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OPEN DEPOTS, HH ORDERS FRA

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has directed the Food Reserve Agency ( FRA) to immediately open crop marketing depots and announce this year’s maize buying price, saying Government is committed to improving agricultural service delivery and increasing...

WE’RE LIVING IN FEAR – CATHOLIC CHURCH

… calls upon Zambians to elect leaders who will not plunge the country into political abys or doom but those who will respect the freedoms and liberties of citizens irrespective of their tribe, ethnicity or indeed political affiliation

REJECT TRIBAL TALK, HATE SPEECH – CHURCH

… warn that tribalism, regionalism, hate speech, intolerance, misinformation and intimidation are threatening national unity, democratic values as the ECZ calls on political parties, candidates to conduct issue- based campaigns founded on respect for...

XAVIER WITHDRAWS, ENDORSES MUNDUBILE

… says the fight for democracy is bigger than any individual as he declares that his withdrawal from the presidential race should not be a victory to those working to divide the country

THEY PLAN TO RIG – MUNDUBILE

Early this week, President Hichilema said as the Chief Spy, he was aware that the opposition was plotting to fidget with the August poll results

NO MORE MEDAS FOR FERTILISER, SAYS HH

… promises that he is planning to expand the FISP programme that would ensure all eligible farmers would have to receive adequate fertiliser, seed packs if the UPND is voted back into power

‘WE WANT JUSTICE’

THE family of slain campaign activist Steven Sakala has demanded justice following his death during campaign activities in Magoye, saying authorities and stakeholders have remained silent over the incident. The family alleged that Steven was attacked...

IT’S BEEN 5 YEARS OF ANGUISH - MUNDUBILE

THE last five years of President Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND have been the most traumatising with Zambians being subjected to untold economic miseries, political persecution, misrule and total disregard of the rule of law and come August 13, Zambia...

LET THE PEOPLE’S WILL PREVAIL – HH

… appeals for peaceful campaigns, says Zambia’s democracy belongs to the people as he urges political players to put its interests ahead of personal ambition, asks citizens to chose the ballot over the fist, the future over the fear

PREACH UNITY NOT DIVISION – DR CHITALA

… says he is gravely concerned that President Hichilema seems to be inciting citizens against each other on tribal grounds, as clarififies that it is not true that Zambians from the certain regions were targeted for tribal harassment, discrimination,...

Give us another chance – HH .

… says the UPND is delivering development across the country without discrimination, believes voting for the opposition will negate the economic achievements recorded so far

WE MADE JERABOS FORMAL - KABUSWE

… says over 2, 500 artisanal licences have already been issued as Government moves to make small- scale mining safer and more profitable, claims those promising to empower small- scale miners are only copying the UPND developmental programmes

Xenophobia stains South Africa, says Amb Mukwita

He said the country’s political failing to fully meet the history had seen young people repeatedly of young people. used to advance political Mr Chongu also dismissed agendas My without decision their is political interests and being President claims...

WE WON’T HARASS HH - MUNDUBILE

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema will not be harassed after he loses the August 13 general elections, says Brian Mundubile of the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance. Mr Mundubile, the alliance’s presidential torch bearer, alongside his running mate, Makebi Zulu said...

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“You will appreciate that the impugned provisions of the law ( referred to above) fly in the teeth of Articles 20, 21 and 23 of the Constitution, which protects and guarantees our client’s rights to freedoms of expression, association and assembly,...

‘WE ARE NOT THIEVES - MUNDUBILE

… as Makebi Zulu says Zambians across the country are looking up to the two ‘ boys’ President Hichilema is referring to take over the governance of the country because the head of State has failed to honour any of . his promises

THANK YOU ZAMBIANS – HH

PRESIDENT Hichilema has paid glowing tribute to Zambians for according him, a villager from Bweengwa in Southern Province the courtesy of becoming the head of State to superintend over affairs of the country. President Hichilema has also thanked...

HH ZAMBIA’S BEST CHOICE – PF

… Edwin Lifwekelo, the Patriotic Front deputy secretary general believes Zambians are resolved to renew the mandate of President Hichilema for the second term on the . basis of integrity, economic achievements as well as high standards of leadership

MUNDUBILE, KALABA AGREE TO GUARD ...... VOTES

… say it is not too late to join hands to work together to maximise the protection of the vote with the aim of ensuring the outcome of the August 13 elections would have to reflect the true will of the people to safeguard democracy

TIME TO HEAL – CHURCH

THERE is need for the country to unite, embrace peace and reconcile now that the impasse surrounding the funeral and burial of late former President Edgar Lungu has been settled by the South African Supreme Court of Appeal, says the Bishops Council of...

... AS FAMILY SAYS IT’S VICTORY FOR LUNGU’S WISHES

THE Zambian government and all interested parties should accept and respect the ruling of South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal, that has set aside the South African High Court judgement that had ordered the repatriation of the mortal remains of late...

RALLIES DON’T WIN ELECTIONS – VEEP

VICE President Mutale Nalumango says the UPND is not in a hurry to flood the country with mass campaign rallies because winning elections starts with talking to individuals and families in communities where government policies are being felt. Speaking...

MUNDUBILE, MAKEBI WIN PRAISE

THE Council of Elders has commended Tonse Pamodzi Alliance presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu for bringing together more than 30 opposition political parties and civil society organisations ahead of the August 13...

Tonse Pamodzi envisions productivity- driven economy

By NATION REPORTER ZAMBIA’S future depends on productive youth participation because young people do not want handouts but opportunities, apprenticeships and access to economic growth, the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance has said. Ephraim Shakafuswa, the Tonse...

PUBLISH SECRET BILL 7 VOTE RECORDS - MUSA

PARLIAMENT should publish the division list for the vote on Constitution Amendment Bill No. 7 following President Hakainde Hichilema’s naming and shaming four UPND Members of Parliament, whom he has accused of having voted against the controversial...

OPPOSITION DEAD AND BURIED – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has characterized the opposition as a dead group of frustrated political leaders who shall never politically resurrect and for which Zambians should not waster their vote in the August general election. President Hichilema...

WE NEED LANDSLIDE VICTORY - HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called on the United Party for National Development ( UPND) in Muchinga Province and across the country to intensify campaigns and work towards delivering a landslide victory in the August 13 general...

THE LINYUNGANDAMBO WHICH WAY FORWARD WITH INDENI WHAT ARE THE POLITICAL RAMIFICATIONS IN ZAMBIA FOLLOWING THE AUTOPSY OF ECL’S BODY IN SOUTH AFRICA?

A SAS Patriotic Front leader Given Lubinda warned Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha that his handling of matters linked to the late former president Edgar Chagwa Lungu ( ECL) risked exposing him to personal GROWING and institutional human far- reaching...

I’M AN ‘EMISSARY’ OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says he entered government as a bridge between the private sector and the State, describing himself as an “emissary” tasked with promoting business growth and national development. Speaking during the Public Private...

MANIFESTO LAUNCH: IT MUST ALSO BE A MOMENT FOR REFLECTION

RESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s launch of the UPND manifesto was understandably accompanied by a strong defence of his administration’s record over the last four years and 10 months. The President highlighted the difficult circumstances under which his...

OPPOSITION SABOTAGING ITSELF, SAYS CHONGU

OPPOSITION political parties are stronger than the ruling regime but could lose the August 13 general election if they remain fragmented, Citizens First Party national youth chairman Maxwell Chongu has warned. In an interview, Mr Chongu said the...

GARY NKOMBO TEARGASSED!

GARY Nkombo was yesterday teargassed when he attempted to go ahead with his scheduled public rally in Mazabuka after his party, the UPND and the Zambia Police had warned him against proceeding the gathering, creating violent and chaotic scenes in...

WHICH ZAMBIA’S WAY MERCHANTS FORWARDOF PRE- WITH ELECTORAL INDENI CAMPAIGNENERGY COMPANYPROMISES ARE LIMITED?BACK IN TOWN

SWITH elections fast approaching one more time, LUHEMBE on August 13, the big question in Zambia is whether the country ECRETARY is doing to the fine. Treasury While the ruling Felix UPND Nkulukusa says YES, recently the opposition expressed parties...

HH THE BEST – MILES

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema is the best presidential candidate and his economic achievements in his first term have placed him far ahead of the opposition and therefore deserves the continued support of Zambians, Miles Sampa has said. Mr Sampa has...

YOU WANT TO COME BACK, FOR WHAT? - HH

… to occasion more damage? Says Zambia lost 10 years under the Patriotic Front as he observes that changing nameplate does not mean one has become a difffferent person, explains that his heart pleads when those who damaged the country want to come back

LOAD SHEDDING WON’T RETURN

STATE House has assured Zambians that load shedding will not return after the August general elections, dismissing assertions that the current improvement in electricity supply is merely temporary and a campaign gimmick for the ruling party. Clayson...

DEMOCRACY HAS DECAYED – NKOMBO

DEMOCRACY has declined and the country’s institutions have significantly been weaponised against citizens and the political intolerance being experienced is but part of a broader plot to shrink democratic space, Gary Nkombo has observed Mr Nkombo, who...

‘I WILL BE THE LAST MAN STANDING IN PF’ - LIFWEKELO

EDWIN Lifwekelo, the first Secretary General of the former ruling Patriotic Front ( PF), has denied reports suggesting that he has defected to the UPND regime, describing the claims as false and misleading. Mr Lifwekelo said he was shocked by reports...

Mundubile, Makebi discussed presidential campaign list – Chisanga … for the benefit of African countries instead of giving

THE Tonse Pamodzi Alliance presidential campaign team that has been released by the Tonse Alliance was discussed between Brian Mundubile, the presidential candidate and his running mate Makebi Zulu and that the list, which is not final was agreed upon...

Miles goes miles away from his Parley candidature

MILES Sampa has announced the withdrawal of his participation and candidature in the parliamentary elections under the LIMA banner following what he claims are consultations with key stakeholders. In a statement yesterday, Mr Sampa said the decision...

COURT FREEZES NUMAW ELECTIVE CONFERENCE

THE LUSAKA High Court has granted an injunction to halt the elective general conference of the National Union of Miners and Allied Workers over leadership wrangles. This comes after an application filed by a Trustee in the NUMAW executive, Anshel...

ABDUCTED ACTIVIST, ECL KATEBE DEMANDSTO SUE Issue 3871 Price K10 Saturday December 16, 2023

“WE were abducted and treated like criminals for only supporting Ketty Nanyangwe, a female candidate for the Lusaka mayoral position and we are therefore going to take legal action against the State for unlawful and malicious arrest and detention,”...

NAKACINDA DESERVES ECL DEMANDS JUSTICE - KASANKHA BENEFITS

THE decision by the State to deny incarcerated Raphael Nakacinda access to visitors, including his lawyers and friends is sad, disappointing and frightening because the act is threatening the country’s democratic values and national unity, Samuel...

ZAMBIANS FREEDOMS ARE BEING DIMMED BY HARDSHIPS - MAKEBI

AFRICA Day should not merely be commemorated as a historic event but should serve as a reminder that freedom must be lived and protected in the daily lives of citizens, Tonse Pamodzi Alliance presidential running mate Makebi Zulu has said. In his...

Attack on Nkombo was barbaric, satanic – Dr Katele

POLITICS of violence is anti- democratic and the attack on Gary Nkombo was satanic and has embarrassed Zambia before the Southern African Development Community ( SADC), former Cabinet minister Dr Katele Kalumba has said. And Dr Kalumba says it is...

NHIMA SERVING 5M ACROSS COUNTRY - NJAPAU

THE National Health Insurance Management Authority ( NHIMA) has urged the media to play an active role in promoting public understanding of the National Health Insurance Scheme, which is serving over five million beneficiaries countrywide. Speaking on...

Arrest violent UPND cadres, HH orders police

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has strongly condemned the UPND violence that erupted in some parts of the country, including Mazabuka where ruling thugs attacked and assaulted Garry Nkombo, a senior member of the governing party. President Hichilema...

U.S. PRESSED ON ZAMBIA DEALS

A POWERFUL U.S. congressional committee has called on the American government to offer Zambia more attractive investment terms if it hoped to compete with China’s entrenched influence in the country’s mining sector. In a report released on May 1,...

THE PEOPLE’S PAPER; TRUTH, ACCURACY AND BALANCE

Gov’t angers Rightscon summit organisers

ORGANISERS of the Rightscon Summit have expressed deep dissatisfaction with the government for cancelling the event at the eleventh hour, describing the move as devastating and unprecedented. Access Now, the conveners of the global digital rights...

I inherited a lot of challenges - HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says his administration inherited a wide range of national difficulties when it took office in 2021, but that government is steadily working through them in a structured and methodical manner. Speaking during Labour Day...

WHAT CAN I DO WITH ECL PARTS?- HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has dismissed allegations linking him to witchcraft and claims that he sought body parts from the mortal remains of late former President Edgar Lungu for rituals, describing such assertions as baseless and...

ECZ ASSURES OF CREDIBLE POLLS

…Brown Kasaro, the Chief Electoral Officer says the electoral body will strictly adherence to the law, as he transparent, free, fair whose outcome will reflect will of the people

RULE OF LAW ON TRIAL

THE decision by the LCK Freedom Foundation to challenge the constitutionality of non-bailable offences under the Criminal Procedure Code Amendment Act No. 4 of 2026 deserves clear commendation. At stake is not merely a technical legal dispute, but a...

WHO ORDERED ECL AUTOPSY? – KBF

ZAMBIANS should begin to demand that the UPND government should tell the nation who could have requested and commissioned the postmortem on late former President Edgar Lungu after his remains were forcibly taken away from Two Mountains Burial Services...

ECL AUTOPSY AND THE NEW POLITICS OF CUSTODY

THE dispute over the remains of late President Edgar Chagwa Lungu has now crossed a dangerous line. It is no longer simply about burial, protocol, family grief, or national honour. The reported post-mortem conducted on his body has introduced a new and...

Fuel emergency forces Gov’t to suspend IMF Open Access Framework

GOVERNMENT has suspended the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Open Access Framework that was prescribed to the Tanzania Zambia Mafuta (TAZAMA) Pipeline for the procurement of petroleum products for a period of six months, from April to September 2026,...

GOV’T CONDUCTS AUTOPSY ON ECL

INSTEAD of repatriating the body of late former President Edgar Lungu for a dignified State Funeral, the Zambian government yesterday subjected his mortal remains to a five hours postmortem without the consent, presence and knowledge of the family,...

FINALLY, ECL BODY TAKEN AWAY

THE body of late former President Edgar Lungu, which had been kept in a South African Morgue, Two Mountains Burial Service, for the last 10 months after his death on June 5 2025 was yesterday forcibly taken away, in a ‘mafia style’ by a combined team...

AUGUST POLLS! IT’S 50%+1 - MWEETWA

…says those claiming that the coming presidential polls would be held under the Firstpast-the-post are engaging in criminal propaganda, maintain that the 50%+1 majoritarian vote for the winning presidential candidate as is prescribed by the...

ZAMBIANS WANT UNITED OPPOSITION

UNITY among opposition political parties remains a critical component in saving Zambia’s democracy that has increasingly come under threat in the last five years of the UPND in power, Professor Nkandu Luo has said. And Prof Luo has said the Patriotic...

CHURCH SHOULD UNITE OPPOSITION

…Brebner Changala pleads with the Church to help opposition craft a power-sharing agreement and save Zambia from the jaws of authoritarianism, says the church has seen, heard, witnessed and should help restore rule of law by forming a government of...