Tuesday, December 10, 2024

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Edgar Lungu Ineligible for 2026 Elections: A Reflection on Legal Oversights and Finality

Today, Zambia witnessed a pivotal judicial moment as the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) delivered its final judgment, declaring former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu ineligible to contest the 2026 elections. This...

Lungu won’t be on the ballot in 2026 but unemployment and poverty

You can’t spend five years in government lamenting your predecessor’s misrule hoping this strategy will insulate you from sharp scrutiny in the next election...

2026 Presidential Elections: Clearing Pessimism Surrounding What Is Yet To Come

It is crystal clear and as clear as daylight that Zambia for many years has been an oasis of peace though it has not...

Celebrating the Superstar Barbara Banda

I was thrilled, happy and beaming with pride when I learned that The Orlando Pride Zambian striker Barbara Banda was voted the BBC Women's...

UPND Government Risks Being the Most Oppressive in Zambia’s History

As Zambia grapples with the dual challenges of political promises and the realities of governance, the struggle for accountability remains a poignant issue. Despite...

Late-night call from the President…

We were trying to enjoy our sleep after some back-breaking work in our garden during the day when the shrill sound of my sikolokolo...

Africa HIV Awareness Champion Marks 42 Years Living with HIV: A Testament of Resilience and Hope

In a remarkable display of resilience and courage, the Africa HIV Awareness Champion is set to celebrate an incredible milestone tomorrow, as they mark...

ZACCI Formalization Initiative will Accelerate Economic Growth  

Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) Graduation to formal Sector is quickest Solution to Economic Transformation and Job Creation By Mwansa Chalwe Snr Zambia Chamber of...

When TRIBE is used as a yardstick; all we see is failure!

Levy Mwanawasa is arguably one of the best Presidents to have ever occupied Plot 1 Independence Avenue! Amongst many of his grandiose achievements, against...

Opinion: The Challenge of Leadership in the 6th Republican President’s 2026 Comeback Bid

By Aristide Bance The political landscape in Zambia is heating up as the 2026 general elections approach. Among the key players is the 6 th...

Fanning Flames Of Lawlessness And Civil Strife In A Christian Nation

Zambia a very rich country endowed with vast natural resources bolstered by mineral wealth is now economically on a knife edge though it is...