Lusaka chiefs back delimitation, other proposals in Bill 7
LUSAKA chiefs have submitted that they support the delimitation of constituencies, among other proposals contained in the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 7. Meanwhile, Senior Chief Mburuma has recommended that there should be a limit to the period of amending the Constitution, stating that if the Constitution is not amended 18 months before the end of…...
UPND demands resignation of C/Belt police commissioner after stoning incident
UPND Lusaka Province Chairperson Obvious Mwaliteta has called for the resignation of the Copperbelt Province Police Commissioner following the stoning of President Hakainde Hichilema on Saturday. He has further warned Chingola jerabos that they are very small, arguing that the UPND’s 2.8 million votes came from everywhere, not just Chingola. And Mwinilunga UPND MP Newton…...
I expect nothing but justice in my case – Binwell
NKANA Independent MP Binwell Mpundu says he expects nothing but justice in the matter where he is charged with the offence of seditious practices. Mpundu is facing one count of seditious practices, contrary to Section 57(1)(b), read together with Section 60(1)(i) of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. According to the…...
We’ve talked enough, it’s time to implement energy strategies – Chikote
ENERGY Minister Makozo Chikote says citizens have heard enough about strategies to improve the energy sector, and it is time for implementation. He says the country needs key private investors who are going to walk the talk in addressing the ongoing load shedding issue in the country. Chikote said this when he welcomed the honorary…...
Attack on the President orchestrated by certain individuals – Mwiimbu
HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says initial investigations into the attack on the President in Chingola have confirmed that the incident was orchestrated by individuals whose motives remain unknown. Mwiimbu has also confirmed that 13 individuals suspected of participating in the Chingola riots and arson are in custody and waiting to be…...
Nakacinda to remain in jail as judge denies him bail
LUSAKA High Court Judge Anne Malata-Ononuju has dismissed Raphael Nakacinda’s application for bail pending appeal in a matter where she previously upheld his 18-month sentence for defaming President Hakainde Hichilema. Meanwhile, PF faction vice president Given Lubinda says Nakacinda will proceed with the appeal, stating that the conviction itself is wrong. Last month, Judge Ononuju…...
It’s our prayer that losing candidates will support new leadership – Lubinda
GIVEN Lubinda says PF will come out of the convention more invigorated to inspire citizens to give it a fresh mandate in 2026. Lubinda adds that it is the prayer and desire of every Patriotic Front member that losing candidates will not leave the party, but will instead support the victors. Last Wednesday, University of…...
Court moves Lusambo’s bail application ruling to Dec
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has moved its ruling on bail pending appeal to December 1, 2025, in a matter where Bowman Lusambo was jailed for three years on two counts of possession of property reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime. The court has also disclosed that it will render a ruling on the same…...
We’ll petition ConCourt to declare Bill 7 contemptuous – Oasis Forum
THE Oasis Forum says it will petition the Constitutional Court to declare the continued constitutional reform process a nullity and contemptuous. The Forum says Bill 7 is being driven for narrow, partisan interest to bolster the chances of the UPND in the 2026 elections. Meanwhile, the Forum says it has relaunched the “Coalition Against Bill…...
We allow opposition to hold rallies but they postpone – Police
POLICE Spokesperson Ray Hamoonga says opposition parties have been allowed to hold rallies but have failed to do so on their own. Hamoonga was responding to remarks made by Socialist Party president Fred M’membe, who alleged that President Hakainde Hichilema was holding rallies but did not allow others to do so. However, UPND Deputy Spokesperson…...