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Zambia Army Commander Gives Kill Order: “Exterminate Them”

The Independent Correspondent Monday 19th January, 2026 The sacred duty of the Zambia Army is etched in the sworn in…

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Gag Him or Cage Him: A Call for WOZA and the ZWW To Pursue Real Unity Not Divisiveness

The Independent Correspondent Monday 19th January, 2026There is a growing contradiction at the heart of the opposition unity discourse—one that…

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Is FDD the New PF? An Infusion of Toxins into Nawakwi’s Prized Jewel

Is FDD the New PF? An Infusion of Toxins into Nawakwi’s Prized Jewel By the Independent Correspondent Monday 19 January,…

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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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How Logical Is Illogic? The Curious Case of Zambia’s Medal “Presentation” Ceremony

How Logical Is Illogic? The Curious Case of Zambia’s Medal “Presentation” Ceremony By the Independent Sports Correspondent Wednesday - 14…

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Zambia Under State Capture: A Case of Kanona

Zambia Under State Capture: A Case of KanonaThe Independent CorrespondentWednesday 14th January, 2026The award of key components linked to the…

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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 CF Stamps Authority Over Loadshedding, Positions Itself as Zambia’s Government-in-Waiting

Harry Kalaba’s CF Stamps Authority Over Loadshedding, Positions Itself as Zambia’s Government-in-Waiting The Independent Correspondent LUSAKA – In a powerful…

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From Patriotic Front to Unpatriotic Front: A Party That Lost Its Soul

From Patriotic Front to Unpatriotic Front: A Party That Lost Its SoulThe Independent CorrespondentThe recent revelations and on-going manoeuvres within…

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Malice, Treachery and the PF: A Party Consumed with Distructive Intent

Malice, Treachery and the PF: A Party Consumed by Its Own ContradictionsThe Independent CorrespondentThe Patriotic Front (PF), once Zambia's ruling…

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An Appeal for Unity: Your Gloves Wont Divide Us

An Appeal for Unity: Your Gloves Wont Divide UsBy the Independent CorrespondentThe continued use of divisive language by President Hakainde…

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The Changing Faces of a President: When Smiles Mask the Truth

The Changing Faces of a President: When Smiles Mask the TruthAs Zambia moves toward the 2026 general elections, a critical…

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A Clarion Call to the Church: This is Not a Catholic Problem, It is an Attack on the Body of Christ

A Clarion Call to the Church: This is Not a Catholic Problem, It is an Attack on the Body of…

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The Grave Injustice Against Archbishop Alick Banda and the Toxic Legacy of the PF

The Grave Injustice Against Archbishop Alick Banda and the Toxic Legacy of the PF By the Independent Correspondent The unfolding…

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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 Independent Correspondent - January 4,…

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