NEW Congress Party (NCP) leader Peter Chanda says his party’s decision to re-join the Given Lubinda-led Tonse alliance is a direct response to the consistent call from citizens for a united opposition. On November 1, 2025, the NCP officially cut ties with the Tonse Alliance, citing an attempt by Lubinda and other alliance members to hijack his party for their own benefit. But on Monday, the Lubinda-led Tonse Alliance spokesperson, Ephraim Shakafuswa, disclosed that the NCP had rejoined the faction. In a statement, Tuesday, Chanda said the people had demanded a united opposition, and his party was therefore duty-bound to deliver. “The New Congress Party (NCP) acknowledges the communiqué issued by the Tonse Alliance Spokesperson, Mr Ephraim Shakafuswa, regarding the...




