Sixth day, still no sign of missing Durban Airshow pilot
The search for veteran pilot Andrew Blackwood-Murray, 61, entered its sixth day today, Wednesday following a light aircraft crash off Durban’s North Beach.
Blackwood-Murray, a South African Airways and aerobatic pilot from Johannesburg, was flying a ZS-AEC Extra 300 during the final display of an airshow linked to the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals Global Summit on August 14 when the aircraft spiralled into the sea.
Despite a large-scale operation involving the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), SAPS divers, Metro Police and private contractors using sonar technology, the pilot has not been found. Parts of the wreckage have been recovered and are under investigation by aviation authorities.
Tributes have poured in for Blackwood-Murray, described by friends and colleagues as a world-class pilot and “true gentleman.” His wife, Kyla, said in a message: “He was my world. I don’t know how I’m going to live without my wingman.”
The eThekwini Municipality has closed Battery Beach for safety reasons as the search continues. Authorities say investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.
Court gives Anele Mda 24 hours to apologize for false Bozwana murder claims against Mbalula
The Gauteng High Court has given social commentator Anele Mda 24 hours to retract social media posts and issue a public apology to ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula for falsely linking him to the 2015 murder of businessman Wandile Bozwana.
The court ruled that Mda’s tweets were “defamatory and false,” causing significant harm to Mbalula’s reputation.
Mbalula filed an urgent application last week, arguing that Mda’s posts, which alleged his involvement in Bozwana’s assassination, were baseless and malicious.
Bozwana was gunned down in a high-profile attack in Pretoria, and four men, including taxi boss Vusi “Khekhe” Mathibela, were convicted last year.
Mda’s claims echoed earlier unproven reports from 2019, which Mbalula has consistently denied, citing his friendship with Bozwana.
Mda opposed the application, arguing the allegations were already public and not urgent, but the court disagreed, emphasizing the need to protect Mbalula’s name amid ongoing inquiries into public officials’ conduct.
Failure to comply with the order could result in further legal consequences for Mda.
The ruling has sparked debate online, with some defending Mda’s right to free speech and others supporting Mbalula’s push to clear his name.
Mkhwanazi blames absent fathers for surge in crime
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has sparked debate by linking the escalating crime rates to absent fathers in many households.
Speaking at a provincial Stakeholders’ Engagement Session, Mkhwanazi highlighted how broken family structures can drive youth toward gangs and criminal activity.
“Without fathers, young men often seek role models in the wrong places,” he said, pointing to KwaZulu-Natal’s 4,278 murders over nine months as evidence of the social vulnerabilities criminals exploit.
Mkhwanazi unveiled a three-step crime prevention plan urging stronger community partnerships and action on social factors underpinning crime.
His remarks have drawn mixed reactions: some praise his focus on family issues, while others argue systemic problems like poverty and unemployment are more influential.
Zulu royal council proposes voluntary R10 monthly contribution from Zulu people to fund King Misuzulu
The Zulu Royal Council, led by Inkosi Zuzifa Buthelezi, has endorsed a proposal for a voluntary R10 monthly contribution from Zulu people worldwide to ensure the financial independence of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini and the royal family.
The initiative, sparked by advisors Professor Jabulani Maphalala and Philani Mavundla, aims to reduce the monarchy’s reliance on government funding, which currently stands at nearly R86.1 million annually.
The proposal follows the KwaZulu-Natal Treasury’s decision to block additional funding for the annual Reed Dance festival after the king relocated it from Enyokeni Palace to Mashobeni Palace. Buthelezi defended the idea, emphasizing its voluntary nature and historical precedent, citing traditional “khonza fees” as gestures of allegiance.
He dismissed critics as anti-traditional leadership, comparing the contribution to church offerings that go unquestioned.
However, the proposal has ignited public debate. KwaZulu-Natal Treasury MEC Francois Rodgers questioned its legality, stating he was unaware of any legislation permitting such revenue collection.
Social media reactions highlighted concerns over the monarchy’s existing wealth and government support, with estimates suggesting R10 from 10 million Zulus could generate R576 million annually.
While the council insists the contribution is voluntary and culturally significant, critics argue it places an unfair burden on ordinary Zulus.
MOTORBIKE DISTRIBUTION BOOSTS MOBILITY FOR NORTHERN PROVINCE CHIEF RETAINERS – CHIEF FWAMBO
August 20, 2025 – Kasama
The New Dawn Government has distributed 29 motorbikes to chief retainers in Northern Province, part of a nationwide rollout of 286 motorbikes aimed at addressing mobility challenges faced by traditional leaders.
The initiative follows President Hakainde Hichilema’s directive to support traditional leadership as a vital partner in rural governance and development.
Speaking on behalf of the Permanent Secretary for Technical Services in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Northern Province Deputy Permanent Secretary Ms. Beauty Undi Phiri reaffirmed government’s commitment to equipping traditional leaders for more effective service.
Ms. Phiri reminded attendees that in 2022, President Hichilema launched a nationwide chiefs’ palace construction program. Currently, 126 palaces are under construction, including 15 in Northern Province, with nine nearing completion.
She also highlighted that in 2025, K468 million was allocated to the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) for Northern Province, with K89 million disbursed by June. Of this, 97 percent has been utilized, much of it on rural road rehabilitation. This year, 828 kilometers of feeder roads are scheduled for improvement under CDF, with an additional 126 kilometers being rehabilitated through the National Road Fund Agency.
Chief Fwambo of Mbala welcomed the motorbike distribution, noting that the vehicles would significantly improve the mobility of retainers working in remote areas with poor road access. “This gesture will help our retainers perform their duties more effectively,” he said.
House of Chiefs Provincial Chairperson, Chief Joseph Ntalasha of Matipa, also expressed gratitude, emphasizing that the empowerment would enhance grassroots service delivery.
Africa and Japan to Co-Create Agricultural Renewal at TICAD 9
As global leaders gather in Yokohama for the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), Africa is pushing a bold agenda to transform its food systems, with Japan emerging as a critical partner in driving innovation, resilience, and food security.
The conference, held under the theme “Co-create Innovative Solutions with Africa,” comes at a time when the continent is grappling with rising hunger. According to the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report, more than 307 million Africans one in five are food insecure, bucking the global trend of declining hunger.
Japan’s long-standing partnership with Africa, particularly through the Coalition for African Rice Development (CARD), is being highlighted as a model of progress. Launched in 2008 by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the initiative has doubled rice production in sub-Saharan Africa over the past decade. Output rose from 14 million tons in 2008 to 36.6 million tons in 2023. CARD has now set a new target of 56 million tons by 2030.
“Rice is more than just a crop. It is the difference between children going to bed hungry or nourished,” said AGRA President Alice Ruhweza, who is leading calls for greater collaboration at TICAD 9.
Japan has already demonstrated fresh commitment, with JICA recently issuing a $155 million bond to boost investments in Africa’s agriculture. Delegates say such initiatives show tangible action beyond diplomacy.
But rice is only one part of Africa’s agricultural story. Across the continent, young entrepreneurs and agri-tech innovators are reshaping the sector. With support from AGRA and development partners, youth-led companies are introducing digital tools, regenerative farming practices, and climate-resilient techniques that promise to improve productivity and nutrition.
At TICAD 9, African leaders are expected to press for increased Japanese private sector engagement, concessional financing, and technology transfer in irrigation, biofuels, and agri-tech. They are also seeking alignment with African frameworks such as the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
“Africa’s challenges are undeniable. But so too are its possibilities,” said Ruhweza. “With Japan’s technological expertise and Africa’s vast potential, we can build a food system that feeds the continent, protects the planet, and powers growth. The only ingredient still in short supply is urgency.”
This year’s TICAD summit will focus on three urgent priorities: building resilient societies, securing peace and stability, and driving inclusive economic growth. Leaders agree that transforming agriculture is central to achieving all three.
CORRUPTION MOST SEVERE ON THE LESS PRIVILEGED – ACC DG
Anti- Corruption Commission Zambia Director General, Mrs. Daphne Chabu, says corruption is a cancer that affects all sectors of society, but its impact is most severe on the less privileged, who cannot afford to pay their way to access essential government services such as education, healthcare, and social support.
She said this yesterday in a speech read on her behalf by the Director- Corruption Prevention, Mrs. Glenda Mungalaba, at the official opening of the Integrity Committee training workshop for Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts and Commerce.
The DG said corruption undermines merit-based competition in tertiary institutions as it denies deserving students access to academic opportunities and allows the purchase of academic credentials.
Mrs. Chabu said corruption also leads to a poorly qualified workforce, compromises the delivery of quality services, and ultimately impedes national development.
She urged the College to establish a functional Integrity Committee, noting that it will play a vital role in fostering transparency and cultivating an ethical learning environment.
Organizers of the 2025 Presidential Debates have announced that the events will proceed as earlier planned.
This is coming when the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) have refused to participate.
The Presidential Debates Task Force has confirmed it is still engaging with all candidates in hopes they will reconsider participating, calling debate participation a “democratic duty.”
The debates are set to occur today, August 21 and September 4, 2025.
In a statement, signed by Golden Matonga chairperson of the Task Force, the organizers have argued that debates are a crucial accountability mechanism, allowing voters to make informed decisions and forcing candidates to clarify their policy pledges.
The organizers have since stated that non-participation denies citizens that opportunity.
Meanwhile, the chairperson has disclosed that the debates will feature candidates willing to take part in what the Task Force termed a “vital democratic process.”
TWO MOUNTAINS FUNERAL COMPANY WARNS OF DETERIORATING RISKS TO ECL’S BODY DUE TO PROLONGED STORAGE
By KBN TV Staff Reporter
A South African funeral company keeping the body of Zambia’s late President Edgar Chagwa Lungu has raised concern over the prolonged court battles delaying his burial, warning that the extended storage period could soon compromise the condition of the remains.
In a letter seen by KBN TV dated 11th August, 2025, addressed to both the Lungu family and the Zambian government, Two Mountain Burial Services Ltd expresses worry at the timeframe in which the matter is being finalized.
A company legal Department representative Johan Furstenberg has particularly noted that while the body remains well preserved for now, the risk of deterioration is increasing with time.
Mr Furstenberg explains that although the late president’s body is embalmed and in good condition, preserved in line with standard operating procedures, long-term storage may eventually result in visible signs of deterioration.
He has therefore urged the two parties to treat its finalisation as a matter of priority to avoid any adverse impact on the dignity of the deceased given the sensitivity of the matter.
Mr Furstenberg has further disclosed that Two Mountain Burial Services is considering engaging a pathologist and an embalmer to provide an expert opinion on the expected condition of the body under prolonged storage.
He is however seeking clarity on whether costs associated with such services would be reimbursed by both parties in the dispute.
Former President Lungu died on 5th June, 2025 and his remains have been in storage in South Africa pending the outcome of ongoing legal disputes between his family and the Zambian government over his final resting place.-KBN
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar is expected to visit Lusaka Zambia on Tuesday to inaugurate the country’s new embassy.
He will also meet President Hakainde Hichilema and other senior officials to discuss strengthening bilateral ties. The Embassy was closed 50 years ago.
Zambia, under the leadership of President Frederick Chiluba, re-established diplomatic relations with Israel in 1991.
This marked a significant shift from the previous policy under Kenneth Kaunda, who had severed ties with Israel in 1973.
Currently, Israel’s Ambassador to Zambia, Ofra Farhi, also serves as the non-resident ambassador to Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe.
BACKGROUND
Zambia severed ties with Israel in 1973. This decision was made in the aftermath of the October War and in line with a directive from the Organization of African Unity (OAU) which called upon its member states to break diplomatic relations with Israel.
While Israel and Zambia initially enjoyed strong relations and cooperative development initiatives, Zambia under Kaunda became increasingly critical of Israel’s policies, particularly following the 1967 War and the subsequent occupation of Arab lands, which Kaunda viewed as a form of colonialism.
This growing ideological opposition, combined with pressure from the OAU, ultimately led to the severing of ties and the expulsion of Israeli technical advisors from Zambia.
In the military, internationally, a presidential commission refers to the official document that appoints a person as a commissioned officer. It signifies the grant of authority and the legal right to command and lead troops.
A commission is issued by the head of state and is a formal authorization for the officer to serve in the Defence Force.
The commission is not just a piece of paper; it is a formal authorization for a citizen to serve as an officer in the Defence Force. It grants the officer the authority to command troops and exercise leadership responsibilities.
The commission symbolizes a lifelong commitment to duty, discipline, and service to the nation. Defence Act CAP 106 section 10 (1). Powers to grant a commission.
Maintenance of the Defence Force in Zambia is in the Defence Force Act cap 106, section 4 (1).
In general, “auxiliary force” refers to a group of people who provide support or reinforcement to a main or regular force, often in a military or paramilitary context. They may undertake tasks that the main force cannot or does not want to do, such as providing specialized skills, acting as security, or handling logistics.
Auxiliary forces are not the primary fighting force but rather provide essential support to the main body of troops. They can be involved in various tasks like scouting, handling supplies, policing rear areas, or even undertaking combat duties that the regular forces may not be suited for.
While some auxiliary forces may be composed of active semi military personnel, they are not necessarily the same as military reserves, which often have a defined structure and training regimen. The regular army and air force reserve is comprised of retired military officers and soldiers who are in reserve for 5 years after service.
Unlike the regular military, an auxiliary force does not necessarily have the same degree of training or ranking structure as regular officers and soldiers. It may or may not be integrated into a fighting force. The idea that an auxiliary force should train using the main regular force is a universal or logically mandated approach because it will be tailored to suit the needs of the regular force during warfare. While it can be a practical solution in some cases, the most effective training strategy depends on the specific context, roles, and capabilities of both forces. A more nuanced approach considers factors like the auxiliary force’s intended role, available resources, and the specific skills they need to develop. The tradition in Zambia has always been that the regular army provides training and command.
Deploying the auxiliary force to train its own man power and upgrade to the level equivalent to regimental level of the main force can be strain on military resources, potentially hinder training and operational readiness of the Army and Air force and also lose focus on building a strong army.
Auxiliary forces may require specialized training that the main force doesn’t provide. If the auxiliary force is intended for specific tasks, their training should focus on those areas. In Zambia, the auxiliary force should focus on agriculture and infrastructure development.
With this background, it is very misleading to say the the President’s son under want Voluntary Skills Training. It was full-time military training. At the end of the training, every member of intake 06 was granted a commission as officers in Zambia National Service.
I think the record should be set straight. The training should not be confused with Voluntary Skills Training, which is yet to commence. Commissioned officers do not volunteer. The school leavers programme under the UNIP government of Dr Kenneth Kunda is unique.
We urge those in authority not to dilute the military traditions and customs Zambia has upheld since 1964. A commission is sacred, and it is granted to noble men and women who have been prepared for responsibility in the Zambia Defence Force after meeting the prerequisites for service.
In Zambia, a Presidental Commission is supposed to be granted to Army and Air Force officers only who produce regular officers, since when did Zambia National Service become a regular force? Another question is: Does Zambia National Service have a training school and equipment that answers to international or national regular force training? Are national service schools equipped with training aids like the armoured corps, infantry, artillery, combat engineering, and Air Force studies. Any other type of commission becomes illegal and uncalled for. We urge those responsible for advising the Commander-in-Chief to do their homework properly and not mislead the President and the nation as a whole.
Reference is made to the earlier reported case at Kabwe Central Police of murder made on August 16, 2025, at 22:30 hours where M/Enock Samfukwe Kasengele, a 22-year-old man, was beaten by a mob and later died on August 17, 2025, at 01:10 hours at Kabwe Central Hospital. The incident occurred on August 16, 2025, at 17:00 hours at Farm No 5, Munyama Farms, in Chisamba District.
On August 20, 2025, a postmortem examination was conducted on the body of the deceased by Dr. Pavlo Lermontov at Kabwe Central Hospital Mortuary where Preliminary findings indicated that the deceased died from blunt force head injuries caused by a blunt hard object and the following suspects have been apprehended in connection to the alleged murder:
1. M/Nathaniel Barthram aged 34 a farmer and Nigerian national,
2. M/Gift Daka aged 23 a farm Irrigator,
3. M/Fortune Mutangeti aged 27 a farm Irrigator and,
4. M/Daniel Chilowa aged 40 of Munyama a farm manager
The suspects will appear in court soon.
Lemekani Chirwa Deputy Commanding Officer Central Province
Postmortem Report Out, Enoch Simfukwe was brutally beaten, tortured to death
There has been a great attempt to prevent or manipulate or cover-up the sad case of the murder of a youth Enoch Simfukwe.
Zambia Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga has issued contradictory and contraversial statements.
He claimed that Eric Simfukwe was sent to pour sulphuric acid on her by Fatima, the enstranged wife to Nathan Chinyeremi Bartham, Maria’s new partner.
This was a careless attempt by Hamoonga to shift the blame to the victim.
Hamoonga was later quoted as stating that Maria Zaloumis acted in self-defence, portraying a picture that the Zambia Police had become a competent court of law and had determined, without investigations, that Maria acted in self defence.
Simon Mwewa Lane who is a chief vlogger to President Hakainde Hichilema also went on a smear campaign, claiming that Maria Zaloumis acted in self-defence, and later claimed that the murder must be attributed to her workers as “she didn’t lift a finger against the victim”.
Lungu burial case adjournment not a sign of family lawyer’s ‘smartness’ – Kabimba
FORMER Justice Minister and lawyer, Wynter Kabimba says the Pretoria High Court’s indefinite adjournment of the Lungu family’s leave to appeal case has nothing to do with the smartness of the lawyer representing the family.
This morning, the Pretoria High Court adjourned the leave to appeal hearing case sine die, a Latin term meaning the hearing has been suspended indefinitely.
This means that the court will not set a new date until the Constitutional Court resolves the related matter before it.
Kabimba stated that this is a routine legal procedure and has nothing to do with the perceived competence or “smartness” of the new lawyer representing the family.
The case centers on the Lungu family asserting rights over the body of late former president Edgar Lungu.
Kabimba said because the Constitutional Court involves fundamental human rights, the Pretoria Court must prioritise those claims over other questions, such as who is legally entitled to conduct the burial.
“The ECL family case in South Africa has been adjourned sine die by the High Court. This simply means the hearing will remain suspended until the Constitutional Court concludes the case before it.”
“This has nothing to do with the ‘smartness’ of the new lawyer, it is standard court procedure. Since the family is asserting rights to the body, which is a human rights issue, that matter takes precedence over the question of who should conduct the burial. That is the current gist of the matter,” wrote Kabimba…https://kalemba.news/local/lungu-burial-case-adjournment-not-a-sign-of-family-lawyers-smartness-kabimba/
Lusaka… Wednesday August 20, 2025 – The Socialist Party (SP) Youth Wing says the people of Zambia should relieve the UPND of their duties in 2026 saying they are total failure.
SP Youth League Information and Publicity Chairperson Joseph Musonda said the people of Zambia have an opportunity to retire the UPND during next year’s general election.
Mr Musonda further said the UPND promised to reduce the cost of living but that it has now skyrocketed.
He pointed out that load shedding, which the UPND condemned when in opposition, has reached unprecedented levels where the people are having access to electricity for only five hours in a day.
He emphasized that all this shows that the UPND have lamentably failed to deliver according to its promises.
He said this when he featured on ‘Socialist Hour radio Programme’ this morning on Hot FM.
“We have very few months before the general election and, our people are asking us what has improved? The promises were made of improving the living standards of our people. Now when you talk about improving the living standards of our people, we are talking about reducing the cost of doing business, reducing poverty, creating jobs and so on,” he said.
He accused the UPND of arrogance and self praise saying they will meet the people of Zambia in the ballot next year.
He further claimed that the UPND administration has betrayed the people of Zambia who voted for them in office in 2021 saying they will be shocked how they will be betrayed as well by the very people who put them in office.
HRC BEING USED TO LIE AGAINST KAMBWILI – WIFE … They want him to rot in prison. I’ll hold them responsible
The Human Rights Commission (HRC) is a scum that is being used to tell the nation lies about Chishimba Kambwili’s health status, says his wife, Carol.
And Carol yesterday said she would blame the government and the prison authorities should anything happen to her husband as they have placed him in prison cells to rot from his ill-health.
Speaking to Daily Revelation on to the statement by HRC that the Zambia Correctional Service was facilitating medical access to Kambwili, and that the HRC was not privy to any report indicating that his health needs were beyond the capacity of medical personnel attending to him, Carol charged that the HRC was a
So he allowed his son to undergo such a dangerous and ridiculous yet a painful training just to become a mere ZNS officer with all privileges that comes with being a son of the president and some people are still complaining instead of applauding this gesture.
I don’t think that personally, I would allow my son to go through such training, a training that has just turned the young man from a plumpy fresh skinned man to this dark looking officer.
HH, you are too honest sir, I still have a lot to learn from you, you are a man, we didn’t even know that the president’s son was undergoing some training.
If it was Adada, ZNBC would have been visiting the training camp everyday because an ordinary Tasila jogging was nearly included in the national item.
If HH was Adada, this young officer was going to be a member of parliament representing Monze Constituency and the minister of enjoyment.
ATTORNEY GENERAL’S DEMAND FOR ECL BODY VERIFICATION – A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
By Saleya Kwalombota
In my view and rightful thinking, it’s about protecting the integrity of a state funeral. As a country, we can’t afford to fly a coffin back home, give it a 21 gun salute, and then have whispers later that it wasn’t even Lungu inside. Politically, that would be suicidal.
The refusal where to bury ECL by the family plays right in their hands. Everyday they resist, it makes the AG and Dudula (South African action group ) demanding for body verification look more justified.
The public is thinking, “if there’s nothing to hide, why not agreeing to body verification ?” For Zambia is a question of truth versus loyalty. For South Africa, it’s a test of sovereignty and transparency. And for the family…it’s a battle to keep whatever’s inside from becoming tomorrow’s front-page scandal.
Let me break it down, why ECL family set against viewing the body: 1. The “wrong” cause of death. Now officially, the story is neat; illness, hospital, natural end. But rumours has it that there visibly injuries that don’t fit the hospital record. ,Even medical procedures that don’t match the timeline If the body is inspected or verified in front of cameras, those marks of any, could raise a thousand questions, that could turn into court cases in both countries
2. Zimbabwean connection. Remember the shocker? That a Zimbabwean identity was allegedly used in the hospital records where he died. If that’s true, and the tag on the body doesn’t match the official paper work, then boom- that will be a diplomatic bomb ready to explode. This will not be about Zambia versus the ECL family. It will be about Zambia, South Africa and Zimbabwe all getting pulled into a crossfire.
3. Missing hours. Between the time of Lungu reportedly passed and the time the death was officially registered, there’s a gap, not of minutes but hours. What happened in that time? Only God knows! 4. PF civil war within the party, who to control the party after Lungu, if during verification something controversial is seen, the party will lose its moral shield instantly. Imagine this, half the party walks away saying, “we’ve been lied to,” That would hand it’s rivals an easy win.
AG’s application for body verification is a welcome position that reflects citizens stance.
HUNGER AND POVERTY WILL PUSH UPND OUT OF POWER, SAYS TEMBO.
By Veronica Chilufya
Patriotic Front Feira Member of Parliament Emmanuel Tembo, has responded to concerns that the Oposition party lacks a president candidate for 2026 general elections.
Speaking when he featured on the political podcast this morning, Mr. Tembo, stated that the party has already chosen a candidate, but the funeral and burial of late former president Edgar Lungu have caused a delay in announcing the candidates name.
Mr. Tembo, explained that the party’s leadership is working hard to ensure a smooth transition and that the candidate will be unveiled soon.
He said, the Patriotic Front party is confident that their candidate will bring about positive change in the country, once re-elected into power, as the party has learned lessons from its past.
Mr. Tembo also acknowledged that cadarism was a major issue that led to their defeat, but the UPND party has more challenges social and economic issues.
He added, that unlike the PF, hunger and poverty experienced among citizens across the country, bad economic policies and loss of revenue is what will push the UPND party out of government. #Copperbeltsfeelgoodstation
A vehicle carrying Enock Simfukwe’s remains from a postmortem examination in Kabwe for burial in Lusaka has been involved in a road accident in Chibombo… details to come.
COURT HEARS IBA DIRECTOR MULEYA’S MURDER SCENE LOOKED LIKE ANIMAL SLAUGHTER
A WITNESS has told the Lusaka High Court that blood was oozing from IBA Director General Guntila Muleya’s body when he found him lying face down in the Njolwe area, the morning after hearing two gunshots near his residence.
Forty-two-year-old General Mwewa, a farm caretaker under the National Housing Authority, testified that around 06:00 hours, about 700 metres from his house, he found a person lying in a pool of blood in a scene that looked like animal slaughter.
The court heard that when he moved closer, he saw wounds on the back of the deceased’s head and shoulder. Police later discovered that Muleya had been handcuffed.
In this matter, Francis Chipyoka, an IBA accountant, police officers Methusan Basa Dokowe and Calib Zulu, and Systems Engineer Samuel Dokowe are accused of murdering Mr. Muleya on July 23, 2024. His body was found in Lusaka’s Njolwe area.
During Mr. Mwewa’s testimony before Justice Vincent Siloka, the court visited the scene following a state application.
FAZ TAKEN TO THE COURT OF ARBITRATION FOR SPORT OVER MWIIKISA
The Footballers and Allied Workers Union of Zambia -FAWUZ-has taken the Football Association of Zambia -FAZ- and Green Eagles Football Club to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over failure to enforce judgment in the case involving Lineker Mwiikisa.
FAWUZ- General Secretary Joe Kaunda says the Association will now have to explain why the ruling has not been enforced, despite the decision being in favor of Mwiikisa, who currently coaches at Green Buffaloes.
Green Eagles breached Mwiikisa’s contract and did not settle his dues fully.
In an interview with ZNBC Sports News, Kaunda expressed disappointment over having to escalate the matter to an international body, but emphasized that the continued delays in enforcing judgments have left the Union with no choice.
He has appealed to the new FAZ General Secretary, Machacha Shepande, to ensure that all pending cases before the Players’ Status, Disciplinary, and Appeals Committees are expedited.
WIFE AND TWO TRADITIONAL DOCTORS COMMITTED TO HIGH COURT OVER MURDER OF FORMER SEED CONTROL AND CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE DIRECTOR
THE Lusaka Magistrates Court has committed Meya Masumba Miti, the wife of the late Francis Miti, former Director of the Seed Control and Certification Institute, and two traditional doctors to the high court for his murder last year.
Meya Masumba Miti, 55, a Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture in Mount Makulu, Chilanga district Florence Banda, 43, a herbalist from Matero and Yamikani Banda, 50, a farmer and herbalist from Chipata, Eastern Province, appeared before Lusaka Chief Resident Magistrate Davies Chibwili this morning.
The trio was informed of the murder charge, in violation of section 200, and indicated that they understood the allegations.
Magistrate Chibwili informed them that due to the nature of the offence, which is not triable in the Magistrates Court, their pleas would be taken once the case is brought before the High Court.
Allegations are that, jointly and while acting together at Chilanga, the three murdered Francis Miti on 23 august 2024 who died at the University Teaching Hospital on the afternoon of 23 August after succumbing to injuries reportedly sustained during an alleged break-in at his home.
YOUTHS URGED TO SEIZE VOTER REGISTRATION OPPORTUNITY AND VOTE FOR CHANGE
Lusaka… Wednesday August 20, 2025 – The Socialist Party (SP) National Youth Deputy Spokesperson has called on young people across Zambia to take advantage of the upcoming mass voter registration exercise set to begin on 13th October 2025, which aims to capture over 3.5 million new voters.
Speaking on UNZA Radio, Sconel Lusambo urged the youth not to remain passive but to play a decisive role in shaping the country’s future.
He emphasized that the UPND government has failed the Zambian people through unfulfilled promises, persistent load shedding, and the collapse of the health sector.
These failures, he stressed, have continued to harm ordinary citizens while the ruling elite remain insulated from the suffering.
Mr. Lusambo charged that the UPND has proven clueless and incompetent in addressing national challenges, and the 2026 elections present a golden opportunity for the people of Zambia–especially the youth–to demand accountability.
“This government promised so much but has delivered nothing. The time has come to register in numbers and vote them out,” he said.
“The message is clear; voter registration is not just a process–it is a tool for liberation. Every young person must recognize the power of their vote in bringing about a government that prioritizes the needs of the people over empty rhetoric.”
Zambia has lost credibility following impasse over Lungu – Siamunene
By Chinoyi Chipulu Former defence minister Richwell Siamunene says the country has lost credibility for failing to settle the impasse between the government and the family of late president Edgar Lungu.
Siamunene said this impasse was painting a bad picture to the outside world.
Siamunene was speaking on Radio Christian Voice on a program dubbed Chatback on Monday that after 2026, a new Zambia must be born where people who had political differences should not culminate to enemies.
The former minister was asked what his opinion was on Lungu’s case currently and the picture it was giving to the nation. In response, he said the picture it was giving to the outside world
Burkina Faso kicks out U.N. coordinator over ‘false’ report
The military junta in Burkina Faso on Monday declared the United Nations resident coordinator Carol Flore-Smereczniak as “persona non grata” over an official U.N. report that accused jihadi groups and government forces of abuses against children.
In a statement, the government accused Flore-Smereczniak of participating in the preparation of the report — titled Children and Armed Conflict in Burkina Faso — which it says is “without evidence or supporting documentation” and that conveyed “serious and false information.”
The U.N. has been approached for comment.
The report was published in April and accused both jihadi groups and government forces of abuses against children, including their recruitment as soldiers, sexual abuses
The death of Enoch Simfukwe has left many Zambians questioning whether justice in our country is truly blind. Killed under circumstances implicating powerful individuals, Enoch’s family is now facing intimidation and pressure that threatens to bury both the truth and their peace of mind.
A postmortem, initially scheduled to determine the cause of death, was abruptly canceled. Family representatives revealed that they were being pressured to proceed with the burial without the procedure and warned against speaking to the media or the public. Even a representative from the Law Association of Zambia, who went to witness the postmortem, was informed that no such procedure was scheduled.
Meanwhile, Hon. Mumbi Phiri was arrested and charged with murder simply for being present at the scene and only for the state to enter a nolle on the day of judgment.
Enoch was humiliated on camera and the video is viral yet the perpetrators of this crime are free. This raises a troubling question: why are the perpetrators seemingly shielded from justice?
The situation paints a stark picture of inequality in the enforcement of the law. When ordinary citizens are intimidated and powerful individuals evade accountability, the promise of justice becomes hollow. If the son of a former president could face legal consequences, why should influential figures today escape scrutiny?
The Constitution guarantees equality before the law. Justice must not depend on wealth, status, or political connections. The ongoing pressure on Enoch’s family and attempts to bypass proper procedures threaten not only the truth in this case but also the public’s trust in our legal institutions.
Civil society, the media, and the public have a role to play. Pressure must be maintained to ensure the postmortem is conducted, all suspects are investigated, and no one is above the law. Silence in the face of intimidation becomes complicity; inaction in the face of injustice erodes democracy.
Enoch Simfukwe deserves justice. Zambia deserves truth. And the law must serve every citizen equally, not just the powerful. 📌 🚶🏿♂️
WE WILL ONLY MAKE ARRESTS IN ENOCK SIMFUKWE’S CASE AFTER POSTMORTEM RESULTS AND COMPREHENSIVE INVESTIGATION — POLICE
By: Sun FM TV Reporter
The Zambia Police Service has stated that arrests related to the death of Enock Simfukwe will only be made after a postmortem is conducted to determine the exact cause of d£ath.
In a viral video circulating on social media, Simfukwe is seen tied and being interrogated by an individual alleged to be Maria Zaloumis.
Speaking on Diamond TV’s Breakfast Show, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said police have received reports of acts intended to cause grievous harm, followed by Simfukwe’s death, which will now be thoroughly investigated to determine the appropriate course of action.
Mr. Hamoonga explained that Simfukwe while in police custody, complained of body pains sustained during apprehension and was rushed to a hospital, where he later di£d.
He emphasized that the police cannot rush to arrest individuals based on public outcry but will first establish the necessary evidence that can be used in courts of law.
Mr. Hamoonga has since called on Zambians to remain patient as investigations continue.
REBUTTAL TO MUHABI LUNGU WHY CITIZENS FIRST WITHDREW FROM UKA AND WHY HARRY KALABA IS THE CREDIBLE ALTERNATIVE
By Henry Chilombo Member of the Central Committee (MCC) & National Mobilization Chairman Citizens First CF
I have attentively read the opinion by Mr. Muhabi Lungu titled “Unbridled and Unrealistic Presidential Ambitions: An Achilles Heel for Political Cohesion Amongst the Opposition.” His reflections, drawn from electoral statistics since 1991, attempt to argue that ambition has crippled Zambia’s opposition politics. While some of his historical observations are valid, I find his conclusion deeply flawed, particularly when viewed in the context of Citizens First’s decision to withdraw from the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) and recall all its leaders, including our President, Harry Kalaba.
The truth is that ambition, when coupled with principle and organization, is not a weakness but a catalyst for democratic renewal. To dismiss ambition is to ignore the very foundation upon which Zambia’s multiparty democracy was built.
Mr. Lungu interprets the repeated failures of many presidential hopefuls as evidence that political ambition is misplaced. But the real problem is not ambition; it is the absence of strong organizational structures, coherent policies, and long-term consistency.
Ambition is what drove FTJ Chiluba to challenge the entrenched UNIP system in 1991. It is what sustained Michael Sata through four electoral defeats before he ascended to State House in 2011. It is what kept Hakainde Hichilema in the race until the political moment aligned in 2021. Without ambition, none of these men would have persevered.
What separates success from failure is not the act of aspiring but the discipline to build institutions that translate ambition into a genuine alternative. Citizens First has chosen this path transforming ambition into a structured, nationwide movement.
Our withdrawal from UKA was not an act of ego or disunity. It was a strategic and principled decision taken by the Central Committee to safeguard the identity, vision, and membership of Citizens First.
Alliances are not automatically vehicles of unity. They must be founded on mutual respect, transparent decision-making, and shared policy frameworks. Without these, they become fragile arrangements vulnerable to collapse at the slightest provocation. Citizens First cannot allow itself to be absorbed into structures that compromise its credibility or reduce it to a junior partner in someone else’s design.
Our duty is first to our members over one million Zambians who have chosen CF as their political home. By recalling all leaders, including President Harry Kalaba, from UKA engagements, the MCC reaffirmed our independence and our responsibility to the grassroots who trust in our banner.
Mr. Lungu rightly acknowledges that Michael Sata, despite his long record in government, needed four attempts before securing the presidency. But he misinterprets Sata’s journey as evidence that most aspirants are doomed. The real lesson is that consistency, resilience, and clarity of message eventually triumph.
Today, Harry Kalaba embodies that same spirit of persistence and credibility. Like Sata before him, he has endured the rough terrain of Zambian politics, served in government at the highest levels, and demonstrated the courage to walk away when principles were compromised. In him, Citizens First sees not just another candidate, but the most credible alternative to the ruling UPND in 2026.
Just as Sata became the rallying point for citizens disillusioned with an aging MMD, Kalaba today stands out as the rallying point for Zambians tired of broken promises, economic exclusion, and governance by rhetoric.
Mr. Lungu insists that the opposition can only defeat the incumbent through a single unified candidate. On the surface, this is appealing. But history shows us that unity imposed for convenience, without addressing fundamental differences, is a mirage.
Real unity is forged through shared vision, honest dialogue, and respect for each partner’s structures. Citizens First remains open to collaboration, but never at the expense of our values or the silencing of our voice. Zambians deserve genuine unity, not cosmetic arrangements that collapse when tested.
The Citizens First is not a vanity project. It is a disciplined movement with a national presence, a tested leader, and a mobilization strategy that is already reshaping Zambia’s political discourse. Our withdrawal from UKA was not the end of cooperation it was the beginning of a principled repositioning.
We are building from the ground up, ward by ward, constituency by constituency, province by province. We are engaging farmers, marketeers, miners, civil servants, and youth not through empty slogans, but through a program rooted in economic empowerment, accountability, and service to the people.
In 2026, Zambians will not reward opposition unity that is hollow. They will reward consistency, credibility, and authenticity. That is the path CF has chosen.
Ambition is not Zambia’s political Achilles heel. The true weakness lies in mistaking disorganized, personality-driven ventures for authentic alternatives. Citizens First rejects that path. Our decision to pull out of UKA was a necessary step to preserve integrity and strengthen our institutional foundations.
Just as Michael Sata once rose from the margins to embody the people’s hope, so too does Harry Kalaba today represent the best alternative government to the UPND. History will not remember us for how quickly we surrendered ambition, but for how consistently we built it into a force for Zambia’s democratic renewal.
Henry Chilombo MCC & National Mobilization Chairman Citizens First CF
The Law Demands Presidential Burials at Embassy Park
Tobbius Chilembo Hamunkoyo – LLB
The debate over the burial of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu must be guided by law, not emotion. Zambia has a clear statute, the Presidential Burial Site Act, 2008, which empowers the state to establish and regulate the official burial site for presidents. That site is Embassy Park.
Since 2008, every late president, Dr Kenneth Kaunda,Dr Frederick Chiluba, Levy Patrick Mwanawasa SC, Rupiah Banda, and Michael Sata, has been laid there.
This is not family preference but a binding national practice rooted in law, precedent, and constitutional dignity.
In constitutional and international law, this practice carries opinio juris, the conviction that a tradition is followed because it is a legal obligation, not merely out of custom.
Zambia’s consistent state-led burials, with military honors, budgetary allocations, and public expectation, demonstrate that the nation believes it has a legal duty to bury its presidents at Embassy Park. That belief gives the practice binding legal weight.
Former presidents are public institutions, not private citizens, and their funerals are national events that safeguard unity and collective memory.
The government is therefore fully within its legal mandate to ensure President Lungu is buried at Embassy Park, in line with Zambia’s tradition, law, opinio juris, and national duty.
Home affairs minister says law enforcement agencies will relentlessly pursue fugitive Emmanuel Jay Banda until he is caught!
Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu has advised former Petauke Independent Member of Parliament Emmanuel Jay Banda to surrender to the police, emphasizing that the law will relentlessly pursue him until he is apprehended.
In an interview with Phoenix News, Mr. Mwiimbu says the recent arrest and detention of Francis Kapwepwe, also known as “Why Me,” is a clear message that law enforcement agencies are committed to tracking down and bringing suspects to justice.
Mr. Mwiimbu has emphasized that individuals like Mr. Banda, along with others who may have committed crimes, might evade the authorities for a time but they will ultimately be caught no matter how long it takes.
Meanwhile, Mr. Mwiimbu has disclosed that the case involving fugitive former Barclays Bank employee Pamela Gondwe, who in 2019 stole $400,000 in cash from the bank, remains active.
He has confirmed that law enforcement agencies are working closely with Interpol to track down Ms. Gondwe and bring her back to Zambia to face charges
The family had scheduled a postmortem for this morning after which body would be transported to Lusaka for burial but shockingly the family representative are being intimidated into burying the body without postmortem.
The family representative who appeared visibly shaken last night complained about how they were intimidated and threatened against talking to the media or any members of the public about the funeral.
Shockingly this morning law Association of Zambia sent an associate to go and witness the postmortem procedure only to be informed that there was no such procedure scheduled for today.
The family is being intimidated into going ahead with the burial process without conducting the postmortem so as to cover up the case and to show that the late died out of natural causes when infact not.
ECZ TO CONDUCT PRE-ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION EXERCISE
Electoral Commission of Zambia -ECZ- Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis says prior to the mass voter registration,the commission will conduct pre-online registrations from September 15th to 3rd November, this year.
Mrs. Zaloumis says the commission has set October 13 to 11th November, this for mass voter registration exercise in all the 156 constituencies across Zambia.
She said this when addressing electoral staff during the provincial electoral meeting in Mongu, Western province.
Mrs. Zaloumis has urged electoral staff engaged in the mass voter registration exercise to ensure inclusivity.
The Commission has announced that so far, thirty voter registration centers have been established.
A live streamer has tragically died while broadcasting.
Raphaël Graven, better known as Jean Pormanove or ‘JP’, was just 46-years-old at the time of his death in his studio used for streaming.
The star had built up quite the following online on Twitch and TikTok thanks to his videos, which covered everything from normal gaming to the more extreme end.
He made headlines for controversial sleep deprivation challenges, which appeared to show him being abused, mistreated and humiliated throughout.
Authorities arrived at his home on Monday morning at around 10am.
Tragically, he was found dead in bed, after ‘ten days of torture, sleep deprivation and ingestion of toxic products’.
News of his death was confirmed by another creator, Naruto, who worked with Pormanove on several of his videos.
Viewers shared their concerns on social media, when they say his livestream ended abruptly on the Kick platform, with many making comparisons to an episode of Black Mirror.
According to BFMTV, his stream had included ‘extreme’ physical violence and ‘sleep deprivation’.
Another streamer was seen on camera trying to wake Pormanove, unsuccessfully, before cutting the stream.
Following his death, Clara Chappaz, French Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs posted on X: “Jean Pormanove was humiliated and mistreated for months live on the Kick platform.
“A judicial investigation is underway. I have contacted Arcom and filed a report on Pharos. I have also contacted the platform’s managers to obtain explanations.”
The prosecutor’s office in Nice shared a statement confirming ‘the death of a man in a room rented for live video game sessions’.
In previous livestreams, he was shown having items thrown at him, being restrained and force fed, and also being tackled to the ground repeatedly.
According to Mediapart, fellow streamers Naruto and Safine were previously taken into custody back in January, on suspicion of violence against vulnerable people.
Their questioning came after a report from Le Parisien, which said Pormanove and another disabled influencer had been humiliated live.
Both streamers denied the claims.
Dexerto reports that in the days leading up to his death, he sent a text to his mother saying he felt like he was ‘being held hostage’ and was ‘fed up’ with the streams.
Naruto paid tribute to his ‘brother, sidekick, partner’ and asked for ‘respect for his memory’.
He wrote: “I’ve always dreaded the day I’d have to write these words. Sadly, last night, JP (Raphael Graven) left us. My brother, my sidekick, my partner, six years side by side, never letting go. I love you, my brother, and we will miss you terribly.”
“I ask you all to respect his memory and not share the video of his last breath in his sleep. For his family and for us, his second family.”
A single mum who ran a Burger King restaurant entirely by herself for 12 hours has revealed she has a ‘new career’ following her strange sacking from the fast food chain.
Back in July, Nykia Hamilton went viral after a TikTok video captured her rushing around the eatery doing the work of probably five or more employees, as she cooked, cleaned and served customers all at once.
Anyone who has ever worked in a customer service job will understand just how daunting a prospect this is, and Nykia, 25, was visibly emotional after she finished her shift, telling WACH Fox 57 that she was doing it all for her three young children.
She said: “At the end of the day, I do it for them. I’ve got three kids to take care of, I’m a single mother. I still got to feed them, and I’ve got a child about to go to school. You got to do what you got to do.
Nykia Hamilton ran an entire Burger King restaurant on her own, with a clip of her working hard going viral (WACH Fox 57) “I’m trying to do my best. I’ve got three babies and they depend on me. They love me. I be missing my own kids’ lives, I work a lot.
“I am having to provide for them and I really don’t be having time to spend with them, and it hurts me a lot. Hopefully one day I won’t have to worry so much and I can actually be there for them.”
Despite the mammoth effort to keep things in the restaurant ticking as the only employee, the bosses at Burger King allegedly fired her after she was late because of her children, although a cynic might suggest that the restaurant being exposed for having just one active employee might have more to do with it.
She had added: “I had to do the dishes, do prep, do the floors, do the front counter, drive-thru. We just ain’t got no employees, nobody wants to work no more.”
In a tearful TikTok video, she revealed: “[Burger King] fired me because I’ve been late because of my kids. My kids come first. Y’all don’t pay for no babysitter, or nothing.”
However, it seems as if she is keen to take advantage of her new-found fame as her Instagram and TikTok bios now reflect her new career as a content creator and comedian, with the mum-of-three no doubt hoping to cash in on her new following after the viral video.
While a GoFundMe page has already raised well over $70,000 for Nykia, it seems as if she is desperate to make the most of her moment in the sun, as you can make yourself a lot of money if you play your cards right after going viral, as the Hawk Tuah girl and the Ibiza Final Boss have found out in recent years.
Racking up a whopper bar tab, a ‘fake’ Justin Bieber ended up performing on stage in Vegas.
Since the real Bieber is back in the charts with new music at the moment, having surprised us all with the sudden drop of Swag back in July, ‘Daisies’ currently sits at number 5 in the UK Singles Chart.
But that doesn’t mean there’s no space for Bustin Jieber apparently.
TikToks have gone viral of an impersonator seeming to dupe the crowd, team and DJ Gryffin at XS Nightclub in Las Vegas on Saturday (16 August).
Managing to make his way onto stage to ‘perform’, it’s even rumoured he managed to rack up a $10,000 bar tab.
Gryffin shared a video yesterday explaining how he ended up being ‘duped’ during his set, as he said ‘Bieber’ showed up to the club and he ‘was told he wanted to perform’.
Now, it’s worth noting straight off the bat here that despite having released new music, it’s still pretty rare for the real ‘Never Say Never’ singer to perform live nowadays.
But the DJ says the ‘dark venue and loud music didn’t help’ as he and the team spoke to the faker backstage.
“So his ‘team’ said he wanted to perform ‘Sorry’… little did I know I was about to be sorry,” Gryffin wrote.
While much of the crowd went ‘wild’ thinking it was actually Bieber performing for them, the DJ eventually found out the truth.
His team told him it was actually a ‘complete fake’ as Gryffin was left in disbelief, later noticing some signs all wasn’t as it seemed.
And users have since suggested it was really the classic Dylan Desclos that tricked them all.
The impersonator and his ‘team’ managed to convince people he was the real deal, having done so many times before.
The 29-year-old French man has been emulating Bieber for years, with videos previously going viral of him on public transport as Hailey Bieber even commented she was ‘scared’ on one post.
Desclos’ Instagram account seems to have been taken down, but he even staged his own ‘world tour’ in the past as Bieber.
Users commented on Gryffin’s post to say it was ‘alarming how easily he was able to prank everyone’ as others said they’re happy the DJ got ‘just as played’ as they did.
“Bustin Jeiber looked a whole vibe though,” one wrote.
As another added: “That’s actually so iconic of him.”
Elon Musk’s ever-growing family just welcomed another new member – if you believe everything you read online, that is.
A 40-year-old bloke from Kenya recently came forward and proclaimed that he was the tech tycoon’s firstborn son, alleging he came along well before Musk’s 14 other kids.
The man, named Nyakundi Kibiru, claimed that he was the Tesla boss’ love child, who was born as a result of his mother’s brief fling with a ’20-year-old Musk.’
He alleged that his mum had met the eccentric billionaire, 54, while she was working at a hotel in Masai Mara in the ‘early 1990s’, before Musk had made a name for himself on the world stage.
Kibiru, who described himself as a ‘mental health activist’, went on to demand a DNA test to prove he was Musk’s biological son, according to the Daily Star.
But according to some social media users, there’s no need for one – as after Kibiru shared a snap of himself online, people said they could seriously see the resemblance between the supposed father and son.
Side by side, the pair seem to have strikingly similar features, while both appear to sport the same sculpted jawline.
People were still pretty skeptical about the authenticity of Kibiru’s claims though, even if he did look like a dead ringer for his supposed dad.
One person wrote: “Interesting! Looks can be deceiving though.”
“He really look just like him,” a second said, while a third commented: “Spitting image.”
Others suggested the image of Kibiru could have easily been AI generated, while some even hypothesised that he might be Musk’s sibling rather than his son.
Another social media user asked: “Have you considered he could be a brother and not the father? Everybody has a doppelganger somewhere on this planet. It’s just that you haven’t met yours yet.”
But a quick bit of mathematics and taking a closer look at the image of Kibiru would have put all these lot out of their misery.
In accordance with the 40-year-old’s version of events, Musk would have been just 14-years-old and still in high school when his alleged son was born.
And in Kenya, the age of consent is 18… so Kibiru would have effectively just dobbed his mum in for breaking the law if these claims were true.
As well as this, eagle eyed social media users spotted a few inconsistencies in Kibiru’s selfie.
Although he appeared to be a carbon copy of Musk, people believe the picture was digitally manipulated using AI.
“This is AI, look at the top button on the guy’s shirt,” one person pointed out. “There is no hole for the button.”
“And the chances he would pose like this – with the exact same beard, in front of the most generic corporate blurred background like a model?”
Another added: “AI. As much as I would love to believe it.”
A third wrote: “Nah, gotta be AI. The ears and hairline are too identical.”
In the midst of this Jeremy Kyle-like debate about Kibiru’s alleged lineage, Musk’s Grok chatbot got suspended from X – its own platform – which only added more fuel to the fire.
Some people suspected the prankster pulling everyones leg about Musk’s Kenyan son had used Grok to produce the image of ‘himself’ and suggested that might be why the account got a timeout.
Regardless, it looks like the number of Musk’s children hasn’t actually risen any further…for now, anyway.
Response to Dr. Sishuwa Sishuwa’s Article: “The Missed Opportunity in Edgar Lungu’s Burial
By Tobbius Chilembo Hamunkoyo-LLB
Dr. Sishuwa Sishuwa’s latest piece, “The Missed Opportunity in Edgar Lungu’s Burial”, is another tired example of his obsession with attacking President Hakainde Hichilema.
Instead of offering sober analysis, Sishuwa twists facts, ignores the law, and peddles propaganda disguised as academic commentary. But Zambians are not blind , they can see the truth.
HH acted with dignity, law, and precedent on his side, while Sishuwa’s pen dripped with bitterness and political bias.
Let us set the record straight.It is a notorious fact that the burial of a former Head of State in Zambia is not a family affair , it is a constitutional and state matter.
Article 92 of the Constitution gives the President the executive responsibility to safeguard the Republic’s dignity. Every former president , from Kaunda to Mwanawasa to Sata , RB, has been accorded a state funeral on Zambian soil.
Edgar Lungu was not an exception, and HH had both the duty and the obligation to ensure that precedent was followed. Allowing the Lungu family to bury him secretly in South Africa would have set a dangerous precedent, degrading the Office of President into a private family decision. Hakainde Hichilema acted in defence of the nation, not for himself.
Sishuwa deliberately portrays HH’s decision as “heartless,” very wrong of him, but nothing could be further from the truth.
In reality, it was an act of compassion toward Zambia’s identity. What dignity would Zambia retain if her sixth President, a man who once held the highest office in the land, was buried in foreign soil, like an exile or a dishonoured fugitive? HH stopped that insult. He ensured Edgar Lungu has to be laid to rest with full honours, in his homeland, where his memory belongs. Even when Lungu himself once jailed him on false treason charges, Hakainde Hichilema rose above pettiness. That is not cruelty; that is statesmanship.
The truth Sishuwa hides is that it was the Lungu family, not HH, who politicised the funeral. By seeking to block the sitting President and drag the matter across borders, they sought to humiliate the Republic itself. No responsible Head of State would allow such a circus. HH stood firm, not for personal pride, but for the dignity of the Presidency as an institution. Sishuwa’s attempt to paint this defence of constitutional order as “insensitivity” exposes him not as a scholar, and politically dishonest character, also as a political activist using the pen as a weapon of propaganda.
And here lies Sishuwa’s hypocrisy. He cries about “insults” on social media today, but where was his outrage when PF cadres beat up citizens, stormed radio stations, and even killed political opponents? Where was his moral pen when Hakainde Hichilema himself was jailed in Mukobeko Prison under false treason charges? Silent. Conveniently silent.
Today, under HH, Sishuwa enjoys the freedom to write venom without fear of arrest, the very freedom HH has restored by upholding the rule of law. To accuse HH of authoritarianism while benefiting from his tolerance is not only dishonest; it is academic fraud.
This is not the first time Sishuwa has revealed his bias. For years, he has sharpened his pen not as a neutral analyst, but as a bitter critic of HH. He praised Edgar Lungu’s regime when it oppressed HH, media houses and other opposition parties, then suddenly discovered his “voice” only after Zambians voted for change.
He pretends to be a voice of the people, yet he consistently undermines the people’s choice. His writings expose him as an intellectual opportunist who thrives on negativity but never offers constructive solutions.
While Sishuwa wastes ink on funeral gossip, HH is making history. Debt restructuring, record mining expansion, free education, unprecedented Constituency Development Fund, job creation, and the restoration of freedoms — these are the real markers of leadership. HH is building Zambia’s future while Sishuwa clings to bitterness from the past. The truth is clear: Sishuwa’s article will be forgotten as partisan noise, but HH’s legacy will stand as the restoration of Zambia’s dignity, sovereignty, and democratic order
Emmanuel Mwamba: The Self-Appointed Ambassador of Propaganda
By InnovateZed Midia
In every generation, there comes a political figure who chooses disgrace over dignity, lies over truth, and propaganda over progress. In Zambia today, that person is none other than Emmanuel Mwamba the undisputed Ambassador of Propaganda.
Mwamba has built his entire political career not on service, not on vision, and certainly not on leadership, but on a shameless addiction to propaganda. If there were a university for lies, Emmanuel Mwamba would be the Vice Chancellor, Professor, and librarian all at once. He thrives on fabrications the way a fish thrives in water, mistaking noise-making for relevance.
Every day, Mwamba wakes up not to think about how Zambia can progress, but how he can twist, distort, and manufacture lies against the New Dawn Government. His obsession with propaganda is so intense that one wonders if he has ever spent a single minute in his life thinking about real solutions for Zambians. To him, politics is not about ideas it is about how many headlines he can hijack with his baseless stories.
But here is the irony: while Mwamba is busy fanning the flames of propaganda, President Hakainde Hichilema and the New Dawn Government are busy delivering results—fixing the economy, attracting investment, creating jobs, building schools, and giving hope to millions. Development is on the ground, while Mwamba is lost in Facebook fantasy.
History will not be kind to him. Emmanuel Mwamba will not be remembered as a leader, a policymaker, or even a serious opposition figure. He will be remembered as the political clown of his time the father, godfather, and permanent Ambassador of Propaganda. His legacy is already written in shame: a loudspeaker of lies who mistook deception for strategy.
Zambia deserves better. While Mwamba parades his embassy of propaganda, the people are marching forward with the truth, with progress, and with a leader who values service over noise. Emmanuel Mwamba may be fluent in propaganda, but Zambians are fluent in reality.
