YOUTHFUL LEADERSHIP HAILED AS MP ANNOUNCES PRESIDENTIAL BID
Lusaka… Saturday August 2, 2025 – Aspiring Lusaka Mayor Simon Mulenga Mwila has applauded Hon. Binwell Mpundu, Independent Member of Parliament for Nkana, for a courageous decision to contest the 2026 presidential elections.
In a public statement, Mwila commended Hon. Mpundu for launching his campaign under the Ichabaiche movement, saying the move signaled more than just a personal ambition — it represented a bold call for generational change and the rise of youthful leadership in Zambia.
He expressed enthusiasm over the growing involvement of young leaders in the country’s political landscape, describing it as a refreshing shift from traditional norms.
Mr. Mwila stated that the long-held belief that “youth are the leaders of tomorrow” was outdated, asserting instead that young people are “stakeholders of now” whose voices and energy must be recognized and counted in today’s governance.
Addressing Hon. Mpundu directly in his message, Mwila praised the MP’s decision as visionary and urged him not to be distracted by criticism.
He emphasized that history is shaped by those who act with courage rather than hesitation, suggesting that leadership demands conviction and a strong sense of duty –qualities he believes Mpundu has already demonstrated.
Mr. Mwila further stated that Zambia was ready for fresh ideas and forward-thinking leadership, stressing the need for a new generation to take its rightful place at the national decision-making table.
For Children who want to learn how to play insulting politics in parliament.
If Binwell Mpundu can behave like that as MP; point blank shouting at fellow MPs some older than him by 15 years, WHAT will happen if he was by nightmare miracle became a President?
Makes no difference to me: Whether Youthful or Old Leadership. In Zambia Leadership Ambition has nothing to do with Service to the Citizens but a “Scramble” to loot the National Treasury and all the associated Perks and “Murky Deals” which go with it. No Disguise and Hypocrisy!
Fortunately not with HH,he is there to save…
A person aspiring to become a leader must watch what comes out of his moth and act maturely.
When you start from expressions like ‘ YATEKE PANSHI IWE’ what dignity is in those words?
What Kind of leadership would that be?
Come to the JJ saga, who does that?
Awe sure, language intungulushi nashipwa mwandini teababena.
Musaalula weka weka.
Is Binwel a youth. NO. He’s 42 and he’s just a amount the adults that aspire for presidential race
Simple Sitali, you have hit the nail on the head. Well said boss.
Interesting name of the party, thinking in one language form, dangerous or not Interesting at all.
Parents must be very careful. They should not allow their children go and follow Binwell mpundu, and start shouting,”Ifyabwaiche!” For they will only learn more and more insults. Binwell mpundu always moves with CPU of insults. He insults everywhere even in Parliament house where laws are made. Binwell mpundu is not well cultured, he is uncouth. If you allow your children to mingle with Binwell mpundu, they will soon start insulting you too. It’s follow the leader game. If your children want associate themselves with young leaders, let them go to persons like Christopher Kangombe, well cultured ones.
ZAMBIA’S FIRST PRESIDENT WAS 38 YEARS OLD WHEN HE BECAME PRIME MINISTER AND 40 WHEN HE BECAME PRESIDENT. PRESIDENT BANDA WAS THE OLDEST PERSON TO BECOME PRESIDENT. SO, STOP THIS NONE SENSE ABOUT YOUTHS.
Youthful leadership yes, but Binwell Mpundu is Muliokela in a suite and shoes