Prince Akashambatwa’s keynote cut through the noise of ordinary politics. He reminded us that being non-partisan does not mean being neutral between justice and injustice. That line deserves reflection. In Zambia, we often confuse neutrality with virtue. But neutrality in the face of structural imbalance is not a virtue. It is avoidance.
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MAST EDITOR-IN-CHIEF TESTIFIES IN NAKACINDA SEDITION CASE
The Mast Editor-in-Chief, Jeremy Kondwani Munthali, appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates Court today as a witness of fact in the sedition case of Patriotic Front Secretary General Honourable Raphael Mangani Nakacinda.
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Prince Akashambatwa’s keynote cut through the noise of ordinary politics. He reminded us that being non-partisan does not mean being neutral between justice and injustice. That line deserves reflection. In Zambia, we often confuse neutrality with virtue. But neutrality in the face of structural imbalance is not a virtue. It is avoidance.
MAST EDITOR-IN-CHIEF TESTIFIES IN NAKACINDA SEDITION CASE
The Mast Editor-in-Chief, Jeremy Kondwani Munthali, appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates Court today as a witness of fact in the sedition case of Patriotic Front Secretary General Honourable Raphael Mangani Nakacinda.
By Concerned Christian | Lusaka, Zambia
You may have observed how some of our politicians have used Zambia’s identity as a Christian nation as a political slogan or a convenient tool for mobilisation. It is neither a slogan nor a mobilisation tool. It is Covenant.
DETERIORATED HEALTH CARE SERVICES AT NCHANGE NORTH HOSPITAL
Pain is personal. “Ichikalipa chumfwa umwine!” And when a patient says they are in pain, especially at 79 years old, the expectation is that their concerns will be carefully evaluated.
RESPECTED AUTHOR MULENGA KAPWEPWE GIVES VIEWS ON THE STATE OF THE NATION ON EMV
Respected author and daughter of the late Vice President in the UNIP government, Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe, Mulenga Kapwepwe featured on the popular evening livestream Emmanuel Mwamba Verified and spoke on a wide range of issues, offering her prognosis on the state of the nation.
PF WARNS OF INFILTRATION PLOT, URGES VIGILANCE AND INTERNAL DISCIPLINE
Mukandila warned members to guard against what he termed calculated attacks by political enemies seeking to weaken the PF from within, stressing that unity and alertness are essential at this stage of the party’s renewal.
PF CALLS FOR RESOLUTION OF ECL BURIAL, WARNS AGAINST DEFECTIONS AHEAD OF GENERAL CONFERENCE
The Patriotic Front has urged President Hakainde Hichilema to abandon ongoing court processes and re-engage in dialogue to resolve the prolonged funeral and burial impasse of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, warning that the continued delay is setting a “dangerous precedent” for the nation.
Respect the Wishes of the Dead: A Message Dr Nevers Mumba Should Not Ignore
Dr Mumba would serve both the President and the nation better by offering honest counsel rather than public justification. Advising President Hichilema to respect the wishes of the deceased and his family would not weaken him. If anything, it would demonstrate maturity, humility, and statesmanship.