Monday, June 2, 2025

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The Noose Tightens: Zambia’s Descent Into Authoritarianism

The Noose Tightens: Zambia’s Descent Into Authoritarianism By Kangwa Siloka - Poet and SP member Lusaka, Zambia - The police summons arrived like a late-night knock...

Ranking Member Shaheen Urges Bipartisan Support to Re-Authorize PEPFAR

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on the deadline for PEPFAR Re-Authorization: ...

Against the Desperate Defense of HH’s 2026 Prospects: On Kaping’a’s Misleading Claims

Lusaka Times contributor Prince Bill M. Kaping’a, who claims the title of “HH Mpaka 2031 People’s Alliance National Coordinator,” sought to divert attention from...

The Hypocrisy of Power: UPND’s Broken Promise on the Rule of Law

When the UPND took office in 2021, they did so on a platform of restoring democracy,upholding human rights, and ensuring the rule of law....

RPP Condemns Rising Cases of Incest and Defilement – Calls for Swift Justice

The Republic Progressive Party (RPP) strongly condemns the alarming surge in cases of incest and defilement that continue to plague our communities. These acts...

Two Worlds of President Hichilema: Will Zambians Resist Another Constitutional Manipulation?

By Kapya Kaoma If one follows President Hakainde Hichilema closely, it is evident that he inhabits two worlds: one known to the average Zambian and...

Zambia’s Political Crossroads: A Nation in Search of Credible Leadership

Zambia stands at a critical political crossroads. The ruling government, (UPND Party) which came into power with high expectations and promises of economic revival,...

Kabimba was the best SG; we can learn alot from him!

This morning, we had quite an interesting engagement with a friend of ours who happens to be a close acquaintance of former Patriotic Front...