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State says independent candidates should only meet two-month rule by election day The State has urged the Constitutional Court to interpret Zambia’s Constitution as requiring aspiring independent candidates to have been out of political parties for at least two months before election day, rather than before the nomination process. Lusaka, 1 July – The submission […]

By Given Mutinta MUNDUBILE’S ORGANIC RALLIES WILL PAY OFF ON AUGUST 13 Honourable Brian Mundubile of the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) has stirred significant enthusiasm on the campaign trail, drawing vast crowds across Eastern, and Muchinga provinces. His magnetic appeal has clearly resonated with the people, generating a wave of public […]

Nevers Mumba warns: voting for Mundubile is to cast ichi mupashi of Edgar Lungu on Zambia By Vital Correspondent Former televangelist Nevers Mumba says anyone who votes for Brian Mundubile and his presidential running mate Makebi Zulu will cast ichi mupashi of Edgar Lungu on Zambia that will stagnate the country Speaking in Solwezi where […]

LEWANIKA CRITICIZES MUNDUBILE OVER EDGAR LUNGU BURIAL COMMENTS By Elesani Phiri Veteran politician Akashambatwa Mbikusita Lewanika has condemned Tonse Pamodzi Alliance presidential candidate Brian Mundubile for politicizing the burial of former President Edgar Lungu, describing the remarks as “shameless politics.” During a political rally in Mpika on Monday, Mr. Mundubile said he and his running […]

🇿🇲 BRIEFING | Tonse Raises Ballot Paper Concerns After Dubai Inspection The Tonse Pamodzi Alliance says it will formally engage the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) after raising concerns over the printing of presidential ballot papers in Dubai, where political party representatives are observing the exercise ahead of the August 13 General Election. Alliance representatives […]

Jerry Soko named Eswatini CEO as MTN doubles down on internal talent Jerry Soko takes over as CEO of MTN Eswatini after serving seven months in an acting capacity. Image Source: MTN GroupShare MTN Group, Africa’s largest telecom operator, has appointed Jerry Soko as the chief executive of its Eswatini subsidiary, part of its leadership […]

MINISTER IN THE PRESIDENCY KHUMBUDZO NTSHAVHENI SAYS SOUTH AFRICA CANNOT CONTINUE TO BE REMINDED OF APARTHEID-ERA SUPPORT AS GOVERNMENTS ACROSS AFRICA MUST ALSO ENSURE POLITICAL STABILITY IN THEIR OWN COUNTRIES Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has sparked widespread debate after stating that South Africa cannot indefinitely be expected to accommodate regional challenges based solely […]

Vincent Mwale—one of the few former Cabinet ministers who left government with an unblemished reputation. Born on December 5, 1978, Vincent Mwale was first elected Member of Parliament for Chipangali Constituency on the MMD ticket in 2006 at the age of 28. A businessman by profession, Mwale holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, an […]

  In 1983, about 2 million African migrants, most of them Ghanaians, were forced to leave Nigeria within 14 days. It was under Nigerian President Shehu Shagari. They were called undocumented immigrants. The Timeline: The government gave unskilled foreign workers a deadline of 14 days to leave the country (later extended slightly for skilled […]

Thierry Henry on Amad Diallo’s performance against Norway: “Priceless. Absolutely priceless. The moment Amad Diallo stepped onto the pitch, the game changed. You could feel it. The defenders could feel it. The crowd could feel it. This is a World Cup. It’s win or go home. Players like that don’t belong on the bench for […]