QUESTIONS ZAMBIA MUST ASK: CHABINGA, THE LEAKED AUDIO, AND THE CRISIS OF INTEGRITY
By Dr Mwelwa
Is Zambia once again witnessing the dangerous fusion of power and impunity — where political actors allegedly conspire across borders to manipulate justice in pursuit of partisan ends? Has the leaked audio involving Hon. Robert Chabinga unveiled not just an isolated scandal, but a deeper crisis of moral judgment and governance ethics within the corridors of power?
Who really authorized the alleged mission to South Africa? If the voice is indeed Chabinga’s — a man already embroiled in legal disputes over the PF presidency — on whose behalf was he allegedly acting? Is he, as the audio implies, acting with State backing? Or is he a rogue actor exploiting political tensions for personal leverage?
And what should we make of his alleged boast that President Hakainde Hichilema personally contacted him to coordinate this mission? Is this a legitimate claim, or a strategic fabrication to inflate his own importance? If false, why hasn’t the President’s Office taken decisive steps to clarify and distance itself from Chabinga’s claims beyond broad dismissals?
Has the presidency — the most sacred institution of national leadership — been morally compromised by its proximity, real or perceived, to such shadowy characters? Is it worth risking the image of the government by associating with political figures whose reputations are tainted by allegations of dishonesty, manipulation, and now possibly cross-border judicial interference?
If this is the calibre of people the State is willing to entrust with sensitive missions, what does this say about our national security protocols, intelligence vetting systems, and ethical standards of appointment?
Why would a government that prides itself on fighting corruption, transparency, and democracy choose someone like Chabinga — who has previously been accused of undermining intra-party democracy — to handle such a sensitive, possibly diplomatic, engagement?
Legally, does discussing or orchestrating plans to influence foreign judges amount to conspiracy or attempted corruption? Under South African law — particularly the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act — such intentions can trigger prosecution even if the act was never carried out.
Could Zambia face diplomatic fallout with South Africa, especially if Pretoria demands answers on whether its judiciary was being targeted? Could this saga strain SADC cooperation and invite scrutiny from the African Union and international observers?
If indeed this was an AI-generated fake, why has Chabinga not publicly submitted a forensic analysis of the audio to clear his name? If this is a case of deepfake manipulation, then a criminal complaint under Zambia’s Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act (2021) should be filed immediately. But if not — what accountability mechanisms are in place to deal with political operatives who undermine both foreign diplomacy and domestic unity?
What precedent does this set for future political behavior? If politicians now act as secret agents to destabilize legal systems, what protection remains for judicial independence, both at home and abroad?
What does this saga mean for the broader morality of governance under the UPND? Is this the “new dawn” administration’s true face — dealing in political mercenaries, shadow diplomacy, and secret missions — while preaching rule of law in public?
And crucially: Who benefits from these leaks, and why now? Is Chabinga a political pawn, a freelance operator, or a key part of a broader state-sponsored disinformation campaign?
The public deserves clarity, not silence.
Zambia cannot afford the luxury of shrugging off these questions. The longer the truth is obscured, the more damage is done — to our democratic institutions, our international credibility, and our moral foundations.
If this government stands for transparency and justice, then now is the time to act:
An independent commission must investigate the origin and content of the audio.
The President must issue a direct, detailed response.
And Chabinga must publicly submit himself to scrutiny, legal or otherwise.
Because when leaders are silent in the face of scandal, they speak volumes — and not in their favour.
This Dr. Mwelwa is such a useless character. He has to direction and writes daily like Fred M,’membe. Educated people should show levels above that of a cadre. Does anyone read? No!
Probably you are the one who is useless. Yes very uselss becasue you can not look at situations objectively, why because you are blind and delisional with no moral campus to question actions of your so called leaders.
The wages of Sin is death, so says Romans 6:23
And the wages of unhinged Imingalato is embarrassment.
The Mingalatoon is self destructing in real time – Never straight this one.
The Stealthy nature of his person ever more glare…of no bounds.
Bill 7 in his pocket for his pocket and by his pocket…the National Census too, and the delimitation – Not for any one else , but in his pocket, for his pocket and by his pocket, as the people watch in disbelief
And now the remains, oh yes the remains of a dead person, his Play ground.. Imingalato still, to abuse in life and also in death, but God sees, and he hears the cries of the Mourning…the pain of the Widow
And now his hands are getting burnt..
A metarmophosis from a local Mingalatoon, a small time, under 5 Katondo Street Operative, attempting to go global, trying to bribe Courts in Foreign Lands, real Mafia Politics is a bridge too far for the Mingalatoon,
Caught hands down, and now trying to cling to dear life, hiding in the AI nonsense !
It’s the chickens coming home to roost. What a disgrace!
There’s no honour in Dishonesty, Untruths, Insincerity, in Evil…in Imingalato.
The wages is Embarrassment..and for working democracies, it’s straight Impeachment.
The Mingalatoon, self destructing in real Time! Yaba!
We don’t have even time to ask several questions about the so called leaked video. And we don’t have anything like integrity crisis. The propagandists, liars, AI fake items producers, are the the one who should ask themselves several questions why they have gone to such an extent of foolishly producing such AI items that are easily detected as fake. These bafoons are the ones who should ask themselves several questions why hatred, jealous, and political failures have cemented them sinfully against HH. They should ask themselves several questions why they are lacking integrity. Indeed, why they have created an integrity crisis amongst themselves. Bafoons, do what is right. Zambia is yours., it’s not a province of another country.