🚨JUST IN: BWALYA DISMISSES MISREPORTING ON CHIWEMPALAÂ SAYS PRESIDENTÂ HICHILEMA’S CHINGOLA ENGAGEMENT WAS ORDERLY AND PRODUCTIVE
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The United Party for National Development (UPND) wishes to clarify reports circulating regarding the incident that occurred during President Hakainde Hichilema’s community engagement at Chiwempala Market in Chingola, Copperbelt Province, on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
The UPND would like to confirm that the event was officially sanctioned and part of the President’s continued community outreach programme aimed at interacting with citizens and supporting those affected by the recent Chiwempala Market fire.
During the engagement, a small group of boys climbed onto the roofs of nearby shops in an attempt to have a clearer view of the President as he addressed the large gathering. However, some of the roofs began to give way under their weight, prompting the police to intervene and instruct the youths to come down for their safety.
Unfortunately, the youths resisted and began throwing stones at the police, leading to a brief fracas. The situation caused momentary panic among sections of the crowd, but it was quickly contained by security personnel.
It is important to emphasize that no one was injured, and no property damage of significance occurred. The situation was handled with professionalism and restraint by the police.
President Hichilema had by then concluded his remarks and subsequently proceeded to Ndola’s Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, where he attended the Nkana vs. Power Dynamos derby match as earlier scheduled.
The UPND wishes to assure the nation that the Chiwempala engagement was peaceful, productive, and successfully concluded. The President interacted with the local community, donated K10 million to assist traders affected by the market fire, and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to rebuilding livelihoods on the Copperbelt.
The Party further commends the police for their professionalism and thanks the people of Chiwempala for their overwhelming support and hospitality during the President’s visit.
The UPND reiterates that what transpired was a minor and isolated incident, not politically motivated, and should not be misrepresented to undermine the success of the President’s engagement in Chingola.
Issued by:
Frank Bwalya
Director General for Media
UPND Presidential Support
Program
Living in denial.
Continue misleading the Man.
Reading his impromptu post on Facebook, and what he wrote, it wasn’t rosy in Chingola..8 months before the Elections and stones start raining on the Man, and you think all is well.
And when one watches the video, it was the whole crowd against the man. He was barely audible as people were shouting all over.
The Man is gone..the Praise Zealots misleading him won’t save him.
The People know who he is, have seen through him, and his governance . Not even the proceeds from the bottomless pocket of Undeclared Assets he is throwing around will save him. Some Praise Zealots want to reduce everything to Load Shedding! It’s not just Load Shedding. It’s the Soul of the Country which is gone. It’s about governance, the rule of law, equality of all before the Law..and not the It’s our Time Philosophy.
It’s about a functional Multi Party Democracy, Separation of Powers. And not where the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary are in the pocket of one man. It’s about Constitutionalism and Strong Institutions of governance..and not the politics of exclusion.
And not the Sham Voter Registration exercise and Constitutional Amendment Processses the country is being Subjected to.
The MAN and his UPND are gone.
The only Parliamentary seat the UPND will get on the Copperbelt is the one in Mpongwe.
Bon Voyage
Eh? Wow.
This Mr. Bwalya is dangerous. He should not down play the incident in Chiwempala. Definitely, it was not politically motivated but was premeditated by thugs, so called Jerabos. It is not reflective of the general public in Chingola but rather criminals who are trying.to intimidate the government and community.
It was a very serious incident and must be treated with the seriousness it involves. Thorough investigations must be carried out and the ringleaders brought to book. Lessons must be learnt and preventive measures put in place.