THE REAL SIGNAL BENEATH THE NOISE

Why Makebi Zulu Emerges as the True Winner

By Brian Matambo | Sandton, South Africa

Dear Reader,

You will agree with me that Ambassador Emmanuel Mwamba held many of us Zambians, both at home and abroad, in suspense as he carried out these polls. There was drama, of course. That is inevitable considering that politics is involved. Nevertheless, there was also a fair level of transparency that made the exercise worth observing closely.

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Let me say, I understand media at a very deep level. And what we saw across the three polls is something every presidential candidate in Zambia should pay careful attention to. There are lessons in it. I will leave it there.

Back to the matter at hand. In politics, numbers matter. The rest is mere noise. And the polls on EMV presented the opportunity to cut through the noise to the numbers that matter.

You see, President Hakainde Hichilema emerged the winner on the Facebook Poll, getting 51.27%. But this is the poll with the lowest-integrity instrument among the three.

A Facebook reaction poll requires almost no effort. Anyone scrolling past can click. Multiple accounts can click. Organised digital teams can click. Even automated systems can click. The barrier to participation is essentially zero.

It is therefore not surprising that President Hichilema recorded 51.27% in that poll. An incumbent naturally enjoys enormous name recognition and a wide digital footprint. When participation requires no effort, visibility alone can dominate the results. Needless to say, HH has been in politics for over 20 years, and he has been republican President for the last 4 and a half years. He has over 2 million followers on Facebook.

Elections are not decided by casual reactions on a timeline. They are decided by people who are willing to act.

The moment we shift our attention to the two polls that required deliberate action, the picture changes sharply.

In the Call-In Poll, voters had to pick up a phone and dial in. That simple requirement filters out the casual observer and leaves only those motivated enough to take a step. In that poll, Harry Kalaba led with 44.2%, while Makebi Zulu followed closely with 40.1%, just four percentage points behind.

Then came the Comment Poll, where each vote required a written comment tied to a real Facebook account. This format significantly raises the cost of manipulation and requires a conscious decision by the voter.

Here, the outcome was decisive. Makebi Zulu won the poll outright with 43.5%, nearly double the 24.4% recorded by Harry Kalaba.

Meanwhile, the incumbent’s support dropped dramatically once participation required effort. President Hichilema registered 4.4% in the call-in poll and 11.3% in the comment poll.

The pattern is unmistakable. Where effort is zero, President Hichilema leads. Where effort is required, his support collapses.

Makebi Zulu shows the opposite trend. His support strengthens as the voting mechanism demands more commitment from the voter. And that distinction matters.

A political base that merely reacts is not the same as a political base that mobilises. One reflects visibility. The other reflects conviction. If the polls are examined not merely by volume but by voter integrity, the conclusion becomes clear.

The Facebook reaction poll measures reach. The call-in and comment polls measure commitment. Measured by that standard, the signal beneath the noise becomes unmistakable.

You also want to observe that Makebi Zulu stepped back into active politics barely 3 and a half months ago. He his facebook page has merely got over 109,000 followers. And it was started on 23 October, 2025. Makebi Zulu was basically having a Gideon moment in those polls.

And that is the reason Makebi Zulu emerges as the real winner.

🇿🇲 EXPLAINER | Sangwa’s MNR Project and the Challenge of Breaking into Zambia’s Populist Politics

The Movement for National Renewal (MNR), led by prominent lawyer John Sangwa, has formally begun its transition from a civic platform into a political party ahead of Zambia’s August 13 general elections. Sangwa says the move follows the completion of a mobilisation phase in which the movement sought to gather one million citizen endorsements before entering partisan politics.

Speaking hours ago, he said the transition marks the shift from civic advocacy to what he calls a “constitutional political undertaking,” a project meant to translate legal philosophy and governance reform into electoral politics.

At the centre of Sangwa’s message is a vision anchored in institutional restoration rather than simple political replacement. He argues that Zambia’s political culture has drifted toward patronage, privilege and transactional leadership, and that the task ahead is to rebuild governance around discipline, competence and constitutional respect. Sangwa insists the country’s failures stem less from flaws in the constitution and more from a persistent disregard for its principles.

His argument is essentially institutionalist: the rules are adequate, but the political class has not honoured them.

To operationalise that philosophy, Sangwa outlined four “standards of governance” he says would guide the movement. These include protecting the independence of the judiciary and constitutional oversight institutions, enforcing fiscal discipline and debt transparency, treating public office as a constitutional trust rather than a reward system, and creating space for generational renewal by bringing capable young leaders into public administration.

The movement has also proposed a citizen-funded political model, capping individual contributions at 20,000 Kwacha per month to prevent donor dominance and encourage broader public participation.

But the Sangwa project faces structural realities that have humbled many reformist political movements before it. Sangwa is widely regarded as an elite constitutional lawyer, respected in legal and policy circles but operating in a political environment driven less by institutional arguments and more by populist narratives, cadre mobilisation, propaganda machinery and entrenched regional voting blocs.

Zambian politics rarely rewards intellectual purity alone. It rewards ground structures, slogans that travel easily through townships, and the ability to mobilise loyal political networks across provinces.

This reality places the MNR at a strategic disadvantage in the early stages of its political life. Unlike major parties, it currently lacks a defined regional stronghold or traditional base. The ruling UPND maintains deep red zones across Southern, Western and North-Western provinces while retaining influence in large parts of Central Province. The opposition Patriotic Front still commands loyalty in several of its former strongholds and remains competitive in urban Copperbelt and Lusaka politics.

By contrast, the MNR is attempting to carve out space largely within cosmopolitan voting blocs and contested political terrain where larger parties already possess organisation, money and established voter loyalty.

Simply put, Sangwa’s transition from courtroom influence to ballot box politics will test whether a reformist, institution-focused campaign can gain traction in a system historically shaped by populist mobilisation and regional arithmetic.

The coming months will reveal whether the Movement for National Renewal can transform elite credibility into mass political currency or whether Zambia’s electoral battlefield will once again favour parties with deeper grassroots machinery.

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I AM STILL NCP PRESIDENT – PETER CHANDA

Embattled National Congress Party -NCP President Pastor Peter Chanda has rubbished his expulsion from the party by the National Executive Committee -NEC.

Pastor Chanda says he remains the legitimate President of NCP according to the official records held by the Registrar of Societies.

This morning, NCP Vice President Daniel Nyati announced that Pastor Chanda has been expelled from the party for gross misconduct and that the NEC has appointed him to act as president for administrative purposes until a substantive president is elected in line with the party constitution.

But in a statement to KBN TV news, Pastor Chanda said the purported move by Mr. Nyati to expel him from the party is therefore illegal, null, and void.

“Mr. Nyati should be reminded that he is not the Vice President for Administration of the New Congress Party and therefore has no authority to make such a decision on behalf of the party,” Pastor Chanda said.

He has challenged Mr. Nyati to also show the nation whether he possesses any legitimate letter confirming his appointment as Vice President for Administration.

Pastor Chanda states that to date, no such appointment has been recognized within the official party structures.

Pastor Chanda has further revealed that the so called Sam Habeenzu, whom Mr. Nyati unveiled as NCP Vice Presiden this morning, is in fact a known and active member of the UPND who is aspiring to contest the Chilanga seat on the ruling party ticket.

“I therefore wish to assure the Zambian people that the NCP remains intact and stable under the leadership recognized by the Registrar of Societies,” Pastor Chanda added. “Any statements or actions by Mr. Nyati should be treated as those of an individual acting outside the authority and structures of the party.”

MNR BEGINS TRANSITION INTO POLITICAL PARTY AHEAD OF 2026 ELECTIONS

The Movement for National Renewal (MNR), founded by prominent lawyer John Sangwa, has formally begun its transition from a civic movement into a political party as it prepares to participate in Zambia’s August 13 general elections. The development marks a significant step for the organisation, which has in recent years positioned itself as a platform for citizen-driven governance reforms.

Speaking during the announcement, Mr Sangwa described the transition as the start of a new political undertaking aimed at raising governance standards and promoting a people-centered agenda.

He said the movement believes the country needs fresh leadership approaches grounded in accountability, institutional strength and active citizen participation in national affairs.

Mr Sangwa explained that the next phase for the organisation will involve developing what he termed a “people’s manifesto,” a policy framework designed to capture the aspirations and priorities of citizens across Zambia.

According to him, the manifesto will be shaped through engagement with communities and stakeholders to ensure that the party’s policy direction reflects the needs of ordinary citizens.

Meanwhile, MNR partner Dolika Banda said the decision to transform the movement into a political party follows strong public support. She noted that the organisation has already reached a milestone of engaging one million citizens who have shown interest in its governance reform agenda.

Ms Banda explained that the initiative initially began as a civic movement focused on encouraging greater citizen participation in national issues. However, she said growing momentum and national interest made it clear that the platform had the potential to evolve into a political force capable of contesting elections and contributing directly to the country’s democratic process.

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🇿🇲 BRIEFING | Internal Rift Erupts in NCP as Rival Factions Claim Leadership Authority

The New Congress Party (NCP), once positioned as a potential vehicle within the Tonse Alliance opposition structure, is now facing a public internal dispute over its leadership following conflicting announcements regarding the status of party president Peter Chanda.

In a press statement issued by the Office of the President of the New Congress Party, the party leadership dismissed reports suggesting Mr. Chanda had been expelled. The statement described the announcement attributed to Daniel Nyati, who claimed to be acting as Vice President for Administration, as “illegal, unconstitutional and null and void.”

“For the avoidance of doubt, Mr. Peter Chanda remains the duly elected President and leader of the New Congress Party, and the party’s leadership structure remains intact,” the statement said.

The party further argued that Mr. Nyati does not hold the position he claims within the NCP hierarchy and therefore lacks the authority to expel any member of the party.

However, in a competing declaration, Mr. Nyati announced that Peter Chanda had been expelled, alleging the decision was based on amendments to the party constitution and Chanda’s move to endorse PF presidential aspirant Makebi Zulu without approval from the party’s National Executive Committee.

The development exposes deep divisions within the small opposition party, which previously gained attention after inviting Makebi Zulu to contest the presidency using the NCP platform. At the time, the party was viewed by some observers as a potential special-purpose political vehicle within the broader Tonse
opposition arrangement.

In its response, the Chanda-led office suggested the attempted expulsion forms part of a broader effort to destabilise opposition political parties.

“This development appears to be part of a broader pattern where opposition political parties are subjected to internal disruptions through proxy actors,” the statement said.

The unfolding dispute comes as Zambia’s opposition landscape grows increasingly fluid ahead of the August 2026 general elections, with several parties experiencing internal factional battles over leadership, alliances and presidential endorsements.

Political analysts say such internal disputes, particularly within smaller parties, often emerge when parties attempt to reposition themselves within larger coalition politics or around influential presidential candidates.

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Peter Chanda Expelled From New Congress Party Over Amendment Of The Party Constitution And Endorsement Of Makebi Zulu Without The Ratification Of The National Executive Commitee

PETER CHANDA THREATENS TO REPORT DANIEL NYATI TO POLICE OVER ALLEGED NCP IMPERSONATION AFTER HIS EXPULSION.

By: Thomas Afroman Mwale

Peter Chanda threatens to report Daniel Nyati to the police for impersonation, claiming that he is not the New Congress Party (NCP) Vice President and therefore cannot effect an expulsion.

In an interview with Sun FM TV News, Pastor Chanda challenged Mr. Nyati to produce a document indicating that he was appointed Vice President, failure to  which he will initiate criminal proceedings against Nyati for allegedly expelling him from the NCP over the amendment of the party constitution and the endorsement of Makebi Zulu without the ratification of the National Executive Committee.

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I AM YEARNING FOR DEVELOPMENT IN MY HOME VILLAGE – MPOSHA

March 06-2026

Munali United Party for National Development (UPND) Area Member of Parliament Mike Mposha has explained his decision to shift from Munali to contest in the newly created Malambo East Constituency in Eastern Province, saying the move is motivated by his strong desire to bring development to his home village.

Mposha said it has always been his personal aspiration to deliver meaningful and sustainable development to his rural community, noting that his decision to contest in the area is driven by a deep commitment to uplift the lives of his people.

Speaking during an engagement meeting with political stakeholders in Chimdima and Msoro Central Wards, Mposha stated that many rural communities continue to face serious developmental challenges that require deliberate and focused leadership.

He explained that his home area is yearning for basic development such as access to clean and safe drinking water, improved road infrastructure and other essential social services that can significantly improve the quality of life for residents.

Mposha, who also serves as Minister of Green Economy and Environment, emphasized that rural development is a critical pillar of Zambia’s national development agenda and must be prioritized to ensure that no community is left behind.

He further expressed gratitude to the government for successfully passing Bill 7 into law, describing the reform as progressive because it has facilitated the creation and delimitation of new constituencies in order to promote equality and effective representation in Parliament.

According to Mposha, the delimitation process will help enhance service delivery by enabling Members of Parliament to effectively attend to the needs of smaller and more manageable constituencies.

He also commended the current Area Member of Parliament Peter Simon Phiri for the prudent and swift utilization of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), noting that the initiative has played a significant role in delivering development projects despite the constituency being vast.

Mposha added that the CDF has become a powerful instrument for grassroot development as it empowers communities to identify and implement projects that directly address their local needs.

Meanwhile, he challenged residents in the constituency to continue supporting the leadership of President Hakainde Hichilema, whose administration has introduced transformative policies aimed at improving the livelihoods of citizens across the country

He cited key government initiatives such as Free Education and the School Feeding Programme, stating that the policies are designed to expand access to education, reduce poverty and create a strong foundation for Zambia’s sustainable economic development.

Mposha further encouraged parents across the constituency to take advantage of these opportunities by ensuring that all school-going children are enrolled in school so that they can fully benefit from the government’s education reforms.

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AN OPEN LETTER TO THE NEWS DIGGERS: STOP PEDDLING FALSEHOODS—THE LEGAL FACTS BEHIND THE LUNGU BURIAL CASE

Tagline: When Propaganda Masquerades as Journalism, the Public Deserves the Truth

By: Ghost-Writers Media Watch

To the Editor, Ivy Mwansa, and Dr. Mbita Chitala,

Enough of Demagoguery Propaganda.

There comes a point when shoddy journalism transcends mere incompetence and enters the realm of deliberate disinformation. Your recent article, “People are now afraid to speak because of cyber laws – Mbita,” is not just another opinion piece—it is a carefully crafted vehicle for public confusion, designed to shift blame onto the Government of Zambia for a legal impasse that the Lungu family alone has the power to resolve.

Let us be clear: Dr. Chitala’s suggestion that Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha should “discontinue the court matter” is either a display of profound legal illiteracy or a calculated deception. Given his stature as a “veteran politician,” we must assume the latter.

For the sake of the gullible and naive citizens you are deliberately misleading, and for the record of history, here is the complete, chronological, and legally verified timeline of events. We invite you to point out a single inaccuracy.

THE COMPLETE CHRONOLOGY: FROM DEATH TO DELAY

PHASE 1: The Death and Initial Response (June 2025)

5 June 2025 – Former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu dies at Mediclinic Medforum Hospital in Pretoria, South Africa, where he was receiving medical treatment . His daughter, Tasila Lungu-Mwansa, announces his passing in a video statement .

Immediate Aftermath – President Hakainde Hichilema cuts short a development tour in Northern Province, issues a statement of condolence, and orders flags to fly at half-mast for seven days . The government announces plans for a state funeral befitting a former head of state and begins coordination with the family for repatriation .

PHASE 2: The Family’s Change of Course (June 2025)

Mid-June 2025 – The Lungu family abruptly cancels plans to repatriate the body to Zambia, disrupting the national mourning programme declared by the President . They announce intentions to bury the former President privately in South Africa, citing claims that the late President did not want his successor “anywhere near his body” .

24 June 2025 – With burial in South Africa imminent, Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha urgently approaches the Pretoria High Court. The government secures an interdict (injunction) stopping the burial, arguing that: (a) the late President is entitled to a state funeral with full military honours in his homeland; (b) precedent from Zambian law (the Kenneth Kaunda case) establishes the state’s interest in such matters; and (c) public interest demands a dignified repatriation .

PHASE 3: The SAPS Forensic Protocol Consideration

A Critical Legal Note on Autopsy Requirements – Under South African law, when a death occurs under circumstances that may be unnatural, like poisoning allegations by PF Secretary General Mr Nakachinda, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has a statutory mandate. According to the Regulations relating to the provision of Forensic Pathology Service:

A person in charge of a health establishment where a person has died of unnatural causes must immediately notify SAPS.

A post-mortem examination may only be conducted with the express request of the Investigating Officer investigating the death, or authorization from a magistrate.

In all instances where foul play is suspected or causes are unknown, deaths are immediately reported to SAPS for investigation under the Inquests Act, 1959 .

Given the family’s public statements suggesting the late President “may have been eliminated by actors linked to the State” , such allegations—if formally raised—would trigger mandatory SAPS forensic protocols.
This legal reality further complicates any suggestion of a “simple” release of the body.

PHASE 4: The High Court Trial and Judgment (June–August 2025)

24 June – August 2025 – The matter proceeds to trial in the Pretoria High Court. The family argues that the late President’s alleged wishes justify a foreign burial. The government maintains that the presidency as an institution—not political rivalry—demands repatriation .

8 August 2025 – The full bench of the Pretoria High Court unanimously rules in favour of the Zambian government. The Court orders that:

The former President’s remains be repatriated to Zambia

The body be handed over to the Zambian High Commission in Pretoria

Burial proceed with full state honours

The Court explicitly rejects the family’s claims, finding no credible evidence to support assertions that the late President did not want President Hichilema near his funeral .

PHASE 5: The Family’s Multi-Track Legal Resistance (August–December 2025)

26 August 2025 – The family attempts to appeal directly to South Africa’s Constitutional Court, bypassing the Supreme Court of Appeal. Judges reject this irregular approach and direct them back to the proper procedural channels .

16 September 2025 – The family files an application for leave to appeal with the Pretoria High Court. The High Court dismisses the application, ruling there is “no reasonable prospect of success” .

23 December 2025 – The family finally follows correct procedure and petitions the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA). The SCA grants them leave to appeal the High Court’s decision .

CRITICAL POINT: At this stage, the family has been granted permission to appeal—but they have not yet filed their actual appeal. The clock is ticking. The SCA gives them until February 2026 to file their formal notice and arguments .

PHASE 6: Silence, Then Sudden Action—The Asset Forfeiture Connection (February 2026)

December 2025 – January 2026 – For nearly two months after being granted leave to appeal, the family takes no action. The body remains in a Johannesburg morgue. The public is left wondering why the family, having fought so hard for the right to appeal, simply sits on its hands.

8 February 2026 – Zambia’s Economic and Financial Crimes Court (EFCC) orders the forfeiture of 79 vehicles and 23 properties, including a filling station and luxury apartments allegedly gifted by the late President to his son, Dalitso Lungu .

9 February 2026 – COINCIDENCE?
The very next day, the Lungu family finally files its formal appeal with the Supreme Court of Appeal—just one day after the asset forfeiture order, and just days before the February 16 deadline .

PHASE 7: The Current Impasse (Present Day)

Current Status – The matter is now pending before the South African Supreme Court of Appeal. The family has filed its notice of appeal. The government will be required to respond. Legal analysts note that even after the SCA rules, the losing party could potentially appeal further to the Constitutional Court, meaning “the resolution of Lungu’s burial is far from over” .

Who Holds the Power? – Let us be absolutely clear: The active legal instrument preventing burial is the FAMILY’S APPEAL. The government won its case. The government secured a court order for repatriation. The government is ready to receive the body and conduct a state funeral. The only thing standing in the way is the legal action initiated and maintained by the Lungu family .

THE PROPAGANDA TACTICS: A DISSECTION

Now, Ms. Mwansa and Dr. Chitala, let us examine the techniques you are employing to mislead the public:

Tactic #1: Omission of Critical Context

You present Dr. Chitala’s statement that the Attorney General should “discontinue the court matter” without explaining that the government already won its case. You omit that the active case is the family’s appeal. This is not journalism; it is editing the truth to fit a narrative.

Tactic #2: Creating a False Equivalence

By suggesting the government is “holding the burial process,” you imply that the Attorney General has the power to end this by simply walking away. This is legally nonsensical. The government cannot “discontinue” a case it already won. The winner cannot withdraw from a race the loser is still running.

Tactic #3: Weaponizing Public Grief

You exploit the natural desire of Zambians to see their former leader buried with dignity. You use this emotional response to manufacture outrage against the government, when the factual target of that outrage should be the party actively maintaining the litigation.

Tactic #4: The Timing Dodge

The timing of the family’s appeal filing—one day after a massive asset forfeiture order—has raised “serious questions about motive” among political and legal analysts . The appeal is now “widely viewed not as a fight for dignity—but as a last legal front in a collapsing political and financial empire” . Yet your reporting conveniently ignores this context.

Tactic #5: The “Alleged Wishes” Gambit

The family claims the late President did not want President Hichilema near his funeral. The South African High Court rejected this claim for lack of credible evidence . Yet you continue to platform this assertion as fact, allowing the family to have its day in the court of public opinion after losing in the court of law.

THE LEGAL REALITY: WHO CAN END THIS?

For the avoidance of doubt, let us state the legal position in simple terms:

The Government won a court order for repatriation. It is legally and practically ready to implement that order. It cannot unilaterally “withdraw” from a case it already concluded successfully.

The Lungu family lost at the High Court, was denied leave to appeal by the High Court, and only secured leave from the SCA after following proper procedure. They then delayed filing their actual appeal for nearly two months, only doing so after significant asset forfeitures in Zambia.

The Power to End the Legal Process rests with:

The Family, if they withdraw their appeal

The Supreme Court of Appeal, if it rules against the family and no further appeal is pursued

The Constitutional Court, if the matter proceeds to that level

The Attorney General cannot “discontinue” what the family has actively appealed. To suggest otherwise is either ignorance or intentional deception.

A DIRECT CHALLENGE TO THE DIGGERS

Ms. Mwansa, your publication has a “propensity for disinforming the public through carefully selected news sources who mislead without challenge.” This is not an accusation; it is an observation of your established pattern.

You had a responsibility to ask Dr. Chitala the obvious follow-up questions:

“Dr. Chitala, on what legal basis can the Attorney General withdraw from a case he has already won?”

“Is it not the family’s appeal that is currently preventing burial?”

“Why did the family wait until after major asset forfeitures to file their appeal?”

Your failure to ask these questions is not an oversight. It is complicity in a disinformation campaign.

CONCLUSION: THE BALL IS IN ONE COURT

The Zambian people deserve better. They deserve journalists who will tell them, clearly and simply: the Lungu family holds the keys to this legal prison. They filed the appeal. They maintain the appeal. They alone can end the appeal.

Every day that Dr. Chitala appears on your platform to blame the government, every day you publish headlines suggesting the Attorney General is the obstacle, you are actively participating in the deception of the Zambian public.

The facts are on the record. The chronology is undeniable. The legal principle is clear.

The only question remaining is whether The News Diggers will continue its propaganda campaign or finally do what journalism requires: report the truth, even when it is inconvenient for your preferred narrative.

We await your correction with bated breathing.

Sincerely,

GHOST-WRITERS
MEDIA WATCH

KELVIN KAUNDA URGES HH TO CONSIDER REAPPOINTING DR. CHILUFYA AS HEALTH MINISTER

By Favourite Chisi

Former Socialist National Youth Chairperson Kelvin Kaunda has proposed that if President Hakainde Hichilema does not have a suitable Member of Parliament to appoint as Health Minister following the dismissal of Elijah Muchima, he should consider reappointing former Health Minister Dr. Chitalu Chilufya.

Mr. Kaunda says Dr. Chilufya would gladly accept the position, adding that such a move could also reduce the number of presidential candidates within the Patriotic Front.

He has described Dr. Chilufya as one of the best Health Ministers the country has had, stating that he remains capable of making a meaningful contribution.

Mr. Kaunda says Dr. Chilufya is experienced and that the President does not have the luxury of time, urging him to quickly consider the reappointment.

He has explained that his proposal is based on the need to avoid appointing someone who would still be learning on the job.

According to Mr. Kaunda, the country needs a minister who can hit the ground running, and he believes Dr. Chilufya fits that description.

Mr. Kaunda further praised Dr. Chilufya’s performance during the pandemic period, saying he did very well.

He is of the view that with limited time remaining before the general election, nothing prevents the President from appointing

Dr. Chilufya, saying there should never be a leadership vacuum, even if only a short period remains before elections.

Mr. Kaunda says apart from the transition period prescribed by law, leadership is required at all times, especially between now and August a period he says is too long to allow a vacancy at the Ministry of Health.

Mr. Kaunda says he expected the President to appoint a replacement on the same day the former minister was dismissed, emphasizing that health is critical to the country’s wellbeing.

He has stated that the nation’s wealth depends on the health of its people and that the absence of key leadership at the Ministry of Health is unacceptable.

He has also pointed out that several institutions under the Ministry of Health currently do not have boards in place, making it difficult for them to make key decisions, as some decisions can only be made by duly constituted boards.

Mr. Kaunda has warned that waiting several months to fill these leadership gaps could delay important strategic decisions, reiterating that there must be no vacuum when it comes to leadership.

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WHY IS FORMER & LATE PRESIDENT, ECL NOT BURIED? WHO’S THE PROBLEM? IS IT THE FAMILY? THE GOVERNMENT OR THE SA COURTs/LAW ENFORCERS?

Nine (9) months is a long period please, yet someone with a former president status has not been buried due to unknown facts.

1). If the family chooses to bury ECL in South Africa, then why a private funeral?

2). If the government of Zambia wants ECL to be buried in Zambia at the Embassy Park where all the late Presidents were buried from what does the law says after the late President dies ?

3). If he died in Zambia, which country would they have chosen to bury him?

4). What are the demands of the family for this chapter to be concluded and of course to have ECL buried rightfully?

5). Why can’t the government just leave ECL family case in South Africa?

5). Must we forget about this funeral and come back to it after August elections or what?

My heart is bleeding 💔 iam not siding with the government or ECL family and I know iam not a lawyer to understand this issue but my heart is not at peace because Edgar Chagwa Lungu was our own President, the President for the whole Zambia 😭.

Even if is Embassy Park, Chifwema or South Africa Please ECL must be put to rest the world will laugh at us Zambians and Africans.

Oment Zambia
Analyst

HOUSE OF CHIEFS TO CONVENE NEXT MONTH FOR POSSIBLE FORMATION OF COMMITTEE TO HANDLE SUCCESSION DISPUTES

House of Chiefs Chairperson Chief Choongo has disclosed that the House is expected to convene next month to discuss the formation of a committee mandated to oversee succession wrangles in chiefdoms across the country.

The traditional leader says the meeting aims to establish a structured approach to resolving disputes that often arise during the selection of traditional leaders following a death after a challenge by government last year, urging traditional leaders to create an internal mechanism specifically tasked with handling succession matters.

In an interview with Phoenix News, Chief Choongo explained that the move is intended to reduce the number of cases taken to courts, allowing traditional authorities to resolve such disputes within their established governance systems.

He said that it is not appropriate for succession wrangles to be handled by the courts when most issues, including family lineage and royal family trees, are well understood within their respective chiefdoms.

Meanwhile, Chief Choongo has revealed that traditional leaders are proposing that the formation of the committee be enshrined in the country’s constitution, saying such a provision would ensure succession wrangles are handled in a clear and consistent manner, ultimately providing lasting solutions to disputes affecting traditional leadership in Zambia.

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‎Buumba said to be eyeing UPND MP Chonya’s seat
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‎By Mubanga Mubanga
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‎Kafue Council chairperson Buumba Malambo is said to be eyeing area member of parliament Mirriam Chonya’s seat, amid information that she has fallen out of favour with President Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND leadership for allegedly abstaining from the Bill 7 vote.

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‎UPND deputy secretary general Gertrude Imenda recently told Daily Revelation that all the members of parliament  who went against the party’s directive on Bill 7 should leave the party and should be deemed to have been divorced from the party.

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‎Sources said President Hichilema and the leadership were said to be inclined towards adopting another candidate to stand in the place of Chonya.

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‎”On the eastern part (of Kafue) is where the incumbent MP is
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Frozen King, Fractured Kingdom
…the Edgar Lungu mystery

5 Mar 26

Nine months since Zambia’s sixth President, Edgar Lungu, breathed his last, he remains entombed not in soil but in a Pretoria fridge, an icy purgatory imposed by a court action that barred his widow from laying him to rest.

The Attorney General’s writ has turned grief into grotesque theatre, where mourning is paused like a bad Netflix stream.

Yet the stage is not silent. Dr. Fred M’membe of the Socialist Party and Hon. Hon. Brian Mundubile have fought a spirited duel for dignity, demanding that the curtain fall properly on this chapter.

For eight months, I have penned at least two articles per week—pleas, laments, and satirical cries—for a burial befitting a man who once held the sceptre of state.  Lest we forget.

But alas, Zambia now resembles Macbeth’s Scotland, where “fair is foul and foul is fair,” and Hamlet’s Denmark, where the ghost of the king wanders, restless, demanding justice.

How long shall we keep a President on ice, as if waiting for a political thaw? “La justicia tarda, pero llega”—justice may be delayed, but it arrives. Or so we hope.

This is not just tragedy; it is farce. A nation that cannot bury its leader is a nation rehearsing sorrow in perpetuity. Tomorrow, I sharpen the quill once more, for satire is the only sword left when dignity is denied.

Me myself personally, I can only pray and beg our beloved President HH to order Kabesha to drop the court action once he gets a stroke of inspiration, and I know he is a good man and he is capable of burying this matter bt then who am I, nothing.

Catch Mukwita on Point this Friday in the Daily Nation, where sorrow dances with wit, and frozen kings remind us that justice delayed is dignity denied. In image, the sixth President and I when I visited him juts five months before he passed away at his retirement home in Chifwema east of Lusaka near the multi facility economy zone. Smart Eagles

—Amb. Anthony Mukwita – Mukwita on Point, Friday Daily Nation.

Over 600 PF Members in Lundazi Defect to Citizens First

As momentum builds towards the August elections, more than 600 members of the former ruling Patriotic Front (PF) from four wards in eastern Lundazi District have resigned from their positions and joined the Harry Kalaba-led Citizens First (CF) Party.

According to CF, this signals a notable shift in the district’s political dynamics ahead of the 2026 general elections.

Lundazi has traditionally been considered a stronghold of the PF, but the prevailing political mood suggests a splitting ground.

(c) The People’s Brief

IMF WARNS OF INFLATION RISKS AS OIL PRICES RISE

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that rising global oil prices and geopolitical tensions could fuel inflation and pressure Zambia’s exchange rate.

The Fund said domestic price adjustments reflecting higher international oil costs could help protect fuel tax revenues, while maintaining policy discipline and building economic buffers remains vital.

The IMF highlighted Zambia’s progress in fiscal discipline and debt restructuring, which is helping stabilize the economy.

Recovery in mining and agriculture, improvements in electricity generation, and structural reforms support a cautiously optimistic outlook.

Zambia is also exploring a successor programme with the IMF. An IMF team led by Edward Gemayel recently held talks with President Hakainde Hichilema, Finance Minister Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, and Bank of Zambia Governor Denny Kalyalya, with preliminary discussions expected from April and full policy talks after the elections.

Trump Slams Israel’s President: Pardon Bibi NOW or Face the Consequences

President Donald Trump isn’t mincing words. In a fiery phone interview, he demanded that Israeli President Isaac Herzog grant Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an immediate pardon for his long-running domestic corruption charges—today.

Trump’s blunt message: Netanyahu needs to focus 100% on crushing the Iranian threat amid escalating regional conflict, not waste time in court on what Trump calls a politically motivated “witch hunt.”

“Every day I talk to Bibi about the war,” Trump declared. “I want him to focus on the war and not on the f*cking court case. I want the only pressure on Bibi to be fighting Iran.”

He didn’t hold back on Herzog either, branding him “a disgrace” for dragging his feet and claiming the Israeli president had “promised me five times” to issue the pardon—only to backtrack.

This isn’t new. Trump has pushed hard for Netanyahu’s exoneration since returning to office, from off-script Knesset calls to formal letters, arguing a strong, undistracted Israeli leader is essential to America’s interests and Middle East stability.

Critics whine about interference. Supporters see it clearly: Wartime demands bold action. A distracted ally fighting for survival helps no one—least of all the free world staring down radical Iran.

Trump’s bottom line? Pardon Bibi, unite Israel, and finish the job against Tehran. Anything less is weakness when strength is needed most. 

Lazy, Uncreative, Untalented

Mwaba D Mwaba Wrote;

He chooses the ‘easy path’ designed for cherry picking,, low impact, lazy, uncreative and untalented beings.

They’re easy to spot. They hide their incompetence by escaping or never actually applying themselves in the practical world.

A perfect cave for them; universities!  Being perpetual mature students well into retirement age and then smoothly attaching to academia without any impact in the actual craft or industry in the real world.

Unlike some of their more practical peers in academia, who manouver inbetween public service or high impact application of their craft in the real world and then go back in and out periodically to contribute from first hand practical relevant experience. 

This special kind are specialists in spewing hate and malice from their lofty ‘no risk’ life position as armchair critics.

Their easy targets? Actual contributors and shapers. They use the ‘cover’ of their obscure unusable thesis, subjective intellectualism  and academic titling that only serves to buffer or placate their inferiority complex. They pander to power and imagined audiences that mainly ignores them or forgets about them at best.

 

They can only pop back into our focus for a few minutes at a time, by launching assaults on our attention when they sporadically pen such lengthy “pull-him-down” articles about societal heroes, pioneers and contributors.

Their periodic relevance is ironically tied to targeting or mentioning their nermesis or the subjects of their venom. They scavange the authentic  following, audience, support base and influence garnered by their targets.

The ‘provocked’ audience that has been earned through the subjects legacy, grit, talent or ‘hands on’ work and quantifiable practice (and sometimes favor.)

All such attributes that seem illusive to such haters and their envious kind hence the ‘escape’ to permanent varsity life. Whatever the case, the provocked audience is click baited to spare a few minutes in their attention to respond to these inconsequential ‘thinkers’ or once-upon-a-time, has-beens, in defence of our respespected or reveered ‘victims’ (like Im doing right now lol!).

Long live General Miyanda who I believe also needs to get his flowers. He stood for democracy, selfless service and intergrity before we even knew how to spell those words! We know your true story and honor you sir!

ARMY NABS ZESCO EMPLOYEE POSING AS AN ARMY OFFICER

The Zambia Army has apprehended  a 32-year-old ZESCO employee, identified as Amutike Simunji, in Chongwe District for allegedly impersonating an Army Officer and unlawfully possessing military uniforms and tactical equipment.

The arrest was made this afternoon during routine patrols conducted by the Army Military Police as part of the Zambia Army’s continued efforts to ensure that military uniforms are not misused for criminal activities, in line with the provisions of the Security Act.

Mr Simunji was apprehended at the ZESCO offices in Chongwe, where he was found with an Army combat uniform inside his Mercedes-Benz vehicle, registration number CAJ 225.

Following the arrest, a joint search operation conducted by the Zambia Army Military Police and the Zambia Police Service at Mr Simunji’s residence in Dam area of Chongwe District led to the discovery of several military regalia.

The items recovered included two pairs of combat uniforms, an Army jersey pullover, tactical knee and elbow pads, a pair of desert boots, black military boots, a camouflage bag, two jungle combat hats, and rank insignia for a Second Lieutenant.

Additionally, the search uncovered ZESCO service cables measuring 20 metres, 26 metres, and 65 metres respectively.

The Zambia Army is once again warning industries, manufacturers, and tailors to refrain from producing military uniforms and related attire without authorisation.

The Army reiterates that it will not tolerate the misuse of military attire by members of the public for criminal purposes and to this effect, it will not relent but intensify its operations to stop the vice.

The Zambia Army has also expressed gratitude to members of the public who continue to cooperate with security agencies by providing information to the Military Police about individuals posing as military officers in society.

By Buffalo Reporter
The Zambia Army