PF distances itself from Kulima Tower chaos: “We’re a peaceful party”
PF faction Deputy Secretary General Celestine Mukandila has denied any party involvement in the Kulima Tower chaos, claiming that the violence was a result of UPND cadres fighting amongst themselves. Mukandila says PF remains a peaceful party. On Saturday, Police in Lusaka apprehended 10 suspected cadres who were part of a mob that caused chaos…...
Mumbi Phiri warns youths against voting for leaders who are over 60
PF’s Brenda Nyirenda has condemned the recent arrest of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Kasonde Mwenda and two others after they attempted to protest at Parliament. And former PF deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri says if the youths make the mistake of voting for politicians over the age of 60 again, these things will not…...
Mfuwe MP delivers maiden speech, vows to serve with diligence, integrity
MFUWE UPND MP Malama Mufunelo has pledged to serve the people of Mfuwe with diligence, integrity and passion. The Mfuwe MP was elected four months ago, replacing Maureen Mabonga, whose seat was nullified following her conviction for seditious practices. Delivering a maiden speech in Parliament, Friday, Mufunelo also expressed gratitude to President Hakainde Hichilema for…...
We can’t discuss matters that are actively under investigation – ACC
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) says prematurely discussing active investigations risks compromising evidence and violating the rights of individuals involved. Recently, ActionAid Zambia Country Director Faides Tembatemba urged the Commission to regularly update the public on the investigations and conclusions of high-profile cases. She noted that the ACC had issued fewer public statements on high-profile cases…...
PF threatens to expel any MP who votes for Bill 7
PF National Chairperson Jean Kapata has warned all PF MPs who will vote for Bill 7 today to consider themselves automatically expelled from the party. And Lukashya PF MP George Chisanga says the opposition MPs have resolved to abscond today’s Parliamentary sitting. Chisanga also claims that some UPND MPs have been put in “solitary confinement”…...
CSOs remain divided over Bill 7 as they urge MPs to stand with citizens
CHAPTER One Foundation Executive Director Josiah Kalala has advised all MPs to think about whether their decision concerning Bill 7 truly strengthens democracy, separation of powers and the autonomy of the National Assembly. And ActionAid Zambia Country Director Faides Tembatemba says MPs owe it to the Zambian people to do the right thing, adding that…...
We have intel that PF plans to pay MPs to abscond Parley – Govt Whip
GOVERNMENT Chief Whip Stafford Mulusa has dismissed claims by Mporokoso PF MP Brian Mundubile that the ruling party paid its own members to support Bill 7, advising Mundubile to quit politics and start farming. Mulusa says intelligence suggests that it is actually Mundubile and his team who are planning to pay opposition MPs to stay…...
NASFA projects over 4 million MT maize production for 2025/2026 season
THE National Association for Smallholder Farmers (NASFA) has projected that the country will produce over 4 million tonnes of maize in the 2025/2026 farming season as a result of high e-voucher subscription under FISP, if all goes well. Recently, government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, announced that over 800,000 farmers had subscribed to the e-voucher…...
Zambia Sugar to expand production to 500,000MT
ZAMBIA Sugar PLC has disclosed its intention to expand production from the current 400,000 metric tonnes to 500,000 metric tonnes. Zambia Sugar adds that it is currently implementing projects valued at $132 million. Speaking at the 4th Private Public Dialogue Forum, Friday, Company Chief Executive Officer Oswald Magwenzi said the Zambian Sugar industry was among…...
State House labels Sishuwa a liar over internet shutdown claims
HISTORIAN Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa on Saturday caused a social media firestorm by claiming that President Hakainde Hichilema had ordered a nationwide internet shutdown today to facilitate the rigging of the Bill 7 vote in Parliament, an allegation State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka denied. Hamasaka publicly challenged Dr Sishuwa, asking, “so what will this…...