HH is right, but achieving credible elections should start with levelling the playing field
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says he is aware that there’s anxiety around what will happen in August, and has assured citizens that there will be credible, peaceful and transparent elections in 2026. We want to say that, as a matter of fact, there is no alternative to fair, peaceful and transparent elections in a vibrant democracy…...
NCP surprises Makebi with presidential nomination
NEW Congress Party (NCP) leader Peter Chanda has endorsed Makebi Zulu as the party’s presidential candidate for the forthcoming general elections. However, Zulu says he was not aware of the appointment and will give an appropriate response once he considers the news. Speaking at a media briefing, Chanda said he had since withdrawn from the…...
Kalaba can contest as Choma MP, he has no future as president – Mweetwa
UPND Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has invited Citizens First leader Harry Kalaba to contest as MP for Choma Central Constituency, saying he has no future as president. He adds that while the UPND were in opposition, there were wrong things that the PF government was doing, stating that currently there is no wrong being done by…...
We have many presidential aspirants because leadership bar is so low – Kateka
NEW Heritage Party president Chishala Kateka says so many people are now vying for the presidency because the bar has been reduced to a point where everyone thinks they can become president. In an interview, Kateka said there was need for the country to raise the leadership bar. “We as ‘We Are One Zambia Alliance’…...
We’ll have peaceful, transparent elections in 2026, assures HH
I KNOW there’s anxiety, but I want to assure you that in 2026, there will be credible, peaceful and transparent elections, says President Hakainde Hichilema. And President Hichilema says despite the tremendous boost in the country’s GDP, more can be done. Speaking when he met the diplomatic corps, Thursday, President Hichilema assured that the general…...
Leave politics to politicians, Nkulukusa tells PSs as Kangwa threatens dismissals
SECRETARY to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa has warned that he will not hesitate to remove any public service worker taking part in politics, whether they are from the ruling government or the opposition. And Secretary to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa has urged civil servants to leave politics to politicians, adding that their focus should remain…...
We have already moved on, Nyirenda reacts to PF court injunction
LUNDAZI PF MP Brenda Nyirenda says her faction has already moved on following the Kabwe High Court’s decision to uphold an injunction against them. Nyirenda says a new path has already been found, as Brian Mundubile has taken up a leadership role in the Tonse Alliance. On Wednesday, the Kabwe High Court upheld an injunction…...
Economic stability must now improve people’s lives – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says it is now time to harvest the seeds of reform and ensure that stability translates into better lives for Zambian families. The Head of State has also thanked Zambians for being patient and supporting the country’s economic recovery programme. According to a statement by State House Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka, President…...
Mundubile has expelled himself from PF – Kapata
PF acting National Chairperson Jean Kapata has declared that Brian Mundubile has expelled himself from the party, with the final verdict expected at the central committee meeting this Saturday. Meanwhile, Mundubile, who was elected Tonse president during a conference on Wednesday, says his election was conducted in a transparent manner, and he does not expect…...
We’ll address Open Access challenges – Govt
SECRETARY to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa says government is committed to addressing challenges to do with the Open Access Framework. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says the economy has been stabilised and government will work hard to ensure it remains steady. Speaking at the Townhall Meeting, Thursday, Nkulukusa however said that the Open Access…...