UPND acting Secretary General Getrude Imenda says despite the delay in holding a convention, the ruling party has resolved to hold its general conference on April 15, 2026. Imenda adds that it is not possible for President Hakainde Hichilema not to retain his position as party president because of his popularity. When asked to verify the authenticity of a viral internal memorandum stating that the party would hold its general assembly on April 15, Imenda said “yes, it’s authentic”. In an interview, Thursday, Imenda said she believes that some office bearers will be replaced while others will be retained, as is normal in an election. “The last one was in 2021, this one is [in] 2026, there could be some...




