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SAD:HOW A ZAMBIAN LADY WAS R@PED BY HER 4 BROTHERS WHEN SHE WAS Y0UNG

#SAD:HOW A ZAMBIAN LADY WAS R∆PED BY HER 4 BROTHERS WHEN SHE WAS Y0UNG
Hi Generation Media, I have something to share maybe I will be at peace. Hide my ID please



Am female aged 30, and my life is at zero because I have no love but hatred towards my brothers, they ruined my life. From the age of 3 to 11, I was a happy kid living with my grandma from my mother’s side until I went to join my siblings at my dad’s side, that’s when my whole life became a nightmare.



I Went to live with my aunt ( Dad’s elder sister) with my two elder brothers who started to r@pe me when I was 12yrs. They both new they were sharing me because each time one finds me with another he said even me I will do it or else I will tell aunt what happened. I had no choice but to accept.


I used to get physically a$$*lted by them if I refused, but they will tell lies to my aunt about me, this went on for many years. Then I got really distμrbed academically, mentally exhausted and I actually consumed a certain chem!cal used to spray cattle, it was too bμrning on my throat, so I stopped myself.



Now am 14yrs, one guy from church was very nice to me always, he never treated me like my brothers, he never tried to f0rce himself on me, so one day from church I followed him to his house just maybe I will feel loved without being hμrt.
I didn’t even know will think it’s supposed to be a marriage I was just running away from my brothers. Well eventually they took me back home saying I was too young to be married.



I was only happy when my brothers are at school, they were both in secondary school, I was in primary, if one of them see that boy on the road one of my brothers will do one stμpid thing, write my name and point the arrow in the bush.


Everybody knows what that means and I will get a b£ating of my life,so now everyone in the village including church knows that am a little hule but I couldn’t defend myself it really affected my daily life until I decided to run away from home to my mother’s side. Maybe it’s 200 plus miles away from where I used to stay so I left home and walked 40 kilometers by foot but it wasn’t successful someone who knows me caught and took me back home.



Back home I was welcomed by b£atings eish by another elder brother. He was a teacher at my school, that man b£at me that I still have some of the marks on my body. So life went on like until I left that home again to my other Aunt hoping things will be different. Now there is my cousin and two brothers living there.



Now am in grade 7, I  was even on top of my class during final exam, it was now time to go to grade 8.

Remember I run away from my other Aunt’s house who was even financialy stable to someone who couldn’t pay my school fees.t Time came she refused to help out



My current family- now the son, my cousin found an opportunity to start sleeping with me. To tell you the truth I was now used to sleep with men I didn’t even refuse because he was supposed to help talk to my aunt about my school then boom  another brother caught as in the act



He gave me two choices
1. sleep with him 
2. he tells aunt

I chose the first one 
So we’re talking about 4 men in the same family sharing their little sister The same people who were supposed to protect me they all took advantage of me .
By God’s grace my Aunt was able to send me to school,  school was far from home so we used to live at school during holidays. I was a wife to my cousin and brother  wrote my grade nine and made it to grade 10, now I even have a boyfriend again he never tried not even a kiss me, while my brothers are harvesting me.



Now in grade 10, i thought to myself am not a child anymore I must do something very smartly to avoid b£atings from my brothers.

Term two grade 10 immediately we opened school I went to school but not to learn to run for my life. I used Money for Groceries to run away to my mother’s side.
When I was at my mom’s side, quickly met a guy and got pregnant that’s how I didn’t go back to school though I tried going back several times 沈 it wasn’t successful and yes I have been writing GCE eish I have failed terrible. Any little money I make I take it to GCE and even next year 2026 am saving for it, am doing a small business for myself and by God’s grace I will manage to pay all my fees.



I shared this because the bible says we should forgive others, I have been carrying this heavy heart for so long, I want to be free from this, even some of my family members long time when I would ask for help



They would remind me how I run away from school but they don’t know what was going on but I came to understand that no one is going to live my life but myself so I don’t ask for anything from any of them.Hide my ID please Generation Media. Thnx.
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You can’t resign because of this..Don’t!- Principal of the school defends  33-year-old teacher maria who was mined by 16-year-old student

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You can’t resign because of this..Don’t!
The school principal defends Maria, the 33 year old teacher..



Mr Joe Ntombela, is the principal of the school where Maria, the  33-year-old teacher works and also the school attended by the 16-year-old student who was mining Maria.



The principal has wade in to defend Maria, the 33 year old teacher whom other staffs of the school frown at her action with her student.



Rumour has it that the principal Mr Joe also likes mining most of his teachers and students and since after watching those Maria’s videos with the 16 year old boy, he has seemed to be caring for Maria, the teacher as he is seen always encouraging her not to be broken, that this phase will pass.



Everybody is now suspecting that the principal, Mr Joe Ntombela is indirectly looking for his share of what Maria gave to the 16 year old boy.   

REVEALED – DELIMITATION REPORT RECOMMENDED 250 CONSTITUENCIES FROM 156

REVEALED – DELIMITATION REPORT RECOMMENDED 250 CONSTITUENCIES FROM 156



The much sought after 2019 Electoral Commission of Zambia delimitation report recommended an increase of constituencies from the current 156 to 250, the report released by historian Sishuwa Sishuwa has revealed.



The Electoral Commission of Zambia and Government have in recent times blamed each other for failure to release the report amidst the ongoing constitutional amendment debate.



The 71 page report submitted in January 2020 to former Head of State, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu by former ECZ Chairperson, Justice Esau Chulu, was Co – signed by his Vice, Mrs. Annette Nhekairo as well as two other Commissioners, Dr. Emily Sikazwe and Mr. Ali  Simwinga.



In line with the Commission’s mandate, the Commission undertook the delimitation exercise from 8th July, 2019 to 10th December,  2019, reads the report in part.



“The Commission has recommended an increase in the number of constituencies from 156 to 250,” says the report.


The justification given for the increase includes high population density, population increase, vastness of an area, new settlement patterns, means of communication and geographical terrain to ensure adequate representation between the urban and sparsely populated areas.



The report recommended the following changes to the number of constituencies per Province:
1. Central Province from the current 16 to 26 constituencies

2. Copperbelt Province from the current 22 to 34 constituencies



3. Eastern Province from the current 18 to 29 constituencies

4. Luapula Province from the current 15 to 22 constituencies



5. Lusaka Province from the current 13 to 22 constituencies

6. Muchinga Province from the current 10 to 19 constituencies



7. Northern Province from the current 13 to 24 constituencies

8. North Western Province from the current 12 to 19 constituencies



9. Southern Province from the current 18 to 29 constituencies

10. Western Province from the current 19 to 26 constituencies.

ANALYSIS | Bill 7 Debate: Haimbe Set the Tempo, Sikota Missed Notes

🇿🇲 ANALYSIS | Bill 7 Debate: Haimbe Set the Tempo, Sikota Missed Notes

The debate between Mulambo Haimbe, SC and Sakwiba Sikota, SC on Bill 7 was not merely a legal exchange. It was a test of preparation, presentation, and political communication. What unfolded on screen was as much about persuasion as it was about law.



Haimbe entered the debate with visible command of the material. He quoted Bill 7 clauses, referenced provisions directly, and repeatedly anchored his arguments in constitutional history. In a conversation clouded by slogans and abstractions, this mattered. Viewers were not asked to trust his intentions or memory. They were taken to the document itself. That was his strongest advantage.


However, his delivery was not without flaws. At times, Haimbe spoke too fast, almost breathless, and his volume occasionally crossed from emphasis into shouting. The pace sometimes felt closer to competitive rhetoric than careful legal argument. For a senior lawyer, this risked diluting authority. Law convinces through clarity, not velocity. Energy is persuasive, but excess can distract from substance.



Still, his overall presentation worked. He addressed his opponent directly, maintained steady engagement with the camera, and consistently pulled viewers into the conversation. He understood that this was not a courtroom but a national audience. His body language reinforced that awareness. He was upright, animated, alert, and clearly invested. In political communication, enthusiasm signals confidence, and confidence often persuades before logic is fully processed.



Contrary, Sakwiba Sikota approached the debate from a different posture altogether. He relied heavily on social media opinions rather than citation. Repeatedly saying that problematic provisions were “there in the document” without quoting them weakened his case. In a legal debate, gestures do not substitute for references. Lawyers persuade by pointing, not by implying.



Referring to a 25-page document as voluminous further undermined his credibility. For a State Counsel, that framing was unnecessary and unhelpful. If the document was too long for the public, that was precisely the moment to simplify it by citing specific pages and clauses. That opportunity was missed.


More damaging was his choice of audience. Sikota repeatedly addressed President Hakainde Hichilema, who was not present and could not respond. This turned parts of the debate into a lecture rather than an exchange. When engaging a representative of the executive, the representative must be addressed. Failing to do so made his intervention feel misdirected and, at times, performative.



His calmness, often an asset, became a liability in this format. Calm can project control, but here it slid into passivity. His slumped posture, limited movement, and tired appearance communicated discomfort rather than authority. Not every sharp legal mind thrives in televised debate, and this was evident.



In the end, the outcome was shaped less by ideology than by execution. Haimbe prevailed not because every argument was flawless, but because he combined text, presence, and engagement into a coherent persuasive effort. Sikota lost ground not because his concerns were necessarily hollow, but because he failed to prosecute them with urgency, precision, and audience awareness.


The lesson is unforgiving but clear. This debate was a legal submission not a show of opinions. It was a live exercise in persuasion. Voice, pace, posture, preparation, and clarity mattered as much as content. Entering such a space unprepared is not principled bravery. It is strategic error.

On balance, despite his excesses in speed and volume, the younger man carried the night.

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A SENIOR UPND MEMBER PAID MPs, MINISTERS TO VOTE FOR BILL 7 – MUNDUBILE

A SENIOR UPND MEMBER PAID MPs, MINISTERS TO VOTE FOR BILL 7 – MUNDUBILE



MPOROKOSO PF MP Brian Mundubile claims that a senior UPND member recently drove to the National Assembly to distribute money to ruling party MPs and ministers to influence their vote in favour of Bill 7.



Mundubile adds that this happened in full view of all the MPs at Parliament.

During a press briefing, Friday, Mundubile claimed that even President Hichilema was facing resistance from his own UPND members of parliament regarding Bill 7.


“I want to tell you that even the members of parliament from the UPND know that there is something wrong with constitutional amendment Bill No. 7. President Hakainde Hichilema is facing resistance from his own MPs. That is the reason why just two days ago there was one senior member of the party who drove into Parliament grounds and started distributing money to UPND members of parliament and ministers. If at all they were very clear, if at all they were sure that Bill 7 contained progressive clauses, if they were sure that Bill 7 was properly processed up to the Bill stage, why are they paying their members? Why are they distributing money in car parks?” he asked.



“This was done in full view of all members of parliament. Money was sent to and was paid to members of parliament of the UPND so that they support Bill 7. It is very shameful indeed. I think the easiest way out for President Hakainde Hichilema would have been to stop this particular process. This would have given you an opportunity to consult further so that going forward, the Bill that will come to Parliament for constitutional amendment is a Bill that is coming from the people. It’s a Bill that contains the aspirations of the Zambian people. So as we stand now the debate or the Bill that is being scrutinised by the committee is the same Bill that was condemned by the Constitutional Court as it were”.


Mundubile insisted that Bill 7 was not a priority and advised the President to focus on paying farmers and addressing the high cost of living, among other pressing issues.

“So we still insist that that is not a priority. We’ve given you a number of priorities that I wish to go through very quickly. President Hakainde Hichilema, abandon the process of Bill 7 and pay the farmers. Abandon the process of Bill 7 and solve the crushing cost of living. Abandon Bill 7 and resolve the challenges on broken promises to do with mealie meal, fertiliser, among others.

Abandon Bill 7 and look at the plight of truck drivers, for instance. We need to come up with a sectoral minimum wage. You can’t come up with a minimum wage that is uniform across the sectors. If you look at, for instance, our brothers and sisters, I’m talking about truck drivers because we had a chance to interact with them in Serenje and they were saying please speak for us. We need to come up with sectoral minimum wages. The transport sector, the mining sector, these are things that are urgent, Mr President, and not Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 7,” said Mundubile.



“So we want to join others that are speaking for marketeers that are going through a number of challenges ranging from their trading places and indeed lack of business, as it were. So there are a lot of things that we can speak to, Mr President, challenges in the markets, challenges with minibus drivers, challenges with truck drivers, non-payment to farmers, and so on. So, you have a lot on your plate to deal with. But you just can’t abandon all this and rush to go and process a Bill that was declared to be unconstitutional. I thought it was very important that as members of parliament, we come to you to assure you that we will continue until Monday to speak to political parties and others so that we can stop the Constitutional Amendment Bill as it comes up for second reading”.

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Ubuntu on Ice: Kampyongo’s Edgar Lungu Cry for Humanity…in an emotional Xmas countdown take of Lungu

Ubuntu on Ice: Kampyongo’s ECL Cry for Humanity

…in an emotional Xmas countdown take of Lungu

Amb. Anthony Mukwita – Saturday Reflections

13th Dec 2025.

The Christmas lights twinkle in Lusaka, yet their glow feels hollow, refracted through the icy prism of a steel casket in Pretoria.



Edgar Chagwa Lungu, Zambia’s sixth president, lies frozen – not in memory, but literally, in a morgue seven feet deep in steel and silence.



The Attorney General prepares to carve into a roasted turkey, while the nation carves into its conscience, asking: how did we arrive at a Christmas without ubuntu, without humanity, without closure?



Stephen Kampyongo, once Internal Security Minister under Lungu, broke the silence at an anti–Bill 7 briefing. His voice cracked with grief: “For the first time in Zambia’s history, we shall celebrate Christmas without a very important man in our universe.

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President Edgar Lungu died on 5 June, and since then has been frozen in a steel casket, denied a dignified send-off. It bleeds my heart.”

His lament was not just about a man, but about a nation’s soul. Ubuntu – the African creed of compassion, of being human through others – seems to have evaporated.

“How can we sing and dance while the father of the nation lies frozen in Pretoria? What have we become?” Kampyongo asked.



Madam Esther Lungu, widow and former First Lady, remains trapped in mourning, her black dress a permanent shroud.

Her daughter Tasila Lungu, who dared to follow her father’s political footsteps, was stripped of her parliamentary seat for mourning abroad.



The cruelty compounds says Kampyongo: a family denied closure, a nation denied dignity, a presidential ghost denied rest.

The Ghost in the Fridge

Zambia’s crossroads are not only economic — double-digit inflation, 64% poverty – but spiritual.

The elephant in the house is not the ballot, but the corpse in Pretoria. The Attorney General’s locked jaw on Lungu’s body raises questions: is this precedent, or punishment? Is Zambia rehearsing a tragicomedy of history?



Examples abound. In Africa, Félix Houphouët-Boigny of Côte d’Ivoire lay unburied for months in 1993 as politics delayed his funeral.



In medieval times, Pope Formosus was exhumed and tried in the grotesque “Cadaver Synod,” his body paraded as a legal pawn.

Zambia now risks joining this macabre league, where leaders become frozen relics instead of dignified memories. We are breaking a sad record.



Silence and Shadows

Ordinary sympathisers whisper: “It is taboo to speak of ECL now.” Silence has become the unwritten law. Yet silence is complicity.



Bravo Kampyongo, for daring to speak when others tremble. His words rip open wounds that frost cannot numb.

Lungu was not perfect, but he was human. He built bridges and roads, united the nation, and awkwardly danced the funky chicken with a smile that disarmed critics.



On 11 November, he would have turned 69. Instead, he remains trapped between Lusaka and Pretoria, a restless spirit hovering in legal limbo.



The Question of Compassion

As the French caution: “Le silence des vivants est plus cruel que la mort des rois” — the silence of the living is more cruel than the death of kings.

And in Swahili, a reminder: “Huruma ni ngao ya binadamu, kwa rafiki na adui vilevile” – compassion is the shield of humanity, for both friend and foe alike. The Daily Revelation Newspaper
Christmas Frostbite



Christmas is meant to be warmth, family, and song. Yet this year, Zambia faces frostbite. The oxymoron is stark: fairy lights against steel morgue walls, roasted turkey against frozen flesh, carols against silence.  Smart Eagles

The nation celebrates while its former leader ECL lies uncelebrated.



Is Zambia headed for a fall? Perhaps. Or perhaps Hon. Kampyongo’s cry will thaw the ice, reminding us that ubuntu is not optional. It is the heartbeat of a nation, 12 days before Christmas.

Amb. Anthony Mukwita is a published Author & International Relations Analyst.

Why FDD Remains the Second Home for PF

By Elias Kamanga

Why FDD Remains the Second Home for PF

News that the Tonse Alliance Council of Leaders has unanimously chosen the Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) as the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for the forthcoming Chawama Parliamentary by-election filled me with genuine excitement.



With the legal and political challenges that have bedeviled the PF, the need for a lifeline ahead of the 2026 elections if not only for itself but for the good of Democracy need not be emphasised. The PF needs a new home!



To me, this moment feels like history unfolding in reverse — a replay of 2004, when a small group of us inside FDD quietly engineered a de facto working relationship with the then-rising Patriotic Front (PF), long before PF became a governing party.



Many political players today may not appreciate just how many former FDD leaders, MPs, councillors, and grassroots organizers eventually found themselves in PF and contributed significantly to its rise.



However, the truth is simple: the political logic that once propelled FDD members toward PF still makes FDD the natural second home for  most PF members even today.



By late 2003, the mood within FDD structures across the country — from Copperbelt to Luapula, Eastern to Northern Province — had become impossible to ignore. After the 2001 loss to MMD, FDD supporters felt the party needed a strategic partnership to remain relevant ahead of 2006. And all fingers pointed in one direction: the fast-growing PF under Michael Chilufya Sata.



PF was considered bold, unfiltered, and reform-driven, capturing the frustrations of ordinary citizens. FDD, meanwhile, was already a respected and well-structured national party with countrywide visibility, credibility, and organisational depth.



The synergy was obvious.

Because of this overwhelming sentiment, we were tasked by colleagues to take the proposal to FDD President Hon. Edith Nawakwi, who had succeeded Lt. Gen. Christon Tembo after the 2001 election loss.



We travelled to Lusaka and made the case: aligning with PF was not just an option — it was a political necessity.

But President Nawakwi firmly rejected the idea. Her ambitions and strategic reading of the political landscape did not include subordinating FDD’s future to the PF wave. With that, the door to a formal alliance was shut.

When we returned to the grassroots structures and relayed the leadership’s decision, the members were resolute. 


“If FDD would not move officially toward PF, the membership itself would create the path”.

A small team — myself, the late Elizabeth Kalongelwa Phiri (later a PF MCC), the late Beatrice Miti (later Mufulira DC under PF), and one other colleague whose name escapes me — was mandated to begin direct talks with Mr. Sata.



We met at Farmers House. Mr. Sata was flanked by PF heavyweights of that era:

Dr. Guy Scott (then Secretary-General) Hon. Davies Mwila, Dr. Chileshe Mulenga,
Edward Mumbi,Hon. Dorothy Kazonga,Hon. Esther Banda



Our FDD team was led by former Chifunabuli MP Hon. Ernest Mwansa, later Deputy Speaker after PF’s 2011 victory.

That pivotal Saturday meeting produced an informal but extremely consequential grassroots alliance — never declared, never formalized, but powerful enough to help reshape Zambia’s political future.



Former FDD cadres, organizers, and leaders began crossing into PF, strengthening its organizational muscle. By the time PF formed government in 2011, countless former FDD members were serving as ministers, deputy ministers, DCs, PSs, MPs, and mayors.



Some notable names included Hon. Ernest Mwansa, Hon. Maj Celestine Chibamba, Hon. Elizabeth Chitika, Hon. Luxon Kazabu, Hon. Charles Banda
Hon. Nkandu Luo, Hon. Lucas Phiri, MCC Elizabeth Phiri,the late Beatrice Miti and the author.



Many others held roles in Parliament, councils, and party structures.The unofficial alliance had matured and went on to form Government.



Twenty years later, the same political logic remains intact — perhaps even stronger.

1. FDD is a nationally recognized, well-established party.

Its Name, history, and legacy still resonate across the country. This makes it ideal for SPV roles or strategic alliances.



2. Many PF leaders trace their political roots to FDD. Where FDD is lacking in structures PF is overwhelmed by members jostling  for positions.

Dozens of former ministers, MCCs, MPs, councillors, strategists, and mobilizers began their journeys in FDD. Returning through FDD therefore feels natural — almost like coming home.



3. FDD and PF share ideological DNA.

Both emerged from dissatisfaction with MMD-era governance. Both championed reform, anti-corruption, and pro-poor policies.

4. The grassroots connection never died.

Even after transitioning to PF, many leaders retained emotional and organizational roots in FDD.



5. FDD has retained stable structures.

It remains disciplined, nationally intact, and dependable — ideal for by-elections and broader coalition arrangements.

The Tonse Alliance’s decision to use FDD as the SPV in the Chawama by-election is not a coincidence. It is a return to an old but unfinished partnership — a relationship first forged quietly in the early 2000s by dedicated foot soldiers, organizers, and believers who saw the political future long before others did.



The fact that  both the late leaders of PF  and FDD, Edgar chagwa Lungu and Lt Tembo served as Chawama MPs makes the choice of the SPV even more  special.



Perhaps even more profound is that by the time she passed on Ms Nawakwi had for all intents and purposes gone into alliance with PF.

Sometimes in politics, the past does not merely echo — it reasserts itself.



And when it does, it reminds us that alliances born in struggle often re-emerge precisely when they are needed most.

MMD NOT DEAD: SICHILIMA DECLARES PARTY’S READINESS FOR 2026 ELECTIONS

MMD NOT DEAD: SICHILIMA DECLARES PARTY’S READINESS FOR 2026 ELECTIONS

By: Thomas Afroman Mwale

FORMER Home Affairs Deputy Minister Gaston Sichilima has announced that the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD) will participate in the 2026 General Elections, dismissing claims that the party has been rebranded into the New Nation Party (NNP) by Dr. Nevers Mumba.



Mr. Sichilima said the MMD is currently mobilizing its structures in preparation for intra-party elections, which will eventually lead to the selection of a new party president.



He emphasized that Dr. Mumba’s move to form a new party effectively dissolved his Hope MMD faction, leaving the original MMD intact.



Speaking in an interview with Sun FM TV News, the former Cabinet Minister stated that the former ruling party is actively regrouping across the country.



He expressed confidence that the party may secure seats in 2026, particularly at Member of Parliament and Councillor levels.



Mr. Sichilima further revealed that the MMD will decide, ahead of the elections, whether to form an alliance or contest independently as a party.
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REPORT ON THE DELIMITATION OF CONSTITIENCIES-2019

REPORT ON THE DELIMITATION OF CONSTITIENCIES-2019

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Electoral Commission of Zambia is established under Article 229 of the
Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Act No.2 of 2016 and whose mandate among others is to conduct delimitation of electoral boundaries.



Article 58 further states that the Electoral Commission shall, at intervals of not more than ten years, review the names and boundaries of constituencies and wards.
In line with the Commission’s mandate, the Commission conducted the delimitation exercise from 8th July 2019 to 10th December 2019.



The exercise was carried out in four phases as follows:
• The first phase included consultations with stakeholders;


• The second phase included the District Sittings held in all the 116 districts
where stakeholders made proposals on the creation of new
constituencies, wards and polling districts;


• The third phase was the Provincial Sittings where districts submissions (oral
and written) were received by the Commission on the creation of new
constituencies, wards and polling districts; and


• The last phase was the Commission Consolidation Sitting, where the
Commission considered all the 116 district submissions and made recommendations on the number of constituencies, wards and polling districts to be increased.



The Commission has recommended an increase in the number of constituencies from 156 to 250.



The justification for the increase is high
population density, population increase, vastness of an area, new settlement
patterns, means of communication and geographical terrain to ensure adequate representation between urban and sparsely populated areas.



The recommended number of constituencies per province is summarized in Table 1 below

COURT ADJOURNS JUDGEMENT IN NAKACINDA’S HATE SPEECH CASE TO DEC 17

COURT ADJOURNS JUDGEMENT IN NAKACINDA’S HATE SPEECH CASE TO DEC 17

THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has adjourned its judgement to December 17, 2025, in a matter where incarcerated PF Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda is facing one count of expressing or showing hatred, ridicule or contempt for persons because of race, tribe, place of origin or colour.

In this matter, it is alleged that Nakacinda, on unknown dates but between April 18, 2022 and April 22, 2022, in Lusaka, did utter words which translated as: ‘You know what you did you Zambians is very bad. You went to pick the worst and completely ignorant of a Tonga from Bweengwa and then went to dump in State House,’ thereby expressing or showing hatred, ridicule or contempt against a group of persons, namely the Tonga speaking people of Bweengwa area of Southern Province of the Republic of Zambia, because of their place of origin and tribe.



When the matter came up for judgement, Friday, Magistrate Idah Phiri said she was not ready to deliver the judgement.

“I am not ready to deliver judgment today. Judgment should be delivered before Christmas. I want the accused to know his fate before Christmas. Apologies for the inconvenience caused today,” said Magistrate Phiri.


The matter has been adjourned to December 17, 2025, for delivery of judgement.
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PRESIDENT HICHILEMA REAFFIRMS GOVERNMENT’S COMMITMENT TO ECONOMIC RESILIENCE AT PRIVATE SECTOR DAY

PRESIDENT HICHILEMA REAFFIRMS GOVERNMENT’S COMMITMENT TO ECONOMIC RESILIENCE AT PRIVATE SECTOR DAY

Lusaka, 12 December 2025

By Valentina Daka

President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening Zambia’s economic resilience and accelerating national development through deeper collaboration with the private sector.



Speaking during the 4th Private Sector Day at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre, the President said the private sector remains a critical partner in transforming the country’s economic landscape.


He emphasized that government is focused on creating a predictable, transparent, and business friendly environment that encourages innovation, investment, and job creation.



“We remain unwavering in our commitment to driving our economic development agenda and fostering an environment where businesses can thrive. When the private sector grows, the nation grows,” President Hichilema said.



The President also urged citizens to support local industries by prioritizing the purchase of Zambian-made products, noting that strengthening domestic value chains is essential for boosting national revenue and creating jobs. “When we buy Zambian, we keep money circulating within our own economy,” he said.



President Hichilema further highlighted the role of digital technologies in reducing corruption, stressing that increased automation and digital systems will enhance transparency, accountability and efficiency in public service delivery.



During the event, the President thanked sponsors and cooperating partners for their continued support. He also announced that 12 December will officially be recognized as Private Sector Day, which will be gazetted. He clarified, however, that the day will not be a public holiday.



President Hichilema encouraged industry leaders to continue engaging with government on reforms aimed at improving competitiveness, strengthening value chains, and supporting sustainable economic growth, noting that strong partnerships are vital for building a resilient and prosperous Nation.

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PRESIDENT HICHILEMA’S REMARKS DEFENDING THE UNBORN CHILD, WELCOME- Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba

PRESIDENT HICHILEMA’S REMARKS DEFENDING THE UNBORN CHILD, WELCOME



Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba Wrote;

It is coming together very well.

The rights of the unborn child must be protected, and the thousands of lives brutally taken away must be stopped and prevented.



I was warmed to hear President Hakainde Hichilema speak for the rights of the unborn children and their fundamental right to life at the 2025 Human Rights Day.



I was encouraged when the Catholic Church, particularly the Lusaka Archdiocese, launched a significant pro-life initiative involving the “Voice of the Unborn” Bell, blessed by Pope Francis in 2023.


In 2012, as Permanent Secretary in Northern Province, I was poring over data, information, and reports regarding the economic, social, and cultural status of the province to continue to craft initiative and development programs.



I stumbled on an alarming health report from the Provincial Medical Office.

An organisation was conducting reproductive health programs and cervical cancer screening.in the province.



Of concern however, was the section of “safe abortions,” where details stated that the organization was terminating up to 400 pregnancies per month.


I was alarmed by this report because of two key issues, my personal values and christian belief, and secondly, I believed the wanton abortions were being carried out against the law.



After summoning the experts from the provincial health office, I was satisfied that the program involving termination of pregnancies was violating the law and contrary to our laws.



The Termination of Pregnancy (TOP) Act of 1972 legalizes abortion but under strict and specific conditions including; the requirement that 3 medical doctors must assess the risk to the mother’s life/health, or substantial fetal deformity.



The emphasis was that the process required approval from three doctors (including a specialist) and that such a procedure MUST be performed in a hospital.



It was clear that the organization was flouting the various provisions of law with utter impunity.

I was struggling to have a doctor at hospitals in the province, and I couldn’t therefore fathom how such a program could find 3 doctors, including a specialist, to conduct 400 abortions in the province every month.

I immediatel banned the organisation in my province and made the announcement.



Well, apparently, this was no ordinary organisation. It was a giant, highly funded non-profit USA organisation called Marie Stopes International.

The story of my ban against abortions being carried out by Marie Stopes International was carried by both Lusaka and London’s BBC radio stations.



I faced such threats of dismissal that I was summoned to Lusaka to a meeting urgently convened by the Vice President, Guy Scott.

I’ve written about this story several various times.

Since then, and sadly the Ministry of Health has provided guidelines to literally circumvent and circumscribe the explicit 1972 law including allowing the organisation to open abortion clinics and somehow decriminalising abortions by preventing health personnel to demand for a police report when a case of abortion appears at the clinic or hospital as required by the law.



The “social conditions” of the mother that has been included has been expanded to literally allow abortions as an over-the-counter service and to use poverty as an strange but major reasons why abrtions must be accessed.

Marie Stopes was a contraversial British scientist, author, and advocate for birth control who opened the UK’s first birth control clinic in 1921, becoming a key figure in family planning.



The organization named after her, MSI Reproductive Choices (formerly Marie Stopes International), is a global non-profit providing reproductive healthcare (contraception, safe abortion) and advocating for sexual health, though the original Stopes held controversial eugenic views, which the organization now actively distances itself from in its mission for choice.



Marie Stopes Zambia operates two main health centers in Lusaka and Ndola, in addition to providing its services through outreach teams and a social marketing program to pharmacies nationwide.



It is therefore important that President Hichilema follows up his stated views against abortions by encouraging the enactment of sound policies, the law that protects the unborn child whose rights are now flagrantly being taken away and whose life is brutally taken away under the guise of “safe abortions”.


It is imperative that President Hichilema partners with the Catholic Church and other organisations working in this space but have been crowded out by a well funded pro-choice lobby, to achieve this.

ZAMBIA REQUESTED TO HOST MEETING ON DR CONGO SECURITY CRISIS

ZAMBIA REQUESTED TO HOST MEETING ON DRC SECURITY CRISIS

By Patricia Mbewe

The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region has requested Zambia to host a meeting of ministers of defence and chiefs of defence forces from member countries to discuss the deteriorating security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).



International Conference on the Great Lakes Region Executive Secretary Dr. Mubita Luwabelwa says Zambia has been requested to host the meeting due to its recent role in pushing for peace in the region.


Dr. Luwabelwa says the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region is worried about the situation in the eastern DRC, especially as the M23 rebels have won more territory after the signing of the Washington Process recently



Speaking when he paid a courtesy call on Minister of Defence Ambrose Lufuma in Lusaka, Dr. Luwabelwa said the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region Secretariat has written to Zambia requesting it to host the meeting in an effort to find lasting peace and security in the DRC.



He added that a heads of state and government summit is also being planned as a way of handling the crisis in the DRC.

Minister of Defence Ambrose Lufuma said the Ministries of Defence and Foreign Affairs are working on the request and will soon respond.



Mr. Lufuma said the Democratic Republic of Congo is a strategic neighbour and it is in Zambia’s interest that peace reigns in that country.

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ZAMBIA–CHINA REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO STRATEGIC TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS PARTNERSHIPS

ZAMBIA–CHINA REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO STRATEGIC TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS PARTNERSHIPS



Lusaka, Zambia, Saturday, December 13, 2025

MINISTER of Transport and Logistics Hon. Frank Tayali, MP, has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to strengthening Zambia–China cooperation in transport, logistics, infrastructure and economic development.



The Minister said this during the China New Year Celebrations held in Lusaka last evening.

The celebrations were also attended by Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Hon. Charles Milupi; and Minister of Labour and Social Security Hon. Brenda Tambatamba.



Hon. Tayali said the event symbolised both the ushering in of 2026 and the enduring friendship between Zambia and China, a partnership anchored in mutual respect and shared development.



He noted that Zambia and China continue to enjoy a robust and productive relationship across transport, infrastructure, energy, agriculture, mining and technology.



Hon. Tayali said under the leadership of President Hakainde Hichilema, the Government remains committed to partnerships that drive economic transformation, job creation and technology transfer.

He described the Tazara Revitalisation Project as a cornerstone of Zambia–China cooperation and regional integration.



Mr. Tayali said the project will modernise railway infrastructure, introduce new rolling stock, improve cargo and passenger efficiency, strengthen the Dar es Salaam corridor and enhance trade links across Southern, Central and East Africa.

He further said the project aligns with Government’s vision of positioning Zambia as a land-linked regional logistics hub, and commended the continued commitment of Chinese partners and financiers.



Hon. Tayali also acknowledged progress on the Lusaka–Ndola Dual Carriageway being implemented under a Public-Private Partnership with strong Chinese participation.



He said the project will improve road safety, reduce travel time, enhance the movement of mining and agricultural goods, and create jobs during construction and operation.

Hon. Tatali said it will further strengthen connectivity between Lusaka, the Copperbelt and the Democratic Republic of Congo.



Beyond these flagship projects, the Minister highlighted expanding cooperation in aviation infrastructure development, renewable and green energy, ICT and digital systems, and mining and industrial development.



He said such collaborations are critical to Zambia’s industrialisation agenda and the development of a modern transport and logistics ecosystem.

Hon. Tayali reaffirmed Government’s commitment to a predictable and transparent investment environment anchored on policy stability, efficient project implementation, strong public-private partnerships and professionalism.



He encouraged genuine investors to continue partnering with Zambia in ways that deliver value to citizens and align with long-term national priorities.

The Minister expressed appreciation to the business community for their contribution to Zambia’s economic growth and resilience, and called for continued skills and technology transfer, adherence to labour and environmental standards, investment in local content and stronger partnerships with Zambian small and medium enterprises.



Hon. Tayali expressed optimism that 2026 would be a year of stronger cooperation, faster implementation of priority projects and deeper economic ties between Zambia and China.



And Chinese Ambassador to Zambia, Mr. Han Jing, called on Chinese business houses operating in Zambia to strengthen responsible investment, enhance cooperation with local stakeholders and play a more proactive role in supporting Zambia’s economic and social development.



Ambassador Han emphasised that Chinese enterprises remain key partners in advancing the China–Zambia Comprehensive Strategic and Cooperative Partnership.



He noted that 2025 recorded significant milestones in bilateral cooperation, particularly in infrastructure, energy, mining, agriculture and trade, driven by outcomes of the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation Beijing Summit and high-level engagements between the two governments.



Ambassador Han urged Chinese business associations to build strong and inclusive institutions that attract wider membership and enhance their influence.

He encouraged them to act as effective bridges between businesses and the Zambian Government by communicating policy concerns, including on taxation, and promoting the positive impact of China–Zambia cooperation.



Ambassador Han further stressed the importance of compliance with Zambian laws, workplace safety, labour rights protection and environmental standards, noting that corporate social responsibility is essential to fostering goodwill within local communities.


The launch of the 2025 White Paper on Corporate Social Responsibility of Chinese Enterprises in Zambia was cited as a positive step towards shared growth.

Ambassador Han expressed confidence that sustained collaboration would deliver greater development benefits for both nations as they enter 2026.

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China would destroy US military in fight over Taiwan, top secret document warns

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China would destroy US military in fight over Taiwan, top secret document warns.

The top-secret “Overmatch Brief” warns that Beijing’s ability to mass-produce weapons systems and deploy hypersonic missiles could neutralize US aircraft carriers and regional airbases within minutes.

At the same time, America’s reliance on expensive, advanced technology may be its Achilles heel. Even Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth admitted that the Pentagon “loses every time” in Taiwan war simulations, with China possessing “redundancy after redundancy” for every US military advantage.



This assessment raises critical questions about deterrence, defense strategy, and the future of Indo-Pacific security.



 A classified Pentagon assessment has revealed a sobering conclusion: China would likely prevail in a military confrontation over Taiwan, potentially shifting Pacific power dynamics.

Source: The Telegraph

 U.S. Says Kagame Directed M23 Offensive

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he United States has accused Rwandan President Paul Kagame of playing a central role in the capture of the eastern Congolese city of Uvira, saying Kigali exercised strategic control over M23 rebels and directly planned and executed the latest offensive in violation of a U.S.-brokered peace accord signed just days earlier.

Addressing the UN Security Council on Friday, U.S. representative Mike Waltz said Washington was “profoundly concerned and incredibly disappointed” by the renewed violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, describing Rwanda’s actions as a sharp reversal from the commitments made under the Washington Accords signed on Dec. 4 before President Donald Trump.

“Since its re-emergence in 2021, Rwanda has had strategic control of its proxy armed group M23 and its political wing, the Congo River Alliance (AFC),” Waltz said.

“Kigali has been intimately involved in planning and executing the war in eastern DRC, providing both military and political direction to M23 forces.”

The unusually blunt U.S. intervention marks one of the strongest public accusations yet linking Kagame personally to battlefield decisions in eastern Congo and signals that diplomatic pressure on Kigali is entering a far more confrontational phase.

Waltz told the Council that Rwanda and M23 launched a coordinated offensive last weekend that culminated in the midnight capture of Uvira, a strategic city in South Kivu near the Burundi border.

He said Rwandan forces were co-located with M23 fighters along the front lines during the assault.

“For years now, the Rwanda Defence Forces have provided materiel, logistics and training support to M23, and have fought alongside them inside the DRC,” Waltz said, estimating 5,000 to 7,000 Rwandan troops were present in Congo as of early December, with possible increases during the latest advance.

He added that Rwanda has deployed surface-to-air missiles and other sophisticated heavy weaponry into North and South Kivu, enabling M23 operations and significantly altering the military balance on the ground.

The U.S. also raised alarm over what it described as a sharp escalation in tactics, citing credible reports of suicide drone attacks and intensified artillery use by both M23 and Rwandan forces, including strikes that crossed into Burundian territory.

“Rather than a march toward peace, Rwanda is leading the region toward increased instability and war,” Waltz said.

Burundi has accused Rwanda of shelling its territory and warned that the fall of Uvira has triggered mass displacement toward Gatumba and Cibitoke, heightening the risk of a wider regional conflict.

Waltz said the United States would “use the tools at our disposal” to hold accountable those undermining the peace process, explicitly calling on Rwanda to withdraw its forces from Congolese territory and uphold its commitments under the Washington Accords.

He reaffirmed Washington’s recognition of Congo’s right to defend its territory and its sovereign right to invite Burundian forces onto its soil, a point Rwanda has contested.

MONUSCO Operations Under Threat

The U.S. envoy also accused Rwanda and M23 of deliberately obstructing UN peacekeeping operations, saying the rebels’ prolonged blockade around Goma and Rwanda’s deployment of air defence systems and electronic jamming had effectively grounded MONUSCO aircraft.

“How can MONUSCO succeed under these conditions?” Waltz asked, calling the obstruction a violation of both the Doha and Washington agreements.

He described it as “a sad hypocrisy” that UN peacekeepers were being besieged by forces backed by a country that itself contributes troops to peacekeeping missions.

Rwanda has repeatedly denied backing M23, with President Kagame in recent days accusing Congo and Burundi of violating the ceasefire and persecuting Banyamulenge communities in South Kivu.

Kigali says its actions are driven by security threats, particularly the presence of the FDLR militia.

But Waltz said the facts on the ground pointed to direct Rwandan command and control of the offensive that led to Uvira’s fall, warning that continued escalation risks collapsing the peace process before implementation has begun.

“We remain steadfast in our support for MONUSCO and for these historic agreements,” Waltz said. “But the parties themselves bear full responsibility for whether peace succeeds or fails.”

Buy The Land Or Vacate – Court Orders ZNS

Buy The Land Or Vacate – Court Orders ZNS
By Dickson Jere

Farm 690 in Ferngroove area of Lusaka West belonged to Lendor Burton. During the 1980s, the area was prone to military attacks as it was near a refugee camp. The government then deployed Zambia National Service (ZNS) to provide 24-hour security in the area and there was also a State of Emergency at that time. It appears Burton allowed ZNS to temporarily setup camp at his farm for the purpose. Years later, the camp developed into a full fledged military facility with permanent structures erected on it and housed the Builders Brigade.



Burton then sold the farm – of course including the 70 hectares where ZNS camp is situated. The buyer took possession of the land and had the certificate of title changed in its name. It then approached ZNS to buy the land. Initially, the military wing agreed but then changed its mind and refused to pay.



This prompted the owner to sue in the High Court, arguing that ZNS should pay him for the land it was occupying and damages for the using his land for many years. After hearing both sides, the Judge threw away the case saying Burton could not have sold entire farm where ZNS is.



Unhappy, the owner appealed to the Court of Appeal.

Three Judges looked at the case and ordered that the certificate of title should be canceled because the buyer should have known that ZNS had established camp on the farm long before it bought the land from Burton. Simply, it did not do due diligence properly.



The owner was dissatisfied.
It then climbed to the Supreme Court to seek Justice, arguing that he was owner of the farm and ZNS does not have any interest whatsoever in the farm. They were merely squatters on his farm.



Chief Justice Mumba Malila, SC and two other Judges heard the appeal. The Judges ruled in favour of the owner saying ZNS had no right to the land except that they may have had permission to setup camp from Burton but title never changed. Simply, ZNS never acquired ownership of the farm.



“To allow ZNS to remain in occupation of the appellant land without compensation goes against all laws that proscribe deprivation of an individual’s property without compensation,” the Judges said.



The Court ordered ZNS to pay for the land within seized months at the rate which will be determined by valuation surveyors appointed by the Zambia Institute of Valuation Surveyors. However, should ZNS fail to pay, the land and all the houses will belong to the owner of the land.



“Should the Respondent be unwilling or unable to compensate the Appellant, the legal consequences could only be worse,” the Court warned.



“In the event of failure by the Respondent (ZNS) to effect compensation…ZNS shall forthwith vacate such division A20 of Farm 690 leaving all the unexhausted  improvements which inure to the benefit of the land,” the Judges said.

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Case citation – Rephidim Institute Limited v Attorney General- SCZ 08/08/2025 and Judgement delivered yesterday.



Lecture notes;

1. This is very important judgement as the Supreme Court has once again reaffirmed property rights of individual Zambians. It does not matter whether it government or military agency that has taken over your land, you are entitled to your property. And whatever is built on the land remains for the owner to enjoy.



2. This case underscores the need to follow laws when building on land. However, the state can compulsorily acquire land for such purpose but with adequate compensation. This is good case law for investor confidence as it has shown that no one is above the law in Zambia and investment is protected.

Uganda, US sign $2.3bn health cooperation deal

The governments of the United States of America and Uganda have committed funds and signed a five-year $2.3 billion bilateral health cooperation memorandum of understanding (MoU).

This ends weeks of public scepticism and debate over the future of US–Uganda health cooperation. According to the joint statement, the MoU is designed to save lives and strengthen Uganda’s health system, with particular focus on HIV/Aids, TB, malaria, maternal and child health, polio eradication, global health security, human resources, disease surveillance, and emergency preparedness.

A central feature of the agreement is the gradual transition of health commodities procurement from the US government to the government of Uganda over the next five years.

The transition aims to reinforce Uganda’s supply chain systems and institutional capacity. Frontline health workers currently funded by the US government will also be mapped to equivalent Ugandan civil service cadres and progressively absorbed into the government of Uganda’s payroll.

In addition, the US government will make major investments in health data and disease surveillance systems, supporting improvements in data capture, electronic medical records (EMRs), and interoperability between existing digital platforms and the national data warehouse to enhance global health security and laboratory capacity.

The investments are expected to significantly advance Uganda’s broader digital health agenda.

“The MoU advances the US–Uganda bilateral relationship and supports Uganda to develop a resilient health system that prevents the spread of emerging and existing infectious diseases globally,” the Mission said in a statement.

Under the MoU, the United States will provide up to $1.7 billion in support between 2026 and 2030, while Uganda has pledged to increase domestic health expenditure by more than $500 million to gradually assume greater financial responsibility.

Faith-based health facilities, which play a key role in Uganda’s service delivery, will also benefit. The Ugandan government will support them through performance-based service agreements, increased primary health care (PHC) grants, and digitization and community health insurance initiatives. US Ambassador William W. Popp said the agreement represents a “significant commitment” by both nations to co-invest in shared global health priorities.

“Today, we are building on prior successes and making a significant shift toward promoting self-reliance in the health sector through strong community health systems, clear performance metrics, and a foundational commitment to data systems and global health security that will prevent and stop outbreaks from threatening Uganda, the United States and the world,” Popp said.


Uganda’s Finance minister Matia Kasaija reaffirmed the government’s commitment to increasing domestic health spending.

“Uganda notes the United States government’s commitment to support Uganda with a budget allocation of $1.7 billion for 2026–2030,” Kasaija said.

“The Government of Uganda also recognizes and commits to gradually increasing its own budgetary contribution to more than $500 million over the same period, as the US budget support decreases.

Uganda’s signing of the deal comes days after Kenya signed a similar agreement, a move that sparked regional debate over data security, health information management, and foreign involvement in national health systems.

‘Direct Escalation With Rwanda Can’t be Ruled Out’- Burundi 

Burundi has urged the United Nations Security Council to take urgent action against Rwanda following the capture of the Congolese city of Uvira by M23 rebels, warning that continued attacks originating from Rwandan territory risk ‘triggering a direct confrontation” between states in the Great Lakes region.

Addressing the Security Council, Burundi’s delegate condemned what he described as the Rwanda Defence Force’s role in the seizure of Uvira, calling it a repeated violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2773 (2025).

He said the offensive had caused severe civilian suffering and mass displacement into Burundi, particularly into the border areas of Gatumba and Cibitoke, stretching humanitarian capacity.

Burundi reported cross-border artillery and drone strikes that it said had hit Burundian territory, violating its “sovereignty and threatening regional stability.”

The delegate called for “full, impartial implementation of the Washington peace commitments” and Resolution 2773, stressing the need to “protect civilians and provide emergency humanitarian assistance” to refugees.


He urged the Council to consider arms embargoes and targeted economic sanctions, warning that if attacks linked to Rwanda continue, “direct escalation between states cannot be ruled out.”

While reaffirming Burundi’s commitment to regional peace initiatives, he said Bujumbura would defend its territory if necessary under Article 51 of the UN Charter.

Uvira, a strategic lakeside city and temporary seat of South Kivu’s provincial institutions, fell to M23 rebels at midnight earlier this week after days of rapid advances along the Ruzizi Plain.

The insurgents captured a string of towns north of the city — including Luvungi, Sange and Kiliba, just 17 km away — forcing Congolese army units to withdraw.

Residents and humanitarian workers said heavy gunfire preceded the rebels’ entry, triggering overnight displacement as thousands fled toward the Burundian border. The fall of Uvira marked one of the most significant battlefield setbacks for Kinshasa in years.

Rwanda Rejects Accusations

Rwanda’s UN ambassador Martin Ngoga rejected Burundi’s claims, urging the Security Council to ensure that the UN peacekeeping mission MONUSCO operates with strict impartiality as its mandate is renewed.

He said MONUSCO should reinforce implementation of the Washington Peace Agreement and the Doha Framework, focusing on ceasefire compliance and stability.

Ngoga accused the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundian forces and allied militias of persecuting the Banyamulenge community in South Kivu, citing village destruction, forced displacement, killings, blockades and drone strikes as warning signs of potential atrocity crimes. Kigali, he said, remains committed to a political solution and durable peace.

Kagame Warns

Earlier on Thursday, Rwandan President Paul Kagame said Rwanda was being unfairly blamed for violence inside Congo, even as international pressure mounts on Kigali to withdraw its troops from eastern DRC.

Speaking in Kigali, Kagame accused Burundi of secretly deploying tens of thousands of troops deep inside Congolese territory, including in Uvira and areas far from Burundi’s stated security concerns. He said international actors had remained silent while Burundian forces shelled communities in Minembwe using artillery and drones, only to “suddenly discover Rwanda” after the fall of Uvira.

“So now Rwanda is expected to bear responsibility for all the problems unfolding inside Congo,” Kagame said, rejecting allegations of wrongdoing and insisting that peace depends on all parties honouring their commitments.

The sharply opposing statements highlight deep divisions at the Security Council as fighting intensifies in eastern Congo just days after a U.S.-brokered peace accord was signed in Washington.

Diplomats said the Council faces mounting pressure to act as displacement rises, humanitarian access shrinks and fears grow that the conflict could spill into a wider regional war.

ETHIOPIA ARRESTS NINE TIKTOK CREATORS IN SOCIAL MEDIA CRACKDOWN

ETHIOPIA ARRESTS NINE TIKTOK CREATORS IN SOCIAL MEDIA CRACKDOWN

ETHIOPIANS police have arrested nine TikTok content creators this week for allegedly violating norms in the culturally conservative country.

Six of these individuals were accused of wearing “indecent attire” at the Ethiopia Creative Awards, an event for TikTok creators that took place a fortnight ago.


The others were arrested for their social media content, with the police alleging that two creators were involved in an “inappropriate act” during a TikTok livestream.

The detentions have ignited widespread debate across Ethiopian social media.


Among those arrested for their clothing at the Ethiopia Creative Awards was Adonay Berhane, a 25-year-old lifestyle and motivational creator with almost four million followers.



The creator, who was named “TikToker of the Year” at the awards, was pictured wearing an open-necked shirt.

Supporters argue the arrests violate freedom of expression and stifle creativity, while conservative voices have defended the police, insisting that public figures must respect cultural norms.



Wongelawit Gebre Endrias, aka Evan, was also arrested. The creator, who posts lifestyle and fashion videos to TikTok, went braless under an oversized blazer jacket.

Sporting a man-bag was Yohannes Mekonnen, known as Jahnny, a dancer and content reviewer who won an award for video production at the ceremony.



None of the six influencers have spoken about their treatment.

On Thursday, the police announced that Bereket Tsegaye, Mekdim Dereje and Girum Gezahegn had been arrested over TikTok content deemed contrary to “good behavior and ethics”.


The mother of Adonay Berhane – Abeba Gebru – was shocked by his arrest.

Adonay is her “backbone” and an “example to Ethiopian youth”, she told BBC Tigrinya.

Having spent his teenage years in Canada, Adonay returned to Ethiopia and much of his TikTok content warns of the negative sides of becoming an immigrant. He urges his followers to live and work in their homeland instead.



Ethiopia’s government has not commented on the matter, but police said the detainees were suspected of promoting behaviour that undermines public morality – citing concerns about the growing influence of online trends on Ethiopian youth.



With more than eight million social media users nationwide, the incident highlights the growing strain between Ethiopia’s rapidly expanding digital culture and longstanding traditional expectations.



Federal police warn that further action will be taken against anyone “violating the country’s cultural values” or promoting what they described as “shallow culture”.

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South Africa Says It Will Boycott All G20 Meetings Throughout 2026

South Africa Says It Will Boycott Next G20 Meeting in the United States

The United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio has announced that South Africa will not be invited to the upcoming G20 meeting in the United States.



In response, the South African government has declared it will boycott all G20 meetings throughout 2026.



President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government also states that it will only return to the G20 when the United Kingdom assumes the G20 presidency in 2027.



This comes after the United States’ decision not to attend the recent G20 meeting hosted by South Africa, the first time the summit was held on African soil.

Aliko Dangote Pledges Over $500 Million to Support More Than One Million Nigerian Students

Aliko Dangote Pledges Over $500 Million to Support More Than One Million Nigerian Students



The Aliko Dangote Foundation has pledged ₦1 trillion (about $688 million) over the next ten years to strengthen Nigeria’s education system.



It is one of the largest private education investments in Nigeria’s history.

The programme will begin by supporting 45,000 students and will gradually expand to reach an estimated 1.33 million students nationwide.



Dangote also said the program will mainly focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) as well as girls’ education.



According to the foundation, the program is designed to help vulnerable students and school dropouts, particularly among disadvantaged students.

Not even $1bn could make me join politics –Winners Chapel Presiding Bishop Oyedepo

The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly known as Winners Chapel, David Oyedepo, has said no amount of money, including one billion dollars, could persuade him to venture into partisan politics.

Oyedepo made the statement while addressing worshippers during the impartation service at the church’s annual convocation, Shiloh 2025. The cleric used the occasion to urge church members to remain focused on their divine assignments rather than pursuing paths outside their calling.

Speaking on the subject, Oyedepo stressed that political involvement does not align with his life’s purpose. “Partisan politics is off my calling. If you give me $1 billion to join politics, I won’t, because it’s off my course,” he said.

Oyedepo also reflected on past warnings he had issued to the church. “In 2015, I warned the church that trouble was coming. Didn’t trouble come?” he asked.

Oyedepo stated that the world is in need of divine solutions to deepening crises. He referenced Romans 8:19, stating that “the world is groaning in darkness” and is waiting “for the earnest manifestations of the children of God.”

According to him, believers who stay committed to their God-given purpose would be positioned to provide answers to national and global challenges. “The army of God is about to emerge to proffer solutions to national crises in the order of Joseph and Daniel. It is the day of what eyes have not seen or ears heard,” he said.

US accuses Rwanda of leading eastern DR Congo towards war

The United States has accused Rwanda of fuelling instability and prolonging conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning that continued violence could derail efforts by President Donald Trump to broker peace in the region.

Addressing the UN Security Council on Friday, December 12, US ambassador Mike Waltz said Rwanda’s alleged backing of the M23 rebel group was pushing the region toward deeper conflict. “Rwanda is leading the region towards increased instability and war,” Waltz told the council. “We will use the tools at our disposal to hold to account spoilers to peace.”

The renewed fighting has heightened fears of a wider regional crisis, with clashes edging closer to Burundi’s border. Burundi has maintained troops in eastern DRC for years, and the escalation has raised concerns of spillover violence. Since January, the conflict has reportedly killed thousands and displaced hundreds of thousands of civilians.

Burundi issued a stern warning during the Security Council session, cautioning that its patience was wearing thin. “Let me be clear: restraint has its limits. Should these irresponsible attacks continue, it would become extremely difficult to avoid a direct escalation between our two countries,” Burundi’s UN ambassador, Zephyrin Maniratanga, said.

Rwanda rejected the accusations, with its UN ambassador Martin Ngoga denying any intent to wage war against Burundi or destabilise the region. He accused Burundi of attacking Rwandan territory and insisted Kigali remained committed to peace efforts.

“Rwanda is not waging war against the Republic of Burundi and has no intention of doing that,” Ngoga said, while also accusing the DRC of violating the ceasefire and reaffirming Rwanda’s commitment to the Washington peace deal.

The Democratic Republic of Congo, however, called on the international community to take firm action against Rwanda. Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner urged the Security Council to end what she described as years of impunity.

“We have reached a moment of truth, either the international order accepts being openly defied, namely by Rwanda, or this council assumes its responsibility. Impunity has gone on for far too long,” she said.

The latest advance by M23 comes just a week after Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame met President Trump in Washington, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a US-brokered peace agreement. M23 claims it is fighting to protect ethnic Tutsi communities in eastern DRC, a justification Kigali has previously echoed while denying direct support for the group.

Waltz told the 15-member Security Council that Rwanda has exercised strategic control over M23 and its political wing, the Congo River Alliance (AFC), since the group re-emerged in 2021.

“We call on Rwanda to uphold its commitments and to further recognise the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s right to defend its territory and its sovereign right to invite Burundian forces onto its territory,” he said.

He added that Washington was engaging all parties to prevent further escalation. “The US is profoundly concerned and incredibly disappointed with the renewed outbreak of violence in the eastern DRC,” Waltz said.

According to the US envoy, Rwanda has been deeply involved in directing the conflict. “Kigali has been intimately involved in planning and executing the war in eastern DRC, providing military and political direction to M23 forces and AFC for years now,” he said. “The Rwandan defence forces have provided materiel, logistics and training support to M23, as well as fighting alongside M23 in DRC with roughly 5,000 to 7,000 troops as of early December.”

Rwanda has continued to deny backing the rebels, instead blaming Congolese and Burundian forces for the resurgence of fighting.

While the Washington-mediated talks involve regional governments, M23 is not a party to those negotiations. The rebel group is instead engaged in a separate, parallel dialogue with the Congolese government under the mediation of Qatar.

Burkina Faso’s President Traoré Becomes First Leader to Receive AES Regional Biometric ID

Burkina Faso’s President Traoré Becomes First Leader to Receive AES Regional Biometric ID


Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has received the first biometric identity card issued by the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).



The new AES biometric ID is valid for 10 years.

It features advanced security measures that meet international standards, ensuring secure identification for citizens across member states.



The AES biometric cards will replace the ECOWAS IDs previously issued to citizens from AES member countries.



All AES biometric card holders will also enjoy free travel access between member states.

ZCTU’S DANGEROUS EMBRACE OF POWER IS A BETRAYAL OF WORKERS

ZCTU’S DANGEROUS EMBRACE OF POWER IS A BETRAYAL OF WORKERS

The recent conduct of the Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) at State House is not merely disappointing; it is profoundly dangerous to the integrity of the labour movement and to Zambia’s democratic culture.



By openly endorsing Bill 7 and issuing threats to Members of Parliament who may oppose it, the ZCTU leadership has committed a serious and avoidable error. They have chosen proximity to power over fidelity to workers.



This behaviour deserves outright condemnation.

Trade unions are not extensions of the executive. They are meant to be independent centres of worker power, organised to defend and promote workers’ interests, challenge  and restrain anti worker  reactionary government and corporate excesses wherever they arise. When union leaders begin to campaign for controversial reactionary government and anti worker positions, they cross a red line. They stop being representatives of workers and become reactionary political functionaries. That transformation is fatal to the credibility of organised labour.



The context makes this mistake even more glaring. Zambia is currently enjoying one of the strongest commodity price environments in decades, with copper prices exceeding $11,000 per tonne. Yet workers remain overtaxed, wages are stagnant, and the cost of living continues to rise. Mining corporations still benefit from favourable arrangements, while ordinary citizens should shoulder the heaviest burden through PAYE and indirect taxes. Any serious labour leadership would have used access to State House to demand economic justice for workers, not to praise a divisive constitutional amendment.



Equally troubling is the silence on urgent labour and social crises. Over a thousand volunteer doctors remain unemployed despite repeated promises from the government. Public service workers are stretched, demoralised, and underpaid. These are real, lived struggles of working people. That  ZCTU leadership chose to ignore these issues while defending Bill 7 speaks volumes about how far it has drifted from its core mandate.



Let us be honest. The UPND government, like many neoliberal administrations, understands the value of neutralising potential opposition. Access, resources, and financial inducements are used to tame weak MPs, opportunistic political figures, and now, regrettably, sections of the labour movement. But such tactics never endure. Loyalty bought with money and privilege is temporary. When economic pressures deepen and political fortunes change, those who traded principles for favour are discarded without ceremony.



By aligning itself with reactionary executive power, the ZCTU has misjudged both history and the mood of the working class. Workers do not want unions that threaten MPs on behalf of an anti worker and pro transnational corporation  president. They want unions that defend democratic accountability, protect wages, fight the exploitation and humiliation of workers, and speak truth to power without fear or favour. Any union that abandons this role forfeits its moral authority.



I want to be very clear. When the Socialist Party forms the government next year, we will respect the independence of the labour movement and do everything possible to strengthen them and their protection of workers. We will not seek to buy unions, silence them, or turn them into praise singers. On the contrary, we will welcome criticism from organised labour in defence of the interests of the workers because a strong, independent, and militant union movement is essential to a just, fair, humane, and democratic society. Governments that fear unions fear the people.



Zambia’s future cannot be built on co-option, intimidation, humiliation, or manufactured consensus. It must be built on accountability, social justice, and respect for institutions of the people to perform their proper roles. The ZCTU leadership still has an opportunity to correct this dangerous course, but the warning could not be clearer.



When trade union leaders betray workers, the consequences primarily involve the erosion of trust and unity, leading to a significant loss of bargaining power and tangible negative impacts on wages and working conditions.



Workers become disillusioned and cynical about their representation, leading to a profound loss of trust in union leadership and the union movement as a whole. Disunity among the rank-and-file, often coupled with a perception that leaders are “close to management” or politically compromised, significantly weakens the union’s ability to negotiate effectively for better pay, benefits, and conditions.
When leaders prioritize political affiliations over workers’ interests, the union can become a tool for political gain rather than an independent voice for labour rights.


Ultimately, the primary purpose of a trade union—to protect and advance the interests of its members—is defeated when leaders are compromised. This can result in workers feeling they are at the periphery of the agency relationship rather than at its heart.
Workers are watching. History is watching. And neither is kind to institutions that forget why they exist. To betray the suffering and struggling workers  of Zambia is to betray Christ.

Fred M’membe
President of the Socialist Party

THE LAST PUSH – HOW UPND SUBDUED CITIZENS ON THE ROAD TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION AND WIN ELECTIONS- KBN TV EDITORIAL

THE LAST PUSH – HOW UPND SUBDUED CITIZENS ON THE ROAD TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION AND WIN ELECTIONS



A KBN TV EDITORIAL

Over the last four years, the ruling UPND has managed to subdue both the citizens and the opposition to ensure its strategy to retain power in 2026 with ease is reinforced ahead of the elections date.



The strategy is beyond scaring people to speak for fear of the cyber security laws, but the administration has successfully managed to divert citizens’ attention from real issues that matter the most, to focus on daily political stunts such as  PF’s Chabinga and others.



It’s important for citizens to realize that they have been led on a path to sniff for meaningless political stunts while cleverly and tactfully being forced to acclamatise to uncomfortable situations; believing that the current hardships can be blamed on anything else including drought, debt and the former regime without thinking twice about a potential failure to deliver on campaign promises.



As part of the strategy, citizens have been subjected to several stress tests to determine tolerance levels. From enduring the high cost of living to participating in laundering a rejected Constitutional amendment process.



The first stress test was to determine how citizens could cope with the high cost of mealie meal from slightly over K100 in 2021 to as high as K400 per 25kg, three years later.



The second stress test was on the high cost of fuel from K17 per liter during the PF to well over K30 per liter in 4 years.

The biggest stress test yet, was to subject citizens to the misery of 2 to 3 hours of power supply in 24 hours. This was followed by an unstable currency and lastly, it was the countless arrest of opposition figures and critics.



Political pundits say it’s very clear that UPND’s 2026 survival strategy is to entrench itself in power by systemically implementing engineered scarcity and targeted repression.



It’s very obvious that only those in the corridors of power must have access to resources, making the control of resources as a lever that forces citizens to gravitate towards seeking favours and approval from those in power.

If you can’t be a praise singer, the password is keeping quiet and trying by all means to be in good standing with the powers that be. Hence there are fewer voices speaking today.



By making the UPND government look like the “big brother”, the administration can afford to buy allegiance and line up MPs, Pastors, NGOs, students, traditional leaders, and captains of industry as allys, even during a controversial constitutional amendment process.



After the stage is set, the last push was designed to create a constitutional amendment funfair that makes Bill 7 bounce back with less trouble.



Having ticked the population reaction to the earlier listed stress tests that no one is brave enough to hold government accountable on the cost of mealie, fuel, prolonged hours of darkness, unstable currency and arbitrary arrests of the opposition, the government feels comfortable to run over everyone with the last push to change the constitution with a docile citizenry that is able to clap while an ilegality is being committed to the sacred and fundamental law of the land.



It’s not a secret that today, Zambia has 99 problems, the constitution is not one of them! Zambia needs more jobs, more power, affordable mealie meal, industries, farming input and NOT a new constitution.


It’s time people demanded what’s due to them from a leadership they overwhelmingly gave the made to rule until the next round of elections in 2026.



The UPND owes it to the Zambian people to defend the constitution from a rigged amendment process, just five months before dissolution of parliament.

MULAMBO ADDS TO THE CONFUSION OVER BILL 7 CONSTITUENCY DELIMITATION

MULAMBO ADDS TO THE CONFUSION OVER BILL 7 CONSTITUENCY DELIMITATION

By Political Correspondent

Lusaka, 13 December 2025

The debate surrounding constituency delimitation under the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill No. 7 of 2025 has taken a troubling turn, with senior government officials and the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) issuing contradictory explanations that deepen public confusion and raise serious constitutional questions.



Lunte Member of Parliament, Hon. Mutotwe Kafwaya, has described the unfolding situation as evidence that “there is something fundamentally wrong” with how the proposed delimitation of 55 new constituencies is being handled.



At the centre of the controversy is the alleged 2019 ECZ Delimitation Report, which Bill 7 claims to “actualize.” However, statements from key actors suggest uncertainty not only about the contents of the report, but also about its custody, revision process, and constitutional validity.



The ECZ Chairperson has publicly stated that the Commission resubmitted the 2019 delimitation report to the Executive after revising it. This admission has immediately raised red flags, as no explanation has been given on how such a revision could lawfully occur without following the prescribed constitutional and statutory procedures, including stakeholder consultations and parliamentary scrutiny.



In sharp contrast, the Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry informed a public panel that the report is with the ECZ, not the Executive. He challenged critics to engage the ECZ directly, insisting that Cabinet does not supervise the Commission. This statement directly contradicts the ECZ Chairperson’s assertion that a revised report was resubmitted to the Executive.



Adding further confusion, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, responding to Senior Counsel Sakwiba Sikota, offered an entirely different interpretation of the process. According to him, government must first decide the number of constituencies it wants 55 in this case and only thereafter instruct the ECZ to “go and find” constituencies to delimit.



This explanation appears to invert the constitutional logic of delimitation, which assigns the technical and independent role of constituency assessment to the ECZ, not to political actors. It also sits uneasily with object (a) of Bill 7, which explicitly states that the amendment seeks to actualize an ECZ report, not a Cabinet-determined figure.



“Uhh!” remarked Hon. Kafwaya, summing up the bewilderment many observers now share.

The emerging picture is one of institutional dissonance: the ECZ says it revised and resubmitted a report; one minister says the Executive does not have it; another suggests the ECZ merely implements a number predetermined by politicians. These are not minor discrepancies they strike at the heart of constitutional governance, separation of powers, and the independence of electoral institutions.



Hon. Kafwaya has urged Minister Mulambo to carefully read object (a) of Bill 7 and publicly clarify how his pronouncements align with the Bill’s stated purpose. More broadly, he questions which of the conflicting narratives truly reflects the position of the President.



With public trust at stake and constitutional amendments under consideration, calls are growing for President Hakainde Hichilema to personally intervene and provide clarity on the matter. In the absence of a coherent and unified explanation, the constituency delimitation process risks being viewed not as a constitutional exercise, but as a politically driven project shrouded in uncertainty.



As Parliament and the nation continue to grapple with Bill 7, one question remains unanswered! where did the remaining 44 constituencies come from and who, exactly, authorized them?

God Bless You, Emmanuel Mwamba: A Witness from Exile and a Reckoning for Zambia- Father Oscar Mwansa Pombo

God Bless You, Emmanuel Mwamba: A Witness from Exile and a Reckoning for Zambia

By Father Oscar Mwansa Pombo
Zambian Catholic priest based in Rome, Italy




I write this reflection not as a politician, not as a partisan voice, but as a Zambian priest living far from home, observing my country with prayer, concern, and honesty. Distance has a way of sharpening memory. It also clarifies conscience. From Rome, I follow Zambia closely, not through rumours or slogans, but through voices that speak consistently, calmly, and with courage. One such voice is that of Ambassador Emmanuel Mwamba.



Let me state clearly. This is not hypocrisy. It is not an attempt to say something pleasant for convenience. It is a public acknowledgment rooted in experience, disagreement, correction, and truth.

In 2021, Emmanuel Mwamba stood alone.

That fact matters.



The setting was Bakwetu TV, a platform many Zambians remember well. On that day, the panel was heavy with voices. Linda Banks was there. Dr. Kasonzo was there. Dr. Chilufya was there. Patrick was there. Ifewe was there. Awakos Radio was there. Nabambi was there. The room was full. The consensus felt settled. And on the opposite side of all of us stood one man, Emmanuel Mwamba.



He was alone.

We were united in our position. He was isolated in his. We were convinced. He was firm. We were certain that Edgar Chagwa Lungu was irredeemably tainted. Mwamba insisted otherwise. He did not claim perfection. He did not deny mistakes. He argued something more uncomfortable. That the man had been painted black beyond truth. That a narrative had overtaken fairness. That judgment had arrived before evidence.

At the time, we did not listen.



History has a way of returning conversations we thought were closed. With time, facts surfaced. Legal processes unfolded. Public understanding shifted. What many of us repeated with confidence turned out to be incomplete, exaggerated, or plainly wrong. The man we believed to be beyond redemption was revealed to be human, flawed, accountable, yet not the criminal caricature that dominated public discourse.



That moment forced a reckoning.

It forced many of us to admit something difficult. Emmanuel Mwamba had been telling the truth, or at the very least, defending it when it was deeply unpopular to do so. Standing alone is not weakness. Often, it is the earliest sign of courage.



Today, look again at that Bakwetu TV panel. Apart from Bamu Kelewai, now based in Europe, most of us have shifted. Not opportunistically, but conscientiously. We have chosen to stand with the Zambian people, not with fixed camps. That shift did not happen overnight. It came through reflection, regret, and renewed responsibility.



This is why Emmanuel Mwamba’s story matters beyond personal sympathy.

After that period, pressure mounted. Attempts were made to silence him. Arrest loomed. The intention was clear to remove a dissenting voice from the public square. Mwamba left Zambia. Exile followed. Exile is not travel. It is loss. It is the loss of home, routine, identity, and dignity. It is the daily effort to prove one respects the law while living away from the very country that should protect that right.



Many in exile disappear into bitterness or silence. Emmanuel Mwamba did not.

Instead, he transformed exile into service. From a small room, with limited means, he built a platform that now reaches millions. His podcast, EMV, has become more than commentary. It is a civic forum. It is listened to by ordinary citizens, professionals, clergy, and members of the diaspora across Africa and Europe. I know this because priests, nuns, bishops, and European colleagues speak to me about it.



What draws them is not noise. It is tone.

Mwamba speaks with sobriety. He respects the government even when challenging it. He speaks truth without insults. He does not shout. He does not ridicule. In a digital age driven by outrage, that restraint is powerful. It invites listening rather than reaction.



As a priest, I also observe character. Beyond politics, I have discovered in Emmanuel Mwamba something deeper. Humanity. Ubuntu. A concern for those without voice. A sensitivity to suffering that is not selective. These qualities cannot be manufactured. They are revealed under pressure.



I say this openly. If I were to endorse a presidential candidate based on personal conscience alone, Emmanuel Mwamba would be among those I would consider. That statement is not electoral instruction. It is moral assessment. Zambia needs leaders shaped by endurance, humility, and truth, not just ambition.



God’s ways are not rushed. Those who sought to silence him inadvertently expanded his audience. Those who pushed him into exile placed him in a position to speak more freely, more widely, and more responsibly. From that small room, he now speaks to millions. They listen because they recognise sincerity.



I also write this as an admission. I was wrong in 2021. Many of us were. Owning that error is part of national healing. Zambia will not move forward unless public figures learn to say, “We were mistaken.”



From Rome, I continue to pray for Zambia. Our country remains blessed. Our democracy, though strained, still breathes. Every voice still matters, whether spoken from State House, Parliament, or exile.

Emmanuel Mwamba has earned his place in that national conversation.



Whether in Zambia or abroad, God is with you. God’s time is exact. Truth, even when delayed, always returns with clarity.

God bless you, Emmanuel Mwamba.

GIVEN LUBINDA CONSIDERING LEGAL ACTION AGAINST STATE OVER DISMISSED CORRUPTION CASE

GIVEN LUBINDA CONSIDERING LEGAL ACTION AGAINST STATE OVER DISMISSED CORRUPTION CASE



By Nelson Zulu

Former Justice Minister Given Lubinda says he is considering suing the State for malicious prosecution after the High Court dismissed the State’s appeal in a corruption related matter.



The Lusaka High Court on Wednesday this week dismissed the appeal filed by the state against Mr. Lubinda, who was acquitted by Lusaka Magistrate Sanford Ngoloba in 2024, on four counts of possession of property suspected to be proceeds of crime linked to an alleged receipt of more than US$280,000.



Mr. Lubinda claims the prosecution was poetically motivated and caused him significant personal and financial harm, including loss of rental income and asset management.



He has told Phoenix News that he will consult with his legal team to assess options for civil redress if the State does not appeal further.



Mr. Lubinda adds that until his assessment is done, his focus is on praising God for the favourable outcomes of the Subordinate and Higher Court.

PHOENIX NEWS

Mumbi Phiri questions caliber of HH’s diplomats for calling other citizens fools, and asking juniors to shave their private parts

Mumbi questions caliber of HH’s diplomats for calling other citizens fools, and asking juniors to shave their private parts


Former PF deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri has questioned the calibre of President Hakainde Hichilema’s diplomatic appointments, for asking their own junior staff to shave their private parts and referring to fellow nationals they are supposed to serve as fools.


And Phiri said her longtime friendship with Zambia’s Ambassador to Sweden Gladys Nundwe has broken down after the latter referred to her as a fool, and prayed that her job would keep her forever as they had “always looked after each other.”


Speaking with Daily Revelation, Phiri said she was shocked that a diplomat could use words such as foolish to describe fellow nationals she was supposed to be serving.



“Can she look after me if I went to Sweden when she’s thinking of me as PF? Can she? And I am a fellow woman, she can call a fellow woman, a mother, a grandmother like her, me I am somebody’s wife unlike her, how does my husband feel for a fellow woman to be calling me foolish?” Phiri said. “Me when I was a diplomat, I fought for Ngoma when he was abducted in South Sudan. Ngoma, is it Nelson Ngoma, who is in the national management committee for UPND? I fought for his release he can attest to that. Because as a diplomat, at the diplomatic school I was taught not to be partisan.”



She questioned the calibre of President Hakainde Hichilema’s diplomats who were openly showing themselves as UPND members.



“What type of diplomats are they? Ba Hakainde why are picking useless people who are embarrassing you? … What type of diplomats are these who can go and ask a local employee to shave their private parts, while Nundwe is calling us fellow citizens, honourables, former diplomats, me and (George) Chulumanda, as

https://dailyrevelationzambia.com/mumbi-questions-caliber-of-hhs-diplomats-for-calling-other-citizens-fools-and-asking-juniors-to-shave-their-private-parts/

Bring Simwinji, Mutaba, Shaabula closer to HH for defending him against ‘fools’ like Mumbi Phiri, urges Zambia’s Ambassador to Sweden Gladys Nundwe

Bring Simwinji, Mutaba, Shaabula closer to HH for defending him against ‘fools’ like Mumbi Phiri, urges Zambia’s Ambassador to Sweden



Zambia’s Ambassador to Sweden Gladys Nundwe has urged UPND secretary general Batuke Imenda to draw certain party members closer to the President for standing up for him against “PF fools” such as Mumbi Phiri.



But Nundwe said she had apologised both on the group and via phone calls to Phiri and George Chulumanda as the message was not meant to be sent on the group but to Imenda.



Nundwe’s message was said to have been posted in the WhatsApp group for former members of parliament. A member in the group said after Nundwe had posted the message in the group, she immediately deleted it, but it had already been captured by others who reposted the same message back.



The member said Nundwe had mistakenly posted the message in the ‘Former members of parliament’ WhatsApp group thinking she was sending the same to Imenda.



In the subject message shared with Daily Revelation, Nundwe suggested certain names of individuals which must be brought closer to the party and the President.



“Good morning, SG. Today, I want not only to bring it to your attention but also to request you to embrace Honourables Edgar Keembe, Hebert Shaabula,  Olsen Mutaba, and Simwinji Simwinji. Please SG bring these people more close to the party and to the President himself. These people are

https://dailyrevelationzambia.com/bring-simwinji-mutaba-shaabula-closer-to-hh-for-defending-him-against-fools-like-mumbi-phiri-urges-zambias-ambassador-to-sweden/

STATE SEEKS DISMISSAL OF MAKEBI ZULU’S APPLICATION ON CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILL

STATE SEEKS DISMISSAL OF MAKEBI ZULU’S APPLICATION ON CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILL



The State has asked the Constitutional Court to dismiss with costs the application by  lawyer Makebi Zulu seeking to halt proceedings on the Constitution Amendment Bill Number 7 of 2025.



Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha argued that the application constitutes an abuse of court process and duplicity of actions. He submitted that Mr. Zulu’s petition is not competently before the courts and has no prospects of success.



Mr. Kabesha further explained that the petition is seeking the same relief already contained in the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) application for a Conservatory Order on the Bill.



He also contended that Mr. Zulu’s petition mirrors the case brought by Brian Mundubile and Celestine Mukandila, which is already before the Constitutional Court.

ZNBC

PROFESSOR KASONSO’S OUTBURST EXPOSES HIS OWN CREDIBILITY CRISIS

PROFESSOR KASONSO’S OUTBURST EXPOSES HIS OWN CREDIBILITY CRISIS

Professor Jones K. Kasonso’s recent claim that “HH is too boring to be President again” is not only a shallow political jab, it is a loud confirmation of how far he has drifted from the standards expected of an academic, a cleric, and a public commentator.



Instead of offering substance, Professor Kasonso has chosen to engage in cheap insults and theatrical tantrums. This pattern of behaviour has rightly attracted criticism from the public, who have noted his growing tendency to substitute anger for analysis and provocation for intellect. For a man carrying multiple honorific titles, his conduct has become a study in contradiction.


Calling a sitting President “boring” is not political commentary. It is a sign of intellectual bankruptcy. If the best contribution a Professor can make to national debate is playground-level mockery, then he has voluntarily removed himself from the ranks of serious thinkers.


Zambia deserves thoughtful debate, not noisy sideshows. Leadership is judged by delivery, policy, and national stability, not by whether it entertains Professor Kasonso’s personal appetite for drama.



If the Professor insists on inserting himself into political discourse, he should do so with arguments, not insults. Until then, his outbursts will continue to reflect only one thing: a collapsing credibility he is desperately trying to mask with noise.-IN

GUNS DON’T MAKE A LEADER!
Mudavadi’s Bombshell Warning as Coups Shake West Africa

GUNS DON’T MAKE A LEADER!
Mudavadi’s Bombshell Warning as Coups Shake West Africa



Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Musalia Mudavadi, has ignited a political storm after boldly declaring that “a true leader doesn’t need to carry a gun or display weapons.” Speaking in a pointed critique of rising militarisation across parts of Africa, Mudavadi insisted that genuine leadership comes from strong democratic institutions, clear vision, accountability, and the confidence to govern without intimidation.

His comments land at a tense moment for West Africa, where a string of nations including Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau, remain under military rule following recent takeovers.

The situation escalated further this week after a dramatic but short-lived coup attempt in Benin, where renegade soldiers briefly claimed to have toppled President Patrice Talon before being overpowered.



Mudavadi’s remarks, seen by many as a direct message to embattled states, have reignited debate over Africa’s future: democracy or the barrel of a gun?

“I Don’t Fear America — Africa Will Always Welcome Me” -Julius Malema

🔥 “I Don’t Fear America — Africa Will Always Welcome Me” | Julius Malema’s Bold Message on Identity, Food Culture & Global Relations 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇬



EFF leader Julius Malema has once again sparked debate with his fiery remarks about the United States. Speaking to supporters, Malema said that even if America decided he could no longer enter the country, he wouldn’t lose sleep over it, because Africa remains his home.



> “If America says I must not come, it’s fine. I will enter Zimbabwe and Botswana. Why should I worry about people who want to feed me burgers and make me fat? I’ll go to Nigeria where they’ll give me jollof rice and pepper soup.”



His comments were not just about food — they were about sovereignty, African pride, and resisting Western pressure.



🍔 Why Malema Mentioned America’s Fast-Food Culture

Malema highlighted America’s unhealthy eating culture as a symbol of Western excess.
In the U.S., fast food is a massive industry — and it shows:



A large portion of Americans eat fast food every day, because it’s cheap and convenient.

Obesity and weight-related illnesses are widespread, fuelled by high-calorie, high-fat foods.

Health experts say fast food plays a major role in America’s rising lifestyle diseases.



Malema used this comparison to argue that African food is rooted in culture, community, and real nutrition, unlike America’s mass-produced diets.




🌍 Malema’s Bigger Message: Africa Must Stand With Africa

His comments also fit into a broader political idea:
Africans must strengthen African unity before looking to the West.

He mentioned Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Nigeria to emphasize:

Africa is not short of borders to enter.

Our cultures, food, and identities are enough.

African nations must rely on each other more — not just on outside powers.





📈 Why Intra-African Trade Matters

Malema has long pushed for more African cooperation. Strengthening trade within Africa can:

✔️ Keep African money circulating in African economies
✔️ Create jobs through agriculture, mining, transport, and manufacturing
✔️ Reduce dependence on Western powers
✔️ Strengthen cultural and political unity
✔️ Boost regional markets under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

..

However, he also acknowledges challenges like poor infrastructure, trade barriers, and corruption — issues Africa must fix internally.



🇺🇸 But Why Good Relations With America Still Matter

Even with his criticism, Malema has repeatedly said South Africa should not isolate itself.
A balanced relationship with America brings:



✔️ trade benefits
✔️ investment and business opportunities
✔️ technology, education, and security partnerships
✔️ access to global markets for African exports

The message is not to reject America — but to engage it from a position of African dignity and strength.




🟥 In the End…

Malema’s statement is not just about borders or food — it’s about African confidence.

He is saying:

Africa must never depend on one country’s approval, not even America’s.
We have our own nations.
Our own cultures.
Our own power.

-SAV

WE SEARCHED FOR WHY ME FROM PROVINCE TO PROVINCE UNTIL WE FOUND HIM AT A LODGE, POLICE TELLS COURT

By CIC

WE SEARCHED FOR WHY ME FROM PROVINCE TO PROVINCE UNTIL WE FOUND HIM AT A LODGE, POLICE TELLS COURT.



THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has heard how police navigated province to province in a painstaking manhunt that ended with the arrest of TikTok insult specialist Francis Kapwepwe, alias Why Me, who was apprehended at a lodge in Chirundu border town on July 25 this year following a tip-off from an informant.



Testifying before the court, Detective Sergeant Kondwani Masuwa of Chalala Police Station, who was based at Lusaka Division Headquarters and attached to a special unit handling cyber-related cases, narrated how a multi-agency operation spanning several provinces culminated in Kapwepwe’s arrest.



Masuwa told the court that on March 1, 2025, officers from Zambia Police Force Headquarters approached the national cyber security team seeking assistance in apprehending Kapwepwe, who was wanted in connection with a cybercrime-related case.



“We were requested to assist in the apprehension of one suspect by the name of Francis Kapwepwe, also known as Why Me .As a task force, we immediately started investigations to establish his whereabouts,” he said.

He explained told thecourt that the suspect was well known on social media and highly active on TikTok, a factor that initially aided intelligence gathering but also made him elusive.

“Using intelligence information, we headed to the Copperbelt, specifically Chililabombwe and Mufulira, to try and apprehend the suspect,” Masuwa testified. “However, our investigations did not succeed.”

The officer said fresh intelligence later suggested that Kapwepwe had been spotted around Mwami Border Post in Eastern Province, prompting another rapid deployment.

“We rushed to Mwami border where we gathered information that the suspect had crossed into Zimbabwe.We stopped our operations and resumed other duties,” he said

Masuwa said the trail went cold until July 17, 2025, when new intelligence emerged indicating that Kapwepwe was allegedly planning to meet someone at Chirundu border.

“I informed my supervisor, Detective Inspector Manda, about the information.On July 24, I came into contact with an informant who confirmed that the suspect had scheduled a meeting for July 25 in Chirundu.”

Acting on the tip-off, police arranged transport and travelled to Chirundu, where they coordinated with local officers and mapped out the operation.

“We identified Wolves Lodge in Chirundu,” Masuwa told the court. “On July 25, between 09:00 and 10:00 hours, we ambushed the lodge.”

He said Kapwepwe was spotted approaching the lodge and was immediately intercepted and apprehended.

Following the arrest, Masuwa testified that his supervisor, Detective Inspector Banda, conducted a body search.

“He was found with two cell phones, a Samsung and an iPhone,” Masuwa said. “There was no resistance.”

He added that Kapwepwe acknowledged ownership of the phones and voluntarily signed a seizure notice and chain-of-custody documents.

Police headquarters were notified of the arrest, and the suspect was transported to Lusaka, where he was formally handed over .

Masuwa told the court that all procedures were followed, including seeking authority to conduct operations outside their usual jurisdiction.

Court records indicate that Kapwepwe faces three charges linked to TikTok broadcasts made between March and April 2025. He is accused of insulting Vice President Mutale Nalumango and members of the Tonga community, alleging that President Hakainde Hichilema planned to install Chief Mukuni as king and calling for the secession of Southern Province.

He also faces a third charge of using obscene and derogatory language against the Tonga people.

Credits : Kalemba

Julius  Malema  Says Donald Trump Is a “Modern-Day Adolf Hitler” – Here’s Why

Malema Sparks Global Debate | Says Donald Trump Is a “Modern-Day Adolf Hitler” – Here’s Why


EFF leader Julius Malema has once again shaken world politics after boldly saying that former US President Donald Trump is a modern-day Adolf Hitler.
But why did Malema say that? And why do many people around the world also draw this comparison?



Let’s break it down clearly:

🇩🇪 What Hitler Did (in the 1930s–40s):

Hitler rose to power in Germany using propaganda, fear, and extreme nationalism. Some of his key policies and behaviours included:



Extreme nationalism – pushing the idea that Germans were superior.

Aggressive anti-immigrant and anti-minority policies – blaming Jews, migrants, and other groups for national problems.



Militarisation – building the army and encouraging violent supporters.

Destroying democratic institutions – weakening courts, attacking the media, and silencing critics.



Creating divisions – turning citizens against each other based on race, religion, and ethnicity.

🇺🇸 Why Malema Says Trump Is Similar:

1️⃣ “America First” = Extreme Nationalism

Trump’s message often puts one group above others. Malema says this mirrors Hitler’s “Germany First” ideology.



2️⃣ Harsh Immigration Policies

Trump pushed:

A border wall,

Mass deportations,

Travel bans targeting specific countries,

Policies that split families at the border.

Critics say this echoes Hitler’s targeting of minorities and creating “outsiders”.



3️⃣ Divisive Rhetoric

Trump has been accused of creating fear around:

Immigrants

Muslims

Black Lives Matter

Political opponents

Malema argues that Hitler used the same tactic — creating enemies to unite his base.



4️⃣ Attacks on Democratic Institutions

Trump has repeatedly attacked:

US courts

Judges

The media

Election results

Hitler also weakened democratic institutions to grow his own power.



5️⃣ Rise of Extremist Groups

Under Trump, far-right groups openly rallied and even stormed the US Capitol on January 6th, 2021.
Hitler also inspired violent extremist groups during his rise.



🤔 Why Many People Globally Agree With Malema

Even outside South Africa, many analysts say Trump’s leadership style has shown:

Populism mixed with authoritarian tendencies

Encouraging division instead of unity

Policies targeting specific nationalities or religions

A personality cult similar to past dictators

This is why Malema’s comparison, although controversial, is not new — many political scientists, historians, and global commentators have drawn similar parallels.

💬 What Do You Think?

Is Trump simply a tough leader with strong views?
Or is Malema right that he’s stepping into dangerous historical territory?- SAV

FAZ, GOVT ADMIT SENIOR FOOTBALL TEAM UNDERPERFORMANCE

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

FAZ, GOVT ADMIT SENIOR FOOTBALL TEAM UNDERPERFORMANCE

Government says the Zambia Senior Men’s National Football Team did not perform well in 2025, despite qualifying for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.

Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts, Elvis Nkandu said the senior team’s results were below expectation but expressed optimism due to the strong performances recorded by the country’s youth football sides.

In an exclusive interview, Nkandu said the Under-15, Under-17 and Under-20 national teams showed great promise this year.

He noted that both the boys’ and girls’ teams that competed in South Africa and at the Region 5 Games delivered commendable performances, signaling a positive future for Zambian football.

He also thanked fans and the private sector for supporting various sports disciplines and helping Zambia shine on the international stage.

Meanwhile, Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Head of Media and Communications, Nkweto Tembwe, said the senior team failed to meet expectations this year

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I WAS USING CHARMS ON MEN – IVANKA

I WAS USING CHARMS ON MEN – IVANKA

Ivanka Bianca has released a video on TikTok in which she gives an account of her personal life

In the video, Ivanka issued a public apology to Roberto, admitting that previous claims she made were false. She clarified that she was never pregnant with his child and that allegations stating he forced her to terminate multiple pregnancies were untrue.

She further disclosed that she and others had obtained urine from pregnant women to produce positive pregnancy test results. She acknowledged that Roberto was innocent and described him as a victim of her false allegations. But does this mean that Roberto was smashing her? 🤔

Additionally, she addressed issues related to charms that were given to her to advertise. Ivanka stated that although she later declined to advertise the charms and refunded the individual involved, she failed to dispose of them and left them in her drawer. She explained that when her husband later discovered the charms, it caused serious conflict in their marriage. She admitted to having used charms in the past but emphasized that she did not use any charms during her relationship with her husband.

The situation reportedly escalated when her sister-in-law involved the police, prompting Ivanka to flee. Despite these challenges, Ivanka stated that her mother-in-law supported her and took her to a pastor for prayers, which helped stabilize the situation.

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