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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…

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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…

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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…

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What a Tragedy to Young Leaders – A Case of a Fallen Binwell

  By the Independent Political Correspondent Saturday, 21st February, 2026   On 16th February, The…

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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…

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Madam Mwangala Zaloumis’ Partisan Affiliation Threatens the Integrity of Zambia’s Electoral Commission

By Thandiwe Ketis Ngoma The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) is entrusted with one 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…

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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…

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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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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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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…

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The Copper Capture: Inside the Shadow Campaign to “Mortgage” Zambia’s Democracy – “Icalo Bagoleka”

Icalo Bagoleka bamambala... By the Independent Political Correspondent Wednesday, 22nd July, 2026 At the Kansanshi copper mine in the North-Western…

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Keep Plundering and Abusing Citizens – There Is No Wind of Change: Icalo Bagoleka

By the Independent Political Correspondent Wednesday, 22nd July, 2026 It was a Sunday like any other—choirs in perfect harmony, congregants…

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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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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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Tick or Cross: ECZ Caught Pants Down In a Quest to Immitate all the Wrongs From Tanzania

By the Independent Political Correspondent Monday, 10th August, 2026 There is imitation, and then there is intellectual surrender. What is unfolding at the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) increasingly looks…

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UK -Zambia Policy Likely to Shift When HH Tumbles

Tuesday, 21st July, 2026 By the Independent Political Correspondent The diplomatic posture of the United Kingdom in Zambia is coming under increasing scrutiny, with growing concern among policy observers that…

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How A Ruling Party Lost Ground and Intended to Use “Too Much Salt” to Win Elections

By the Independent Political Correspondent Sunday, 19th July, 2026 LUSAKA, July 20, 2063 - The young students of the National History Academy had gathered for their weekly lesson titled: “Political…

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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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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, 2nd May, 2026 Lusaka, Zambia — Citizens First President Harry Kalaba has called for urgent…

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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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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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