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The death of an African President: Advocate Edgar Lungu!
The philosophy of Ubuntu will not allow me to talk about former President Edgar Lungu using outdoor language. Africa is rid of a ruler that destroyed the image of the African continent; we are yet to ...Published: 23 Jun 2025 at 10:48hrs | 498 | by Nomazulu Thata
Chiwenga visits Lusaka to condole with Zambia over Lungu's passing
Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga visited Lusaka yesterday to convey condolences on behalf of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the people of Zimbabwe following the death of former Zambian Preside...Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 14:40hrs | 78 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa mourns Edgar Lungu
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has described the late former Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu as an astute and visionary statesman who played a vital role in fostering development and cooperation wi...Published: 13 Jun 2025 at 06:24hrs | 298 | by Staff reporter
Zambia's Edgar Lungu dies
Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu has died at the age of 68, his party has said in a statement.He had "been receiving specialized treatment in South Africa" for an undisclosed illness, the...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 14:30hrs | 2102 | by Staff reporter
Hichilema is persecuting Bembas, Easterners
POLITICAL commentator Sishuwa Sishuwa has accused President Hakainde Hichilema of using the courts and police to persecute Bemba speakers and Zambians from Eastern Province. In an interview ye...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 10:18hrs | 709 | by Staff reporter
Hichilema alarmed by prospects of defeat and prosecution for corruption
When Zambia experienced democratic backsliding between 2011 and 2021, the deliberate use of legal mechanisms to weaken opposition parties played a central role. Lawfare has been a constant theme of Za...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 17:08hrs | 2652 | by Sishuwa Sishuwa
Hichilema showing his true colours
The BBC, yesterday, reported on the recent dismissal of three Zambian judges by that country's President Hakainde Hichilema in an attempt to retain and consolidate power by instilling fear and forcing...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 09:42hrs | 1652 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema threatening to delay 2026 elections
On 13 September, Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema addressed parliament in fulfilment of the Constitution that requires the president to address the National Assembly every year and provide a repo...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 14:55hrs | 674 | by Sishuwa Sishuwa
Zambia is on the verge of being a one-party state
Zambia's former ruling parties have typically fared poorly after losing power. The United National Independence Party (UNIP) ruled for 27 years but gradually collapsed following its defeat in 1991. Th...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 21:11hrs | 20 | by Sishuwa Sishuwa
Zambian's Hichilema strips ex-President Lungu of retirement benefits
Zambia's government has withdrawn retirement benefits and privileges from former President Edgar Lungu following his decision to return to active politics.Lungu lost the presidency to Hakainde...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 20:17hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Hichilema turns up the heat on former President Lungu
IN A DEVELOPMENT that smacks of extreme paranoia, and an escalation of political tensions that could trigger instability, the Zambian government today dramatically ejected former President Edgar Lungu...Published: 16 Sep 2023 at 22:26hrs | 4 | by Jonathan Moyo
Hichilema prevents former President Lungu from traveling to SA for medical attention
In a recent development that has sparked controversy and debate in Zambia, President Hakainde Hichilema's administration has reportedly prevented former President Edgar Lungu from traveling to South A...Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 06:48hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
'Stop criminalising human rights defenders'
HUMAN rights defenders have been under siege in the Sadc region amid calls for governments to respect the law, democracy and rights.The Southern Africa Human Rights Defenders Network (SAHRDN) ...Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 06:12hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Edgar Lungu's last words: Are you an African?
Journalist Simba Chikanza telephones Zambian government spokesperson to the President Edgar Lungu over the deployment of the Zambian army by the PF government during the counting of the ballot votes: ...Published: 13 Sep 2021 at 13:53hrs | 19 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mnangagwa tells Zimbabweans to take a leaf from Zambia
President Mnangagwa and Zambian president-elect Hakainde Hichilema, who will be sworn-in today, held a long telephone call on Sunday during which they agreed to work together in the development of the...Published: 24 Aug 2021 at 06:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, govt officials in panic mode
AFRICA has a long-standing history of heavily contested elections.Most liberation war parties find it hard to let go of their grip on power.In Zimbabwe, the late Robert Mugabe had to t...Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 08:08hrs | 1 | by Evans Mathanda
Zambia elections bring hope to MDC Alliance?
The MDC Alliance has been gripped by false hope of winning the forthcoming 2023 Presidential elections in the manner Zambia's President-elect; Hakainde Hichilema defeated former President, Edgar Lungu...Published: 18 Aug 2021 at 06:43hrs | | by Rutendo Jiri
Chamisa declares that 2023 is his turn
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday said he was smelling the "sweet scent of victory" for his party in the 2023 elections inspired by Zambia opposition chief Hakainde Hichilema's win over the...Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 07:27hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zambians: Who do you think you are?
Dear Zambians, What has gone wrong with you dear Zambians, curiously our neighbours north of us? Are you slipping over to those countries north of the Mediterranean and elsewhere who practice ...Published: 16 Aug 2021 at 15:44hrs | 18 | by Nomazulu Thata
Open letter to Jean Gasho!
Dear Jean, Its already August 2021; incredible how time has flown!My recent conversation with you was uplifting it is one of those rare telephone calls one gets out of the blue we comm...Published: 03 Aug 2021 at 23:44hrs | 7 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zimbabwe is not a banana republic
Blessed Sunday good people.How was Friday?Has the Government changed yet?Is Nelson Chamisa now president of our teapot-shaped republic? Kikikiki.Yes, exactly as Bishop ...Published: 18 Aug 2019 at 09:30hrs | 3 | by Bishop Lazi
Mnangagwa gets honorary PhD degree
THE University of Zambia (UNZA) yesterday conferred Special Honorary PhD Law Degrees to President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa and his Zambian counterpart Edgar Lungu in recognition of transforma...Published: 30 Jun 2019 at 08:02hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Dr Mnangagwa gets another PhD from Zambia
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is today expected leave the country for Lusaka, Zambia, where he will attend the 48th Special Graduation Ceremony at the University of Zambia (UNZA). The graduation ceremony will b...Published: 29 Jun 2019 at 16:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to head important Sadc Troika
SADC executive secretary Dr Stergomena Lawrence Tax has formally briefed President Mnangagwa, who is taking over as chair of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation at the regional sum...Published: 22 Jun 2019 at 20:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Strategic Advice to President Mnangagwa
I strongly believe one can be a good President by taking heed to people's call, with sincerity. Events leading to the shutdown was a serious security concern which must not be repeated by giving in to...Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 13:23hrs | 10 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Zambian President sacks army chiefs
Zambian President Edgar Lungu has sacked the army commander and his deputy, a rare firing of the top military brass in the country.He did not give reasons for removing Lieutenant-General Paul ...Published: 01 Jan 2019 at 14:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe power generation to improve
WORK on the much anticipated $5,2 billion Batoka Gorge Hydro Electricity project will soon commence after President Mnangagwa met officials from the main contractors, General Electric and Power China ...Published: 25 Nov 2018 at 08:35hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
From land-locked to land-linked economy
This week I share my thoughts on changing Zimbabwe from being a land-locked country into a land-linked economy.This subject, among other things, addresses country and regional infrastructural ...Published: 25 Nov 2018 at 08:06hrs | 1 | by President Emmerson D. Mnangagwa
US, China firms back Batoka project
President Emmerson Mnangagwa will next week meet representatives of major multinationals General Electric and PowerChina in a milestone indaba that will set the tone for construction of the massive Ba...Published: 25 Nov 2018 at 08:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Law Association of Zambia has got a committee of lawyers which is not independent':- Advocate Mushipe
Advocate Martha Mushipe of Zambia and lead Counsel in Zambia's election petition of 2016 has claimed that the Law Association of Zambia has a committee of lawyers which is not independent."I a...Published: 25 Oct 2018 at 11:58hrs | 14 | by Walter Nyabadza
Mnangagwa has unveiled beacons of hope
The Second Republic under President Emmerson Mnangagwa has unveiled beacons of hope which, if not sabotaged by indolent or mischievous workers put in office by God to help rule this country, will go a...Published: 22 Sep 2018 at 09:26hrs | 1 | by Stephen Mpofu
Zambia's Lungu petitioned over Zimbabwe rights violations
Zambia Social Forum, a movement of civil society organisations, last week petition President Edgar Lungu highlighting the deteriorating human rights situation in Zimbabwe following the disputed July 3...Published: 19 Aug 2018 at 07:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
President Lungu petitioned over rights violations in Zimbabwe
Zambia Social Forum, a movement of civil society organisations, has petition President Edgar Lungu as Chair of the SADC organ on defence and security over the deteriorating human rights situation in Z...Published: 08 Aug 2018 at 19:30hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Global leaders toast Mnangagwa victory
Sadc chair of the Organ Troika on Politics, Defence and Security, President Edgar Lungu of Zambia, has joined other world and regional leaders in congratulating President-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa for ...Published: 05 Aug 2018 at 09:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
$4,5bn Batoka deal to create 6 000 jobs
Zimbabwe and Zambia have agreed on principles for the $4,5 billion Batoka Gorge Hydro Electricity project secured by Harare, paving way for a technical meeting this week between experts from two the c...Published: 09 Jul 2018 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa back from Zambia
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has returned home from Zambia where he briefed his Zambian counterpart Mr Edgar Lungu on developments which led to the change of guard in Zimbabwe.President Mnanga...Published: 20 Jan 2018 at 08:05hrs | 5 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa Visits his 'Homeland' Zambia
Zimbabwe leader President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Zambia as part of his mission to update regional heads of state about political developments in Zimbabwe.Zambia is President Mnangag...Published: 19 Jan 2018 at 15:07hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
'Globetrotting' Mnangagwa in Zambia
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa will today visit Zambia on the fifth leg of his tour of Sadc countries to apprise his regional counterparts on political developments in Zimbabwe.He will meet Pres...Published: 19 Jan 2018 at 05:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mzembi to take a political sabbatical?
Walter Mzembi was the last Foreign Affairs minister to serve under former president Robert Mugabe.Although his tenure was brief, for it was during his stint that the Mugabe's regime fell, it w...Published: 04 Dec 2017 at 13:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Britain makes first 're-engagement' move
Britain has pledged to work closely with the new Zimbabwean Government, with a view to turn around the economy following the inauguration of President Emmerson Mnangagwa as the country's new leader ye...Published: 25 Nov 2017 at 05:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sadc leaders pledge support
Three sitting sadc Heads of State and Government and four other former Presidents from the region attended the swearing-in ceremony of President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday and pledged support for th...Published: 25 Nov 2017 at 05:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zambian Army to invade Zimbabwe to help Mugabe; Lungu, keep your nose out of Zimbabwe affairs
"SADC will negotiate the way forward with Mugabe as head of state, and have also stated that the army goes back to the barracks. Meanwhile, Zambia's President Edgar Lungu is reported in the local medi...Published: 16 Nov 2017 at 18:43hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
Constitutional provisions allow Mugabe to fire anyone, it is you who voted for the new charter so keep quiet
I'm very surprised with social media reports people complaining that what Mugabe did was wrong; in fact it is us Zimbabweans who are wrong because Mugabe did everything within his mandate.You ...Published: 07 Nov 2017 at 17:29hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Biti in Solidarity with Hakainde Hichilema in Lusaka
On Monday the 14th of August 2017 President Tendai Biti led a party delegation which attended the trial of United Party for National Development (UPND) President Hakainde Hichilema.Addressing ...Published: 16 Aug 2017 at 11:51hrs | 1 | by PDP
Zambia declares state of emergency
LUSAKA - Zambian President Edgar Lungu has declared a state of emergency due to lawlessness and continued destruction of public properties."This is not an easy decision to make, but in order t...Published: 07 Jul 2017 at 06:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lungu does a Mugabe, as Zambia follows Zimbabwe's disastrous path
Zambia and Zimbabwe used to be pretty much one 'country'; Rhodesia. Separated by a natural barrier, the Zambezi, one was Northern Rhodesia, one was Southern Rhodesia. Political history...Published: 14 Jun 2017 at 20:11hrs | 3 | by Maynard Manyowa
Zambia's opposition leader to remain in custody
Zambia's opposition leader and UPND president Hakainde Hichilema and five others will face a High Court trial over treason charges and remain in police custody, a magistrate ruled on yesterday....Published: 09 Jun 2017 at 08:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
President Lungu must reject attempts by rogue bishops to set him on a feud with Prophet Bushiri
For nearly a month now, Prophet Bushiri and his Enlightened Christian Gathering Church have been the recipients of attack after attack from an orgy of Bishops in Zambia, who first called a whole press...Published: 25 May 2017 at 15:05hrs | 2 | by Maynard Manyowa (News24)
Hakainde Hichilema arrest barbaric
The PDP condemns the recent arrest of United Party for National Development Hakainde Hichilema who has charged with treason for allegedly obstructing the motorcade of President Edgar Lungu; we view th...Published: 19 Apr 2017 at 11:59hrs | | by Willias Madzimure
Lungu now using repressive state apparatus like Mugabe
The PDP condemns the recent arrest of United Party for National Development Hakainde Hichilema who has charged with treason for allegedly obstructing the motorcade of President Edgar Lungu; we...Published: 19 Apr 2017 at 10:38hrs | | by Willias Madzimure
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