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Kalaba Maintains Lead in PF Dominated EMV Polls

By the Independent Political Correspondent Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 In what many political observers are calling a significant barometer of shifting opposition dynamics, Citizens First (CF) leader Harry Kalaba has…

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A Reality Check for Hon. Sunday Chanda: Power Is Not Retained by Illusion

A Reality Check for Hon. Sunday Chanda: Power Is Not…

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Dismissal of Muchima: Is It a Ruse, or a Ploy Ahead of the Polls?

By the Independent Political Correspondent Thursday, 19th February, 2026 The…

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President Hakainde Hichilema´s Toilets Disturb Hon. Brian Mundubile

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HH Must Let Go of PF: A Dictator Exposed

By Thandiwe Ketiš NgomaIf President Hakainde Hichilema had even a shred of moral decency, this…

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KALABA URGES OPPOSITION UNITY AMID GOVERNANCE CRISIS, CALLS FOR NATIONAL RESET

KALABA URGES OPPOSITION UNITY AMID GOVERNANCE CRISIS, CALLS FOR NATIONAL RESET Independent Political Correspondent Saturday,…

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A Reality Check for Hon. Sunday Chanda: Power Is Not Retained by Illusion

A Reality Check for Hon. Sunday Chanda: Power Is Not Retained by Illusion By the…

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STATE HOUSE CANNOT ERASE THE TRUTH: PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA MUST ANSWER FOR EDGAR LUNGU’S BURIAL STANDOFF

By Thandiwe Ketiš Ngoma Thursday, 5th February, 2026The attempt by State House to distance President…

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Tonse Nominations: A Democratic Façade Built on Deception

The Independent Correspondent Saturday 24th January, The filing in of presidential nominations by the Pule faction of the Tonse Alliance…

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A Biased “Conclave” : A Call for the Elders to Be Sincere and Objective

A Biased “Conclave”: A Call for the Elders to Be Sincere and Objective The Independent Political Correspondent  Saturday 17th January,…

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Harry Kalaba’s CF Receives Thunderous Nod in Chawama

Harry Kalaba’s CF Receives Thunderous Nod in ChawamaThe Independent Political Correspondent Tuesday 13th January, 2026The Citizens First (CF) has received a…

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Harry Kalaba’s Appearance on Laka FM: A Sharp Critique of UPND Policies and a Vision for Zambia’s Future

By the Independent Political Correspondent Monday, 16th February, 2026 On Monday, the Citizens First (CF) President, Harry Kalaba, appeared on…

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Treachery Has Its Own Price and the Mporokoso MP Will Pay His

By the Independent Investigative Correspondent Saturday, 21 March, 2026 The political landscape in Zambia has always been a theatre of…

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Congratulations Muhabi Lungu and George Chulumanda for Betraying the Elders

By the Independent Political Correspondent Saturday, 7th February, 2026 Politics has a way of producing moments that leave the public…

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Imputi Isula Taileka – A Butt That Farts Never Stops

By the Independent Political Correspondent Satursday, 14th February, 2026 There is a Bemba saying that carries deep wisdom: “Imputi Isula…

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UKA Urges President Hakainde Hichilema To Reflect On His Desire For A “Kuomboka Showdown”

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A Moment of Political Endurance: Harry Kalaba’s Nomination and the Lessons for Zambia’s Opposition

By the Independent Political Correspondent Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 A Moment of Political Endurance: Harry Kalaba’s Nomination and the Lessons for Zambia’s Opposition The successful nomination of Harry Kalaba as…

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When Is Enough, Enough? Even the Devil Himself Has a Limit, But This One Is Epic

When Is Enough, Enough? Even the Devil Himself Has a Limit, But This One Is Epic By The Independent International Correspondent  24th April, 2026 There are moments in a nation’s…

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Prominent Clergy Compromise and Desecrate the Prayer Breakfast in A Quest to Earn Favors from a President Who has Destroyed Zambia’s Democracy

By the Independent Political Correspondent Wednesday, 22nd April, 2026 The Third National Prayer Breakfast has long been framed as a solemn gathering—an opportunity for reflection, repentance, and unity under God.…

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CF Positions Kalaba as Zambia’s “David” Ahead of 2026 Polls, Vows Economic Reset and Democratic Reforms

Kalaba Positions Himself as “David” Ahead of 2026 Polls, Vows Economic Reset and Democratic Reforms By Staff Reporter Friday, 17th April, 2026 LUSAKA — In a wide-ranging and politically charged…

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Arrest Threats Against Kalaba Raise Fresh Concerns Over Zambia’s Shrinking Civic Space

By the Independent Political Correspondent Wednesday, 15th April, 2026  The reported plans by police to arrest Harry Kalaba following his televised remarks have ignited a renewed debate over freedom of…

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Zambia Should Prepare for a Life Time President: A Comment on Term Limits and the 40 Judicial Appointments

Friday, 11th April, 2026 By Sishuwa Sishuwa Earlier this week, a video clip of an interview featuring Cosmas Chileshe, a member of the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND),…

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Tribalism kills!

Tribalism kills! by Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa  Thursday, 2nd April, 2026 The buck stops at President Hichilema – and there is no need to shield him from responsibility or to change…

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BREAKING NEWS: April Fool’s Day is On Point – And Decides to Run for Office

BREAKING NEWS: April Fool’s Day is On Point - And Decides to Run for Office By the Independent Political Correspondent Wednesday, 1st April, 2026 In a shocking twist that has…

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CF Leader Harry Kalaba Vindicated by Secretary to the Treasury Over Indeni

CF Leader Harry Kalaba Vindicated by Secretary to the Treasury Over Indeni By the Independent Business and Economic Correspondent Wednesday, 1st April, 2026 In a striking turn of events that…

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PF Arrogance Continues Even in the Face of Party Overrun: Just Humble Yourselves and Work with Others

By the Independent Political Correspondent Saturday, 28th March, 2026 In the ever-evolving landscape of Zambian politics, the persistent posture of the Patriotic Front (PF) leadership raises serious questions about political…

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Two Key Motivations for Makebi Zulu to Run for President

By the Independent Political Correspondent Friday, 27th March, 2026 As the political temperature steadily rise ahead of the August 13 General Elections, the emergence of Makebi Zulu as a presidential…

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“Come Home”: Kalaba Courts All Opposition Parties, Including Disgruntled UPND Members

Kalaba Calls Out the Opposition to CF as a Shelter Including Those from the Ruling UPND By the Independent Political Correspondent Wednesday, 25th March, 2026 Lusaka, Zambia - Harry Kalaba,…

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Shamed Loser Chishimba Kambwili Rejected by Smart UPND Insiders Again

By the Independent Political Correspondent Monday, 23rd March, 2026 There are political defeats—and then there are moments that redefine a politician’s standing altogether. For former Roan Member of Parliament Chishimba…

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Kalaba Wins Hearts and Minds of Real Voters

By the Independent Political Correspondent Thursday, 5th February, 2026 The recently concluded EMV Podcast Opinion Poll series has delivered an interesting and revealing outcome—one that underscores a fair distribution of…

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Brutality Is Not Due Process: The Real Issue Behind the Viral ZAMFRESH Video

By the Independent Correspondent Monday, 2nd February, 2026 Brutality Is Not Due Process: The Real Issue Behind the Viral ZAMFRESH Video The recent press statement issued by the Zambia Police…

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