EVEN IF PEOPLE ARE DISSATISFIED WITH UPND, THERE’S NO ALTERNATIVE FOR 2026

EVEN IF PEOPLE ARE DISSATISFIED WITH UPND, THERE’S NO ALTERNATIVE FOR 2026

VETERAN politician Vernon Mwaanga says he expects the UPND to retain power in 2026 because there is no credible alternative in the opposition.  Mwaanga also says by 2026, a number of leaders in the previous regime will be jailed because of the overwhelming evidence against them.

Meanwhile, Mwaanga says although people are dissatisfied with load-shedding, it will come to pass.

Speaking when Minister of Water Development Collins Nzovu paid a courtesy call on him at his residence, Friday, Mwaanga said even if people were dissatisfied with the UPND in 2026, there was no credible alternative to elect into power. “People may be dissatisfied with mealie meal prices for now, the situation is bound to change between now and 2026.

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PRESIDENT EDGAR LUNGU IS A VICTIM OF WESTERN COUNTRIES BY PROMOTING CHRISTIAN VALUES

PRESIDENT EDGAR LUNGU IS A VICTIM OF WESTERN COUNTRIES BY PROMOTING CHRISTIAN VALUES

By Chishala Chilufya (Political and Social Analyst)

The silence of the western countries is loud enough to be heard that they have taken a position to support illegality,unconstitutionalism and undemocratic practices.

One wonders why champions of democracy like America, Britain, Germany, Sweden,Australia, France, Norway and Canada have gone quite.

The European Union and Commonwealth are institutions that promote justice, peace and accountability but they have gone quite indicating that they have taken a position to support bad governance.

This is the worst betrayal in history.

They should be ashamed even to move in public because this will haunt them forever.

The silent cry of Zambians, the move to suppress the judiciary and the legislature, the poverty, tribalism and white collar theft are things before you the western countries and you have opted to ignore them.

Your embassies and homes are near the high court and you have no time to condemn the behavior of the police on how they treat former President Edgar Lungu and ordinary citizens. This is the way you destroyed some of the countries in Western Africa because of your double standards.

The only offence President Edgar Lungu committed was to reject the establishment of AFRICOM and as well rejected liberal values.

The other offence he committed was to promote Christian values by creating a Ministry of Religious Affairs and a declaration of national day of prayer as a holiday.

We want to draw you back to the Sky News interview were President Lungu publicly rejected liberal values, this earned him hatred from the western countries (very shameful).

Apart from the western countries keeping quite, we have observed that the Catholic Church has also gone quite, many are asking questions as to what has happened to the Catholic church.

Our country is at cross roads and all stakeholders have to come out and defend democracy by condemning how the executive wants to manipulate the judicial system by blocking President Lungu.

The blocking of President Lungu is not about PF, it is about democracy and the rule of law.

Several prominet lawyers like state counsel John Sangwa, Fred Mmembe and many others have indicated that President Lungu qualifies to stand in 2026 because this matter was adjudicated more than 4 times and the court has given a same position.

Why would the executive want the court to go against its own judgment.

The wrongs of PF in goverment should not be used as weapon to punish its leadership by crashing democracy using state apparatus.

The judges should have conscious as they make a decision because this is a break or make kind of situation and it will be unwise to create unnecessary confusion because of patronage.

Judges have a duty to protect the sacred elements of the judiciary and we are taking a challenge to full bench of judges to apply the wisdom of King Solomon which is in the book 1 Kings 3:16-28 to understand the context.

The judges should also understand that the ceremony on mountain by our lord Jesus Christ in the book of Matthew 5:9,Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers, because they will be called children of God”

Zambians should not pay attention to disgruntled Pastor Nevers Mumba who has never added value to Zambia’s democracy and governance.

Nevers Mumba claims to be a man of God but his dealings, behavior and utterances are showing the opposite because of his conduct of demonizing leaders starting from the Chiluba days.

Late President Levy Mwanawasa brought him closer but he fired him because of bad behavior.

Late President Rupiah Banda gave him a job in Canada but he ended up betraying him.

During President Lungu’s tenure, Pastor Mumba was getting favors in many forms.

Pastor Mumba always wishes other to be in trouble and does not show effort to bring peace as a man of God he claims.

Zambians should not forget that the same Pastor Mumba condemned the formation of MMD in its infacy but today his holding on to it when he has no people.

PF Chairperson for Information Says Mufulira Incident Exposed UPND’s Communication Crisis

PF Chairperson for Information Says Mufulira Incident Exposed UPND’s Communication Crisis

By Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba

The security incidence in Mufulira, in the era of social media, required an immediate, mature and calming robust response, especially that it involved both the Zambia Army and civilians in the area.

Last night, some soldiers engaged in wanton acts of violence and disturbances against civilians, resulting in numerous injuries and property damage.

Their conduct was confirmed by Kankoyo MP, Hon. Heartson Mabeta who posted the deeply concerning development and violence, on his Facebook page.

It has however taken over 18hrs before a credible response could come from Government.

The first statement issued by the Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary, Thabo Kawana, in the morning was totally careless, without authority and unfairly condemned citizens while justifying criminal conduct of the recruits…sadly the public media began to use it immediately.

In the first place, where was the statement from the Zambia Army? or Ministry of Defence? Ministry of Home Affairs? Or the Chief Government Spokesperson?

You mean in Zambia, a group of uniformed soldiers can gather and drive into CBD, encircle the town and mercilessly  beat citizens? And Kawana says that’s normal?

I’m glad that the Zambia Army has affirmed its role and the essence of promoting public trust and discipline in its rank and file.

It is good that a mature, serious statment has finally been issued.

This was serious matter requiring an authorative, calming and robust statement.

Below is the statement;

Statement on Army Recruits Attacking Mufulira Residents.

The Zambia Army is deeply concerned about an incident that took place yesterday, 05 October 2024, in Mufulira involving a Section of Army Recruits based at Taung Up Barracks.

Reports received indicate that three of our Recruits were attacked by a group of taxi drivers in the Central Business District of Mufulira resulting in one of them receiving various body injuries and has since been admitted to Ronald Ross Hospital. We are further informed that on seeing their injured comrade, the other two recruits called for reinforcement from their fellow recruits, who consequently engaged in acts of violence and disturbances against civilians, resulting in injuries and property damage.

We wish to unequivocally condemn this behaviour by our Recruits. The Zambia Army is mandated to serving and protecting the people of Zambia. Any actions that violate our mandate are unacceptable and will not be condoned.

A thorough investigation is currently underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and to identify those responsible.

The perpetrators will face appropriate disciplinary measures, in accordance with the provisions of the Defence Act Chapter 106 of the  laws of Zambia.

We extend our sincere apologies to the affected individuals and communities.

However, in line with the unfortunate incident in Mufulira, the Zambia Army would like to urge members of the public to  co-exist with soldiers, and refrain from provoking or harassing Army personnel, especially Recruits who are just beginning to understand tenets of good soldiering.

Provocative behaviour can lead to dangerous situations and undermine the trust between the Army and the public.

The Zambia Army is committed to preserving the sovereignty and defending the territorial integrity of the Republic of Zambia, and contribute to the maintenance of world peace.

Let us work together to maintain peace and harmony in our country and communities. We are a People’s Army.

(Signed)
Sydney Mwewa
Lieutenant Colonel
Army Spokesperson

My husband just uses me for quickies, woman tells court

My husband just uses me for quickies, woman tells court

FRUSTRATED with her husband’s behaviour of using her for ‘quickies’ while on separation instead of reconciling, a woman of Lusaka has told Matero Local Court that she would rather they are divorced.

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Mercy Kalauka said for the past one year, her husband, Shepard Mulonga, has been following her to her mother’s home each time he wanted to have sex and she has been consenting with the hope that they would end up reconciling but to no avail.

“Each time he is in the mood for sex, he sneaks into my mother’s house at night especially midnight to have a quickie with me and when he is relieved, he walks out without saying anything to me,” Kalauka complained before local court magistrate Harriet Mulenga.

This was heard in a matter in which Kalauka sued Shepard Mulonga for divorce.

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Eligibility Case to be heard and determined on Monday, 7th October 2024

Eligibility Case to be heard and determined on Monday, 7th October 2024

Sunday, 6th October, 2024

CONCOURT has set to hear and determine the eligibility case of a petition brought to court by a UPND Youth, Michelo Chizombe against Zambia’s Sixth President, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, the Electoral Commission of Zambia and the Attorney General.

The matter is expected to come up on Monday, 7th October, 2024 at 09;00hrs.

Actor Ashton Kutcher not under investigation by FEDS in Diddy case

American actor and film producer, Ashton Kutcher is not being investigated as part of Diddy‘s criminal case despite reports that he is terrified of potentially being dragged into the music mogul’s legal problems.

The actor’s friendship with Diddy has come under heavy scrutiny, having attended one of Diddy’s infamous White Parties in the past.

However, sources close to Ashton Kutcher told TMZ that he has “zero knowledge” of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ activities after the rapper’s arrest following a grand jury indictment.

According to TMZ, Kutcher has nothing to worry about amid ongoing investigations into Diddy and his affairs after his arrest and charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution.

Sources close to the Diddy case told the news outlet that Kutcher is not a “target” of the federal criminal investigation involving the embattled rapper.

Insiders close to Kuthcer also stressed that the actor has nothing to do with Diddy’s alleged crimes, noting that, like many in the entertainment business, he attended a party hosted by the music mogul.

“This narrative has got to stop,” the source said. “Ashton has nothing to do with this. Zero involvement. Zero knowledge of these [Diddy’s] activities. Ashton, like everyone else in Hollywood, attended a Diddy party 20 years ago.”

The recent report comes after it was revealed that Kutcher had concerns about the possibility of Diddy lying about some of his famous friends in a bid to free himself from his legal troubles.

A source told the Daily Mail that Kutcher, who had been friends with Diddy for over two decades, was quite terrified that he could “say anything, do anything or turn on anyone” to get out of prison.

“Ashton absolutely regrets his friendship with Diddy considering what has happened,” an insider shared. “He feels lied to, betrayed, taken for granted, and manipulated.”

The source continued, “He feels the same way about Danny Masterson. He now trusts no one except for his wife, Mila [Kunis]. He is going to keep his circle to his family.”

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un threatens to destroy South Korea with nuclear weapons

North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un threatened to use nuclear weapons to destroy his rival and neighbour South Korea if attacked, state media reported Friday, October 4, after South Korea’s president warned that if the North used nuclear weapons it would “face the end of its regime.”

The fiery rhetoric comes at a time of tension on the Korean Peninsula and just weeks after North Korean state media released images of Kim visiting a uranium enrichment facility, which produces weapons-grade nuclear materials.

While touring an army base in the western part of the country on Wednesday, Kim said if the South were to disrespect the North’s sovereignty, Pyongyang “would use without hesitation all the offensive forces it has possessed, including nuclear weapons,” the state-run Korean Central News Agency reported Friday.

“If such a situation comes, the permanent existence of Seoul and the Republic of Korea would be impossible,” Kim added, using the proper name for South Korea.

Hostilities between the two Korean countries have been simmering this year as North Korea has appeared to have intensified its nuclear production efforts and strengthened ties with Russia, deepening widespread concern in the West over the isolated nation’s direction.

Kim’s comments appeared to come in direct response to South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who on Tuesday showcased Seoul’s most powerful ballistic missile and other weapons designed to deter North Korean threats during a parade for Armed Forces Day.

Yoon unveiled the Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile, which is reportedly capable of penetrating North Korean underground bunkers.

“If North Korea attempts to use nuclear weapons, it will face the resolute and overwhelming response of our military and the SK-US alliance,” Yoon said, in reference to the United States as the country’s key military partner. “The North Korean regime must now break free from the delusion that nuclear weapons will protect them.”

North and South Korea have been separated from each other since the end of the Korean War in 1953, which concluded with an armistice, not a peace treaty, leaving the two sides still technically at war.

Last month, North Korean state media released photos of Kim Jong UN purportedly touring a nuclear facility in a rare glimpse of the nation’s closely guarded weapons program.

I don’t know if US election will be peaceful – Joe Biden

U.S. President Joe Biden said Friday, October 4, that he wasn’t confident the US election in November would be peaceful, due to previous comments by Republican party contestant, Donald Trump.

“I’m confident it will be free and fair. I don’t know whether it will be peaceful,” Biden told reporters as he made the first appearance of his presidency in the White House briefing room.” Biden said

“The things that Trump has said and the things that he said last time out when he didn’t like the outcome of the election were very dangerous,” he added.

Trump will be contesting against Democratic challenger and Vice-president Kamala Harris.

Hotline set up for Diddy victims flooded with 12,000 calls in just 24 hours

A hotline set up for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ victims was reportedly flooded with 12,000 calls in just 24 hours as 120 are already gearing up to sue the rapper.

Earlier this week, Lawyer Tony Buzbee publicized a hotline encouraging those who were victims of the rapper, 54, or those who know about his crimes to come forward.

Combs was arrested last month in Manhattan following a probe into his alleged sex trafficking crimes, where he is accused of drugging and raping victims as young as nine.

‘When I made the announcement that I was going to pursue these cases, the floodgates really opened,’ Buzbee told Law & Crime. ‘The volume of calls has been overwhelming and it’s been kind of shocking.’

Within 10 days of the hotline going live, Buzbee’s team got around 3,200 calls. But after the press conference on Tuesday, they received 12,000 calls in just 24 hours.

‘So, our Herculean task is to try to sift through every one of these calls and make sure that we’re identifying those who are victims and those who are witnesses and collect evidence,’ he told the outlet.

The Texas-based lawyer has around ‘100 people working on this task,’ and they expect to start filing civil cases within 30 days.

His team has already gathered enough evidence to file 120 victims’ lawsuits against the rapper.

Of the 120 victims, 25 were underage at the time of the abuse. The youngest victims were 9, 14, 15 at the time.

‘This individual, who was 9 years old at the time, was taken to an audition in New York City with Bad Boy Records,’ the attorney disclosed at the press conference.

‘This individual was sexually abused allegedly by Sean Combs and several other people at the studio in the promise to both his parents and to him himself of getting a record deal.’

The claims are coming from victims who were seeking TV or music careers and the rapper promised to make them a star, as well as, those who were simply invited to Diddy’s afterparties, Buzbee said.

The attorney hasn’t filed the claims yet as they are looking for ‘every potentially liable party’ to include before doing so.

‘I mean any entities or other individuals that either were involved, participated, facilitated, egged it on, provided the venue, benefited from it, profited from it, that sort of thing,’ he told Law & Crime.

Although his team was initially shocked by the amount of calls, the lawyer said they’re shifting through 25 years of alleged behavior by Diddy that took place at album release parties, his famous White Parties, and Freak Off parties, among other events.

Some of the cases about to be filed include names that would shock viewers, Buzbee said, although he did not release the names of these high-profile individuals.

‘We want to be very careful about who we name,’ he told the outlet. ‘I’m not going to be the person who starts naming names of potential people and smearing people for no reason.’

Buzbee said there was a ‘pattern’ of behavior at Diddy’s parties and it was an open secret among Hollywood’s elite.

‘I have no doubt that there are people right now who know that they were somehow involved in this, who are now scrubbing their social media, who are searching their memories, who are deleting their texts, probably deleting pictures and trying to distance themselves from this, and we know who they are or we will find out who they are,’ the lawyer said.

‘This is this is not something that’s going to happen overnight, but I think we’re at the tip of the iceberg.’

Tupac’s family hires high-profile lawyer to investigate connection between his death and Diddy

A high-profile New York attorney has confirmed that he has been hired by the family of late rapper Tupac Shakur to investigate a possible link between his murder and Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Combs is currently facing accusations of s£xual assault, r@pe and human trafficking from a number of lawsuits as well as federal charges after a three-count indictment alleges he kidnapped and trafficked women “to fulfill his s£xual desires.”

Now, New York-based attorney Alex Spiro, has told Court TV that he has been hired to investigate the music mogul and his potential connections to Tupac’s murder.

Tupac Shakur was gunned down in 1996 while driving in Sin City, and his homicide remained unsolved until Duane “Keffe D” Davis was arrested and charged with his murder in 2023.

While Davis has been the only person charged in the murder, he previously accused Diddy of being involved in the planning.

A detective who testified before the grand jury that indicted Davis said that Marion “Suge” Knight Jr., who was also injured in the shooting that killed Tupac, allegedly told people that Combs was “responsible, if not directly, indirectly for the murder of his good friend.”

With Combs behind bars, other rappers have joined to accuse him of being involved in not only Shakur’s murder but, by extension, the killing of Christopher Wallace, known as “The Notorious B.I.G.,” who was murdered in a drive-by shooting months after Tupac Shakur’s death.

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Marshall Mathers, better known by his stage name “Eminem,” raps in his new song “Fuel”: “Notorious B.I.G.’s death was the domino effects of Tupac’s murder, like facial tissue, who’s clock should I clean next? Puff’s? ‘Til he’s in police handcuffs, guilty, will he step up?”

Eminem previously accused Diddy of being involved in Tupac’s murder on 2018’s “Killshot,” where he said, “Kells, the day you put out a hit’s the day Diddy admits that he put the hit out that got Pac killed.”

Diddy has long denied any involvement in Tupac Shakur’s murder.