ZAMBIA MAY TURN INTO STRIFE, BL00DBATH WARNS ARCHBISHOP BANDA
LUSAKA Archbishop Dr Alick Banda of the Catholic has warned that the violence in the country may turn into strife, blood bath, and destruction of both innocent lives and property if nothing is done to stop the brutality.
Speaking during in a homily during a midday mass at the Cathedral of the Child Jesus yesterday, Dr Banda urged Zambians to reflect on the violence building up in communities ahead of the elections.
Archbishop Banda wondered where the country was heading with violence.
“When we reflect upon violence building up in our society, one wonders where we are headed to. It seems we are averse to peace. However, if measures are not taken to avert what we are seeing, selective application of the rule of law, selective provision of security, and selective administration of justice, I am afraid this may turn our society into strife, blood bath, and destruction of both innocent lives and property,” he said.
He urged Zambians and the Catholic faithful to open their eyes and see sin leading to destruction.
“The moment is now to make hard choices and hard decisions more than rhetoric. It is time we opened up our eyes and recognised the signs pointing towards destruction and change the course,” he said.
Archbishop Banda said peace could only come about when people truthfully and truly repented and asked for forgiveness and be reconciled, both with God and neighbour.
He said sin would never bring about peace at all cost.
“Not PR [Public Relations]. Sin and evil can never bring about peace. Jesus cried tears of sorrow because Jerusalem did not receive Him, and did not recognise the decisive moment of choice it needed to make. Unfortunately, the inhabitants had to live with the consequences of rejecting the Gospel. His grief was about a love that had been rejected,” he said.
Archbishop Banda said the word of God was clear that He came to reveal God’s hospitable love for all of humanity, but many rejected Him.
“He could not force Himself; when rejected, but move on. He came to seek and to save the lost. He walks with us and wants to bond with us, but we need to admit our need to him by being responsive. Like the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, we too let us say, “Stay with us, Lord.”
He said this is the final two weeks of the liturgical year.
“Struggles and warnings marked the readings for the final two weeks of the liturgical year. And victory comes only after severe struggle and only those faithful make it. The fidelity of Mattathias, the old man and his seven sons left an ideal of heroic resistance in Israel. Resisting evil at all costs. The old man would not succumb to bribery nor fear. He said, “We will keep to the covenant of our ancestors. God forbid that we should forsake the law and the commandments,” he said.
PF UPDATE; Central Committee Meets Without Acting President Hon.Given Lubinda as Power Struggle Persist
Patriotic Front Members of the Central Committee led by Chairperson for Legal Affairs and Lukashya MP, Hon George Chisanga met to understand the pronouncements of Acting President Given Lubinda.
Earlier in the day, Chairperson, and Lupososhi Member of Parliament, Musonda Mpankata rejected the alleged removal of senior members including himself, Lundazi MP, Brenda Nyirenda, Milanzi MP, Mellesiana Phiri, Lusaka Province strongman, Christopher Shakafuswa, Northern Province Chairperson, Chomba Chipili and others from the Central Committee.
He instead called for a Central Committee that was rescheduled by Lubinda to meet and continue planning for the upcoming General Conference.
Among the issues discussed and concluded was that Hon. Lubinda was acting outside the party constitution and his decisions to remove members from the Central Committee did not have the blessing of the Constitution or the Central Committee.
The Central Committee have also urged that the preparartions of the work of the General Conference must continue.
PF Chairperson for the Party, Hon. Musonda Mpankanta was tasked to urgently organise a meeting of presidential candidates and Secretariat to agree on appointment of an Independent Electoral Commission, approval the list of delegates and venue for the General Conference.
A split has occurred in the Central Committee with some members supporting Lubinda and demanding that he be respected as leader of the Party while others are supporting PF Chairperson, Mpankanta arguing that Lubinda was acting maliciously because he was a presidential candidate pushing out rivals and their supporters to consolidate his base.
NKANDU ACCUSES MAKEBI OF HIDING IN LUNGU’S CORPSE TO PUSH OWN POLITICAL AGENDA
MAKEBI Zulu is a dishonest person who is hiding behind late Edgar Lungu’s funeral to further his personal political ambitions, charges UPND deputy spokesperson Elvis Nkandu.
And Nkandu says the fact that Patriotic Front acting President Given Lubinda can wake up in the middle of the night to fire senior members of his party and appoint his own, is confirmation enough that the former ruling party is on the path of self-destruction and should not point accusing fingers at the ruling party over its confusion.
Meanwhile Nkandu has implored Zambians to see through the dishonesty of Zulu and Lubinda over late president Lungu’s funeral.
Nkandu agreed with Kitwe based Catholic priest Elias Muma who on Friday questioned the morality of those who had vowed to give Lungu a dignified burial as per his and family wishes but have now turned around to seek replacing him before he is buried.
“Takwaba ukupyanika tamwashika (You cannot carry out succession before you burry the deceased). Culturally it’s wrong. Closure is important, that’s even when you lose a loved one the moment you start burying, reality dawns that you have put such a one to rest…” Fr Muma preached during Friday morning mass on Radio Icengelo.
Fr Muma is the Parish priest at St Mbanga Kawama Parish in Kitwe.
And echoing Fr Muma’s homily, Nkandu who is also Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts said Malambo constituency residents rejected Zulu who was a sitting provincial minister for Eastern Province because they know who he truly is compared to what he says.
“These are people who said they were suspending everything until their leader is buried. But look at how they have abandoned their solemn promise and are now fighting for party presidency,” Nkandu said. “Look at the crookedness of hiding behind the veil of family spokesperson yet he was using that for his personal political survival ambitions. Where is the morality? Where is the dignity in such dishonesty? How do you use a dead person’s name in such a manner? Our culture and tradition abhor such behaviour. And the priest is right to question their morality and that’s why the people of Malambo are wise enough to have seen through him (Zulu) and rejected him. And so the people of Zambia should see through these schemes and reject them. If you can be rejected by your own constituents as a provincial minister, how can you seek a national vote?”
Meanwhile, Nkandu said Lubinda’s late Friday night dismissals of senior party members were a testimony that confusion in the former ruling party was self-inflicted.
Lubinda who is also aspiring to be PF president late Friday night announced the dismissal of deputy secretary general Brenda Nyirenda and national chairman Musonda Mpankata.
He also removed former Secretary General Davies Mwila from the Central Committee and replaced them with Miles Sampa, Celestine Mukandila and Jean Kapata respectively, a move that has caused a stir among PF faithfuls and followers.
“Look at that? Are they going to say UPND told Lubinda to make those decisions? It’s confirmation that their confusion has nothing to do with the UPND government. It is their own making, they should not point fingers at us. I think Zambians now know exactly who they are,” said Nkandu.
The confusion you are seeing in PF, the spirit of Lungu is involved- Prophey Seer 1
“Joke aside, politics aside, the family of Edgar lungu, let me tell you this, the spirit of Edgar lungu is not happy. When you are alive, your body can be corrupted, but when you die, you will know your enemies, those that meant well for you, and those that did not mean well for you.
Edgar lungu is not resting. His spirit is not resting. According to the African culture, when a man dies, his property can only be shared after his burial. This is a man that has died that needs to be put to bed so that he will go and join his ancestors forever. You abandon his body. Every blessed day that man is in cold. He is suffering in cold. He is crying in cold. He is being freezed like fish in cold. And you leave the body, you come and start fighting after his property.
Everyone wants to take over from him. Let me say this to you. The confusion that you are witnessing in the PF, Edgar lungu is responsible because he has not rested in peace. I earlier spoke to the family and asked them, give this man a dignified presidential burial and let the rest of the things fall in place. For example, even those of you that don’t believe in culture, those of you that don’t believe in what I’m saying, the spirit of Sata entered Edgar lungu the day he was being buried at the Heros Stadium. That was the day the spirit of Sata rested.
If you do not understand what happened in the stadium, that the immediately Edgar lungu stood up and started giving his speech and started crying. The atmosphere changed in the stadium. The atmosphere changed in the country. There was so much joy, there was so much noise. The spirit of Sata arose and entered Edgar lungu. All of you that wanted to be president, you missed an opportunity.
Imagine the body of Edgar lungu at the Hero Stadium, where thousands of people had the opportunity given to you to make a speech. My goodness, that was going to be a start-up for your political journey, but you have missed it. The same way you guys deceived Edgar lungu to death is the same way you are tormenting his body, leaving him to suffer in cold because of your selfish interests.
The spirit of Edgar lungu is not happy. He will soon start killing people in PF one after the other. The confusion that you are seeing in PF right now, the spirit of Edgar lungu is involved. Tasila Lungu, Mama Esther Lungu, you still have an opportunity to call President HH and free yourself from this cartel that are using the body of your father and your husband to do campaign. You still have an opportunity to make peace with HH.
HH is a man of soft heart. Anytime you call him, no matter how you offend him, he will answer you. If you take this advice, put Lungu to rest and you see things move. If you continue keeping him in the fridge, why is he suffering in the fridge in South Africa? Why is he crying in cold in South Africa?
A whole president docked at the mortuary, sucking coldness in a strange land. And you think you can come and mobilize. His spirit is against you. His spirit is fighting against you. This is not africa. This is unafrican. I pray that you hear my voice right now and do the right thing. If not, get ready for worse, worse experience.
The confusion you are seeing is nothing. It’s a warning that Lungu has given to you. The next time you start killing people in the family, killing people in PF, I’m telling you it will be a disaster. Give the man a befitting burial and see what is going to happen.”- Prophet Seer1
EDITOR’S NOTE | PF is Not Under Siege From Outside; It is Bleeding From Within
The events unfolding in the Patriotic Front over the last forty-eight hours have confirmed what many refused to hear weeks ago. When we warned that PF’s collapse was internal and historic rather than a scripted takeover by Hichilema or UPND, readers called us biased. Today those same readers are watching the party fragment into three camps inside the Lubinda bloc alone. The Makebi base, the Mundubile base and the Lubinda loyalists are all accusing each other of sabotage.
The party is cracking not because of outside pressure but because of unresolved internal fractures that stretch back two decades.
Last night’s revolt was triggered by Acting President Given Lubinda’s sweeping dismissals. He fired the national chairperson, the acting secretary general, long-standing Central Committee members and four provincial chairpersons. This afternoon, the dropped officials convened their own mobilisation.
Lupososhi MP Musonda Mpankata, flanked by Davis Mwila and Jonas Shakafuswa, declared Lubinda’s actions “illegal” and “a danger to the soul of the party.” He argued that the PF constitution does not give an acting president power to hire or fire without Central Committee ratification. He accused Lubinda of choosing “personal ambition and survival” over party unity.
The reaction inside PF is telling. The Lubinda bloc itself is no longer solid. The Mundubile wing believes Lubinda has been “captured” by an external hand. The Makebi wing says the purge proves what they have whispered for weeks: that their camp had been undermined from within by old-guard loyalists.
Meanwhile the Chabinga faction is preparing another media briefing next week. Davis Mwila and former party heavyweights are holding parallel meetings seeking to remove Lubinda entirely. It is a party moving in several directions at once, with no shared centre of authority.
The fight has now taken a tribal undertone on internal PF platforms. Some members accuse Lubinda of being “from the Zambezi region” and working with UPND to dismantle the party. Others want him expelled. Meanwhile, Celestine Mukandila, newly appointed Deputy Secretary General for Administration, is trying to justify Lubinda’s decision.
But by Saturday afternoon Mpankata publicly warned him that the appointment is unconstitutional and must be rejected. The internal breakdown is no longer quiet or strategic. It is now open warfare in broad daylight.
This is exactly what we analysed earlier. PF has never held a transparent, competitive convention since 2001. Michael Sata selected party leadership by voice vote. Edgar Lungu was installed under similar conditions during the violent 2014 succession. PF has no institutional memory of democratic transitions. It has only known transitions managed through force, voice acclamation or backroom lists.
The current crisis is not new. It is tradition replaying itself. It is a system built on personal power now collapsing under the weight of its own habits.
New information reaching our desk through our email shows how deep suspicion has become. Some sources claim Lubinda reacted partly because of intelligence that the Kabwe brutality was backed by senior PF figures to embarrass him. We cannot verify this claim now. Seven people have been arrested, and every faction is blaming UPND cadres.
But what is clear is the deep mistrust among PF’s top ranks. Every action is interpreted as sabotage. Every decision is treated as a declaration of war. UPND did not create this climate. PF did.
If UPND appears to be benefiting, it is only because PF has created a leadership vacuum. A party that spends two years in court, runs rival conventions, purges itself at midnight and refuses internal dialogue is not being captured from outside. It is collapsing from inside.
A movement that blames others for every self-inflicted wound is not ready for national leadership. It is running from its own history.
PF stands seven days away from a convention it has never successfully held in its twenty-four years. The deeper question is no longer who will win the presidency but whether the party will survive the process at all.
What PF needs now is not another statement, another press conference or another legal battle. It needs dialogue among its own elders, chiefs and respected community figures. Without that, PF will continue to fracture until there is nothing left to fight over.
If you have verified insights from PF structures, share them with us at editor.peoplesbrief@gmail.com.
When the Church Fails: Lessons From Rwanda and Warnings for Zambia
Across the world, faith communities are pillars of moral authority. Clergy are often trusted as the conscience of a nation—expected to speak truth to power, defend the vulnerable, and rise above partisan interests. Yet history has shown that the Church and its leaders are not immune to wrongdoing, silence, or complicity. The most painful example remains the 1994 Rwandan Genocide.
The Rwandan Lesson: When Silence Becomes Violence
During the genocide, more than 800,000 Tutsi and moderate Hutu were slaughtered in 100 days. Numerous reports, including those from the UN and human rights organizations, documented that some members of the clergy were not only silent but were directly complicit. Churches, traditionally places of refuge, became sites of massacres. Some clergy sheltered killers, others used their influence to spread propaganda or failed to protect innocent people who sought safety.
While these actions did not represent the entire Church in Rwanda, they demonstrated a painful truth: religious institutions can be swayed by ethnic loyalty, political alliances, or personal interest. Moral authority collapses when leaders become partisans rather than peacemakers.
Zambia’s Present Debate
In Zambia today, concerns are emerging around the moral consistency of some clergy in the political arena. A notable example is Archbishop Banda, whose public posture has frequently aligned with the former late President Edgar Lungu. To many Zambians, this alignment appeared rooted more in tribal or political affinity than in prophetic truth-telling.
Throughout Lungu’s administration—marked by serious allegations of corruption, democratic backsliding, and human rights violations—Archbishop Banda was largely silent. He never once publicly condemned the abuses that civil society, churches, international observers, and even the courts highlighted. To critics, this selective moral engagement raises legitimate questions about impartiality and whether tribal loyalty overshadowed the Church’s duty to stand with the oppressed.
Why This Matters
When clergy are silent in the face of injustice—or worse, appear to side with power over principle—the public loses faith not only in individuals but in the Church’s broader moral voice. A clergy that defends its “own people” rather than universal truth repeats the same error that intensified Rwanda’s tragedy: allowing ethnic or political loyalties to override justice and compassion.
Moving Forward
The lesson is clear: churches must stay above tribal politics and partisan interests. Zambia’s stability depends on moral leaders who uphold truth consistently—across administrations, across tribes, and across political seasons.
Faith institutions should be guardians of justice, not extensions of political networks. Rwanda shows us the tragic cost of moral failure. Zambia must ensure its clergy rise to the responsibility of national unity, integrity, and peace.
FYI:
I support Bishop Chama call for demonstrations under the OASIS Forum. That’s their constitutional rights.
HON MPANKATA TAKES CHARGE OF PF IN LINE WITH PARTY CONSTITUTION
…….declares Given Lubinda’s purpoted changes to Party structures illegal.
Lusaka – Saturday, 22 November 2025 (Smart Eagles)
Patriotic Front National Chairperson Musonda Mpankata has declared decisions by Party Acting President Given Lubinda to remove some senior officials from the Central Committee as illegal.
He has since taken Charge of the Party in line with its constitution ahead of the Upcoming Convention.
Last night, Lubinda purportedly made changes to party structures in which he allegedly removed from their positions and central committee Hon Mpankata as Chairperson, Hon Brenda Nyirenda Nyirenda as Deputy Secretary General and several Provincial leaders including Christopher Shakafuswa.
Speaking at a Press Briefing today, Hon Mpankata said the Party Constitution does not allocate such powers to an acting president without the Ratification of the Central Committee.
He said Hon Lubinda has chosen ego over unity and ambition over selfless service and personal survival over destiny.
He said the action is clear that Hon Lubinda has abandoned the soul of the party at a time when Zambians are desperately looking for a strong opposition.
He said a leader who restructures structures days before a convention is bent on crippling the party.
Hon Mpankata said Hon Lubinda the right thing was for him to step aside to create a level playing ground.
“We cannot have a candidate making or changing rules for other contestants. We expect him to handover the Reigns over to Him together with the acting Secretary General of the party so that we organise the convention successfully.
Yesterday, we waited for him with six senior members of NEC. All we got was suspending sitting of Executive members of the party indefinitely,” he said.
Meanwhile, Hon Mpankata said the Patriotic Front needs unity, stability, honesty, transparency and courage but Lubinda denotes drama, division and sabotage disguised in Administration.
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He has rubbished all the changes Lubinda purpoted to have made and demands that he steps down to allow the Chairperson to Superintendent the process to the convention in Seven days time.
“Our plans and preparations for the convention are going ahead. A list of delegates will be issued to all the contestants including Mr Lubinda,” he said.
…Any public gathering, including peaceful demonstrations, must be duly notified to the Police in accordance with the Public Order Act to ensure appropriate security arrangements are in place….
PRESS STATEMENT SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO ARCHBISHOP CHAMA’S COMMENTS ON PLANNED PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATIONS
November 22,2025-The Zambia Police Service has taken note of the remarks attributed to Archbishop Ignatius Chama of the Kasama Archdiocese regarding the purported peaceful demonstrations scheduled for 28th November 2025, as organised by the OASIS Forum.
The Zambia Police Service wishes to reaffirm its unwavering commitment to upholding the Constitution of the Republic of Zambia, including the rights and freedoms it guarantees.
Among these freedoms is the right to peaceful assembly, association, and expression, as rightly highlighted by the Archbishop.
These constitutional rights, however, must be exercised within the confines of the law and with full adherence to the provisions of the Public Order Act Chapter 113 of the laws of Zambia and other relevant legislation.
We welcome the Archbishop’s emphasis on peace, order, and non-violence. His call for citizens especially people of faith to conduct themselves with integrity, responsibility, and respect for the law is in line with the core values of the Zambia Police Service.
The Church, as stated by Archbishop Chama, does not endorse disorder, violence, or destruction of property, and neither does the Police.
In this regard, we wish to remind all organisers, participants, and members of the public that:
Any public gathering, including peaceful demonstrations, must be duly notified to the Police in accordance with the Public Order Act to ensure appropriate security arrangements are in place.
The primary responsibility of the Police is to safeguard life and property, maintain public order, and ensure that all citizens whether participating in a demonstration or not enjoy safety and security.
No gathering will be allowed to proceed in a manner that risks public safety, obstructs essential services, or endangers uninvolved members of the public.
Lawful instructions issued by the Police during such events must be respected in order to prevent escalations that may lead to disorder or harm.
The Zambia Police Service acknowledges the role of moral and civic voices, including the Church, in promoting accountability, transparency, and responsible governance. We also recognize the enthusiasm of citizens especially the youth to express themselves on matters of national importance.
Such expression must, however, remain peaceful, lawful, and respectful of the rights of others. We therefore encourage the organisers of the alleged demonstration to continue engaging the Police through the established channels so that, where permissible, appropriate security measures may be facilitated.
Any attempt to convene unlawful assemblies, acts of provocation, or conduct that incites violence will be met with firm but lawful action.
The Zambia Police Service remains committed to working with all stakeholders including faith-based organizations, civil society, and community leaders to ensure that Zambia continues to enjoy peace, unity, and democratic stability.
The UPND was in pole position to unseat the MMD in 2006 when Anderson Mazoka died.
If the UPND had chosen to unite around Acting President Sakwiba Sikota, Levy would have lost that election to Sakwiba. Levy was not only politically weak, but was also not well, physically and the voters knew that.
But when HH, via a “Tonga must Succeed Mazoka” tag removed Sakwiba, it not only divided the UPND but made the voters move to the next big party, the PF. Sata’s fortunes rose on the back of an ailing Levy and a divided UPND.
With the current happenings in the PF, I see a similar outcome. The PF, is not showing unity and is quickly splitting. The reasons are almost the same as those that were with the UPND in 2006.
For PF to succeed, the party Central Committee should have endorsed Lubinda as Lungu’s successor if only to hold the party together and enhance the ability to fight the UPND. The fights around the PF Presidency is fast dividing the PF and voters are now repositioning themselves to look at other political parties for leadership.
HH is not Levy. HH is shrewd and canning and believe me the PF fights are making it easy for his team to completely take the PF out of the equation.
The question that should be asked is, are the people causing divisions in the PF, now, true PF or just joined PF for transactional purposes?
“LETS JOIN THIS PROCESSION. ITS MEANT TO SAVE ZAMBIA.”
Catholic church to protest at State House on Nov 28, alongside Oasis Forum; Archbishop Chama calls on Christians to join
ARCHBISHOP Ignatius Chama of the Kasama Archdiocese has appealed to Zambian Christians, urging them to join nationwide peaceful demonstrations organized by the Oasis Forum in opposition to what he described as a potentially dangerous erosion of constitutional safeguards.
ARCHBISHOP OF KASAMA, MOST REVEREND IGNATIUS CHAMA FEATURING ON LUTANDA CATHOLIC RADIO DURING HIS WEEKLY FRIDAY RADIO PROGRAM OF ‘ISHIWI LYAKWA KACHEMA’ – VOICE OF THE SHEPHER
Archbishop Chama framed the upcoming protest scheduled for November 28 at State House in Lusaka not merely as a political act, but as a sacred civic duty rooted in Christian ethics and constitutional fidelity.
“The Constitution is not a mere legal document; it is the covenant between the state and its people,” Archbishop Chama declared. “When that covenant is manipulated, when rights are quietly stripped away under the guise of reform, it is not only the duty of citizens it is the conscience of the faithful to rise in peaceful, orderly protest.”
The Archbishop emphasized that the right to peaceful assembly is enshrined in Zambia’s Constitution and must be exercised with integrity. He warned against apathy, particularly among the country’s estimated 70% Christian population, stressing that silence in the face of governance overreach undermines both democracy and moral leadership, Radio Icengelo quotes the Archbishop as having said.
“The Church does not endorse disorder,” he clarified. “We reject violence, property destruction, or incitement. But we also reject complicity. When governance moves away from transparency, equity, and accountability when the dignity of the poor and the protections of the vulnerable are at risk the faithful must speak, and they must march.”
Archbishop Chama explicitly endorsed the Oasis Forum’s call for a mass demonstration, describing its objectives as legitimate and constitutionally grounded. He urged Zambians particularly the youth to heed the words of Pope Francis, who at the 2013 World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro implored young people: “Do not wait for others to change the world. Be the agents of change.”
“That message resonates deeply here in Zambia,” he said. “Our young people are not bystanders. They are the guardians of our future. And when constitutional processes appear to bypass public consultation, or to concentrate power rather than expand rights, they must be at the forefront.”
In a direct appeal to the Zambia Police Service, the Archbishop called for the protection not suppression of demonstrators. “Protesters are not enemies of the state,” he asserted. “They are its conscience. The true enemies are those who enrich themselves through corruption, who silence dissent, and who manipulate institutions to serve private interests not the public good.”
He implored law enforcement to fulfill its constitutional mandate: to safeguard the rights of peaceful assembly, ensure public safety, and direct its resources toward combating corruption and abuse of power — not toward intimidating citizens exercising their democratic rights.
“Let the police be the shield for the people, not the sword against them,” he said. “The real threat to national stability is not the crowd at State House. It is the quiet erosion of justice behind closed doors.”
Archbishop Chama concluded by reaffirming the Catholic Church’s enduring commitment to peace, justice, and human dignity. He called on all Zambians — regardless of faith or political affiliation to remain vigilant, to educate themselves on the proposed constitutional amendments, and to participate in lawful, nonviolent avenues to voice their concerns. “The Constitution belongs to the people,” he said. “And when it is threatened, the people must answer not with rage, but with resolve. Not with chaos, but with clarity. Not with silence, but with sacred courage.”
The nationwide march is set for November 28, 2025, at State House in Lusaka. Organizers anticipate participation from religious groups, civil society, student unions, and labor organizations, Radio Icengelo reports.
PF PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRANT MONDE CALLS LEADERSHIP DISPUTES REGRETTABLE, URGES UNITY
Patriotic Front (PF) presidential aspirant Greyford Monde has urged party leaders and members to prioritize unity and dialogue as the party navigates internal disagreements ahead of its upcoming General Conference.
In a statement, Mr Monde described recent leadership disputes and issues of indiscipline within the PF as deeply regrettable, warning that they threaten the cohesion of the party.
“Every decision we make must reflect the collective will, aspirations, and interests of the general membership,” Monde said, emphasizing that the PF belongs to all its members, not to any individual or faction.
Mr Monde has called on the party leadership to convene a Central Committee meeting to openly address and resolve perceived differences in a spirit of brotherhood and mutual respect.
He also appealed to the Council of Elders to intervene decisively and impartially to help bridge divisions and realign all groups behind a shared vision.
Mr Monde stressed that grassroots members remain the backbone of the party and urged them to stay calm, united, and steadfast.
He expressed confidence that the party can overcome current challenges and emerge stronger, ready to deliver meaningful change to Zambians ahead of the 2026 general elections.
“This storm shall surely pass. Together, we will weather it and march onward to resounding victory in 2026. Zambia shall be saved. The Patriotic Front shall rise stronger,” Mr Monde stated.
RIFT EMERGES BETWEEN MAKEBI ZULU AND WILLAH MUDOLO AMID PF LEADERSHIP AMBITIONS
A once-cordial relationship between aspiring Patriotic Front (PF) presidential candidate Makebi Zulu and South Africa-based businessman Willah Joseph Mudolo has collapsed, following Zulu’s decision to publicly declare his intention to contest the PF presidency.
Sources familiar with the development reveal that Mudolo felt blindsided and angered by Zulu’s announcement, which he interpreted as a betrayal, especially given the financial support he had extended to Zulu and his associates. The fallout has escalated quickly, culminating in Mudolo ordering Zulu and Daniel Siwo—former Senior Private Secretary to the late President Edgar Lungu—to vacate their accommodation at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Johannesburg. The rooms had been paid for by Mudolo.
Following the incident, both Zulu and Siwo returned to Zambia and have since intensified campaign activities in support of Zulu’s PF presidential bid.
Mudolo, meanwhile, has expressed deep frustration over what he describes as exploitation by several PF officials. He argues that figures such as Zulu, Mumbi Phiri, and former PF Secretary General Davies Mwila used his resources during their engagements in South Africa but are now avoiding communication with him.
According to sources, Mudolo has accused the trio of deceitful conduct, claiming they were only drawn to him because of his financial capacity rather than genuine political partnership.
In a turn of events, Mudolo has shifted his political focus and is now seeking to launch his own bid for the PF presidency—and ultimately, the Republican presidency. To bolster his prospects, he has approached former Presidential Political Advisor Dr. Chris Zumani Zimba to serve as his political consultant.
Mudolo is also exploring alliances with individuals he perceives as principled and independent-minded citizens. Among those he is targeting for political counsel are governance activist Brebner Changala and political commentator Zyambo, as he positions himself ahead of the 2026 General Election.
The internal dynamics within the PF continue to shift as aspiring candidates and power brokers manoeuvre for influence, signalling what may become an intense and unpredictable race for the party’s top position.
TASILA LUNGU’S PARLIAMENTARY SEAT CANNOT BE DECLARED VACANT DESPITE PROLONGED DELAY IN EDGAR LUNGU’S BURIAL
Feira Member of Parliament Emmanuel Tembo says Chawama MP Tasila Lungu’s parliamentary seat cannot be declared vacant despite her prolonged absence from the National Assembly during the five months since the death of her father, former President Edgar Lungu.
Mr. Tembo argues that Parliamentary Standing Order 223, adopted in 2024, does not provide for a parliamentary seat to be declared vacant due to absenteeism, but instead allows for an MP to be suspended for periods ranging from 7 to 30 days.
He insists that the law does not empower the Speaker to remove an MP on such grounds.
Chaos erupts outside Nasrec as Operation Dudula clashes with police during G20 Summit
Tensions erupted outside the Nasrec Expo Centre as members of Operation Dudula clashed with police during the opening of the G20 Leaders’ Summit.
Protesters, including supporters from the Operation Dudula movement and the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party, demanded to be moved closer to the summit venue after they were confined to a picketing area more than one kilometre away.
When protesters tried to breach the restricted zone, police responded with stun grenades, tear gas, rubber bullets, and pepper spray. Two Dudula members were arrested, and at least one police officer was reported injured.
Leaders of Operation Dudula, notably Zandile Dabula say they want the world’s attention on South Africa’s domestic crises, high unemployment, violent crime, and illegal immigration. Dabula accused authorities of ignoring ordinary South Africans while focusing on global events.
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS), which coordinated security for the summit, had warned in advance that protests would be tightly managed. Deputy National Commissioner for Policing, Lieutenant-General Tebello Mosikili, said protesters must act “within the proper directives … of the law.”
Despite the violence, NATJOINTS later stated that no major security breach had been recorded at the G20 summit.
In response to the protest, Gauteng authorities condemned earlier vandalism of G20 infrastructure around Nasrec.
Ramaphosa Will Not Hand G20 Presidency to US Junior Diplomat Amid Trump’s Boycott, Says Spokesperson
“The president will not hand over to a Charge d’Affaires,” stated presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya.
This statement follows the US announcement that it would boycott this weekend’s Johannesburg summit and send a low-ranking temporary chargé d’affaires to receive the G20 presidency handover at the high-level ceremonial event.
The presidency of the G20 passed to South Africa from Brazil on December 1, 2024. At the end of November 2025, Pretoria is scheduled to transfer it to the US.
The refusal responds to what Pretoria views as a diplomatic downgrade by the Trump administration, which previously cited human rights concerns as the reason for boycotting the summit, according to South African media.
The diplomatic standoff continues as the US has reportedly cautioned against issuing a joint statement from the Johannesburg gathering, though South Africa maintains the summit will proceed regardless of American participation.
THE BUILD-UP | PF Splintering in Real-time As Lubinda Faces Open Resistance
The Patriotic Front woke up today to a political earthquake. Hours after Given Lubinda executed a late-night purge that stunned even his closest allies, the backlash inside the party has erupted into open defiance. What looked like an administrative reshuffle is, by afternoon, a full-scale revolt.
At an afternoon press briefing in Lusaka, Musonda Mpankata appeared with senior party figures, including Jonas Shakafuswa and Davies Mwila, to deliver the strongest internal blow yet. He declared Lubinda’s dismissals “illegal, null and void,” arguing that no acting president has the power to fire or reshuffle the Central Committee without collective approval.
“He has abandoned the soul of the party,” Mpankata said, warning that the behaviour on display “will not be allowed seven days before the convention.”
What began as a constitutional argument quickly shifted into an existential indictment. Mpankata accused Lubinda of choosing personal survival over party unity and insisted that authority now reverts to him as elected Chairperson.
“He should have handed over the instruments of power,” he said, announcing that he will chair a full Central Committee meeting this afternoon to proceed with convention preparations. In his telling, Lubinda no longer carries organisational legitimacy.
Across PF structures, the reaction is near unanimous. MPs, councillors, provincial leaders and even long-time Lubinda sympathisers describe him as politically isolated. Many say he has “no base left,” with some calling for his outright expulsion.
Tribal rhetoric has crept into internal WhatsApp groups, with a faction accusing him of working with the ruling United Party for National Development to weaken the PF ahead of 2026. Others argue the chaos is a sign that Lubinda “panicked” after days of factional pressure and collapsing support.
The newly appointed Deputy Secretary General for Administration, Celestine Mukandila, spoken with support undertones for Lubinda. But during Mpankata’s briefing, he was openly cautioned not to “legitimise illegal appointments.” The party’s elected structures insist that the reshuffle violates the PF constitution, citing previous court rulings that nullified unilateral decisions made without Central Committee ratification.
They warn that any official who proceeds under Lubinda’s direction “risks personal liability.”
The turbulence is worsened by unresolved violence in Kabwe. A highly placed source wrote to The People’s Brief alleging that part of the funding for the attack on Lubinda came from within the party, specifically from individuals linked to Mwila.
We cannot verify this claim. Police say seven suspects are in custody, and all sides publicly blame Hakainde Hichilema’s party. But internally, PF circles speak of “double games” and shadow financing. The suspicion has fed the narrative that Lubinda’s clampdown may be retaliation, not discipline.
The convention now lies at the centre of this storm. PF has never held a competitive elective congress in its twenty-four year history. As reader Haggai Muzeya reminded us, leaders from Michael Sata to Edgar Lungu rose through voice votes, not ballots. With factional lines hardened, a fair election looks nearly impossible.
https://youtu.be/Pt6Luk2lEoY?si=RgXt685p00XOCvmE
Every hour of delay institutionalises suspicion. Every press briefing widens the rift. Every affidavit from Kabwe or Lusaka fuels the belief that this may be the most chaotic transition PF has ever attempted.
By mid-day, the message from the anti-Lubinda bloc was unmistakable. “Plans continue. Delegates list will be released. The convention will be held,” Mpankata said. His declaration effectively positions him as interim authority, with Lubinda’s midnight decrees dismissed as noise.
Party insiders describe this as a “soft takeover,” the moment when elected officials collectively moved to strip an acting president of influence without waiting for formal impeachment.
The PF Lubinda enclave is now a house split along three fronts. The Mundubile camp sees Lubinda’s purge as a direct attack. The Makebi wing believes the old guard has been plotting against their candidate and welcomes the shake-up. The Lubinda faction with illegal powers now being contested. What none of them see, at least for now, is a unifying path that can hold the party together before 2026.
For now, the only certainty is this: PF is entering its most dangerous hour. A convention is seven days away. Legal battles are multiplying. Factions are mobilising. And the centre has given way.
If you want us to monitor factional chats and gather deeper intelligence on tonight’s developments, send material to editor.peoplesbrief@gmail.com.
ARCHBISHOP OF KASAMA AND ZCCB PRESIDENT, URGES ZAMBIANS TO PROTEST AGAINST ALLEGED CONSTITUTION EROSION ON 28TH NOVEMBER 2025 AT STATE HOUSE IN LUSAKA & COUNTRYWIDE
Archbishop Ignatius Chama of the Kasama Archdiocese has delivered a compelling moral plea to Zambian Christians, urging them to take part in peaceful nationwide demonstrations coordinated by the Oasis Forum. The protests aim to challenge what he perceives as a worrying erosion of constitutional protections.
During his address on Radio Lutanda’s Ishiwi lyakwa Kacema program, Archbishop Chama emphasized that the planned protest on November 28 at State House in Lusaka goes beyond politics. He described it as a sacred civic responsibility grounded in Christian values and a commitment to upholding the Constitution.
Highlighting that the right to peaceful assembly is protected under Zambia’s Constitution, the Archbishop stressed the importance of exercising this right responsibly. He cautioned against indifference, especially from the predominantly Christian population, which constitutes around 70% of the country. He warned that remaining silent in the face of governance failures weakens both democracy and moral accountability.
He firmly stated that the Church opposes all forms of violence and chaos. While advocating for peace, he also condemned complacency, explaining that when governance strays from transparency, fairness, and accountability—threatening the dignity of the poor and the protection of the vulnerable—it becomes a moral obligation for the faithful to take a stand.
Archbishop Chama voiced his support for the Oasis Forum’s agenda, affirming its compatibility with constitutional principles. He called on Zambians, particularly young people, to embody the words of Pope Francis during World Youth Day in 2013: to take action and be catalysts for positive change.
Appealing directly to the Zambia Police Service, he urged law enforcement authorities to prioritize the safeguarding of demonstrators rather than suppressing them. He described protesters as the voice of collective conscience, not adversaries of the state. He instead identified corruption, suppression of dissent, and misuse of public institutions for personal gain as the true threats to national integrity.
The Archbishop implored police officers to respect their constitutional duty to protect peaceful assemblies, ensure public safety, and focus their efforts on fighting corruption rather than intimidating citizens exercising their democratic rights.
In concluding remarks, he reaffirmed the Catholic Church’s unwavering advocacy for peace, justice, and human dignity. He encouraged all Zambians—irrespective of their religion or political beliefs—to stay informed about proposed constitutional changes and to engage in lawful and peaceful methods of expressing their concerns.
The march is scheduled for November 28, 2025, at State House in Lusaka. Organizers expect participation from diverse groups, including faith communities, civil society organizations, student unions, and labor collective
Given Lubinda’s conduct are the reasons Why he easily gets beaten- Davies Mwila.
IGNORE GIVEN LUBINDA’S USELESS PRESS BRIEFING, HE IS STILL CONFUSED OF SLAPS HE RECEIVED FROM UPND SUPPORTERS – DAVIES MWILA
Former PF Secretary General Davis Mwila has dismissed changes made by PF Acting President to the central committee as useless.
Speaking in Lusaka this morning, Mr Mwila called on PF members not to respect changes made by Given Lubinda as his brain is damaged following the slaps he received from UPND carders in Kabwe few days ago.
“Who is Hon Lubinda to drop me and my colleagues from the central committee? He has no power to do so. But I forgive him because it’s the slaps he received from the UPND that is confusing him. Let him seek medical help if he is sick instead of bringing confusion in our party”, said Mwila.
MAKEBI ZULU CLARIFIES ROLE IN EDGAR LUNGU’S FUNERAL, SAYS HE’S NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR REPATRIATIO
By: Thomas Afroman Mwale
PF presidential hopeful Makebi Zulu has expressed disappointment over what he describes as ignorance from individuals who mistook his role in the family of the late former president Edgar Lungu, stressing that he is not responsible for repatriating the late president’s remains.
Mr. Zulu clarified that his primary duty is to communicate the family’s decisions as a spokesperson, and not to act as a mediator or negotiator in matters surrounding the funeral process.
Speaking when he featured on Showstar’s House Podcast, he explained that it is possible for a country to hold a state funeral without a sitting head of state present, citing the funerals of fifth republican president Michael Sata and president Levy Mwanawasa, where the acting leader presided.
He further argued that the president, as commander-in-chief of the armed forces, may delegate representation to government officials, as is often done during state funerals of former ministers when the president is not in attendance. #SunFmTvNews
The internal firing you’re witnessing isn’t coming from outside forces. It’s a direct result of the deep divisions tearing the party apart. Apparently, Everyone wants to be President, and instead of rallying behind a collective vision, they have all turned the battlefield inward. Personal interests have overtaken the party’s interest, and no one seems willing to put PF first.
At the center of this turmoil are three powerful factions pulling the party in different directions. There is Maccabi Zulu camp, the Given Lubinda camp, and the Mundubile camp. Almost every member of the Central Committee has secretly aligned themselves with one of these presidential hopefuls.
The loyalties to these factions are the fuel behind the chaos you are witnessing and the reason PF will keep crashing into its own shadow until there will be no party called PF anymore.
Should the party survive this fresh wave of infighting, there is still Chabinga quietly watching from the sidelines. And with every passing day, the likelihood of PF walking away from the 2026 elections without a single parliamentary seat grows more and more real.
ARCHBISHOP CHAMA COMMENTS ON PLANNED PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATIONS
Archbishop Ignatius Chama of the Kasama Archdiocese has issued a powerful moral appeal to Zambian Christians, urging them to join nationwide peaceful demonstrations organized by the Oasis Forum in opposition to what he described as a potentially dangerous erosion of constitutional safeguards.
Speaking on Radio Lutanda’s Ishiwi lyakwa Kacema programme on Friday, Archbishop Chama framed the upcoming protest scheduled for November 28 at State House in Lusaka not merely as a political act, but as a sacred civic duty rooted in Christian ethics and constitutional fidelity.
“The Constitution is not a mere legal document; it is the covenant between the state and its people,” Archbishop Chama declared. “When that covenant is manipulated, when rights are quietly stripped away under the guise of reform, it is not only the duty of citizens it is the conscience of the faithful to rise in peaceful, orderly protest.”
The Archbishop emphasized that the right to peaceful assembly is enshrined in Zambia’s Constitution and must be exercised with integrity. He warned against apathy, particularly among the country’s estimated 70% Christian population, stressing that silence in the face of governance overreach undermines both democracy and moral leadership.
“The Church does not endorse disorder,” he clarified. “We reject violence, property destruction, or incitement. But we also reject complicity. When governance moves away from transparency, equity, and accountability when the dignity of the poor and the protections of the vulnerable are at risk the faithful must speak, and they must march.”
Archbishop Chama explicitly endorsed the Oasis Forum’s call for a mass demonstration, describing its objectives as legitimate and constitutionally grounded. He urged Zambians particularly the youth to heed the words of Pope Francis, who at the 2013 World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro implored young people: “Do not wait for others to change the world. Be the agents of change.”
“That message resonates deeply here in Zambia,” he said. “Our young people are not bystanders. They are the guardians of our future. And when constitutional processes appear to bypass public consultation, or to concentrate power rather than expand rights, they must be at the forefront.”
In a direct appeal to the Zambia Police Service, the Archbishop called for the protection not suppression of demonstrators. “Protesters are not enemies of the state,” he asserted. “They are its conscience. The true enemies are those who enrich themselves through corruption, who silence dissent, and who manipulate institutions to serve private interests not the public good.”
He implored law enforcement to fulfill its constitutional mandate: to safeguard the rights of peaceful assembly, ensure public safety, and direct its resources toward combating corruption and abuse of power — not toward intimidating citizens exercising their democratic rights.
“Let the police be the shield for the people, not the sword against them,” he said. “The real threat to national stability is not the crowd at State House. It is the quiet erosion of justice behind closed doors.”
Archbishop Chama concluded by reaffirming the Catholic Church’s enduring commitment to peace, justice, and human dignity. He called on all Zambians — regardless of faith or political affiliation to remain vigilant, to educate themselves on the proposed constitutional amendments, and to participate in lawful, nonviolent avenues to voice their concerns. “The Constitution belongs to the people,” he said. “And when it is threatened, the people must answer not with rage, but with resolve. Not with chaos, but with clarity. Not with silence, but with sacred courage.”
The nationwide march is set for November 28, 2025, at State House in Lusaka. Organizers anticipate participation from religious groups, civil society, student unions, and labor organizations
GUEST ARTICLE: LEADERSHIP TRANSITION IN THE Patriotic Front – PF : 2014 vs 2025.
(Disclaimer: The views expressed below are personal and made in support of entrenching intraparty democracy in Zambia)
By McPherson Chanda
In the competition for #leadership_succession following the death of President Michael Sata, then Acting Party President Guy Scott decided to remove a popular party SG Hon Edgar Lungu and others. He also suspended Madam Inonge Wina who, in her words, was trying to reconcile the factions.
The calculus of Dr Scott’s maneuvers was seen as targeting the candidature of (Hon) Edgar Lungu at the time. The moves by Dr Scott thus created serious confusion and divisions which were only resolved by Church leaders such as Bishop Joshua Banda and Father Joseph Chilinda stepping in. What do these changes mean to the prospects of leading Presidential candidates such as Hon Brian Mundubile who seem to have the most support?
The current moves by the Acting President Hon Given Lubinda have the same timing as and some resemblance to those of Dr Scott. As such, they will achieve the same thing; confusion and divisions. The changes at this time will – rightly or wrongly – be seen as “imingalato” – especially that the Central Committee decides on election guidelines and party policies in general.
Unfortunately for the PF, it is already a party under #siege from external forces which were wholly absent in succession wrangles after President Sata’s death in October 2014. In addition, Church leaders may not be available or interested in intervening as they did for then then ruling Party in 2014.
Notably, whereas the Chabinga problem was externally imposed, this crisis has been fully internally created by the jostling for control. As they say, if you are united, the enemy outside can do you less or no harm, but, “a house #divided against itself cannot stand”.
The confusion which is likely to ensue from these untimely and suspicious changes are likely to do more damage to the Patriotic Front than the harm caused by Robert Chabinga. Will mutual tolerance and respect as well as calm heads prevail at this point? Will the acting President be inclusive and allow the candidates including himself to legitimately bid for support and campaign? Are there any elders who might mediate?
https://youtu.be/Pt6Luk2lEoY?si=ocj5qU1QkRmlimyd
Lastly, I wish Acting President Given Lubinda success in the upcoming party elections which must proceed democratically. I further wish to thank him for having led the Party in its troubled times. If he wins the party presidency , he will have the unquestioned mandate to make his preferred changes to the Central Committee. For now, he would do well to use his #sword_as_a_ploughshare by reversing the drastic and untimely changes and let democracy play out within the Party he loves.
Hon. Given Lubinda Likely to Lose the PF Presidency, Not Because He is Not a Good Leader, But Because of his Tribe =============================
When PF lost power in 2021, most of its so called senior leaders vanished overnight. They went into hiding and only watched from a distance as the party crumbled. Only a handful of true loyalists stood up for PF, and at the top of the list is one Hon. Given Lubinda followed by Mr. Raphael Nakachinda.
Let’s be honest, if it were not for these two, PF would have been buried long ago. The only reason PF can today even talk about holding a convention is because these two held the oxygen mask of the party when everyone else had abandoned it.
While others were running from their shadows, probably fearing arrests for crimes they committed when they were in power, Lubinda was the one carrying PF on his back.
https://youtu.be/Pt6Luk2lEoY?si=ocj5qU1QkRmlimyd
Interestingly many of those who disappeared are now crawling back, louder than ever, as if they never left. One of them is the former PF Secretary General Mr. Mwila, whose knew job now is to twerk for the international Malukula and fighting Given Lubinda.
Even I once underestimated Lubinda. I didn’t know he had such remarkable leadership in him. They say leaders are seen when there is a problem. The man surely showed up everywhere,.. funerals, court cases, arrests,..you name it. He literally held every member’s hand to be where they are. He kept the morale alive. He kept the PF brand from total extinction. He was literally the glue holding PF together.
But here is the painful truth of what I see coming forth. Despite his loyalty and impeccable leadership , Hon. Lubinda is likely to loose the PF presidency only because of his tribe.
It disgusts me to comment on matters of tribalism but it looks that is all the generation of these oddies know to thrive in politics. Thank God its phasing out.
People like Madam Mumbi Phiri have openly declared that, the only winning formula for PF is an Easterner paired with a Northerner and vice versa. And let’s not pretend that this mentality is not shared by many in the PF Central Committee, most of whom come from these two regions. Tribal entitlement is the compass guiding their decisions now.
Today, Prof. Nkandu Luo, Mumbi Phiri and the former PF secretary General Mr. Mwila can be seen shamelessly dancing for the man they are calling Malukula. Through Mr. Mwila, they have now waged war against Given Lubinda accusing him of secretly appointing peole like Chitalu Chilufya to the central Committee.
Why I feel bad about it is the fact that these same people, who today want to dictate the future of PF, were nowhere when the party was fighting for survival.
Some were in prison. Others Like Mr. Mwila were quite, hiding in safe houses obviously to avoid being followed for crimes committed while in power. Others like Prof. Nkandu Luo were silently negotiating their own political survival as she could be seen flying around with the Republican vice President clearly with intentions of Joining the UPND but was rejected. Mr. Lubinda was out there working tirelessly to hold the party together.
Now they want to reward him with betrayal. But here’s one thing about natural justice that many of us seem to ignore. It never forgets.
If PF rejects Hon. Given Lubinda simply because he comes from the West, then the party is signing its own death certificate. PF will either collapse completely or remain politically irrelevant after 2026, just like how MMD faded into the political dustbin. No one from northern or eastern has the energy of Given Lubinda. PF needs everyone regardless of their tribe.
next time you want my attention, come with the intellectual capacity to engage in the intelligent conversations and reasoning I have with your idols, (Boss). It’s a privilege for someone of your type and level to talk to me, and worse still, to have my attention. So far, your level of IQ is as low as your height very low we are not mates.
You are Honorable’s Chola boy, and if you don’t support him by attacking my personal life, you definitely won’t have that 2022 red wine from duty free, what an achievement!
Holding Leaders accountable for things is not attacking them unless you are benefiting personal gain like food and favors then u can’t be expressive because you owe them loyalty, you and me are different to me they are my leaders, to you they are your bread and butter. There is nothing wrong in flying my mates business class just like u sat there drinking an expensive wine u can’t afford through laughing to dry jokes by your bosses because thats the only way out for you.
Now let me break it down for you: everything you wrote in your post is stupid, low-class, childish, uncivilized, and ignorant. People like you talk about a woman and degrade her because that’s what you were taught, that’s what makes you feel like a man, an inch taller and little brushed ego validated. My business-class flights, champagne, oysters, and branded personal items have nothing to do with what I said in my video, that was besides the points I made that video for. You sound foolish, but hey, you’re a typical Mushanina bwali, Bamutasha kali Mwitobo that’s your duty to stroke his ego instead of giving him positive criticism. Next time stay in your lane little Man and let Full men with Self Respect and intelligent minds talk to me. Swine!!!!!
In honor of his mother, Deloris Jordan, basketball icon Michael Jordan announced a $10 million donation to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center on November 18. This significant gift will lead to the medical center’s neuroscience institute being renamed the Novant Health Deloris Jordan Neuroscience Institute, as stated in a news release.
“My mother taught me the importance of compassion and community, and I can’t think of a better way to honor her than by helping to ensure those in need can obtain the most advanced neurological care available,” the 62-year-old legend stated in the release, as reported by Wilmington Biz.
He continued, “I’m proud to continue to partner with Novant Health to expand access to world-class health care in my hometown and to support my mother’s work and interest in global health and wellness.”
The gift is intended to promote advances in brain health research and innovation. Furthermore, the release noted that the donation will help expand access to cutting-edge neurological care throughout Southeastern North Carolina.
“The Novant Health Deloris Jordan Neuroscience Institute’s patients will benefit from expert physicians, advanced technology, and comprehensive programs for stroke, spine treatment, Alzheimer’s diagnosis, Parkinson’s disease and other complex conditions,” the release stated.
In the release, Deloris Jordan shared her long-held belief that looking after others is among life’s most important callings.
“As a mother who raised my family in Wilmington, I know how access to quality care shapes a community,” she said. “I am fascinated by the link between neuroscience and well-being and how understanding the brain helps us care for the whole person. It is humbling and deeply meaningful to be a part of bringing high-quality care to more people in North Carolina and to improve healthcare across the world.”
According to ESPN, Deloris is also the founder and president of the James R. Jordan Foundation and its international foundation of the same name, which has overseen programs in the U.S. and Africa.
Michael Jordan’s recent donation continues his long-standing collaboration with Novant Health. This partnership previously established four Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinics, which deliver crucial primary and preventive care to underserved populations in Charlotte and Wilmington.
The donation further extends this commitment, guaranteeing ongoing advancements in neuroscience and regionally coordinated, patient-focused healthcare.
Michael Jordan’s $10 million contribution was directed to the Novant Health Foundation, bringing his total donations to the organization, as stated in the release, to $27 million.
“We are deeply grateful for Michael’s continued partnership and his unwavering commitment to expanding access to remarkable care and building a healthier future right here in Wilmington,” Carl Armato, president and CEO of Novant Health, said. “The impact of his contributions to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and the legacy of the Novant Health Deloris Jordan Neuroscience Institute will be felt by families in this community for decades to come.”
The formal unveiling and dedication ceremony for the Novant Health Deloris Jordan Neuroscience Institute is scheduled for early 2026 at Novant Health NHRMC, according to the release.
Michael Jordan, who led UNC to a national championship in 1982, graduated from Laney High School in Wilmington in 1981. He later played 15 seasons in the NBA, securing six championships with the Chicago Bulls.
India’s fighter jet just crashed at the world’s biggest arms bazaar. Here’s why this matters more than you think.
A HAL Tejas went down during a live demonstration at Dubai Airshow 2025. Pilot status unknown. Black smoke over the runway. Cameras captured everything.
This is the second Tejas crash in 18 months.
Why this changes everything:
India has a 250-aircraft shortfall. Right now. The Indian Air Force operates 30 fighter squadrons when it needs 42 to secure a 2,100-mile contested border with China.
China adds 50 new fighters every year. Pakistan just signed new fighter jet deals at this exact airshow, hours before the crash.
The Tejas was supposed to solve this. India spent 40 years and $20 billion building an indigenous fighter to break free from foreign dependence. The plan: manufacture 400+ jets at $42 million each instead of buying French Rafales at $240 million or navigating American strings.
Here’s the problem:
Russia, India’s traditional supplier, is redirecting everything to Ukraine. Western options are expensive or politically complicated. Chinese jets are flooding markets across 53 countries.
India’s defense strategy depends on producing affordable fighters at scale. The nation’s $450 billion infrastructure plan requires stable borders without draining foreign reserves.
What just happened:
The crash didn’t occur at a remote test site. It happened in front of every defense minister, military buyer, and analyst who matters. At the exact moment India needed to prove indigenous capability works.
Pakistan’s delegation was literally in the next hangar closing export contracts for their Chinese co-developed fighters.
This isn’t about one aircraft. It’s about whether a nation of 1.4 billion people can manufacture the hardware needed to defend itself, or whether it stays dependent on others during the most volatile geopolitical moment in decades.
10 More Little-Known Facts About Michael “King Cobra” Sata
(That even many Zambians don’t know)
1. He once disappeared from Zambia for months before becoming president
Long before his 2011 victory, Sata spent a mysterious period abroad recovering from illness and quietly meeting foreign political advisers.
2. He personally wrote some of his own political insults
Unlike many politicians who rely on speechwriters, Sata crafted most of his sharp, biting lines himself — it was part of his strategy to dominate headlines.
3. His voice wasn’t naturally deep — it was damaged by years of smoking
4. He coined the term under 5 which he often referred to HH and his UPND
Chain-smoking in his youth permanently altered his vocal cords, creating the iconic gravelly “King Cobra voice.”
5. He had a talent for learning local languages quickly
Sata could switch between Bemba, Nyanja, and Tonga effortlessly during rallies — which helped him connect with crowds across the country.
6. He kept an unusually small inner circle
Even as president, Sata trusted very few people. Many decisions were made privately with a handful of long-time loyalists.
7. He was superstitious about certain numbers
People close to him claimed he disliked specific dates and avoided major announcements on days he considered “unlucky.”
8. He worked undercover investigating corruption in the 1980s
During his time in government, he was occasionally deployed quietly to inspect ministries suspected of malpractice — earning him a reputation as a “feared inspector.”
10. His temper was real, not political acting
Many politicians fake outrage for cameras — Sata didn’t. When angry, he exploded, even during private meetings, cabinet sessions, and diplomatic gatherings.
11. He was deeply loyal to ordinary workers
Because of his past as a porter and unionist, he often protected bus drivers, miners, and market traders — sometimes making sudden, unplanned visits to workplaces.
12. He was planning a massive leadership reshuffle weeks before his death
Insiders say Sata had drafted a list of ministers he wanted to drop and new ones he intended to appoint — a reshuffle that never happened.
ANCYL plunged into turmoil as secretary-general apologises after brief “civil war”
The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) was thrown into disarray this week after a dramatic leadership clash that saw Secretary-General Mntuwoxolo Ngudle and President Collen Malatji briefly suspend each other, prompting urgent intervention from ANC SG Fikile Mbalula.
The conflict erupted on 21 November 2025 when Ngudle issued a formal letter suspending Malatji, accusing him of convening a parallel meeting, misleading structures about his powers, and sidelining senior officials from preparations for the league’s national congress.
Within hours, reports surfaced that Malatji had retaliated by attempting to suspend Ngudle, deepening the sense of crisis.
Confusion intensified when ANCYL national spokesperson Zama Khanyase dismissed the suspension claims, insisting that Malatji remained in office and confirming that the NEC was urgently meeting to stabilise the situation.
By Saturday, Ngudle had backtracked. In a written apology, he withdrew the suspension letter and expressed regret for his actions, saying the events were “regrettable and will never happen again.”
The public fallout has exposed entrenched tensions within the youth league ahead of its 27th National Congress in Polokwane next month. Control over congress preparations and looming leadership changes with Ngudle among those ageing out have fuelled speculation about internal power jockeying.
With the feud spilling into public view, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula moved to summon the officials in an effort to restore stability before the high-stakes December conference.
Distinguished Heads of State and Government of G20 Members and Invited Guest Countries, Heads of Regional Economic Communities, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr António Guterres, Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Paul Mashatile, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Heads of International Organisations, Members of the diplomatic corps, Ladies and gentlemen, Distinguished Guests,
It is an honour and a privilege to welcome you all to the first G20 Leaders’ Summit to be held on African soil.
We gather here at the Cradle of Humankind to affirm our common humanity.
We gather here to affirm the value of partnership and cooperation, to finding common solutions to shared problems.
Shortly before the dawn of a democratic and free South Africa in 1994, the founding father of our democracy President, Nelson Mandela, said: “The time has come for South Africa to take up its rightful and responsible place in the community of nations.”
Today, as we open this G20 Leader’s Summit, South Africa is deeply aware of the profound responsibility that membership of the community of nations places upon us.
We also understand the responsibility of being entrusted with the Presidency of the G20.
In the execution of its task as the President of the G20, South Africa has throughout the past year – through its stewardship of some 130 meetings in various parts of South Africa, in other countries on the African continent and beyond our shores – sought to undertake this task with care and diligence.
We have sought at all times to preserve the integrity and stature of the G20, a premier forum of international economic cooperation.
The deliberations of the G20 have an impact on the lives of all members of the global community.
From its initial focus on broad macroeconomic issues, the G20 is now engaged on matters such as trade, sustainable development, health, education, science and technology, agriculture, energy, environment and climate change, among others.
As the G20 countries, we understand that progress on each and all of these issues is a necessary condition for strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth.
In pursuit of, and in conformitywith, the founding mission of the G20, South Africa adopted the theme of ‘Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability’ for its G20 Presidency.
Through solidarity, we can create an inclusive future that advances the interests of people around the world who are at the greatest risk of being left behind.
This is important in an interconnected world, where the challenges faced by one nation affect all nations.
By promoting equality, we strive to ensure fair treatment and equal opportunities for all individuals and nations.
The disparities in wealth and development within and between countries is not only unjust and unsustainable. It is also one of the greatest impediments to sustainable growth.
It is essential that we break down divisions of economic status, gender, race and geography.
Sustainability involves meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
As a founding member of the G20, South Africa has sought to ensure that the developmentpriorities of the Global South and the African continent find expression firmly and permanently on the agenda of the G20.
This is important not only for the people of Africa and the Global South
It is vital for global stability and security, alleviating resource pressures, managing population movements and reducing the risk of conflict.
We seek stability because it attracts investment, improves planning and reduces the risk of global economic shocks.
And we prioritise inclusive and vibrant markets because they drive innovation and efficiency.
Thriving economies lift people out of poverty, encourage greater investment and trade, and generate the revenue needed to invest in public goods.
The threats facing humanity today – from escalating geopolitical tensions, global warming, pandemics, energy and food insecurity to inequality, unemployment, extreme poverty and armed conflict – jeopardise our collective future.
It is therefore essential thatwe make greater and faster progress towards the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
We welcome the Sevilla Commitment adopted in June this year, which sets forth a renewed global framework for financing for development.
We must use this framework to catalyse development investments at scale in developing economy countries.
We must continue the reform of the international financial architecture, ensuring that institutions are strengthened, are more inclusive and are equipped to meet the challenges both of the present and the future.
At the beginning of our G20 Presidency, we identified four high-level priorities.
Firstly, we focused on action to strengthen disaster resilience and response.
While climate-induced natural disasters affect countries around the world, they have a particularly devastating impact on countries that cannot afford the costs of recovery and rebuilding.
We have agreed that it is essential for the global community, international financial nstitutions, development banks and the private sector, to scale up post-disaster reconstruction.
Secondly, we agreed that we must take action to ensure debt sustainability for low-income countries.
The G20 needs to renew its efforts to advance debt sustainability, with a particular emphasis on African countries.
Thirdly, we said we should mobilise finance for a just energy transition, increasing the quality and quantity of climate finance flows to developing economy countries.
Fourthly, we emphasised the importance of harnessing critical minerals for inclusive growth and sustainable development through the beneficiation of the minerals at the place of extraction.
In addition to these four priorities, we have prioritised issues of inclusive economic growth, industrialisation, inequality, employment, food security and artificial intelligence.
Much of the work of the past year will be presented and considered at this meeting.
We commend in particularthe G20@20 Review, which provides a detailed account of the path we have travelled as the G20.
It describes both our achievements and our challenges, and makes proposals on how we can organise ourselves to be more focused on our core mandate.
We welcome the work of the G20 Africa Expert Panel, led by South Africa’s former Minister of Finance Mr Trevor Manuel.
The panel argues that African efforts to accelerate productive investment require new global partnerships and strong multilateral cooperation. It calls on the G20 to support this effort by building a global policy framework that unlocks long-term finance at lower cost and investment at scale.
We are also grateful for the work of the G20 Extraordinary Committee of Independent Experts on Global Inequality, led by Professor Joseph Stiglitz.
The recommendations of the Extraordinary Committee provide a solid platform on which to launch a renewed global effort to tackle inequality.
As this is the first G20 Leaders’ Summit to be held in Africa, it carries the opes, and must reflect the aspirations, of the people of this continent and of the world.
We should not allow anything to diminish the value, the stature or the impact of the first African G20 Presidency.
This G20 Leaders’ Summit has a responsibility not to allow the integrity and the credibility of the G20 to be weakened.
We thank all the delegations that have worked together with us in good faith to produce a worthy G20 outcome document for this historic leaders’ meeting.
The G20 underscores the value and relevance of multilateralism.
It recognises that the challenges we all face can only be resolved through cooperation, collaboration and partnership.
The adoption of the declaration from the summit sends an important signal to the world that multilateralism can and does deliver.
It sends a message of hope and solidarity.
It tells the world that as the leaders of the G20, we will keep fast to our solemn pledge to leave no person, no community and no country behind.
A 21-year-old pregnant African American mother from Ohio, Ta’Kiya Young, lost her life during a confrontation with police in a supermarket parking lot, and the officer who fired the fatal shot—Blendon Township police officer Connor Grubb—has now been acquitted of all charges, including murder. The case, which drew national attention because of the racial dynamics, the death of a young Black woman, and questions about police use of force, ended with Grubb avoiding a potential life-in-prison sentence. The tragedy has continued to spark outrage within the Black community, especially as Young, a mother of two, was unarmed and accused of a shoplifting incident that her family insists never happened.
According to CNN, during the trial, prosecutors argued that Grubb acted unreasonably when he shot Young through her windshield after she refused to step out of her vehicle. Bodycam footage showed Young questioning officers and expressing fear as they pointed a gun at her. The video also captured her turning her steering wheel slightly before her car rolled forward at a slow speed, making contact with Grubb, who immediately fired a single round into her chest. Young later died at a hospital, along with her unborn daughter.
Judge David Young, who is not related to Ta’Kiya, dismissed four of the ten charges, ruling that prosecutors failed to prove Grubb knew Young was pregnant. Throughout the two-week trial, jurors watched body-camera footage and heard expert testimony regarding police procedure, use of force, accident reconstruction, and department policy. However, Grubb did not testify in person; instead, his version of events was read by an Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation agent, leaving prosecutors unable to cross-examine him directly.
According to the written statement, Grubb said he placed himself in front of Young’s car to protect the public and supported his partner, Sgt. Erick Moynihan, who was also ordering Young to exit the vehicle. Grubb claimed the car struck his legs and began lifting his body when Young drove forward. It was at that moment, he said, that he feared for his safety and fired. After the shooting, officers broke the driver’s window, attempted first aid, and later said they tried to save her life, though the wound was fatal.
The aftermath has been devastating for Young’s family. Her grandmother, Nadine Young—who is now raising Ta’Kiya’s two sons, aged 8 and 5—openly challenged the police narrative. The family’s attorney, Sean Walton, stated that a witness saw Young put down the liquor bottles before leaving the Kroger store, meaning no theft occurred. According to Walton, Young had been telling the truth when she insisted she had not stolen anything, making the officers’ aggressive approach unjustified from the beginning.
Despite being on paid administrative leave since the 2023 shooting, Grubb has not faced criminal accountability. The acquittal has reignited debates about policing, racial bias, and the deadly consequences Black Americans continue to face during routine encounters with law enforcement. For many, Ta’Kiya Young’s death represents yet another example of a young Black life lost under circumstances that should never have escalated—and her family remains determined to fight for justice in her name.
During a protest outside the G20 Summit, Operation Dudula leader Zandile Dabula was pepper-sprayed by South African Police.
The police are working to prevent this organization and other vigilante groups from causing disruptions to the G20 proceedings.
The group is advocating for South Africa to focus on domestic issues rather than global agendas like G20. They are also asking all foreigners represented in the summit to leave South Africa.
On Operation Dudula’s official Facebook page, a video shows Zandile crying while trying to remove her eyelashes so she can squeeze her eyes nicely.
Trump, who once joked Mamdani was “so left he makes Bernie look like Reagan,” walked into the Oval Office, grinned, and said, “I’ll stick up for you.”
Mamdani, who once called Trump’s policies “morally bankrupt,” replied with a handshake and talked about affordable housing. And just like that, we had a conversation instead of a cage match.
For once, the headlines weren’t about who dunked on whom or who canceled who. They were about two men who couldn’t be more different actually getting something done.
This wasn’t performative unity. This was ideological oil and water swirling into something useful. Trump didn’t need to meet Mamdani – he’s not a swing-state governor or a high-dollar donor. And Mamdani didn’t need the photo op – his base isn’t exactly craving Mar-a-Lago content. But both showed up. Why? Because they know politics isn’t supposed to be a purity test. It’s supposed to be a results factory.
Trump deserves credit here. He didn’t posture, he didn’t preen, and he didn’t do the usual “Democrats are destroying cities” monologue. He listened. He agreed. He even praised. That’s not just presidential – it’s surgical. Trump read the moment, saw a chance to build bridges, and took it. Smart politics. Grown-up politics.
And Mamdani? He didn’t flinch. He didn’t virtue signal. He walked into the lion’s den with a plan and walked out with the lion. He talked affordability, infrastructure, rent, and municipal support like a mayor already two years into the job.
Together, they proved something dangerous to the status quo: that compromise doesn’t have to mean capitulation. That a Republican and a Democrat can speak the same language when it’s about fixing what’s broken. In a country sick of partisan cosplay, this was a moment of actual statesmanship.
Naturally, the usual suspects are panicking. Some Trump fans hated the optics. Some Mamdani supporters screamed “sellout.” But maybe that just proves the point. If both fringes are mad, the center might finally be moving.
So here’s the ask: more of this. More surprise meetings. More ideological mixology. If Trump can meet Mamdani, then maybe politics isn’t doomed. Maybe it’s just waiting for leaders who know when to fight, when to talk, and when to shut up and build.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice is renowned for his legendary career, filled with records, rings, and spectacular plays. However, his most recent achievement is entirely off the field.
The 63-year-old former San Francisco 49ers star and his wife, Latisha Pelayo, have made a substantial impact by donating over $667,000 to eliminate student lunch debt across the nation.
According to NewsNation, their contribution cleared the overdue balances at 103 schools, providing relief from a significant financial burden for thousands of families and ensuring students can receive meals without the stress of an outstanding balance.
Rice shared the driving force behind the initiative, stating, “No child should ever step into a classroom hungry. Our responsibility is to plant strong seeds for the next generation to thrive.”
To fully understand the impact of meal debt on students, Rice visited an elementary school in the Bay Area. This firsthand experience led him to broaden his initiative well beyond a single school district.
The community immediately embraced the generous act, with social media users commending it as one of the most significant contributions they’ve witnessed from an NFL icon.
Furthermore, Rice’s donation inspired a wave of local support, as a collective of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs publicly committed to matching the funds and expanding the initiative to eliminate meal debt in other California school districts.
The issue of school meal debt is gaining increasing national attention. This initiative by Rice is an extension of his continuous collaboration with fellow 49ers legend Steve Young, as both strive to increase awareness of food insecurity in the Bay Area.
“Honored to join up with our Bay Area community and my main man #80 to support something always very close to our hearts over the years: lifting families up in our backyard during the holiday season,” Young previously said in a post shared on Instagram. “Even the smallest thing that you might not think to give your local food bank — like a extra can or two — could end up making the biggest impact in someone’s life. When measured across the entire network, those few extras can turn into a mountain. And Jerry says we could always use plenty of rice.”
The School Lunch Debt Cancellation Act of 2025 was recently introduced in the Senate by John Fetterman, with co-sponsors Richard Blumenthal and Peter Welch, according to Complex.
This federal proposal would mandate that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) eliminates all student meal debt across the country. Additionally, it would require the USDA to reimburse school districts using Commodity Credit Corporation funds, while also expanding the department’s authority to utilize these funds for various food assistance programs.
As of this writing, the bill has not moved forward in Congress.
According to sport journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Senegalese superstar is transforming his hometown of Bambali in the Sédhiou region — and the plans are incredible.
– A new hospital – A school -A full 4G network – A post office – A petrol station – A stadium
Mané will also give every resident €70 monthly, turning his football success into real, life-changing impact for thousands.
China ready to deepen political mutual trust with S. Africa- Premier Li Qiang
Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Friday that China stands ready to work with South Africa to deepen political mutual trust, and firmly support each other on issues concerning their respective core interests and major concerns.
Li made the remarks when meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of the 20th Group of 20 (G20) Summit scheduled here for Saturday and Sunday.
China and South Africa have jointly initiated a cooperative initiative to support Africa’s modernization, to encourage the international community to increase attention and investment in Africa, according to Li.
Li also said China is ready to work with South Africa to strengthen coordination on platforms such as BRICS and the G20, implement the four global initiatives proposed by Xi, uphold the multilateral trading system, promote reform of the global governance system, and safeguard the common interests of developing countries.
Ramaphosa said that South Africa highly commends the four major global initiatives proposed by Xi.
He noted that South Africa sincerely appreciates China’s strong support for hosting the G20 Summit, saying that China plays an important role in helping the summit build consensus and deliver outcomes.
South Africa stands ready to strengthen communication and coordination with China within the United Nations, the G20 and other multilateral frameworks to jointly uphold multilateralism, he added.
Botswana & Angola In Talks to Acquire De Beers
In a historic move, Africa’s top diamond-producing nations Botswana and Angola are reportedly in discussions to jointly acquire De Beers, the world’s largest diamond mining company.
The two nations say the partnership is strategic, aimed at gaining greater control over Africa’s diamond wealth and maximizing the benefits from their own resources.
For decades, De Beers has dominated the continent’s diamond industry, controlling or owning nearly 90% of Africa’s diamond mines and generating hundreds of billions of dollars especially from Botswana and South Africa.
If successful, this acquisition would mark one of the biggest shifts in the global diamond industry, placing ownership directly into African hands.
Former two-time heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua has announced a major shake-up in his training camp, revealing he has split from his current coach and will now be working with the team behind his rival, reigning world champion Oleksandr Usyk, ahead of his upcoming clash with Jake Paul.
The surprise announcement came during the press conference for his December 19 fight against Paul in Miami, which will stream live on Netflix. When asked if he was still being trained by Ben Davison, Joshua confirmed the split, explaining that he felt London was “a bit distracting.”
“No, I won’t be trained by Ben Davison,” AJ revealed. “I was invited to train with Team Usyk. I’ve been in Spain, we’ve been doing some good training, and I think he’s one of the best in the world… Not I think, he is one of the best in the world.”
Joshua, who was defeated twice by Usyk in 2021 and 2022, is now seeking insight from the very camp that handed him those losses. He noted that the quality comes not just from Usyk, but also the team around him.
“Getting an insight into how someone who’s achieved so much has been phenomenal, it’s been a great experience and very challenging,” he said, confirming he has been with them for “a couple months now.” While he is training with Usyk’s team, he confirmed he is not sparring with the Ukrainian champion, who is training elsewhere.
The December 19 bout will mark Joshua’s return to the ring 15 months after his KO defeat to Daniel Dubois.
When asked for his thoughts on Joshua’s major camp change, opponent Jake Paul appeared unfazed. “It’s great. I mean, obviously, he’s training with the best in the world. He’s one of the best heavyweights in the world, we expect nothing less, and I want the best version of Anthony Joshua on December 19,” Paul said.
“It’s going to be the best version of Jake Paul that you’ve seen, and we’ll see who’s better.”
Despite Paul’s confidence, the first face-off between the two highlighted a colossal size difference that has left many boxing fans worried for the YouTuber-turned-boxer. Joshua is five inches taller, 50lbs heavier, and has a six-inch reach advantage over Paul. One concerned fan commented on social media, “It’s over for him,” while another predicted, “Joshua is going to give him serious damage.”
The undercard for the event was also announced, featuring a clash between UFC legends Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley, with Alycia Baumgardner fighting Leila Beaudoin for multiple super featherweight titles in the co-main event
Saudi Arabia Opens Real Estate Market to Foreigners
Starting January 2026, Saudi Arabia will officially allow foreigners to buy homes, land, and even farms across the Kingdom. This marks one of the biggest shifts in the country’s real estate policy.
However, Mecca and Madinah remain restricted ONLY Muslims will be allowed to own property in the two holy cities.
A major step toward attracting global investment while preserving the sanctity of Islam’s holiest sites.
Ramaphosa opens historic G20 Summit on African soil, declaring “Africa is not a guest”
President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially opened the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg on Tuesday, marking a historic first for the continent and immediately positioning Africa as a central architect of a new global agenda.
The convening of the world’s most powerful economic forum on African soil for the first time was framed by President Ramaphosa not merely as a change of venue, but as a fundamental shift in the global power structure.
“Africa is not a guest. We are global partners,” President Ramaphosa declared in a commanding opening address that drew strong applause from assembled heads of state, global institution leaders, and delegates. “Africa stands here not as an observer but as a global partner shaping the future of humanity.”
His statement set a definitive tone for what is anticipated to be one of the most critical G20 summits in recent years, set against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions and intensifying economic pressures.
President Ramaphosa outlined a clear and urgent tripartite agenda for the summit, directly challenging long-standing global inequities.
On Financial Reform, he issued a stark warning against the structures that have long constrained developing nations. He argued that emerging economies can no longer be held back by “unfair lending structures and unsustainable debt burdens,” signalling a push for a overhaul of international finance.
Turning to Climate Action, the South African leader drew a direct line between historical responsibility and present-day crisis. He demanded that climate commitments be “credible, funded and implemented,” highlighting the cruel paradox that Africa, which contributes the least to global emissions, endures some of its most severe consequences.
Finally, on Digital Transformation, Ramaphosa identified the digital divide as a new and dangerous driver of inequality. He urged his fellow leaders to ensure that technology evolves into a universal “tool for empowerment, not exclusion.”
The opening ceremony was a powerful assertion of Africa’s arrival as a central force in global governance. Ramaphosa st
