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WITH barely a week before Zambians vote in the August 13 general election, the rising incidents of political violence are deeply troubling. What should have been the final stretch of peaceful persuasion is slowly being turned into a contest of stones, roadblocks, tear gas and intimidation. The confrontation in Luampa, where suspected UPND supporters allegedly […]

By BARNABAS ZULU INDEPENDENT Chongwe West parliamentary candidate Bernadette Deka-Zulu has declared that she is the most suitable candidate to lead the newly created constituency, saying her vision and commitment to community development set her apart from her rivals. Addressing residents during campaign engagements in Ngwerere, Kapwayambale and Kasis wards, Ms Deka-Zulu said […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

Mundubile alleges snipers targeted NRPUP rally after police disperse Mongu meeting NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has alleged that snipers were deployed to target members of his party during a campaign rally in Mongu, claiming that police used teargas to provide cover for a planned attack. Mongu, 6 August – The allegations followed the disruption […]

CCMG SAYS POLICE’S SLOW RESPONSE TO POLITICAL VIOLENCE WORRYING AHEAD OF POLLS By Josphat Mbewe The Christian Churches Monitoring Group -CCMG- says the Zambia Police’s inaction or slow response to cases of violence is worrying and undermining public confidence ahead of the 13th August General Election. CCMG Programmes Manager Peter Mwanang’ombe says from its observations, […]

TOONSE TO HOLD VIRTUAL RALLIES IN SOUTHERN PROVINCE TO AVOID VIOLENCE, BOOING – CHRIS ZUMANI ZIMBA. Toonse Pamodzi Alliance Secretary General Chris Zumani Zimba says the alliance has resolved to conduct virtual campaign rallies in Southern Province to avoid what he described as possible violence and booing. Posting on his official Facebook page, Dr. Zimba […]

PRES. HICHILEMA SAYS HE IS PROUD ZAMBIA HAS POLITICAL COMPETITION. President Hakainde Hichilema says he welcomes political competition, describing it as a sign of a healthy democracy in Zambia. Speaking during an interview with BBC Africa today, President Hichilema said he is not worried by the emergence of other presidential contenders, insisting that competition is […]

🇿🇲 INSIGHT | Mundubile’s BBC Moment Raises a Bigger Question Presidential campaigns are built on rallies. Leadership, however, is often tested in interviews. Brian Mundubile’s appearance on the BBC’s Focus on Africa was one of the few opportunities during this campaign to present his economic vision before an international audience. It was also an opportunity […]

Amb Anthony Mukwita unravels the character of hon Brian Mundubile ahead of the polls* What you do not know about Brian Mundubile is 👇 here, please watch and share, 7 days to the polls: Anthony Mukwita “El futuro no se detiene ante nadie!” (The future stops for no one!) 😲 5th August 26 A masterclass […]

Banda blitz, Chilufya strike not enough…as Zambia misses out knock-out stage on tiebreakers ZAMBIA’s national women’s football team suffered a heartbreaking group-stage exit from the tournament. Despite finishing the group stage with a solid tally of six points, the Copper Queens missed out on the quarter-finals after Malawi and Nigeria progressed from Group C due […]

FORMER Defence minister Ambrose Lufuma says he is confident that the UPND will win the August polls. Lufuma says Zambians cannot go back to the violence and corruption that characterised the PF government. In an interview on Friday, Lufuma said the UPND were not feeling any pressure. “The fact that they have changed name does […]