When Conscience Enters The Chamber: Ten Questions For A New Republic

By Dr Mwelwa

Every member of the National Assembly must confront the ten questions posed by State Counsel John Sangwa. These are not questions for one man or one party—they are questions for every lawmaker entrusted with shaping Zambia’s destiny through truth, courage, and duty.

Are we, as a nation, ready to face the scale of our crisis? In Parliament, this means acknowledging the rot of corruption, inefficiency, and self-interest that has eroded the people’s trust. Renewal begins when truth replaces denial, and accountability replaces comfort.

Discipline and sacrifice are not mere words for campaign slogans. They are the soul of service. Our MPs must reject the temptations of bribery, patronage, and luxury. Leadership is not eating with the powerful—it is fasting for the powerless.

Unity must return to the heart of national politics. Parliament cannot be a battlefield of tribes or factions; it must be the meeting place of patriots. To heal Zambia, MPs must think as Zambians first and as politicians last.

The truth is painful but necessary. Parliament must stop hiding behind excuses. Every minister, every committee, every MP must confront the failures in governance, the collapsed industries, the hunger in our compounds, and the despair in our youth.

Accountability is shared. The failure of the Executive is the failure of Parliament to oversee it. MPs must remember that they are not assistants to the President—they are guardians of the people’s power. Oversight is not rebellion; it is duty.

In 2026, the ballot must no longer reward tribe or money. The Parliament we want will not be built by loyalists but by thinkers—men and women who fear betraying the Constitution more than losing an election. Integrity must return to politics.

The Constitution is not a suggestion—it is the covenant of our Republic. MPs must read it, defend it, and legislate by it. Every vote cast in the House must honor Article 43: loyalty to God, the Constitution, and the people.

Equality before the law must be real, not rhetorical. Parliament must ensure that justice is blind to power and wealth. No president, minister, or businessman should stand above the law, and no citizen should fall beneath its protection.

Zambia must learn to live within its means. Parliament must interrogate every loan, every concession, and every inflated contract. A poor country cannot afford expensive mistakes. Economic patriotism begins with budget discipline and honest stewardship.

True sovereignty means financing our own democracy. Parliament must end the culture of foreign dependence and corrupt campaign funding. The people’s representatives must rise to defend Zambia’s dignity by ensuring that no external hand writes our future.

If our MPs can answer these ten questions through action, Zambia will be reborn. The Parliament we want will not be a chamber of silence but a temple of conscience—a place where the voice of the people rises above the noise of politics.

John Sangwa has spoken to the heart of the nation. The renewal he calls for will not begin in rallies or speeches—it begins on the floor of Parliament, when leaders decide that truth, justice, and discipline shall once again govern this Republic.
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ZAMBIA POLICE WARN AGAINST INCITEMENT FOLLOWING FACEBOOK POST ALLEGEDLY LINKED TO PF

The Zambia Police Service has issued a stern warning to individuals behind a Facebook post allegedly linked to the Patriotic Front (PF), which calls for countrywide demonstrations beginning at the residence of Robert Chabinga.

The post, titled “PF to begin countrywide demonstrations until State gives back PF. Demo starting at Robert Chabinga’s house,” has raised serious concerns within law enforcement circles.

According to the Inspector General of Police, the page has repeatedly published content that borders on incitement to lawlessness and public disorder.

“We are closely monitoring this page, its administrators, and all individuals involved in creating, sharing, and amplifying messages intended to provoke unrest,” the Inspector General stated. “Any attempt to organise or incite unlawful demonstrations, intimidate individuals, or cause chaos will be treated as a serious criminal matter.”

While reaffirming the constitutional right to peaceful assembly, the police emphasized that such rights must be exercised within the bounds of the law. The Inspector General warned that any actions aimed at undermining public order would be met with firm and decisive law enforcement.

Commanding Officers across the country have been directed to remain on high alert and engage in proactive, intelligence-led policing. Units are expected to respond swiftly to any threats to public peace and ensure the safety of law-abiding citizens.

The public has been urged to remain calm, avoid sharing unverified or inflammatory information online, and report any suspicious activities or plans for unlawful gatherings to the nearest police station.

This development comes amid heightened political tensions, with authorities reiterating their commitment to maintaining law and order across the nation.

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UPND ACCUSES PF OF USING CATHOLIC CLERGY TO SPREAD TRIBALISM

By: Justin Banda

The United Party For National Development (Upnd) Has Accused The Opposition Patriotic Front (Pf) Of Exploiting Catholic Clergy To Advance A Tribalism Agenda.

Speaking At A Press Briefing, Upnd Lusaka Province Chairperson Obvious Mwaliteta Expressed Concern That Certain Members Of The Clergy, Who Are Traditionally Expected To Foster Peace, Love, And Reconciliation, Are Instead Being Used To Make Divisive Tribal Remarks.

Mr. Mwaliteta Alleged That The Pf Has A Longstanding History Of Promoting Tribalism And Corruption, And Condemned The Party For Involving Innocent Ethnic Groups In Political Schemes That Threaten National Unity.

His Remarks Were In Response To Recent Comments Made By Fr. Oscar Mwansa, A Catholic Priest Based In Italy, Who Appeared On A Podcast Hosted By Pf Member Emmanuel Mwamba.

During The Program, Mr Mwamba Reportedly Made Statements Perceived As Promoting Ethnic Hegemony And Undermining National Cohesion.

The Upnd Provincial Chairperson Further Accused The Pf Of Attempting To Reintroduce Political Instability Through Tribal Divisions, Claiming The Opposition Lacks A Credible Strategy To Unseat President Hakainde Hichilema And Has Therefore Resorted To Divisive Tactics.
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When Justice Starts to Pick Sides

…15 Months and Still No Bail pending appeal…

Today, I want to revisit a case that many have chosen to forget a case that still echoes through the hearts of those who believe in fairness the case of Ronald Kaoma Chitotela. When you take a moment to look back and truly examine this sad chapter, you will agree with me that while justice is said to be blind, in today’s Zambia, it seems to open its eyes only to politics.

Who is Ronald Kaoma Chitotela? Many of you know him the former Pambashe Member of Parliament, a man once trusted with national responsibility. Yet today, he sits behind bars, serving 10 years in prison for arson. Yes, arson. And that’s what shocks everyone who has followed this case closely.

Out of more the all witnesses including state witnesses, only one a member of the you know party claimed to have seen him at the scene. Every other witness, from both sides, testified that Chitotela was nowhere near Kawambwa on the day of the alleged incident. He was miles away, in Lusaka.

And that one witness? When cross-examined, she told the court she was standing near a school when she supposedly saw Chitotela. But those who know Kawambwa will tell you the nearest school is over 8 kilometres away from the scene of the fire. How did she identify him from that distance? Perhaps she had binoculars like the ones PF Secretary General Nakachinda was once teased for carrying around! Yet, from that single, shaky testimony, the court built a wall of guilt around him.

And so, today, Ronald Kaoma Chitotela sits in Mukobeko Maximum Prison, paying the price for a crime he has always denied a crime that many believe was politically scripted rather than proven.

Every single application for bail pending appeal has been denied. Every plea for fairness has been silenced. Meanwhile, a daughter of a prominent senior ruling party official, arrested for murder, had her charge reduced to manslaughter and was granted bail immediately.

Two citizens. One justice system. Yet two worlds apart.

No one knows what tomorrow holds for Chitotela, but one thing remains certain when justice starts choosing sides, it ceases to be justice at all.

And just as the sun hardens the clay so Does it melts the ice.

 One day, justice will prevail.

ZAMBIA NOT A FAILED STATE – KABUSWE

IT is reckless and irresponsible for John Sangwa to characterise Zambia as a failed State because the country’s governance outlook has greatly improved under President Hakainde Hichilema, Paul Kabuswe has said.

And Mr Kabuswe has projected that President Hichilema is destined for a landslide victory in the 2026 general election because the head of State have achieved remarkable results in the four years he has been in power to the extent that Zambians have no reason to experiment and change leadership.

Mr Kabuswe, the Mines and Mineral Development Minister has since debunked claims by new presidential aspirant State Counsel John Sangwa that Zambia was sliding into a failed state, stating that Zambia’s constitutional lawyer was misleading the nation.

Speaking in an interview, Mr Kabuswe dismissed Mr Sangwa’s assertions and questioned the basis of his argument when Zambia’s record on governance was a reflection of a nation that respected the rule of law and the expansion of democracy.

“Sangwa is saying Zambia is a failed state. First and foremost, I don’t know what kind of a lawyer he is. How can Zambia be sliding into a failed state when its economy is growing? How is a failed state showing positive growth?” Mr Kabuswe asked.

He accused Mr Sangwa SC of applying academic thinking to the country’s politics governance, stating that such kind of analysis was not only politically jaundiced but inappropriate.

“The problem he wants to bring academic thinking into the running of a country. Zambia is not sliding into a failed state. Zambia is intact. It will never be a failed state under UPND and President Hichilema,” Mr Kabuswe said.

The minister pointed to what he described as improvements in governance and international relations which he said had improved Zambia’s outlook to the international community.

“When you look where we are coming from and where we are going, even in terms of governance, even international agencies have rated us to be the best in terms of democratic space. That is why he is able to talk anyhow and say what he wants,” he said, adding that the political climate today allowed freer speech than in previous regimes.

“If it was in the previous regime, he would have been followed and told all sorts of things and insulted. But here he is, he is talking freely, he has declared to be president. He is welcome to the battlefield. He is welcome to the ground,” Mr Kabuswe said.

He rejected accusations of factionalism and repeated his assertion that the economy was improving under the ruling party.

“But Zambia is not sliding into a failed state. The economy is improving, so many things that we have done as UPND. The economy is growing. He (Mr Sangwa) is a very misguided politician. He doesn’t understand. He has been a lawyer and doing all academics. Let him come into politics and understand how countries are run, not the way he is thinking. His thinking is queer. There is no cadreism. That is not a failed state,” Mr Kabuswe said.

He praised President Hichilema’s leadership and predicted a strong showing in 2026.

“Let’s applaud what President Hakainde Hichilema has done. President Hichilema will bounce back in 2026 because he is not only a handsome man but he has delivered. In fact he has raised the bar so high such that the bar is so high,” Mr Kabuswe said.

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Public Office & Presidential Instructions
By Dickson Jere

Public office – especially senior position – is becoming more and more dangerous. The aftermath is not guaranteed especially that decisions of public office require personal judgment and discretion in most cases. Simply, it is easy to “catch” any senior civil servant after office for abuse of abuse or neglect in duty.

It is public officers who carry out the political instructions and often under verbal instructions or scribbled notes on those coloured little pads. It is tough to be Director, Permanent Secretary or Secretary to Treasury. One must know how to balance political instructions and job responsibilities above politics. Many have been arrested or jailed after office.

This is why in 2016, when we amended the Constitution, we tried to protect the civil servants and the President under Article 93(1).
This provision reads; “A decision or instruction of the President SHALL be in writing under the President’s signature”

The rationale is that no civil servant should ever carry out instructions of the President or his superiors which are not written. Conversely, it was also aimed at protecting the President from those who may use his name, authority or power without his consent.

But how practical is this constitution provision?

Having worked closely with a President, I can attest that such a requirement can ground the operation of government. Presidents give directive either through aides verbally – most of them time – or telephone calls.

You cannot have the President writing letters on each and every decision or instruction made. This provision actually demands that the President should personally sign the letter of his decision or instructions. But then, can a Director, DC or PS refuse to take instructions of the President because they were not in written form? Food for thought.

Anyway, we have had arrests after arrests after top officials leave office. Look at what happened to former Secretary to Treasury Prof Mweene after 2001 polls. What about James Mtonga, Stella Chibanda and Bede Mpande. Excellent civil servants that got caught up in the politics. The trend has continued after change of government or presidency.

We need to find solution to this scourge. Every senior civil servant is a potential jailbird after losing office in Zambia. How can they be protected from politicians? Maybe we should get back to the old UNIP system of career civil servants – those picked and promoted on career lines than political expediency. Will that help?

SASYDA URGES UNITY AHEAD OF 2026 GENERAL ELECTIONS

Lusaka… Tuesday, October 7, 2025 (SMART EAGLES )

The Southern African Students and Youth Development Association (SASYDA) has called for unity among opposition political parties under the Tonse Alliance as the country prepares for the 2026 General Elections.

Speaking after a consultative meeting with senior figures from the Patriotic Front (PF) and the Tonse Alliance, SASYDA President General Ibrahim Kabwe Mwamba emphasized that cohesion among alliance partners was essential to present a credible alternative to the Zambian people.

Mr. Mwamba was part of a delegation that included the Tonse Alliance National Youth Chairman MCC Counsel Celestine Mambula Mukandila, Jeff Banda, Mubanga Bwembya, and Jason Mwanza.

The team held discussions with President Peter Sinkamba, MCC Silver Chalikosa, and Professor Naison Ngoma, as well as Hon. Brian Mundubile, Chairperson for Tonse Alliance Parliamentary Affairs, and MCC Hon. Chisopa.

“The discussions centered on the future of the Patriotic Front and the Tonse Alliance as we move towards next year’s general elections,” Mr. Mwamba said.

“I appealed to Hon. Mundubile to take a leading role in fostering unity within the alliance, considering his influence and aspirations for the PF presidential candidacy,” he added.

Mr. Mwamba stressed that SASYDA remains committed to promoting unity, democracy, and good governance in Zambia.

“Unity remains the cornerstone of success for any political alliance, especially as we approach the forthcoming elections,” he said.

“We therefore call upon all stakeholders to put aside their differences and work collectively towards building a strong, united opposition capable of providing a credible and effective alternative for the Zambian people.”

The meeting forms part of ongoing consultations among opposition leaders aimed at strengthening collaboration ahead of the 2026 polls.

From Father’s Dream to Son’s Legacy
…….Stephen Mikalile Builds on His Late Father’s Tanzanian Journey

When Stephen Mulenga Mikalile speaks about his entrepreneurial journey, his voice carries both pride and reverence. His story is not merely about business it is about legacy, resilience, and the power of continuing a father’s unfinished dream.

“My father went to Tanzania in pursuit of a better life; to earn an honest living through employment,” Mikalile recalled in an emotional reflection shared this week. “He made that journey with resilience, sacrifice, and a quiet determination to provide for his family.”

Years later, destiny led Stephen back to the same soil not as a job seeker like his father once was, but as a creator of opportunity. “I returned to Tanzania, not as a job seeker, but as a builder,” he said. “I established three companies: Mikalile Trading, Mika Meats, and Mika Clearing & Forwarding.”

His words paint a powerful picture of transformation from survival to creation, from following to leading. What began as one man’s pursuit of stability has evolved into a multi-sector enterprise shaping livelihoods across borders.

“What he started as a foundation, I have taken forward as a mission to grow, to expand, and to honor the trail he blazed for me,” Mikalile said with conviction. “His courage opened the door; I walked through it with purpose.”

Now, his work stands as both a tribute and a challenge to build beyond inheritance and redefine generational success. Mikalile says every business decision he makes carries the weight of his father’s sacrifice and the hope of his family’s continued progress.

“I hope that as I continue to grow and create, I can make him even prouder as he continues to rest in peace not only by what I achieve, but by the values I carry forward,” he said.

From humble beginnings to regional impact, Mikalile’s journey mirrors that of countless African sons and daughters inspired by the quiet strength of their parents. Yet his story stands out for its focus on continuity proving that true legacy is not in what we inherit, but in what we build upon.

Behind every company name and profit margin lies a story of love, sacrifice, and a dream passed from one generation to the next.

©️ KUMWESU | October 7, 2025

Lillian Mutambo writes:

MARIA ZALOUMIS SAVED BY HER FORMER TEACHER GILBERT PHIRI

Wondering why Maria Zaloumis is at home making Pan cakes? GILBERT Phiri is our former teacher, Maria Zaloumis and myself went to the same school. Gilbert Phiri was one hell of a teacher that bull¡ed me hence I have never had regard for him.

He would call me u•gly, m0cked my looks and I dreaded his classes. He taught us Literaure and English. Looking at his picture reminds me of his bull•ying…I will never have kind words for him to be sincere…So him reducing the sentence is a sure sign of the bu•lly he was as our teacher.

Gilbert Phiri is using his position to bull•y the family of Enock Simfukwe by reducing the conviction to just manslaughter and on top given Maria Zaloumis ba¡l!

The former Rhodes Park school teacher waited for this moment to be in high office so he can do favours….To see Maria enjoying her freedom whilst Ethel Chisono is in Chimbokaila shows how Hakainde Hichilema has infiltrated the justice system.

For the sake of those in Ja¡L Zambia do the right thing otherwise HH and his corrupt DPP Gilbert Phiri will finish many….Gilbert Phiri is a Narc¡ssist a bul•ly and he should never be in such positions…

Lillian Mutambo

⬆️ NEWS FLUSH | Sean Tembo Orders Lubinda, Nakacinda to Attend Tonse Meeting Without Fail

The Tonse Alliance is once again on edge. Spokesperson Sean Tembo has ordered Given Lubinda, Raphael Nakacinda, and other senior figures named in the newly announced Council of Leaders to attend today’s Tonse Alliance meeting “without fail.”

Tembo said the meeting would deliberate on unresolved matters from last week’s failed session, which was disrupted by suspected Patriotic Front cadres linked to the Lubinda camp. He confirmed that the time and venue would be communicated privately to each member.

“New members of the Tonse Alliance Council of Leaders, as per the expanded list, are required to attend without fail to undertake an affirmation of oath of office,” Tembo said.

The list of the so-called “new council” was released last week by Tembo and Chris Zumani Zimba, who claimed it had been sanctioned by late former President Edgar Lungu. It includes Lubinda and Nakacinda among other PF figures.

Lubinda, however, dismissed the list outright, calling it “zero guidance” and insisting that only the Secretary General’s office has authority to convene official alliance meetings.

The development sets up yet another showdown within the fragile opposition bloc, where factionalism, tribal accusations, and competing claims of legitimacy continue to fracture the Tonse Alliance ahead of the 2026 elections.

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TRIBALISM IS VERY WRONG REGARDLESS OF WHO PERPETRATES IT – NEW HERITAGE PARTY

6 October 2025

A voice recording of Madam Mumbi Phiri doing the rounds on social media has her stating that to have a person from the Northern Province with a Running Mate from Eastern Province or vice versa, will ensure that they will win.

New Heritage Party would like to state that this is a very unfortunate statement coming from a person that is a national leader, that is very influential because their voice holds sway with the citizens.

At this time when the country is so polarised along party, tribal, regional, and ethnic lines, these sentiments by Madam Mumbi Phiri will lead to more division rather than unity and runs counter to fundamental precepts of our National Constitution as contained in the following articles:

Article 23 – Protection from discrimination on the grounds of race, tribe, sex, place of origin, marital status, political opinion, colour or creed.

Article 8 – Deals with National Values and Principles listing Human dignity, equity, social justice, equality, and non-discrimination in general as key national values and principles of our nation.

Article 60 – Deals specifically with Political Parties.  Political Parties are prohibited from being founded on religious, linguistic, racial, ethnic, tribal, gender, sectoral, or provincial basis or engaging in propaganda based on these factors.

Article 173 – Guiding Values and Principles of Public Service.  This article emphasises the importance of adequate and equal opportunities for appointments, training and advancement of members of both genders and importantly all ethnic groups in the Public Service.

As we, at New Heritage Party, have stated before, this country will not progress with such retrogressive thinking.  A house divided against itself will just not stand.

2026 affords us, as a country, to reset and this type and level of thinking just has no part in the Zambia that we would like to build for our children and children’s children.  The coming General Elections affords us an opportunity to draw a line under the insidious but ubiquitous practice of tribalism that has brought us to where we are.

2026 also gives us an opportunity to vote in a political formation committed to the dismantling of political cartels, including the current government) that have held Zambians hostage using tribe, ill-gotten wealth etc 

As we approach the 2026 General Elections, let us find the best people for positions of leadership in Zambia, not based on area of origin, but based on merit.  We are in the mess that we are in, due to the fact that we have appointed people based on narrow sectarian considerations.  This must come to an end.

Any leader that promotes themselves and others on the basis of tribe, ethnicity, age, gender, is being segregative and is at variance with our Constitution as well as our founding motto of One Zambia One Nation.

The New Heritage Party has been very consistent and uncompromising on the question of sectarianism in the country.  We refer you to our following statements:

• Calling for the enactment of stronger laws against tribalism in Governments and Policy Making by our Vice President – Admin, on 5 April 2025.  
• A Call to Unity on 4 August 2025
• A call to Unity – The Deeper Call on 5 August 2025
• A call to Unity – the Rationale 7 August 2025
• Tribalism in Public Institutions on 17 September 2025

We quote from our statement ‘A Call to Unity the Rationale’ of 7th August 2025

“As we stand at the crossroads of our nation’s history, we recognize the imperative for a united opposition political movement that embodies the spirit of inclusivity and collective purpose.

The daunting tasks ahead—transforming our country into a true multiparty democracy, unifying our people around a shared national development agenda, and resetting our national ethos and governance practices to reflect the founding fathers’ vision of ‘One Zambia, One Nation’—demand a unity of purpose and action that transcends partisan and other sectarian interests.

We envision a Zambia where citizenship is not defined by political affiliation or group (any group) identity but is a badge of honour, bestowed upon every individual by virtue of their birthright or legal residency. A Zambia where every citizen enjoys full human rights as enshrined in our Constitution, and where entry into public service is based on merit, competence, and a rigorous selection process.”

Zambians from both the ruling party and the opposition who think like Madam Mumbi Phiri, Mr Douglas Syakalima, Mr Amon Mweemba (RTSA CEO) and others like them, represent a thinking that is from an anachronistic period in the life of this country and that was roundly rejected in 1964 and the cry of One Zambia One Nation resounded through our nation.

Let us build a Zambia where do away with such thinking, let alone such practices.  Let us instead build a Zambia that is embracing of all its people regardless of where they hail from and let us unite around the common ‘Cause’ of developing our people to human dignity, equity, social justice, equality and above all, non-discrimination of our citizens for any reason whatsoever in accordance with article 8 of our Constitution on National Values and Principles.
CHISHALA KATEKA
President – New Heritage Party

RAPHAEL NAKACINDA DESCRIBES TONSE ALLIANCE TENSIONS AS LEADERS’ COMMITMENT TO UNSEAT UPND NEXT YEAR

By Chamuka Shalubala

Patriotic Front Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda says the tension within the Tonse Alliance reflects the depth of its leader’s care for the Zambian people.

Mr. Nakacinda explains that the current developments are part of a broader realignment process aimed at fulfilling the mandate placed before the opposition, including fostering unity.

He has told Phoenix News in an interview that there is need to build a solid and united opposition front to provide a credible alternative and form government after the 2026 general elections.

Mr. Nakacinda has described the internal disagreements in the Tonse Alliance as teething issues, saying while they may create a perception of division, alliance partners remain resolved and committed to doing what is right for Zambians.

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OPPOSITION’S GREATEST ENEMY IS ITSELF, SAYS KOMBONI PRESIDENT

Lusaka… Tuesday October 7, 2025 – Munali strongman and political commentator Thomas Sipalo, popularly known as Komboni President, has said the biggest challenge facing Zambia’s opposition is not the ruling UPND, but the opposition’s own internal divisions and greed for power.

Speaking in a statement, Sipalo lamented that senior opposition leaders were too driven by self-interest and personal ambition, with many aspiring to lead while refusing to be led by others.

He noted that this attitude had led to the downfall of alliances such as the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA), which collapsed under the weight of competing egos and self-serving ambitions.

According to him, the formation of the Tonse Alliance had initially given many Zambians hope for change, but it seemed to have been merely a rebranded version of UKA, still composed of the same leaders and plagued by the same problems of greed and disunity.

The Komboni ‘President’ questioned how the opposition could hope to win an election when unity was consistently undermined by personal ambition.

He emphasized that with only a few months left before the elections, each senior politician wanted to be president, making it impossible to agree on a single candidate who could unite the opposition.

He further expressed disappointment that the insatiable greed and appetite for power among senior politicians had distorted the country’s political environment, noting that their behavior had negatively influenced many young politicians.

Mr. Sipalo observed that no senior politician appeared willing to follow another’s leadership, insisting that all wanted to lead.

He added that this was evidence that elderly politicians had failed to provide unity of purpose, and suggested that a new generation of young, untainted leaders should take charge of Zambia’s political future.

In his remarks, he also echoed leadership author Robin Sharma’s sentiment, stating that “ego is the worst enemy of success.”

Meanwhile, Sipalo asserted that the real obstacle for the opposition in Zambia was not the ruling UPND, but rather the greed and refusal of senior politicians to unite behind a single leader.

PF Declares “Tonse List” Illegal, Tightens Alliance Control Amid Internal Realignment

The Patriotic Front (PF) has declared the so-called “Tonse List” illegal and warned its members against attending any unauthorized alliance meetings, in what analysts see as a move to tighten control over internal and alliance-related activities.

The decision followed a Central Committee meeting held on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the PF Secretariat in Lusaka, chaired by Acting Party President Hon. Given Lubinda, alongside senior party officials including Emmanuel Mpakata, Mulenga Kampamba, George Chisanga, and Raphael Mangani Nakachinda.

In a communiqué issued on Tuesday, Secretary General Nakachinda said the meeting was “characterised by unity, discipline, and constructive deliberations,” adding that it focused on consolidating party structures and reaffirming PF’s participation in the Tonse Alliance. However, the resolutions adopted suggest a party increasingly determined to centralize decision-making amid growing uncertainty over its alliance role and leadership direction.

The Central Committee dismissed the so-called “Tonse List” a document purporting to assign PF members to Tonse Alliance positions as “illegal and of no effect.” Members whose names appeared on the list were instructed to disregard it entirely.

The directive appears to target individuals allegedly aligning with external alliance factions, underscoring the PF leadership’s effort to prevent internal divisions ahead of the party’s planned General Conference.

The meeting also ruled that only the PF Secretary General or the officially recognized Tonse Alliance Chairperson can convene or authorize alliance meetings involving PF members.

Nakachinda cautioned that any meetings not sanctioned through these official channels would be deemed “illegal” and that attendance by PF members would constitute disciplinary misconduct. Political observers say the move reflects a strategic attempt to maintain message discipline and reassert the party’s identity within the broader Tonse coalition.

As part of its resolutions, the PF Central Committee approved the appointment of a special committee to visit the family of the late President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, with the aim of updating them on preparations for the upcoming General Conference.

Nakachinda said the visit would reaffirm the party’s respect for Lungu’s legacy and the role he played in shaping the PF’s identity. Insiders say the gesture could also serve to mend relations between the party’s old guard and newer factions.

The Central Committee further endorsed the Conference Organising Committee, tasked with overseeing the logistics and structure of the anticipated General Conference. The event, viewed as a turning point for the PF’s post-Lungu era, is expected to address internal leadership transitions, party renewal, and strategy heading into the 2026 general elections. Nakachinda urged members to remain disciplined, loyal, and united behind the party’s leadership.

The PF reaffirmed its commitment to unity, democratic values, and internal renewal. Nakachinda emphasized that the party will continue to “protect its structures, defend its members, and promote the values of service, justice, and inclusiveness.”

©️ KUMWESU | October 7, 2025

Davies Mwila dumps Mundubile

My support was for Brian Mundubile, but I now have to compare him with Willah Mudolo, and it’s my democratic right to do so, says former PF Secretary General Davies Mwila.

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Speaking with Daily Revelation over the weekend on the new entrance of South Africa-based Zambian entrepreneur Mudolo into the PF presidential race, Mwila defended Mudolo’s constitutional right to stand for presidency in the former ruling party.

Asked about the reported traction Mudolo is said to be getting in the PFand that already a significant portion of party stalwarts and the base were flocking to South Africa “like they were getting on flash buses” to meet up with him —Mwila responded:

“First and foremost, me from the word go I said I will support Brian Mundubile. That has been my decision. I have not hidden that,” Mwila said.

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PAC Leader Andyford Banda Tears Into UPND’s 2026 Budget: “Zambia Has Reached Its Tax and Debt Ceiling”

In a fiery and uncompromising press briefing dubbed “State of the Nation” held in Lusaka on Monday, People’s Alliance for Change (PAC) President Andyford Mayele Banda took aim at the UPND government’s 2026 national budget, describing it as “bloated, unsustainable, and politically motivated.”

Banda accused President Hakainde Hichilema’s administration of presiding over a “cycle of cosmetic budgets” that fail to address Zambia’s core economic problems poverty, unemployment, and weak local enterprise participation.

“We have reached a point where both tax and debt have hit the ceiling. We have introduced every tax imaginable, and yet the debt situation is still not sustainable,” Banda charged. “The government keeps spending more while ordinary citizens continue to sink deeper into poverty.”

A Budget of Numbers Without Substance

The 2026 National Budget, presented to Parliament by Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane, proposes a record K253.1 billion in expenditure up from K173 billion in 2022, representing a 32% increase over five years.

Government projects to raise K206.5 billion from domestic revenue, K12.1 billion in grants, K21.6 billion through domestic borrowing, and K12.9 billion from external sources.

But according to Banda, behind the glossy numbers lies a dangerous trend.

“In four years, the UPND has accumulated close to USD 4 billion in new debt,” he said. “Meanwhile, taxes keep piling up on mobile money, property transfers, petroleum products, and even remittances. The ordinary Zambian is being squeezed dry to fund political ambitions, not national progress.”

Inflation, Poverty, and Empty Promises

Banda mocked government’s repeated promise to bring inflation down to the 6–8% range, saying such targets are “fantasy economics.”

“They promised to cut inflation to single digits in 2025 and failed. Now they repeat the same lie in 2026,” he said. “How will inflation drop when the cost of doing business is rising, the kwacha is unstable, and energy tariffs keep climbing?”

Citing the 2022 Living Conditions Monitoring Survey by ZamStats, Banda highlighted the 60% national poverty rate with nearly 79% of rural Zambians living below the poverty line.

“Has the UPND reduced poverty in the last four years? Absolutely not,” he declared. “They boast about enrolling 2.4 million children in free education, but that’s not success, it’s a symptom of worsening poverty.”

Social Spending vs. Production

The PAC president took particular issue with what he termed the UPND’s “social welfare obsession” heavy spending on cash transfers, free education, and relief programs without equivalent investments in production and economic empowerment.

“Social programs are good, but they don’t lift people out of poverty. You cannot run a country by giving half the population free things,” Banda argued. “If you boost buying power through jobs and business opportunities, the economy grows naturally. But if you pin your strategy on handouts, you shrink it.”

He noted that Social Cash Transfer allocations have ballooned from K3.1 billion in 2022 to K8.2 billion in 2025, a trend he says reflects rising desperation, not development.

“Even the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) has lost its purpose. The UPND is spending K8.7 billion to produce almost the same maize output that the PF achieved with K5.7 billion where’s the efficiency?” Banda questioned.

Elections and the Politics of Spending

Banda suggested that the 2026 budget is laced with political motives ahead of next year’s general election.

“The government has doubled the election budget from K600 million in 2021 to K1.2 billion in 2026,” he said. “They have also hiked domestic borrowing from K15 billion to K21.6 billion, just to fund politically sweet projects like CDF and roads. This is not fiscal prudence it’s vote-buying with taxpayers’ money.”

He further accused the government of “massaging figures” on debt repayment, noting that despite allocating K22 billion for arrears clearance between 2022 and 2025, domestic arrears have ballooned to K84 billion.

“Why increase spending when you can’t pay off old bills? The math doesn’t add up unless the goal is political, not economic,” he said.

PAC’s Vision: “This Time, It’s Time for Zambia”

Banda said PAC’s alternative would focus on production, local ownership, and protection of Zambian businesses from foreign domination.

“No foreigner should be making blocks, keeping chickens, or selling second-hand vehicles while Zambians remain spectators in their own economy,” Banda stated bluntly. “If the United States can demand a $15,000 bond from Zambian travelers under their America First policy, why can’t we also put Zambia first?”

He announced PAC’s plan to replace cash handout schemes with a Sustainable Agriculture Financing Facility and reorient the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) and Zambia National Service (ZNS) toward large-scale food production and outgrower models.

“We don’t need another CDF to buy wheelbarrows; we need billion-dollar Zambian mine owners,” he said. “That’s how we build wealth.

A Harsh Verdict on Energy Policy

On energy, Banda dismissed government’s projection of adding 1,500 MW to the grid as “a recycled promise without a plan.”

He accused the UPND of manipulating power supply for political gain, saying,

“Now they are rushing to light up the compounds before 2026 so that voters think the government is working. It’s a cheap trick — Zambians are no longer that gullible.”

He urged the government to adopt innovative solar financing models, prioritize industrial power supply, and open the TAZAMA pipeline to all oil marketers to stabilize fuel supply.

“Budget of Illusion”

In closing, Banda described the 2026 national budget as “a budget of illusion made to look good on paper but hollow in impact.”

“The UPND’s five years of budgeting have failed to create jobs, failed to reduce poverty, and failed to transform the economy,” he concluded. “Zambians deserve a government that protects them from exploitation and restores dignity to local enterprise. This time, it’s time for Zambia.”

©️ KUMWESU | October 7, 2025

PF under attack because it still has value – Nakacinda

PATRIOTIC Front (PF) faction secretary general Raphael Nakacinda says the confusion, criticism and internal wrangles currently rocking the former ruling party are proof that the PF remains politically valuable and still commands the attention of the Zambian people.

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Speaking during an interview on Diamond TV last night, Nakacinda said Zambians are currently enduring a high cost of living, persistent load shedding, and high fuel prices, challenges that have created widespread frustration.

However, he argued that the opposition, including the PF, has unfairly been painted as disorganised when in reality, it remains the only viable political alternative.

“The only reason why PF is in so much attack, is because there is value in Patriotic Front,” Nakacinda said.

“You know, there’s a saying that if you see some animals fighting, they may not be fighting if there’s nothing valuable there.”

Nakacinda revealed that the perceived leadership vacuum within the Tonse Alliance, should not be mistaken for failure but rather seen as part of a process of internal reorganisation.

According to him, Zambians are beginning to reflect on the decision to vote PF out of power in 2021, realizing that much of the condemnation against the former ruling party was a result of heavy propaganda.

By George Musonda

Kalemba October 6, 2025

JUSTICE MUST TRANSCEND POLITICS, SAYS SP YOUTH CHAIRMAN

Lusaka… Tuesday October 7, 2025 – The Socialist Party’s Lusaka District Youth Chairman, Paul Mulenga, has urged Zambians to uphold justice as a principle rooted in equality and impartiality, emphasizing that it must be applied without political bias or favoritism.

Speaking on the importance of fairness in Zambia’s governance and legal systems, Mulenga said that justice should serve all citizens equally, regardless of their political affiliations.

He stressed that when individuals seek assistance – whether legal, financial, or otherwise – such requests should be considered based solely on merit and necessity, not on political connections.

Mr. Mulenga stated that prioritizing political loyalty over genuine need undermines the very foundation of justice.

He warned that such practices could lead to a divided society where access to resources and support depends on party allegiance, resulting in feelings of exclusion among those outside the favored political groups.

This, he said, could erode public trust in both governance and the justice system.

He further explained that being Zambian should represent a shared national identity that transcends party lines.

According to him, every citizen deserves fair treatment under the law, regardless of their political beliefs.

He added that the nation’s strength lies in unity and mutual respect, calling for concerted efforts to build a society where justice serves everyone equally.

Mr. Mulenga emphasized that institutions, policies, and decision-making processes must be designed to ensure transparency and fairness.

He noted that from the grassroots level to the highest offices, citizens should hold leaders accountable for maintaining an equitable system free from political manipulation.

Meanwhile, Mulenga reaffirmed the need for Zambians to view justice as a unifying force.

By ensuring impartiality in the country’s systems, he said, Zambia could create an environment where every citizen feels valued and empowered to contribute to a just and equitable society for future generations.

CONSIDER ZMP OR FDD FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE, SIWILA URGES PF

Lusaka… Tuesday October 7, 2025 – Former Patriotic Front (PF) Deputy National Youth Chairman, Benja Siwila, has urged the PF leadership to urgently identify another opposition political party as a special purpose vehicle to strengthen coordination and participation in national political activities following the withdrawal of Pastor Peter Chanda and his New Congress Party from the Tonse Alliance.

Mr. Siwila said the decision by Pastor Chanda’s party to prematurely exit the alliance should not discourage the opposition but rather serve as an opportunity to re-strategize and realign with other like-minded political movements that share the vision of offering credible checks and balances to the current administration.

He emphasized that the opposition landscape still has several viable partners, even within the Tonse Alliance, with valid documentation and shared political values.

Among these, he cited Zambia Must Prosper, led by Kelvin Fube Bwalya, and the Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) under State Counsel Chifumu Banda, as examples of potential partners that could work effectively with the PF toward common national objectives.

Mr. Siwila stressed that while the Patriotic Front continues to address its ongoing legal battles, it remains crucial for the party to actively participate in upcoming by-elections as part of its broader mobilization and rebuilding efforts ahead of the 13th August, 2026 general elections.

He further called on the PF leadership and members to stay united and focused on strengthening grassroots structures, rebuilding public confidence, and consolidating alliances that will position the opposition as a credible alternative in the next electoral cycle.

“The PF must not allow internal challenges or alliance setbacks to derail its mission. The goal is to keep mobilizing, keep engaging, and ensure that we remain a formidable political force ready for 2026,” Mr. Siwila stated.

PEOPLE ARE CRYING FOR PF RETURN.

Patriot Front  (PF) Secretary General Raphael Nakachinda has indeed made statements suggesting that Zambians are regretting their decision to vote the PF out of power.

According to Nakachinda, people are now seeing the mistakes made in the 2021 general elections and are looking for the PF to unite and remove the United Party for National Development (UPND) from power in the next elections.

Bane what  is your say about this statement ?

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