Tribalism now stalks our politics like a shadow. Where once the cry was “One Zambia, One Nation,” today ethnic loyalty outweighs merit, fairness or justice.
MAKEBI ZULU CALLS FOR ZAMBIA’S SECOND INDEPENDENCE
Patriotic Front Member and Constitutional Lawyer Hon. Makebi Zulu has called for what he described as Zambia’s Second Independence, urging citizens to unite in reclaiming their freedoms and restoring constitutional order.
CONFIDENCE IN ZAMBIA’S ELECTORAL BODY WAVERS AS OPPOSITION WARNS OF DEMOCRATIC BACKSLIDE
MNR has urged the ECZ to take urgent corrective action. Its statement called for the Commission to extend the voter-registration period, deploy more functional equipment and trained staff, lift restrictions on monitors, and publish a complete list of registration centres by district and constituency.
MUDOLO DISMISSES RUMOURS, SAYS FOCUS SHOULD BE ON REMOVING HH
The false claims, circulated by the Zambian Watchdog, alleged that Mudolo was “trying to reach Zambia by road.” However, checks by this publication confirm that Mudolo remains in South Africa, where he has been attending to personal and business engagements.
LUNGU’S LEGACY OF UNITY GUIDES TONSE ALLIANCE RECONCILIATION
The Tonse Alliance has reaffirmed its unity and commitment to working together ahead of the 2026 elections, drawing inspiration from the legacy of the late President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, whose leadership, members say, continues to shape Zambia’s moral and political direction.
MR. WILLAH JOSEPH MUDOLO: PAY CIVIL SERVANTS WELL TO END CORRUPTION
Presidential hopeful Mr. Willah Joseph Mudolo says Zambia cannot end corruption by fear or punishment alone, but by first ensuring that civil servants are paid fairly and treated with dignity.
GOVERNMENT ACCUSED OF TARGETING ARCHBISHOP ALICK BANDA TO SABOTAGE LUNGU FAMILY MEDIATION
The Lungu family has accused the Zambian government of orchestrating and fuelling online attacks against Archbishop Alick Banda, describing the campaign as a deliberate attempt to derail mediation efforts in the ongoing dispute over the burial of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu.
BREAKING NEWS: Zambian Government’s Obsession with Late Former President Lungu Exposed
The statement also condemned online attacks against Archbishop Alick Banda, the family’s chosen mediator, accusing government-linked individuals of spreading falsehoods that have delayed mediation talks.
NAKACHINDA SPEAKS ON PF COURT CASE, ECL LEGACY, AND TONSE ROADMAP
Nakachinda also addressed the delicate issue of President Edgar Chagwa Lungu’s burial, insisting that PF and the Lungu family were aligned on ensuring dignity and cultural respect.
SISHUWA AND MWAMBA CONDEMN MUMBI PHIRI’S TRIBAL REMARKS
Patriotic Front Chairperson for Information and Publicity Ambassador Emmanuel Mwamba also distanced the party from Phiri’s remarks, saying such rhetoric has no place in the Patriotic Front’s vision.