Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Feature Politics

Who’s Really in Charge of Zambia?: What Lungu’s Funeral Reveal About Hichilema’s Leadership

By Kapya Kaoma Who’s Really in Charge of Zambia? It’s a simple question—but in this moment of national grief, the answer feels anything but simple. The passing of former President...

Zambia’s Opposition Lacks Cohesion Ahead of 2026 Polls – Birsek Phiri

Zambia’s Opposition Lacks Cohesion Ahead of 2026 Polls, Says Political Commentator With less than a year to Zambia’s 2026 general elections, political analyst Birsek Phiri...

My Walk With Edgar- Sikota

The loss of the Sixth Republican President Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu has hit every person in Zambia. The United Liberal Party, of which I...

RPP Cautions Nakachinda on Irresponsible Statements Regarding the Passing of President Edgar Lungu

The Republican Progressive Party (RPP) would like to state that in this solemn period of national grief, it is incumbent upon all political leaders...

Mourning with Fire: Did Hichilema Deny Edgar Lungu a Chance to Live?

By Kapya Kaoma The chilling revelation that former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu was repeatedly denied permission to travel abroad for urgent medical care—even when...

Hichilema’s Words That Wound, Lungu’s Death That Silences

By Kapya Kaoma The passing of former President Edgar Lungu marks not only a national tragedy but also a solemn moment for reflection in...

Corruption Scandals Challenge UPND’s Newly Adopted “Kwenyu” Slogan

By Venus N Msyani As Zambia approaches the 2026 general elections, political slogans are shaping the campaign season's narrative. The ruling United Party for National...

A Call for Unity in Mourning: Leadership Beyond Politics

A Call for Unity in Mourning: Leadership Beyond Politics By Emmanuel Mwamba Even in deep sorrow and hard times like these, the bad times must be...

Unpacking the dangers of the proposed amendments to Zambia’s constitution Part II

President Hakainde Hichilema is keen to win the support of members of parliament through inducement, as their votes will determine the fate of his...

Nakacinda Questions ECZ’s Capacity to Disqualify Violent Parties

Lusaka, Zambia – As the Lumezi parliamentary by-election approaches, political temperatures are rising and so is skepticism over the Electoral Commission of Zambia's (ECZ)...

Unpacking the dangers of the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill

Part I By Sishuwa Sishuwa A national constitution is a social contract that sets out the rules by which the people agree to govern themselves. This...