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Why the August 13, 2026 Election Is Shaping Up as a Two-Horse Race: Kalaba vs. Hichilema

By the Independent Political Correspondent  As Zambia marches toward the August 13, 2026 general election, the political landscape is steadily…

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Why Harry Kalaba’s Citizens First is the Party to Watch in Zambia’s 2026 Elections

Why Harry Kalaba’s CF Is the Party to Look Out for in the 2026 Elections By The Independent Political Correspondent…

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Bill 7 Is Law : Zambia Must Wake Up Before It Is Too Late

By the Political CorrespondentBill 7 has been signed into law. The resistance, the petitions, the warnings from civil society, the…

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A Tale of Two Sons: Photographs Ignite National Debate on Leadership, Family, and Character

By The Independent Political CorrespondentA pair of photographs, circulating with viral intensity on social media after a Seer 1 posted…

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A Caution to The 2026 Hopefuls: Beware the Diaspora Mirage

A Caution to The 2026 Hopefuls: Beware the Diaspora Mirage The Editor  As the race for Zambia’s 2026 presidential election…

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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 would be the right moment…

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Why the UPND Government’s Attack on the Catholic Church Is a Disservice to Zambia’s Democracy

By Thandiwe Ketiš NgomaThe Catholic Church’s involvement in Zambia dates back to the late 19th century, long before the rise…

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LAZ DEMANDS WITHDRAWAL OF BILL 7

THE CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILL NO. 7 OF 2025 MUST BE WITHDRAWN BY GOVERNMENT AS IT IS DEVOID OF STAKEHOLDERS INVOLVEMENT…

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President Hichilema, See Your Life Now: A Nation Watches

By Thandiwe Ketiš Ngoma In a statement that sent shockwaves through the hearts of many Zambians, I heard President Hakainde…

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Lungu Never Endorsed Anyone – Nakacinda Refutes Successor Claims

PATRIOTIC Front (PF) faction Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda has poured cold water on rumours suggesting that the late former president…

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Why does HH’s Administration Appear Desperate to Gain Access to Former President Lungu’s Corpse?

By Thandiwe Ketis Ngoma The untimely death of Zambia’s sixth President, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has cast a dark shadow over…

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ON SUSPICIOUS CAUSES – Dr Canisius BANDA

ON SUSPICIOUS CAUSES - Dr. Canisius BANDAThese are difficult times indeed. Immense sorrow has come.This is a heart-rending moment. Hopes…

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Respect the Chiefs, Respect the People: A Call for Inclusive Governance

By PF Media DirectorateRespect the Chiefs, Respect the People: A Call for Inclusive GovernanceCommentary on the Developments Surrounding Bill No.…

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Was it a Case of money laundering gone wrong- the Last View on the Purported Auction of 3,000 Pedigree Bull

Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba Wrote; First they issued a statement with impressive figures that President Hakainde Hichilema would conduct an auction…

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PF MEDIA DIRECTORATE RAISES ALARM OVER AUDITOR GENERAL’S WITHHOLDING OF ZAMMSA REPORT

PF MEDIA DIRECTORATE RAISES ALARM OVER AUDITOR GENERAL’S WITHHOLDING OF ZAMMSA REPORT The Patriotic Front (PF) Media Directorate wishes to…

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