His verdict on the 2026 plan was blunt. It is an election budget designed to look energetic, he said, but it does not resolve the power crisis, does not rebalance the tax burden, and does not create jobs
Category: Politics
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PF MPs ACCUSE GOVERNMENT OF LOPSIDED DEVELOPMENT, DEMAND EQUITY IN NATIONAL PROJECTS
Senior Members of Parliament from Zambia’s largest opposition party, the Patriotic Front (PF), have launched a strong critique of the UPND government, accusing it of misleading traditional leaders and the nation at large with claims of equal infrastructure development.
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ZAMBIA’S OPPOSITION PF HAILS MUTHARIKA’S RETURN TO MALAWI PRESIDENCY
The people of Malawi have reminded us that when given a choice between elitism and pro-poor policies, between oppression and democracy, between empty propaganda and concrete ideas, the people will always choose better ideas
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PATRIOTIC FRONT SECRETARIATSTATEMENT BY THE SECRETARY GENERAL, HON. RAPHAEL NAKACHINDA
The Patriotic Front congratulates His Excellency President Peter Mutharika on his emphatic return to office in Malawi. This victory is a testimony that democracy belongs to the people, and when the people see better ideas, they will bring back even a former ruling party to lead them again.
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TO CONTROL THE NARRATIVE, CONCEAL YOUR STRENGTH AND DISPLAY YOUR WEAKNESS
Great leaders know that it is not always the strongest who win, but the most unpredictable. The leader who manages appearances can make the impossible look easy and the inevitable seem like destiny.
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MWAMBA SHINES AT UNGA AS HH DUCKS OUT
President Hichilema could not even delegate the Vice President to represent him, instead sending his Foreign Affairs Minister.
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ZWW PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION HEADS TO A RERUN
In a political culture too often dominated by noise, the ZWW members chose to elevate two men who can spar with the incumbent on substance, not just rhetoric.
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“ZAMBIA IS IN INTENSIVE CARE” ROBERT SICHINGA FIRES THE WARNING
“Zambia is in intensive care.” Hon. Robert Kenneth Sichinga did not flinch when he said it. Loadshedding affecting homes and industries, no medicines in the hospitals, no infrastructure development while heavy trucks destroy the little road network we have,
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PEER REVIEW POLITICS: A SMARTER WAY TO CHOOSE ZAMBIA’S NEXT LEADER
If every party adopts credible peer reviews, voters will get clearer choices, parties will field stronger slates, and national debate will shift toward outcomes that improve the daily lives of Zambians. That is the politics our country deserves in 2026 and beyond.
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ANDYFORD BANDA SAYS 2026 IS “TIME FOR ZAMBIA” AS HE LAYS OUT PAC’S RESET AGENDA
Bottom line: PAC is selling a reset. President Banda’s challenge to the incumbents is simple. If people cannot feel the progress, then the progress is not real.