MSOGOLERI WA DZIKOLI HAKAINDE HICHILEMA WATI AZAIMABE NJI POKWIMITSA MALAMULO OLETSA KUBA MANKHWALA ADZIKOLI

July 15,2025

Msogoleri wa dzikoli olemekezeka Hakainde Hichilema walengeza kuti boma lizakwimitsa malamulo ndicolinga cofuna kuthetsa mcitidwe wakuba mankhwala mzipatala za boma.

Msogoleri Hichilema wati sazakhalira kumbuyo aliyense yemwe adzapezeka kuti anazembetsa mankhwala omwe anayenera kuthandiza anthu.

Iye wati izi nkulingana ndi zomwe kabungwe ka kafukufuku ka Pricewatercoopers (PWC) kalengeza komwe boma linakhazikitsa kukaunguza za umbava wa mankhwala.

Nkulingana ndi zomwe walemba olumikiza uthenga wa ku nyumba ya statehouse Clayson Hamasaka yemwe walemba kuti Kabungwe ka PWC kapeza kuti nkhani yozembetsa mankhwala ndi zinthu zina zokhuza za umoyo zinaculukirapo komanso KuKwezeka kwa mitengo kwa zinthu zina zokhuza umoyo.

Izi ndi zina zomwe zinapangitsa Dziko la USA kuimitsa ma thandizo okwanira pa 50 million Ndalama ya America.

Msogoleri Hichilema wati boma lakhazikitsa kale kabungwe komwe kazakhwimitsa malamulo ndicolinga cofuna kulongosola kayendetsedwe ka mankhwala adzikoli.

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SCHOOL COMMITMENT FORM LAUNCHED TO PROMOTE DISCIPLINE AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN SCHOOLS

Lusaka-July 15th, 2025.

By Jack Makayi

The Minister of Education Hon. Douglas Siakalima has launched the Secondary School Commitment Form, a transformative initiative aimed at improving discipline, accountability, and learner performance in Zambian schools.

The Honourable Minister of Education Mr. Douglas M. Siakalima MP, who was represented  by the Permanent Secretary for Administration, Dr. Kelvin Mambwe, described the new form as “a symbol of our shared responsibility to shape a disciplined generation”, emphasizing that the responsibility of education lies not only with schools and government, but with the entire community.

In his keynote speech he highlighted that,
“This initiative is more than just a document, It reflects a national commitment to quality, inclusive, and value-based education—anchored on mutual respect, collaboration, and clear expectations.”

The form defines roles and commitments for;
Teachers – to manage learner behavior professionally. Learners – to show respect and remain focused on their education. Parents and Guardians – to support and guide their children in partnership with schools. School Leaders – to handle disciplinary cases transparently and fairly.

The speech stressed that no learner should be expelled or transferred on disciplinary grounds unless procedures outlined in the form are followed. Schools will now be required to check disciplinary records before accepting transferred learners.

He further emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to overseeing implementation and providing policy support, noting that provinces and districts must:

Ensure all secondary learners sign the form include all stakeholders in its rollout, use it to guide regular reviews of learner conduct and academic.

CIC PRESS TEAM

An urgent Message to His excellency, the President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr Hakainde Hichilema on the illegal and unconstitutional process to amend the Republican Constitution.

Mr President, as a citizen endowed with the rights to defend and protect the Constitution of this country, l feel duty bound to remind you, Sir, that you are the number one custodian of the Constitution of this country. And that you publicly stood before the people with the holy Bible in your hand and swore that you would protect and defend the Constitution!

Mr President, l noted with dismay that you commended the recent ruling by the Hon Madam Speaker where she totally disregarded the Constitutional Court Judgement. I will not comment further on the Speaker’s ruling because the matter is now before the Constitutional Court.
But allow me, Your Excellency, to humbly appeal to you that you should listen to the voice of all stakeholders and withdraw Bill 7 from Parliament because the appropriate Court has categorically declared that Bill 7 is illegal and unconstitutional for want of the laid down processes and procedures. If this Bill is not withdrawn, the precedent being set will undermine the authority of the Judiciary and will threaten the rule of law which you have always passionately preached.

You are aware, Mr President, that Article 1(1&2) clearly provides that any act or omissions that contravenes any part of the Constitution is illegal and any law or practice that is inconsistent with any constitutional provision is null and void to the extent of that inconsistency.

I need not remind you, Sir, that the Republican Constitution which is the will of the people, is binding on all citizens including the Presidency and all state organs!

Your Excellency, one of your core responsibilities under the Constitution is to report to the National Assembly on the progress made in the application of the values and principles specified under Part II of the Constitution. Article 8 of the Constitution obliges you, Mr President, to report to the people of Zambia through Parliament on the National Values and Principles which include Constitutionalism, good governance and integrity which should apply to:
(a) interpretation of the Constitution;
(b) enactment and interpretation of the law; and
(c) development and implementation of state policy.

Sir, it is in view of the foregoing, that it is expedient that the illegal, unconstitutional and infamous Bill 7 be withdrawn.
If the disregard for the Judicial authority remains unchecked, Zambia risks long term institutional damage. Sir, Governance should never be driven by political expediency or hidden agendas at the expense of Constitutional Principles and Discipline.

Respectfully l submit,

Rev Godfridah Sumaili( Mrs)
Former Minister , National Guidance and Religious Affairs
Former Commissioner Human Rights Commission
Former Commissioner, Anti Corruption Commission

THE decision by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to ban the use of the Patriotic Front (PF) regalia in the Mfuwe parliamentary by-election campaigns is illegal and unconstitutional, the Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) has said.

CCMG was reacting to the ECZ’s ban on the use of PF regalia by the National Congress Party (NCP), a party under which the Tonse Alliance is fielding a candidate in the Mfuwe parliamentary by-election.

Programme director Peter Mwanang’ombe said the ECZ’s decision was a source of concern because it lacked any legal backing.

“The Christian Churches Monitoring Group, CCMG, expresses concern over the statement attributed to the Electoral Commission of Zambia, ECZ, to stop the New Congress Party, which is in an alliance with the Patriotic Front, PF, and other parties under the Tonse Alliance, from using PF regalia during the Mfuwe parliamentary by-election campaigns. This is not supported by any clear legal provision and is a misinterpretation of the Electoral Process Act,” Mwanang’ombe said.

He said it was important for Zambians and the ECZ, in particular, to know that there was no provision of the law that stopped alliances from using an agreed regalia.

Mwanang’ombe urged ECZ to familiarise itself with the law that governed elections in Zambia to avoid creating unnecessary conflict when it knew too well that alliances were permissible in Zambia.

“It is important to note that there is no provision in the Electoral Process Act that prohibits a political party, whether part of an alliance or not, from using regalia belonging to another party during campaigns. Section 2 of the Electoral Process Act defines campaign material to include manifestos, clothing and any items depicting symbols or pictorial images of a candidate,” Mwanang’ombe said.

“This definition clearly encompasses party regalia and does not place any restriction on who may wear it. Furthermore, Section 29 (3) of the Electoral Process Act deals specifically with the distribution of campaign material, while Section 29 (4) narrows its focus to candidates or political parties contesting the election,” he said.

There was no legal basis on which ECZ could block political parties in an alliance from using any regalia of a member party as a show of unity in a campaign for support.

“However, these sections still do not provide a legal basis for prohibiting the use of regalia by allied parties supporting a common candidate. Currently, political alliances are recognised, and it is common practice for alliance members to support one candidate. It follows, therefore, that members of such alliances have the right to wear their respective party regalia in support of that candidate, as a show of unity and political collaboration,” Mwanang’ombe said.

He said ECZ’s statement was misguided and lacked legal grounding and urged it to reconsider its position.

“CCMG urges the commission [ECZ] to reconsider its position and uphold the freedom of association and expression, and the spirit of democratic participation and alliance-building,” Mwanang’ombe said.

BREAKING NEWS

MAKEBI ZULU’S LAW PRACTICING LICENSE UNDER THREAT FOR REPRESENTING THE LUNGU FAMILY

SOMEONE called DANIEL CHUNGU has lodged a quick complaint against Zambia’s renowned and most respected Lawyer MAKEBI ZULU to the Law Association of Zambia  seeking an investigation for speaking on behalf of his clients the Lungu family.

A DANIEL CHUNGU, says that the alleged misconduct relates to comments made by Mr. ZULU concerning the ongoing impasse over the burial site of the late Sixth President, EDGAR LUNGU.

CHUNGU accused Mr. ZULU of undermining constitutional authority by speaking on behalf of the Lungu family that President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA should be excluded from the State Funeral of Mr. LUNGU.

Speaking to the media after submitting the petition at LAZ House in LUSAKA on Monday, Mr CHUNGU said that Mr. ZULU should be subjected to disciplinary proceedings or be removed from the Roll of Legal Practitioners if found in breach of professional ethics.

He further alleged that Mr. ZULU had failed to produce legal documentation or testamentary evidence to support the family’s stance regarding funeral arrangements.

CHUNGU described Mr. ZULU’s remarks about President HICHILEMA’s exclusion from the funeral as unconstitutional, inflammatory, and reckless, particularly given that Mr. HICHILEMA is the incumbent Head of State.

A New Generation for a New Zambia and Why Binwell Mpundu is the Change We Need.

In 1991, Zambia made a historic shift. The youthful Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD) rose from the frustration of years under UNIP and ushered in a wave of fresh energy and reform. That moment symbolized the power and potential of youth-led leadership. But somewhere along the way, that youthful revolution got comfortable.

Many of those young leaders of 1991, once the face of change have clung to power, directly or indirectly, by conveniently switching camps from one ruling party to another. The same old political DNA has remained in charge, recycled and repackaged under different banners. MMD-PF-UPND, look around and you’ll note that some faces are have worn all 3 colors; Blue, Green and now Red.

Today, Zambia stands at another critical crossroads. With a struggling economy, growing debt, youth unemployment, and a shifting global order, our nation needs more than recycled slogans. We need bold, exposed, and intellectually grounded leadership UNTAINTED by the ghosts of political complacency.

Now, let’s talk about Binwell. Young, outspoken, and deeply grounded in the issues that matter, Mpundu has proven himself where it counts (in Parliament.) His contributions are not just noise; they’re loaded with depth, relevance, and foresight. Whether questioning policy inconsistencies, defending the the freedoms and dignity of ordinary citizens, or pushing for equitable development, he has consistently been one of the few MPs speaking truth to power.

When the political elite left him out of adoption for the Nkana seat, many thought it was the end of the road. But the people had other plans. Mpundu went independent and still emerged victorious, this is a testament to his connection with the grassroots and the trust the people have in his leadership.

Now, he he must step forward and offer Zambia something different, a new chapter.

This isn’t just about one man. It’s about a new breed of politicians who are more globally aware, tech-savvy, economically literate, and less weighed down by political patronage. Mpundu represents a generation that understands the geopolitical shifts reshaping Africa’s position in the world from BRICS to global energy transitions, from digital economies to climate diplomacy.

Our current challenges demand new thinking. The old tools have failed. What Zambia needs now is a president with the courage to challenge convention, the intellect to engage on global platforms, and the HUMILITY to listen to the people.

Binwell Mpundu won’t just run for president. Mpundu will lead a generational transition.

Come 13th August 2026, I would love to see him on the ballot!!!

Let’s hand over power to a new generation.

Binwell Mpundu 2026.

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SOURCE: Xhuzwayo Phiri

“President Hakainde’s Economic Vision Bears Fruit: Kwacha Appreciation an example of UPND’s Effective Leadership”

By Timmy

The recent appreciation of the Zambian Kwacha is a significant milestone in the country’s economic journey, and it’s a direct result of the effective leadership and vision of President Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND government.

The Kwacha’s 20% appreciation against major trading currencies is a testament to the government’s commitment to macroeconomic stability, fiscal discipline, and structural reforms. The Bank of Zambia’s consistent monetary stance and the government’s efforts to contain non-essential public expenditure have also contributed to this positive development.

The UPND government’s efforts to improve foreign exchange liquidity, enhance mining sector inflows, and promote investor optimism have paid off. The recent restructuring of external debt under the Common Framework has also played a vital role in restoring credibility with creditors and multilateral institutions.

The appreciation of the Kwacha has already begun to transmit positive effects through key macroeconomic channels, including reduced import costs, debt servicing relief, and improved household welfare. This is a clear indication that the UPND government’s policies are working to improve the lives of Zambians.

As we move forward, it’s essential to maintain fiscal discipline, deepen domestic revenue mobilization, and promote local content and export diversification. The importance of effective policy coordination between fiscal and monetary authorities cannot be overstated.

The UPND government’s commitment to building long-term buffers against future external shocks, such as accumulating gold as part of the country’s foreign reserves, demonstrates its vision for a sustainable and resilient economy.

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FIRST LADY MUTINTA HICHILEMA TRANSFORMS LIVES IN NORTH-WESTERN WITH MASSIVE DONATION.

By: Sun FM TV Reporter

In a powerful show of compassion and commitment to community welfare, First Lady Mutinta Hichilema has donated essential food items, medical supplies, and equipment to Solwezi General Hospital and local cooperatives, aiming to uplift patients and families across North-Western Province.

The donation includes 100 bags of 25kg mealie meal, 70 bags of 10kg rice, 50 mattresses with 50 blankets, 720 bottles of 750ml cooking oil and 50 bales of sugar.

These contributions are designed to meet the nutritional needs of patients and support overall well-being during recovery.

To empower families economically, the First Lady also provided 80 sewing machines to cooperatives throughout the province, a bold step toward promoting sustainable livelihoods and brighter futures.

The initiative is made possible through a partnership with Zambia Sugar Plc, the Chinese Association, the Sahara Foundation, and OAFLAD, whose generous support underscores the importance of collaboration in achieving national development goals in communities.

UPND Media Director Mark Simuuwe Leads Media Team in Mourning NLP President Frasier Siwale

Lusaka, Zambia – July 15, 2025

The United Party for National Development (UPND) Media Team, led by Media Director Mr. Mark Simuuwe has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of New Labour Party (NLP) President Frasier Siwale, who died aged 60 at Lusaka’s Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital.

Mr. Simuuwe, who was in China as part of a delegation accompanying UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda, said he received the news of Mr. Siwale’s death while on official duty abroad. He described Mr. Siwale as a courageous and principled leader whose voice shaped Zambia’s democratic space.

“I was deeply saddened to learn of Mr. Siwale’s passing while away in China. He was a bold, outspoken leader who championed justice, even in the face of adversity. His passing is not only a loss to his family and party, but to the entire democratic movement in Zambia,” Mr. Simuuwe said.

Frasier Siwale led the New Labour Party, which was an alliance partner of the UPND, particularly during the push for democratic reforms and the struggle against the excesses of the previous regime. His steadfastness and fearlessness earned him respect across the political divide.

“Mr. Siwale was not afraid to speak out against injustice. His life and legacy remind us of the painful injustices many citizens faced under the previous administration. He paid a personal price for standing up to authoritarian tendencies, and we must honour that courage,” Mr. Simuuwe emphasized.

Mr. Simuuwe, joined by senior members of the UPND Media Team, visited the late Siwale’s family in Lusaka to offer condolences and reaffirm the UPND’s solidarity with the NLP during this difficult time.

“Though we belonged to different parties, we shared common values of justice, democracy, and service to the Zambian people. Let us mourn him not just as a political figure, but as a patriot who gave his voice to the voiceless,” Mr. Simuuwe said

The late Siwale is survived by four children, two sons, and two daughters.

(C) UPND Media Team