BREAKING: Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Mark Hertling reveals that top military officers are considering disobeying Trump’s “horribly immoral and illegal” orders to bomb Iran’s civilian infrastructure.
A full-blown military rebellion may be brewing…
“I’ve trained for forty years as a soldier and as a commander,” Hertling said on MS Now. “And when you’re an officer in the United States Army, you’re loyal to a couple of things. You’re primarily loyal to the Constitution. You are also loyal to your superiors if they give, as you said, lawful orders.”
If Trump proceeds with his threat to bomb civilian infrastructure like power plants and bridges or follows through on his pronouncement that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” they would constitute the most unlawful orders imaginable. If, as he seems to be implying, Trump launches a nuclear strike on Iran, it would be the greatest crime in human history. The entire U.S. military would be honor-bound to reject the orders.
“When they start giving unlawful orders, you find a way to push back on them and to make sure they adjust their approach,” said Hertling. “But you also are loyal to the soldiers that are under your command. So those three loyalties sometimes are conflicting.”
“So I’m sure there’s a lot of military commanders right now, a lot of senior officers who are saying to themselves, ‘I can’t obey an unlawful order,'” said Hertling. “I can’t do things that I know are absolutely wrong.”
It’s worth noting that Hertling is no minor figure. He previously served as the Commanding General of the United States Army Europe and the Seventh Army. His distinguished career speaks for itself and lends a profound gravity to his assessments.
“But they also feel like they have to provide support for their soldiers who don’t just get to quit,” he continued. “They have to stay in the military and potentially see an uprising in all of these things. So the senior military officials are in a real quandary one this one because they know they can’t do some of the things that the president is asking them to do.”
“They have a Secretary of Defense who has continually said lethality is better than legality or words to that effect,” said Hertling. “So it’s really causing some dynamics within those who are thinking soldiers, saying ‘How do I continue to serve my Constitution and live by the rules that are in law and still conduct these kinds of actions which are horribly immoral and illegal.”
This is the position that our deeply evil president has placed our brave service men and women in. They’re torn between their duty to obey their commander-in-chief and the knowledge that he has revealed himself to be a genocidal psychopath in the grips of dementia.
They must side with the Constitution, the American people, and the world by rejecting any unlawful orders that Trump might deliver. The future of our planet depends upon it.- Occupy Democrats
Woman Killed While Preparing for Husband’s Funeral in Eastern Cape
A devastating tragedy has struck a grieving family in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, where a 46-year-old woman was brutally murdered while preparing for her husband’s funeral.
The deceased, identified as Thabisa Mnqwazana, was allegedly shot and killed by three armed robbers in Egcuwe village. According to reports, the suspects forced their way into the family home, where they tied up occupants before taking Ms. Mnqwazana into a separate room.
It is alleged that the assailants stole money and bank cards before fatally shooting her. The suspects fled the scene and, as of now, no arrests have been made.
This heartbreaking incident has deepened the pain of a family that was already mourning the loss of a loved one, leaving them with the unimaginable burden of preparing yet another burial.
The incident has sparked outrage and sorrow, with calls for justice growing louder as communities continue to grapple with rising violent crime.
No family should endure such double tragedy.
Authorities are yet to issue a detailed statement as investigations continue.
🕊️ *May her soul rest in peace, and may her family find strength in this difficult time.*
BREAKING NEWS: PF SECRETARY GENERAL RAPHAEL NAKACHINDA APPEALS HIGH COURT JUDGEMENT AGAINST MILES SAMPA AS PURPORTED PF PRESIDENT.
…takes matter to Court of Appeal as Judge Conceptor Chinyanwa Zulu erred at law and in facts and failed to admit evidence by Miles Sampa that the 24th October 2023 Extra-Ordinary Conference was NOT a General Conference as stipulated by the PF Constitution…
Lusaka- Tuesday,7th April 2026
The Patriotic Front has appealed the Judgement delivered by Lusaka high court Judge, Justice Conceptor Chinyanwa Zulu which ruled that Miles Sampa’s Extra-Ordinary Conference held on 24th October 2023, was justified and valid as the Patriotic Front Party allegedly had no Central Committee at the time of the Conference.
By this Judgement, the Party was given to the defendants: Miles Sampa, Morgan Ng’ona and Robert Chabinga.
But Patriotic Front Secretary General, Raphael Nakacinda, has filed a Notice of Appeal and Affidavits objecting strongly to the Judgement.
Nakacinda has sworn in the affidavit that the Learned Trial Judge erred in law and in facts in making a false finding finding that the Central Committee of the Patriotic Front Party had ceased to exist at the material time, and that the members present did not constitute a Central Committe, thereby disregarding the Party Constitution relating to continuity of office, internal control mechanisms, and the fillingof vacancies.
Nakacinda also sworn that the Judge failed to consider the totality of the evidence on record supported the Appellant’s case, including the material admission by Miles Sampa’s own admissions, particularly the admission that the meeting of 24th October 2023 did not constitute a General Conference.
He has stated that if the Judgement was allowed to reign, it would cause a miscarriage of Justice.
Below are the details;
“TAKE NOTICE that the APPELLANT being dissatisfied with the decision of the Honourable Justice C. Chinyama Zulu delivered in the High Court of Zambia, on the 27th day of March,2026, Under Cause No.2025/HP/0577 intends to appeal to the Court of Appeal against the Judgment of the Court.”
The Learned Trial Judge in the court below erred in law and in fact in holding that the Appellant failed to prove his claims, when the totality of the evidence on record supported the Appellant’s case, including the material admission by the Respondents, particularly the admission by the 1st Respondent that the meeting of 24th October 2023 did not constitute a General Conference.
2. The Learned Trial Judge erred in law and in facts in finding that the Central Committee of the Patriotic Front Party had ceased to exist at the material time, and that the members present did not constitute a Central Committe, thereby disregarding the Party Constitution relating to continuity of office, internal control mechanisms, and the filling of vacancies.
3. The Learned Trial Judge erred in law and in facts by misapplying and failing to apply the relevant provisions of the Patriotic Front Party Constitution governing the convening of an Extraordinary General Conference, including by:
(a) Restricting her determination to Regulation 67 to the exclusion of other applicable provisions;
(b) Erroneously holding_ that the Constitution did not provide for circumstances where both the President and Secretary General resign; and
(c) Failing to find that the 1st Respondent lacked locus standi and authority to unilaterally convene an Extraordinary General Conference.
4. The Learned Trial Judge erred in law and in fact in finding that an Extraordinary General Conference was held on 24th October 2023 and that it was properly constituted, in the absence of credible evidence, including proof of delegates or attendance registers, misplacing the burden of proof upon the Plaintiffs (Appellant) despite admissions by the 1st Respondent and improperly restricting the issues for determination solely to whether the Conference was duly convened, thereby occasioning a miscarriage of justice
DEVELOPMENTS IN THE PF, MAKEBI ZULU REMAINS LEADER
…Ignore the pronouncements of Hon.Miles Sampa…
Tuesday, 7th April 2026
This morning, the Patriotic Front appealed the decision of the Judgment of the Lusaka High Court Judge, Justice Conceptor Chinyanwa Zulu in the case of Brian Mundubile, Raphael Nakacinda Vs Miles Sampa, Morgan Ngona and Robert Chabinga that recognised the defendants as holders of the party of the case; Matero MP, Miles Sampa, Mafinga MP and Morgan Ngona.
The purpose of the appeal is to preserve the wishes of the late President, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu who came back to active politics to restore the Patriotic Front, and to protect democracy.
We have noted the details and pronouncements made by Hon. Miles Sampa inclusing his purported decision to dissolve the Central Committee and provincial leadership.
He has done this before and this latest antics falls in this line which we ignored and should be treated as such and ignored.
His remarks should be regarded as a reconciled person who has chosen to abandon the process and has gone to his original default position where he participated in an aggressive the plot to steal, kill and destroy the Patriotic Front.
We have been aware for many days of an evil plot to rob the victory of Hon. Makebi Zulu as leader of the Party.
We are aware that this plot is a highly funded process designed to factionalise and disintegrate the Patriotic Front as the country heads to the 2026 General Elections
Our action to appeal against the Judgment that recognised Miles Sampa, Robert Chabinga and Morgan as owners of the Patriotic Front is rejected and the decsion to appeal against this case is fully justified and worth pursuing to honour the wishes and memories of the President Edgar Lungu and to recognises the sacrifices that have been made by ordinary members of the PF since 2021.
It must be reiterated that the leader of the Party founded and led by President Michael Chilufya Sata, succeeded by Edgar Lungu and was shepherded by Acting President Given Lubinda in the last five years, is Hon. Makebi Zulu. He was popularly elected by an election organised by the Party.
We wish Hon Sampa well in his endeavours as we continue to fight for the PF and for the Country.
Issued by; Amb.Emmanuel Mwamba Chairperson for Information and Publicity Member of the Central Committee PATRIOTIC FRONT
MILES SAMPA WANTED TO BE RUNNING MATE TO MAKEBI ZULU ..Makebi Zulu has not responded…
Below is the Agreement he authored;
STRICTLY CONFIDENTIALMEMORANDUM OF POLITICAL UNDERSTANDINGON LEADERSHIP TRANSITION, STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT AND ELECTORAL COOPERATION Page 0 of 5
This Memorandum of Political Understanding (“MOU”) is made this ________ day of March 2026.
BETWEEN MILES BWALYA SAMPA, of Lusaka, Republic of Zambia (hereinafter referred to as “MBS”) AND MAKEBI ZULU, of Lusaka, Republic of Zambia (hereinafter referred to as “MZ”). ECL refer to the late form Republican President Edgar Chagwa Lungu. ECZ refers to the Electoral Commision of Zambia.
MBS and MZ are hereinafter collectively referred to as “the Parties”.
1. BACKGROUND1.1 The Parties are senior political actors within the Patriotic Front Party (hereinafter referred to as “The Party”) & Pamodzi Alliance )”Alliance”
1.2 The Parties acknowledge ongoing internal processes relating to party leadership and the forthcoming Party PF leadership Judgement on the 27th March 2027 and consequent PF extra ordinary conference thereafter but before filling in of general elections Presidential and MP candidates.
1.3 The Parties further acknowledge the strategic importance of unity, structured transition, resource mobilization, and coordinated leadership in preparation for the August 2026 General Election.
1.4 This MOU records the mutual political understanding reached between the Parties in furtherance of those objectives.
2. NATURE AND STATUS OF THIS MOU 2.1 This MOU reflects political intentions and good faith commitments.
2.2 Except for Clauses relating to confidentiality and documented expense reimbursement, this MOU does not constitute a legally enforceable commercial contract.
2.3 All undertakings herein are expressly subject to: 2.3.1 The Constitution of the Republic of Zambia;
2.3.2 The Electoral Process Act and applicable electoral regulations;
2.3.3 The Party Constitution and lawful internal processes;
2.3.4 Any binding court orders. The 3. LEADERSHIP TRANSITION FRAMEWORK 3.1 In the event that pending court proceedings concerning party leadership are resolved in favour of MBS, MBS expresses willingness, in the broader interest of party unity and electoral viability, to facilitate an orderly, legal and dignified leadership transition to MZ.
3.2 Such transition shall be conducted in accordance with: 3.2.1 The Party Constitution; 3.2.2 Applicable legal requirements; 3.2.3 Public order considerations; 3.2.4 The strategic interests of the Party.
3.3 The Parties affirm that unity and electoral competitiveness remain paramount objectives.
3.4 In the event that the ruling is against MBS, he undertakes to MZ that he will not Apeal the matters but expeditiously facilitate the process of legalizing MZ as the PF & Alliance Presidential candidate for the August 2026 general elections.
3.5 MZ undertakes to meet all costs and all legal fees dues of the March 27th, 2026 High Court Judgement on the PF leadership regardless of which side its falls that is towards MBS or the late ECL as President of the party.
4. CENTRAL COMMITTEE CONTINUITY 4.1 The Parties acknowledge prior political understandings with ECL concerning composition of the Central Committee members to reflect and include MBS loyalists. MZ will pick 55% and MBS 45% in the reconstituted Central Committee.
4.2 The Parties agree to have a revised list of office bearers at the Registrar of Societies to reflect 55% as recommended by MZ and 45% by MBS.
4.3 MZ undertakes to immediately maintain and make MBS as the PF and Alliance Secretary General.
4.4 MZ undertakes to make MBS either his Runnigmate into the elections or Minister of Finance once MZ wins the August general elections and becomes the Republican President.
4.5 MZ undertakes that once wins as Republican President, he will Nominate 2 names as MPs to be recommended by MBS.
4.5 MZ undertakes that once wins as Republican President, he will appoint 20% of Ministers as recommended by MBS & in advance undertaking to make Hon John Kufuna as Defense Minister and Hazel Kapata as Minister of Information (or Foregn Affairs). 4.6 MZ agrees and undertakes to receive from MBS 45% of names and include all in the final party List to be submitted to the ECZ for proportional representation of the Youths, Women and Diabled.
5. PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN STRUCTURE 5.1 Once MZ is ratified through all due processes as the Party and Alliance Presidential candidate for the August 2026 General Election:
(a) MBS shall assume the role of Campaign Manager or Co-Campaign Manager.
(b) MBS shall participate at the highest strategic level of campaign decision-making.
5.2 A separate Campaign Governance Framework shall define: • Operational authority; • Reporting lines; • Financial oversight; • Compliance safeguards.
6. RUNNING MATE CONSULTATION If as stated in item 4.4 of this document that MBS is not the Runningmate, MZ undertakes to engage MBS in meaningful and substantive consultation regarding the selection of a Vice Presidential running mate so as to mutually pick on one that would ensure MZ, PF & the Alliance win majority votes at all levels of the August 2026 general election from the office President, MP, Mayor, Council Chairpersons to Councillor.
7. RESOURCE MOBILIZATION MZ undertakes to mobilize adequate financial and logistical resources necessary to: • Secure a Win at the Party & Alliance intra party elections or ratifications. • Sustain Party & Secreatariat operations; • Conduct a competitive Presidential campaign by mobilizing Resources for land and air transport vessels, branded Tshirts, Chitenge, Hoods, Caps etc to cover all the 10 Provinces of Zambia
8. FUTURE EXECUTIVE CONSIDERATIONI 8.1 In the event when MZ is elected President of the Republic of Zambia, he expresses his political intention to appointment MBS for appointment to a senior executive portfolio of strategic national importance namely the Ministry responsible for Finance which is in line to competencies of MBS.
8.2 The Parties acknowledge that: • Ministerial appointments are governed exclusively by constitutional processes; • Any such appointment remains subject to parliamentary ratification where applicable; • This clause does not create a legally enforceable entitlement. 9. LITIGATION COSTS9.1 In recognition of the strategic importance of pending legal proceedings concerning party leadership legitimacy, MZ undertakes to reimburse reasonable and documented legal costs incurred by MBS in that process, in the event of a successful outcome. 9.2 Reimbursement shall be limited to verified and properly invoiced legal expenses. 9.3 This clause may be implemented through a separate private funding instrument if required.
10. CONFIDENTIALITY 10.1 This MOU is strictly confidential.
10.2 Neither Party shall disclose its existence or contents without the prior written consent of the other.
10.3 Unauthorized disclosure shall constitute a material breach of political trust.
11. TERMINATION 11.1 MOU shall lapse automatically upon: • Failure of MZ to secure nomination & presidency for the PF & or Alliance. • Mutual written termination • Material breach by either Party.
12. GOOD FAITH 12.1 The Parties undertake to implement this MOU in utmost good faith and in pursuit of National, Public and Party interests.
12.2 This MOU is entered voluntarily and without coercion.
SIGNED by: MILES BWALYA SAMPA at Lusaka ] _____________________________________ this ____ day of ___________ ___________________________ SIGNED by: MAKEBI ZULU at Lusaka ] ] 2026 ] _____________________________________ this ____ day of ___________ ] 2026 ] ____________________
BRIAN MUNDUBILE ‘ALMOST ABDUCTED’ BY PLAIN CLOTHED OFFICERS DURING EASTER WEEKEND – GEORGE CHISANGA.
Tuesday, 7 April 2026 (Smart Eagles).
The Tonse Alliance has called upon the government to allow its president Hon Brian Mundubile to freely engage citizens ahead of the August 13, 2026 general elections.
Speaking to the media in Lusaka today, BM8 Presidential Spokesperson Hon Geroge Chisanga said any attempt to arrest Hon Mundubile outside due process is highly undesirable and may just lead to unnecessary unbridled chaos.
His remarks comes after a recent attempt to arrest Hon Mundubile in an alleged abduction style operation by plain clothed officers during the Easter weekend.
Hon Chisanga said any charges against Mr Mundubile must be pursued in strict accordance with the law.
He added that Hon Mundubile has since instructed his lawyers to formally write to law enforcement agencies, outlining his grievances and demanding that any future action be conducted fully within the law.
“Towards the Easter weekend, the Tonse had lined up a number of activities to engage stakeholders in Lusaka, Eastern and Copperbelt. The team received information of a plot to have president Mundubile arrested on site, in an abduction style based on yet another complaint filed against him by a UPND official. Even in the light of this precautionary measure, President Mundubile was almost abducted closer to home by plain clothed officers,” he said.
Hon Chisanga said the Tonse Alliance and FDD remain is therefore disturbed by the continued mistreatment of Hon Mundubile.
“The known genesis of this was when Minister of Information and Media Hon Mweetwa who expressed his displeasure at the lack of action by the Law Enforcement Agencies against Hon Mundubile even after Hon Kambwili had made incriminating statement against Hon Mundubile. Immediately after Mweetwa’s screams which included instructions to the police to take action against Hon Mundubile, he was prevented from traveling out of the country by authorities.
He was subjected to interrogations that boarder on unsubstantiated claims and allegations of terrorism and treason. In these interrogation, various names of important people who have had no business or dealings with Hon Mundubile were suggested to him as his collaborators. He was then deposited in custody in a manner that violated the law in a manner that violated bothe the law and due process.
The police then released him on dubious charges of Aiding and abetting in the Commission of the crime. Within the course of the week, after it was established that Hon Mundubile would be travelling around the country, to Canvas mobilisation among his supporters, he was again summoned to ACC to answer to matters that had already been previously investigated and cleared. When the LEA saw the growing concerns blackout the treatment of Hon Mundubilie on the number of people who went to show solidarity, they released him without charge,” he said.
TONSE Alliance President Brian Mundubile has dismissed calls for him to join the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND), describing the party as a failed administration that has not delivered meaningful change to Zambians. His remarks come in response to UPND Lusaka Province Chairperson Obvious Mwaliteta, who suggested that Mundubile should align himself with the ruling party if he hopes to gain power.
Mundubile, who is also Patriotic Front (PF) Member of Parliament for Mporokoso, said he has no intentions of working with the UPND, arguing that the party’s performance since assuming office in 2021 has been disappointing. He stated that the Tonse Alliance offers a distinct vision that prioritizes the needs of ordinary citizens over what he termed as unfulfilled promises by the current administration.
He emphasized that many Zambians are facing serious economic challenges, citing rising poverty levels, unemployment, and the high cost of living as clear indicators of government failure. According to Mundubile, the UPND has lost touch with the realities on the ground, leaving citizens to struggle without adequate support or opportunities.
Positioning himself ahead of the 2026 general elections, Mundubile declared his readiness to lead the opposition and provide an alternative leadership for the country. He urged citizens to remain engaged in national affairs and to hold leaders accountable, stressing that the upcoming elections will be crucial in determining Zambia’s future direction.
Mundubile further criticized the government for failing to deliver on key promises, particularly in sectors such as infrastructure, healthcare, and job creation. He said that despite commitments made during the campaign period, many communities, especially in rural areas, remain underdeveloped and trapped in poverty.
In outlining his vision, he pledged to implement reforms in education and healthcare aimed at improving access and quality of services for all Zambians. He said his leadership would focus on putting Zambia first and ensuring that citizens benefit from national resources and development programs.
Meanwhile, Mundubile took a swipe at Mwaliteta, advising him to focus on self-improvement rather than making statements he described as misleading. He reiterated his call for Zambians to reject the UPND in the next elections, insisting that the country needs leadership that is responsive, accountable, and committed to addressing the real challenges facing the people.
SAMPA DISSOLVES ALL PF PARTY STRUCTURES NATIONWIDE
Patriotic Front (PF) President and Matero Member of Parliament Miles Sampa has this afternoon announced the dissolution of all party structures across the country.
Sampa also questioned criticism from some members who accuse him of weakening the party, stating that whenever sacrifices are required, many abandon their responsibilities and leave him to single-handedly defend and sustain the party.
GO TO HELL ,YOU DON’T FEED ME! YOU CALL YOURSELF PF BUT YOU HAVE TAKEN PF TO COURT – Miles Sampa FIRES AT Makebi Zulu
By Current Zambia
A dramatic political fallout has erupted within the Patriotic Front (PF) as the Miles Sampa-led faction officially withdraws from the Pamodzi Alliance associated with Makebi Zulu, accusing the camp of betrayal and hidden agendas aimed at destroying the former ruling party.
Speaking during a tense media briefing where he also announced the appointment of Mundolo to the MCC Sampa launched a fierce attack, questioning the sincerity of Zulu’s camp. He charged that their decision to take PF matters to court exposes their true intentions.
“If they genuinely wanted PF to survive, they would not have taken the party to court,” Sampa declared.
He further alleged that the Zulu camp is comfortable with the collapse of PF, claiming they lack the historical connection and sacrifices made by long-standing party members. “They are okay with seeing PF dead because they never suffered for this party,” he said.
MINISTER OF HEALTH REVOKES BOARD APPOINTMENT AND SUSPENDS KEY OFFICIALS AT ZAMMSA
By Victoria Kayeye Yambani
The Minister of Health, Dr Alex Katakwe, has taken decisive administrative action aimed at restoring integrity, transparency, and public confidence in the operations of the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency.
In a move described as both lawful and necessary, the Minister has with immediate effect revoked the appointment of Keegan Mwape Pharmaceutical Society of Zambia President as a Board Member, citing his mandate to ensure efficiency and accountability within the institution.
The action comes amid growing concerns surrounding governance and procurement practices at the agency responsible for the supply of essential medicines and medical supplies in Zambia.
To further strengthen oversight and allow for thorough investigations, several senior officials within ZAMMSA have also been suspended with immediate effect.
These include Acting Director of Procurement Justin Milimo, Acting Manager for Medicines Diana Musa, Senior Procurement Officer Brian Munoka, and Acting Director of Planning Rachel Msimuko.
The suspensions are intended to pave way for unhindered investigations into the operations of the agency.
Dr Katakwe has since called upon investigative bodies, including the Drug Enforcement Commission and the Anti-Corruption Commission, to probe the matter and ensure that any wrongdoing is addressed in line with the law.
The Minister says that upholding accountability and reinforcing efficiency within ZAMMSA remains critical to safeguarding the country’s health system.
TRADITIONAL leaders in Luapula Province have commended President Hakainde Hichilema and his administration for increasing their salaries and allowances.
They expressed their happiness about the increased salaries and allowances when Vice-President Mutale Nalumango paid a courtesy call on them in Mwense District.
Speaking through a representative, Roy Lombe, the chiefs said it is commendable that President Hichilema has fulfilled his pledge to adjust upwards salaries and allowances for traditional leaders in the country.
They said they are grateful to the New Dawn administration under the leadership of Mr Hichilema.
They also called for the speedy construction of chiefs’ palaces in the district, and appealed to Government to improve the road network in Mwense.
And Mrs Nalumango said Government is committed to working with traditional leaders to foster national development. Mrs Nalumango said she took note of all the concerns raised by the chiefs and that they would be presented to President Hichilema so that solutions can be found.
The Vice-President also urged the traditional leaders to take advantage of the free education policy and ensure that more children return to school. zdm
Aspiring Lusaka mayor Simon Mulenga Mwila has challenged the notion that politics is inherently dirty, urging well-meaning citizens to actively participate in shaping the country’s future.
Mr. Mwila said it is a common perception among some people that politics is a “dirty game” that should be avoided by decent individuals.
However, he noted that stepping away from politics does not purify the system but instead creates a leadership vacuum.
He explained that such a vacuum does not remain unoccupied, as it is often filled by individuals who may not have the country’s best interests at heart.
Mr. Mwila warned that these individuals may exploit the opportunity for personal gain rather than serve the nation.
Mr. Mwila further stated that the critical issue is not whether politics is dirty, but rather who is left to occupy the political space when responsible citizens withdraw.
He emphasized that the future of any nation is determined by those who choose to step forward and participate, not by those who remain on the sidelines.
Mr. Mwila added that meaningful change can only be achieved when good people make the deliberate decision to get involved in politics and contribute to national development.
Today marks one year since the passing of Madam Edith Nawakwi, President of the Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD), a woman whose voice, courage, and dedication left an indelible mark on Zambia’s political landscape.l
Madam Nawakwi was more than a leader; she was a trailblazer who stood firm in her convictions, advocating tirelessly for transparency, accountability, and the welfare of the Zambian people. Her leadership of FDD reflected resilience and a deep commitment to democratic principles, even in the face of adversity.
Over the past year, her absence has been profoundly felt by her family, colleagues, and the nation at large. Yet, her legacy continues to inspire those who believe in justice, equality, and the power of fearless leadership.
She reminded us all that true leadership is not about comfort, but about standing up for what is right, no matter the cost.
As we remember Madam Edith Nawakwi today, we honor her life, her service, and her unwavering dedication to Zambia. May her spirit continue to guide and inspire future generations to serve with integrity and courage. Forever remembered. Forever respected.
1.She can only available in Zambia when the team is assembled.
2. FAZ appointed assistant coach Enala Phiri without consulting Head coach Norah Hauptle.
3. Norah asked FAZ to make a budget for her to go abroad to recruit players in diaspora.
4. interviews, she has a big assignment monitoring players abroad, she was able to watch 1 to 3 local league and in her conclusion she says her assistant coach coach Halubono was assisting her to monitor local league.
in case FAZ has bleached the contract and they are set to face punishment from FIFA.
Those women representative at FAZ who has been fighting Norah Hauptle has made Zambia regretting again.
if FAZ fail to sort out problems with Norah Hauptle and discipline those women representative who has been fighting Norah Hauptle then FAZ is set to pay Norah Hauptle $1 million for bleaching contract, just like the Asanovic wranggles
UPND has clarified that Charles Longwe was referring to a different political party when he mentioned carrying out paratroopers’ durty work at night.
UPND National Chairperson for Elections, Likando Mufalali, explained that there is no need for paratroopers activities, as UPND is a peaceful party and the country is at peace.
On Sunday, while appearing on Cross Examination, the newly appointed Secretary General for Patrick Tembo Banda stated that he does operate like “paratroopers” in UPND. He added that such activities, according to him, mostly happen at night.
BREAKING: Ro Khanna DEMANDS Trump’s removal under the 25th Amendment after threatening to destroy “a whole civilization” — and even his most die-hard MAGA supporters are now saying enough is enough.
Something that has never happened before is unfolding in American politics right now. A California progressive and Marjorie Taylor Greene are sounding the same alarm. Ro Khanna and former Trump loyalists are landing on the same conclusion. People who have never agreed on anything are suddenly speaking with one voice.
Trump has managed to do the impossible — unite the left and the right in calling for him to be removed from power.
It began when Trump took to Truth Social and warned he would obliterate “a whole civilization” unless Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. that same night. “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again,” he wrote. “I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will.”
The President of the United States. On a social media app. Before lunch.
Ro Khanna didn’t flinch: “If the United States Congress has any life left in it, every member of Congress and senator must be calling for Trump’s removal today based on the 25th Amendment. He’s threatening the entire destruction of a civilization. This is a moral crime. It is a war crime. We need to be demanding that Congress convene today, and we need to be invoking the 25th Amendment.”
A Democrat calling for Trump’s removal is not the headline here. The headline is who joined him.
“25TH AMENDMENT!!!” posted Marjorie Taylor Greene — the congresswoman who spent years defending Trump at every turn, through every controversy, no matter the cost. “Not a single bomb has dropped on America. We cannot kill an entire civilization. This is evil and madness.”
Candace Owens, who built her entire brand around defending Trump, posted: “The 25th Amendment needs to be invoked. Our Congress and military need to intervene. We are beyond madness.”
Anthony Scaramucci, who served in Trump’s own White House, went directly after Senate Majority Leader John Thune: “Are you not going to seek the removal of this crazy person? This is your responsibility. Wake up — seek his removal immediately.”
Here is what Trump actually threatened. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most vital shipping corridors on the planet. Iran has been using its control there as a negotiating chip to end a war Trump launched without a single vote from Congress. Trump’s answer to that negotiation was not diplomacy. It was not strategy. It was a public ultimatum threatening the complete destruction of an entire nation’s people — posted online with a deadline attached like a parking ticket.
That is a genocide threat. Full stop. It violates international law. It violates the Geneva Conventions. It violates the oath of office Trump took with his hand on a Bible.
And Congress has said almost nothing.
Ro Khanna is asking the right question — not just about Trump, but about every senator and representative who has watched this unfold and chosen silence. The 25th Amendment was written for moments when the person holding the most powerful office on earth is no longer fit to hold it. If this moment qualify, what does?
Trump’s own former allies think he’s crossed a line that can’t be uncrossed. The people who voted for him, campaigned for him, and defended him for years are now publicly calling him dangerous.
If you’ve lost Marjorie Taylor Greene, you’ve lost the argument.
Please like and share if you believe that threatening to wipe out an entire civilization — from any president, of any party — should be an automatic disqualifier for the Oval Office.
Iranians form human chains around their power plants in national show of defiance against Trump as he tells them “Surrender or fight” is their only choice!
As U.S. and Israeli strikes hit bridges and power plants inside and around Tehran, Iranians are physically shielding their infrastructure with human chains, especially in southern cities like Ahwaz, to protect facilities from further American attacks.
An Al Jazeera correspondent on the ground reports that the Iranian government is showing resilience, saying communications with the U.S. have effectively stalled because “the gaps are very big” and cannot be bridged under current conditions.
Iranians now feel they are being given a simple ultimatum from Trump: surrender or fight. Their response is not unexpected, but thrusts the situation into a no-win scenario.
This situation would not be upon us without the onset of Trump’s reckless, illegal war, which he started without Congress without an established goal beyond the dubious claim Iran was about to nuke use, and now escalated into its present horror.
Instead of bringing peace or stability to Iran, Trump has united Iranians against him and turned a contained situation into a dangerous, open-ended conflict.
If this hideous development in the war, set to play out on a schedule at 8 p.m. tonight has you furious, please like and share.
Two previously detained French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris have been allowed to leave Iran.
In a post on X, French President Emmanuel Macron thanks authorities for their support in mediation.
Kohler and Paris were handed lengthy prison sentences by a court in Iran last year after being convicted of espionage. They were released from detention in November.
They were arrested in May 2022 during a tourist trip.
France previously accused Iran of holding Kohler and Paris arbitrarily and keeping them in conditions akin to torture. Iran denied the claims.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that Israel have struck railways and bridges used by Iran.
In a message shared on X, he says that “yesterday we destroyed transport aircraft and dozens of helicopters.
“Today we attacked the train tracks and bridges used by the Revolutionary Guards.”
Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says it has struck “eight bridge segments” that it claims were used by Iranian armed forces.
The IDF says these strikes took place across cities, including Tehran, Karaj, Tabriz, Kashan, and Qom.
This comes after earlier reports from Iranian state media that two people were killed following an attack on a bridge in Kashan, hours after Israel warned Iran’s residents not to take trains “for the sake of your security”.
The White House sought to tamp down speculation that the administration could use a nuclear weapon in Iran, rejecting a post on social media that alleged Vice President JD Vance had implied it might do so.
“We’ve got tools in our toolkit that we so far haven’t decided to use. The president of the United States can decide to use them. And he will decide to use them if the Iranians don’t change their course of conduct,” Vance told reporters in Hungary earlier Monday.
That comment — along with President Donald Trump’s Truth Social warning that a “whole civilization will die tonight” — prompted some online speculation that Vance was referring to the use of nuclear weapons.
The White House’s Rapid Response X account responded to a post from an account run by Democratic operatives that said Vance “implies Trump might use nuclear weapons,” by writing, “Literally nothing @VP said here ‘implies’ this, you absolute buffoons.”
But the online chatter — which has also popped up among some corners of the right — underscores anxiety ahead of Trump’s 8 p.m. ET deadline for Iran to make a deal or risk major attacks on its critical infrastructure.
Pakistan’s leadership is trying to keep alive the prospect of a diplomatic breakthrough in the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran, according to a Pakistani security source.
But the source added that an attack early Tuesday on vital infrastructure in Saudi Arabia may have diminished the chances of a breakthrough.
“The entire Pakistani civil-military leadership is working hard to make a breakthrough happen,” the source told CNN, including the powerful military chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, who has a close relationship with US President Donald Trump.
“But there are now concerns after Saudi Arabia was targeted that this could compromise the entire process,” the source said.
Pakistan was “very concerned about what will happen if Saudis retaliate. Efforts are underway to facilitate dialogue,” the source added.
Pakistan’s foreign ministry condemned the overnight attacks by Iranian missiles and drones “against energy facilities in the Eastern Region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”
“Pakistan mourns the loss of life resulting from these attacks and strongly deplores the damage inflicted on vital infrastructure.”
The Saudi authorities have said little about what was struck and whether there had been any casualties. Early Tuesday, the Saudi Defense Ministry said that 18 drones had been intercepted without giving further details.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a mutual defense treaty in September.
U.S. Launches Airstrikes on Kharg Island Military Sites Targeted, No Ground Troops Deployed
Reports indicate that the United States has launched airstrikes on multiple military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, focusing on the northern part of the island
The operation was reportedly carried out without any ground troop deployment, targeting bunkers, weapons storage facilities, air defense systems, and other military installations. Oil storage and export infrastructure were not included among the reported targets.
Details remain limited and unconfirmed, but the development points to a significant escalation involving one of Iran’s most strategically important locations.
Reported Joint Air Operation Targets Rail Infrastructure in Karaj Casualties Reported
Initial reports claim that the United States and Israel have launched a joint air operation targeting civilian-linked rail infrastructure in Karaj, Iran, with several people reported injured.
Details remain limited and the claims have not been independently verified, with no immediate confirmation from U.S. or Israeli officials.
The reported strike, if confirmed, could mark a significant escalation, raising concerns over further instability in the region as the situation continues to develop.]
BREAKING: Trump Sends Vance to Hungary to Prop Up a Losing Authoritarian Days Before His Election
With Viktor Orban’s grip on Hungary slipping fast, the Trump administration dispatched VP JD Vance to Budapest in a last-ditch effort to rescue Europe’s most notorious nationalist leader just days before a pivotal Sunday election.
Most polls have Orban’s Fidesz party trailing the opposition Tisza movement by double digits, but that didn’t stop Vance from standing beside him and declaring victory before a single vote was cast.
Vance showered Orban with praise, calling him “one of the only true statesmen in Europe” and relaying a personal message from Trump: “He loves you and so do I.” He took direct aim at European Union officials, accusing them of trying to tank the Hungarian economy to influence the outcome, and held Orban up as a model the rest of the continent should follow.
The visit fits squarely within the Trump administration’s stated foreign policy goal of aligning with what it calls “patriotic European parties,” a label critics and many European governments read as a green light for hard-right, anti-democratic movements.
For Orban, the stakes could not be higher. He has ruled Hungary unchallenged since 2010, but his grip on the media landscape and political machinery has apparently lost its hold on voters now rallying around Peter Magyar, a former Orban loyalist turned opposition leader
What makes the trip particularly striking is who else wants Orban to win. Moscow has been openly working to tilt the election in Fidesz’s favor, supplying discounted Russian energy and amplifying Kremlin-friendly narratives. Just a day before Vance landed, the Kremlin backed a suspiciously timed claim that Ukraine had planted explosives near a gas pipeline running through Serbia into Hungary, a charge Magyar immediately dismissed as pre-election panic-mongering by Orban’s government.
The United States and Russia rooting for the same candidate in a European election is not a coincidence. It is the logical conclusion of a foreign policy that has abandoned democratic allies in favor of strongmen who share MAGA’s hostility toward liberal institutions, multilateral cooperation, and an independent press.
US OFFICIALS HYPE IRAN TALKS AS POSITIVE WHILE TEHRAN CALLS IT SURRENDER
Washington is pushing an optimistic line on backchannel talks with Iran, but Tehran is singing a very different tune.
A senior US official told Fox News’ Bill Hemmer this morning that America remains in direct contact with the regime. “We are absolutely in touch with them,” the official said. “The talks have been positive. If we get lucky, we will have something by the end of the day.”
That rosy assessment comes as the US presses for a ceasefire to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Contrast that with the Iranian side. A senior source in Tehran, speaking to Reuters via Pakistan as intermediary, made clear there’s zero flexibility from their end. They insist there are no real negotiations happening, just American pressure demanding surrender. “Flexibility will be shown when we see flexibility from the US side,” the source said bluntly. Pakistan continues relaying messages, but Iran sees no shift in Washington’s hardline tone.
This mixed messaging highlights the deep distrust and wide gaps still separating the two sides. While the administration floats hopes of a quick breakthrough, Iran’s regime shows no sign of backing down or reopening the critical waterway on American terms.
With a US deadline looming and the region on edge, don’t count on any deal materializing today. Tehran has made it clear: they won’t fold under pressure.
Iranian Regime Uses Civilians and Kids as Human Shields at Power Plant
As President Trump’s deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz hits tonight, the desperate mullahs in Tehran are herding crowds of civilians — including children — to form human chains outside key power plants like the one in Kazerun.
State media footage shows the spectacle: flag-waving locals packed together, summoned by the regime’s call for “youth, students, and athletes” to protect infrastructure from American strikes. This isn’t bravery. It’s the same sick playbook terrorists always run — treating their own people as disposable meat shields while the IRGC leadership stays safe in bunkers.
Trump made it crystal clear: open the strait that carries a fifth of the world’s oil or face the consequences. Power plants and bridges won’t stand if Iran keeps choking global shipping and threatening American interests. The regime started this fight and now expects the world to flinch at the sight of human props.
No civilized nation hides behind kids to shield military targets. This disgusting tactic exposes the weakness of a failing regime that can’t defend itself and knows its days are numbered.
Sources: – Fars News Agency video footage of human chain at Kazerun Combined Cycle Power Plant – Iranian regime calls for civilians to protect power plants ahead of April 7, 2026 deadline
BREAKING: Republicans are now calling for Trump’s removal after he threatened to wipe out “a whole civilization” if Iran doesn’t open the Strait of Hormuz by tonight.
This is not a Democrat saying it. This is his own people.
“25TH AMENDMENT!!!” — Marjorie Taylor Greene “WAR CRIME ALERT!!” — Alex Jones “He is a genocidal lunatic.” — Candace Owens “Impeach Trump.” — Bill Kristol, lifelong Republican
These are not his enemies. These were his biggest cheerleaders. And they are now running for the door.
Let that sink in. The man who called himself a dealmaker just threatened to erase an entire civilization on Truth Social. Not in a classified briefing. Not through a diplomat. On social media. At 8am.
There are only two kinds of people still defending this: those who haven’t read the post, and those who have lost their minds entirely.
Alex Jones — ALEX JONES — said Trump “literally sounds like an unhinged super villain from a Marvel comic movie.”
When Alex Jones is the voice of reason, we have crossed into territory no American president has ever taken us before.
Congress has the tools. The 25th Amendment exists. Impeachment exists. The question is whether anyone in that building has the spine to use them.
TRUMP MOCKED BY IRAN EMBASSIES IN SOUTH AFRICA, ZIMBABWE AND BULGARIA AS GLOBAL TENSIONS BOIL OVER — SOCIAL MEDIA ERUPTS AFTER SHOCKING POSTS TARGET THE UNITED STATES PRESIDENT
A new kind of global confrontation is unfolding — not with missiles or military action, but through viral social media posts that are now grabbing the world’s attention.
Iranian embassies in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Bulgaria have sparked massive debate after posting sarcastic and provocative messages aimed directly at the United States President, Donald Trump, following his explosive online remarks about the Strait of Hormuz.
According to reports, the situation escalated after Trump posted an aggressive message filled with threats and strong language — and Iranian embassies across the world quickly responded with mockery, criticism, and sharp humour.
In Zimbabwe, the Iranian embassy posted a sarcastic message saying they had “lost the keys” to the strait, while also questioning what proper presidential behavior should look like.
In South Africa, the response was even more direct — suggesting that Trump’s behavior raised serious concerns about leadership, even referencing constitutional measures used when a president is deemed unfit.
Meanwhile, in Bulgaria, the embassy shared bold imagery and messages telling Trump to calm down, adding fuel to an already heated global situation.
The posts quickly went viral, with thousands reacting — some praising Iran’s bold communication style, while others warned that this kind of public mockery could push tensions even further.
Now the world is asking:
💬 Is this a clever digital strategy in a modern information war? 💬 Or a dangerous sign that global diplomacy is collapsing into online insults?
One thing is clear — the battlefield has changed, and the war for global narrative is now being fought in real time on social media.
👇 What do YOU think — bold move or reckless provocation?
Iran warns of strikes beyond Middle East, targets energy infrastructure
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a strong warning, saying its response to the United States could extend beyond the Middle East if tensions escalate further.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the IRGC said its previous restraint has ended and that “all considerations have been lifted.”
The group warned it could target US and partner energy infrastructure, aiming to disrupt access to oil and gas resources for years if provoked.
It added that regional US allies had previously been spared due to “good neighbourly relations,” but that this restraint would no longer apply if what it described as red lines are crossed.
The warning marks a significant escalation in rhetoric, raising fears of broader attacks on global energy infrastructure if the conflict widens.
Democrats Raise 25th Amendment Concerns Over Trump’s Iran Threats
A wave of political backlash has emerged in Washington after Donald Trump posted a series of aggressive messages threatening strikes on civilian infrastructure in Iran, sparking renewed calls among Democrats to consider invoking the Twenty-fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Lawmakers including Chris Murphy and Melanie Stansbury questioned Trump’s judgment and warned of potential national security risks, with some arguing his rhetoric could cross into dangerous territory.
Despite the growing pressure, the likelihood of action remains low, as the process requires support from Vice President JD Vance and a majority of the cabinet a scenario widely seen as politically unlikely.
The White House has dismissed the calls as partisan maneuvering, insisting Trump continues to act in line with his “America First” agenda.
Iran Signals Mass Mobilization : President Claims 14 Million Ready to “Sacrifice”
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that more than 14 million Iranians, including himself, have declared readiness to sacrifice their lives amid escalating tensions with the United States. The remarks were shared via social media as concerns grow over a reported U.S. deadline linked to potential strikes on Iranian infrastructure.
Pezeshkian described the volunteers as “brave Iranians” prepared to defend the country, emphasizing that he personally shares the same commitment.
The figure represents a notable increase compared to past state-linked mobilization narratives, where earlier reports referenced around one million potential volunteers in the event of a ground conflict.
Iran’s population is estimated at approximately 90 million, placing the claim in a broader national context. While the statement underscores strong rhetoric around national defense, it also reflects rising pressure and uncertainty surrounding the evolving regional situation.
North Korea Signals Possible Successor Kim Jong Un’s Daughter Steps Into Spotlight
South Korean intelligence assesses that Kim Ju Ae, the daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, is being positioned as a potential successor. The evaluation follows her repeated public appearances alongside military activities.
Images released by state media show her taking part in high-profile moments, including riding in a tank and observing weapons operations, which analysts believe are aimed at highlighting her military association.
Observers suggest these appearances may be intended to reinforce her leadership image and address skepticism over a female successor in the country’s traditionally male-dominated power structure.
Iranian Regime Uses Civilians as Human Shields on Bridges to Defy Trump and Israel
Iranians under the mullahs’ regime are forming human chains on key bridges across the country, waving giant national flags in a desperate bid to protect infrastructure from American and Israeli strikes.
Video from the White Bridge in Ahvaz shows massive crowds linking arms, chanting in support of the regime, and stretching a huge Iranian flag across the structure. Similar scenes played out on the old bridge in Dezful and another in Ilam, with civilians mobilized as living barriers.
This comes after U.S. and Israeli forces hammered Iranian bridges, rail lines, and other targets in recent days. President Trump has issued blunt ultimatums: reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping or face devastating strikes on power plants and every bridge in Iran.
Trump made it clear: “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH.”
The regime is now calling on youth, students, and civilians to form these human chains around critical sites, turning ordinary people into potential shields for regime assets. In the Ahvaz footage, crowds can be heard shouting slogans of defiance and loyalty as they stand shoulder to shoulder.
Trump’s Truth Social post is yet another extraordinary scaling up of rhetoric to a level previously unthinkable from a president of the United States, in at least the post-World War Two era.
Brian Finucane, a former legal adviser at the State Department, says of Trump’s post: “This threat against a ‘whole civilization’ could plausibly be interpreted as a threat of genocide.
“Trump may hope this puts pressure on Tehran to reach a deal. But the risk of further US escalation against Iran is very real.”
The US is a signatory to the 1948 Convention on Genocide, which binds the contracting parties “to prevent and to punish” the crime of genocide, defined as “acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group”.
I asked the US State Department if the post was a threat of genocide, to which a spokesperson said: “That is not what the president said and you should go read his statement again. President Trump was clear: 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end.”
Trump’s post says if Iran doesn’t do a deal, “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again”, before going on to say he hopes it won’t happen, but it “probably will”.
His rhetoric could be seen as a negotiating tactic, with some arguing previously it shouldn’t necessarily be taken literally.
The administration has repeatedly said his objective is to prevent Iran’s leadership developing a nuclear weapon, an issue over which Trump has abandoned diplomacy in favour of military force several times.
But even if it’s a bluff, the rhetoric will raise even more concerns about the potential erosion of international norms on warfare, as we’ve written about here.
Russia and China have vetoed a Gulf draft resolution at the UN Security Council that strongly encouraged defensive, co-ordinated efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
Eleven countries voted in favour and two council members abstained (Pakistan and Colombia).
After weeks of negotiations, the draft was watered down from initially being under Chapter VII (authorising military force) to removing Chapter VII but “authorizing states to use all defensive means necessary” to finally strongly encouraging defensive efforts.
Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani chaired the meeting.
Speaking before the vote, he told council members that the draft didn’t create a new reality, but was a serious response to a pattern of recurring hostile Iranian behaviour that must cease.
He said failure by the Security Council to respond to the weaponising of the vital waterway for leverage would have grave consequences for the world and could be replicated in other straits and waterways, transforming the world in to a jungle.
Israel Hammers Iranian Terror Logistics: Eight More Bridges Obliterated in Precision Strikes
Israel just delivered another crushing blow to the Iranian regime, taking out eight bridge segments across key cities including Tehran, Karaj, Tabriz, Kashan, and Qom.
These were no random targets. The crossings served as vital arteries for the mullahs to shuttle weapons, military equipment, and missile launchers. By severing them, the IDF has crippled the regime’s ability to move its terror tools around the country.
The strikes align with Israel’s stated mission to dismantle the infrastructure fueling Iran’s aggression. As one illustrated map animation from the operation shows, red highlights mark the exact sites hit, with inset visuals of damaged bridges and disrupted routes labeled clearly as “disrupting terror regime logistics.”
Iranian state media admits damage to railway bridges and highways, including the Yahya Abad rail bridge in Kashan that killed two and injured three. A major link near Tabriz on the Tehran route was also closed. Yet the regime’s complaints ring hollow—these targets were chosen precisely because they supported military movements, not civilian life.
More is coming. As the original report noted, “A LOT MORE coming tonight.”
This is what real deterrence looks like: surgical, relentless pressure on a terror-sponsoring regime that has threatened Israel and the West for decades.
While Iran hides behind proxies and bluster, Israel is systematically stripping away its capacity to wage war. The message is clear—keep pushing, and the strikes will only intensify.
No more free rides for the ayatollahs’ war machine.
HICHILEMA IS THE LEGITIMATE LEADER OF THE UPND AND NOT PATRICK TEMBO BANDA
Let’s read the UPND constitution and contrast it against the last elective general assembly of February 14, 2021.
Chapter IV, Article 75 reads, “The President of the Party shall be elected by the General Assembly every five years”.
Since the five years expired exactly February 14, 2026, does this mean the office is vacant?
We need to look to the definition of “every five years”.
Typically, “every five years” doesn’t mean the automatic creation of vacancy or removal from office of the office holder.
It simply refers to a time limit when elections must take place. This was the case with the Republican Constitution until it was amended to provide for a specific date for elections.
The UPND constitution doesn’t provide for a specific date.
In any case, the UPND constitution provides for a vacancy and the actions to be taken.
Article 77 of Chapter IV reads, “In the case of any vacancy in the office of the President, the NMC (National Management Committee) shall appoint anyone of the four deputy Presidents to act for a period not exceeding 90days”.
The article further reads, “The extraordinary General assembly shall be called to elect a president within 90 days if the NMC felt the office shall be vacant for more than 90days”.
Right now, the ruling party is within the 90day time frame. No violation of the constitution has taken place to justify the actions taken by Patrick Tembo Banda.
And, yes, UPND would be within its legal rights to sue Mr. Banda.
Iran Claims U.S. Left Behind Military Documents After Destroying C-130 During Withdrawal
Iranian sources released images of what they claim are U.S. military documents allegedly left behind during a rapid withdrawal operation, in which a C-130 aircraft was reportedly destroyed before departure.
According to the claims, the materials were discovered shortly after the incident, though their authenticity has not been independently verified. The situation remains unclear, with no immediate confirmation from U.S. officials.
The development adds another layer of tension to an already volatile environment, as both sides continue to exchange narratives amid heightened regional uncertainty.
MNR GIVES REGISTRAR OF SOCIETIES 48HRS TO REGISTER PARTY
MNR Raises Constitutional Concerns Over Registration Process and Demands Compliance with Court Ruling
..register political party immediately, remove fingerprints clearance by the Police, detailed cvs of Office bearers as this amounts to licencing and is unconstitutional…
The Movement for National Renewal (MNR) has formally raised serious constitutiona concerns regarding the requirements imposed by the Registrar of Societies in relation to its application for registration submitted on 23 March 2026.
This follows the recent judgment of the Constitutional Court delivered on 2 April 2026 in The Legal Resources Foundation Limited v The Attorney General (2025/CCZ/0020), in which the Court directed that the Societies Act must be read and applied in conformity with Article 60 of the Constitution.
Despite this binding directive, the Registrar has continued to impose a series of requirementson MNR that include:
(a) Police clearance and fingerprint certification of office bearers; Approval and endorsement from the Zambia Police Service and local authorities;
(c) Recommendation and symbol approval from the Electoral Commission of Zambia; (d) Detailed vetting of leadership, including curriculum vitae and traceable references.
MNR contends that these requirements collectively amount to a multi-layered system of prior State approval, effectively transforming a registration process into a licensing regime. Such a regime, the Movement submits, has no constitutional basis, is neither reasonable nor proportionate, and constitutes an unjustified interference with the right of citizens to freely form and participate in political organisations The Movement further notes that the continued insistence on hese requirements is inconsistent with the binding directive of the Constitutional Court, and therefore represents a failure by a State organ to comply with the Constitution. Threat to Democratic Participation The urgency of the matter is heightened by the forthcoming general elections, with candidate nominations scheduled between 18 and 22 May 2026.
Unless the application is determined promptly, MNR will be effectively excluded from participating in the electoral process. In addition, the uncertainty surrounding the registration process has already impaired the Movement’s ability to: (a) Mobilise supporters; (b) Organise its structures; and (c) Raise funds through voluntary public contributions.
This situation places MNR at a serious and unjust disadvantage in the democratic process.
MNR’s Demands
MNR has formally called on the Registrar of Societies to:
a)Withdraw the unconstitutional requirements immediately;
(b) Reconsider the application in light of the Constitutional Court judgment
c) Apply the Societies Act strictly in conformity with Article 60; and
d)Proceed to determine the application without imposing extraneous conditions.
The Movement has given the Registrar 48 hours to comply and communicate a decision.
Next Steps
MNR has made it clear that, in the event opf non-compliance, it will take all necessary legal steps to enforce compliance with the Constitution and the authority of the Constitutional Court.
This may include proceedings to ensure adherence to the Court’s directive and to safeguard constitutional rights.
