGED AFTER ALLEGED SCHOOL GASSING INCIDENT IN NAKONDE
NINE PUPILS DISCHARGED AFTER ALLEGED SCHOOL GASSING INCIDENT IN NAKONDE All nine learners who were allegedly gassed at Ntindi Secondary School in Nakonde have been discharged from Nakonde Urban Clinic and are stable. The pupils were affected during class time in a Grade 9 class when unknown individuals allegedly released an unknown substance in the… Continue reading NINE PUPILS DISCHARGED AFTER ALLEGED SCHOOL GASSING INCIDENT IN NAKONDE
M’MEMBE DENOUNCES GOVERNMENT REPRESSION
M’MEMBE DENOUNCES GOVERNMENT REPRESSION …urges Zambians to remain resolute Lusaka… Wednesday May 21, 2025 – Socialist Party (SP) President Dr. Fred M’membe has condemned the rising tide of political repression and democratic backsliding in Zambia. In a statement, Dr. M’membe declared that the country was at crossroads, warning that the decisions made during this period… Continue reading M’MEMBE DENOUNCES GOVERNMENT REPRESSION
WHAT IS BEHIND RESURRECTION OF CASE AGAINST CHITALU CHILUFYA?
WHAT IS BEHIND RESURRECTION OF CASE AGAINST CHITALU CHILUFYA? There are three troubling questions surrounding the recent well publicised resurrection of alleged corruption charges against former Health Minister in the Patriotic Front (PF) government, Dr Chitalu Chilufya. This involves charges related to the Honeybee supply contract, for which he was acquitted on all charges by… Continue reading WHAT IS BEHIND RESURRECTION OF CASE AGAINST CHITALU CHILUFYA?