There’s a wind of change similar to that of 1991, 2021 – KBF
ZAMBIA Must Prosper (ZMP) president Kelvin Fube Bwalya says there is the same wind of change in the country as that of 1991, 2011, and 2021. And Bwalya, a member of the Tonse Alliance, says the alliance does not believe that the current ECZ can deliver a credible election. Meanwhile, Bwalya has advised other Tonse…...
“You’re treading on dangerous waters,” Speaker warns MP for questioning her suspensions
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has warned Nakonde PF MP Lukas Simumba that he was “treading on dangerous waters” after questioning why MPs on the right side of the House are rarely suspended. Mutti also suspended Nkana Independent MP Binwell Mpundu for 14 days over unparliamentary remarks directed at Mongu Central MP Oliver…...
Don’t reject entire Bill 7, support the good – Chief Machiya
CHIEF Machiya of the Lamba-speaking people has urged citizens not to reject Bill 7 in its entirety but instead support the good clauses which can benefit every Zambian. Technical Committee on Constitution Amendments Spokesperson Landilani Banda says there is a need for ongoing sensitisation on the constitution amendment process. Speaking when the Technical Committee paid…...
Govt disburses over K2bn to farmers
MINISTER of Agriculture Reuben Mtolo Phiri says government has disbursed over K2 billion towards farmer payments, with the remaining balance being resolved through structured financial interventions. Phiri also says as of 31st October, 2025, the Food Reserve Agency had purchased 1,663,934 metric tonnes of white maize valued at K11,314,750,520. Speaking when he delivered a ministerial…...
Inactive MPs won’t be adopted – Mwaliteta
OBVIOUS Mwaliteta says UPND Members of Parliament who do not mobilise or neglect their constituencies risk not being adopted for next year’s general election. In an interview Monday, Mwaliteta, who is UPND Lusaka Province Chairperson, said Members of Parliament needed to be close to their constituents. “MPs are part of the party and they are…...
Mudolo pays K200,000 to contest PF presidency
SOUTH African-based presidential aspirant Willah Mudolo has paid the K200,000 nomination fee to contest on the PF ticket. Pictures shared on PF-aligned social media pages showed receipts that Mudolo had paid the required K200,000 nomination fee. In his letter of expression of interest to stand as PF president addressed to the Secretary General of the…...
HH must explain his priorities in international relations – PF
PF faction acting president Given Lubinda says President Hakainde Hichilema should have condemned the Tanzania elections, instead of attending President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s inauguration ceremony. Lubinda has challenged President Hichilema to explain his priorities in Zambia’s international relations, questioning what the Head of State was celebrating by attending an inauguration ceremony after elections that had…...
We’re not happy with load-shedding – Zesco
ZESCO Limited says it is not happy with load shedding because the utility is losing revenue due to fixed contracts and obligations that need to be met. ZESCO also says returning to the multi-year tariff framework does not guarantee approval, as tariff awards depend on performance and regulatory satisfaction. Speaking during ZESCO’s Malaiti Monday Live…...
About 9 parties have agreed to join the United Front – SP
SOCIALIST Party General Secretary Dr Cosmas Musumali says about nine political parties have agreed to be in the United Front. Speaking at a press briefing Monday, Dr Musumali said the Socialist Party had directly talked to 11 political parties and announcements would be made on the progress made with regard to the United Front. “We […]
Kaunda denies wanting to change SP office bearers
KELVIN Kaunda says it is laughable that he is being accused of wanting to change the Socialist Party (SP) office bearers when he does not even know where the Registrar of Societies offices are located. Kaunda says the accusation is not only laughable but also defamatory. Recently, SP leader Dr Fred M’membe claimed he had…...