The revered and beloved leader of the Ngoni people Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV has today died at the age of 75 bringing to a close one of Zambia’s longest and most influential traditional reigns. His death was announced today by Senior Chief Nzamane, who confirmed that the Paramount Chief passed away in the early hours …

PARAMOUNT Chief Mpezeni, the traditional leader of Zambia’s Ngoni people, has died, Chief Nzamane announced Saturday. Chief Nzamane said Nkosi Yama Khosi’s death marks the end of the reign of one of Zambia’s most revered traditional leaders. Mpezeni was known for presiding over the annual Nc’wala ceremony, a major cultural gathering for the Ngoni. (DEVELOPING STORY) […]

POLICE have released Kalenga Chambatu and Elson Chigerwe since Tuesday for questioning over an interview with a political party leader. Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi said the release followed completion of necessary investigative procedures. Chambatu and Chigerwe, hosts of “That ZED Podcast,” were detained May 26. Police accused them of interviewing and publicizing Liberal […]

GOVERNMENT confirmed Saturday the death of Paramount Chief Mpezeni, traditional leader of the Ngoni people. Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana confirmed the death in an interview with reporters at the palace. Kawana said he was in Eastern Province to mourn the recent death of the chief’s brother when news of Mpezeni’s […]

UPND still loves Gary, he wasn’t thrown to dump site – Mufalali UPND National chairperson for elections and campaigns Likando Mufalali says the ruling party has not sidelined or dumped former Mazabuka MP Gary Nkombo, contrary to public speculation. According to Mufalali, the party loves Nkombo and appreciates what he had done for the UPND. […]

By Sishuwa Sishuwa YOU ARE JUST A BAD HUMAN BEING, MR HICHILEMA. RELEASE XAVIER CHUNGU: An Open Letter to the President By Sishuwa Sishuwa Hello Mr. Hichilema, May you and your police please release Xavier Chungu, the presidential candidate of the opposition Liberal Democrats Party. After suppressing the right to peaceful assembly over the last […]

DR CHITALU CHILUFYA RESIGNS FROM PF By Kalombe Kapambwe Dr. Chitalu Chilufya has announced his resignation from the Patriotic Front (PF) party. In a letter addressed to the party’s Secretary General, Dr. Chilufya thanked the PF for according him the opportunity to serve as a party member and Member of Parliament. The former Minister of […]

KATELE KALUMBA RISE TO THE DEFENCE OF DENTAINED FORMER SPY CHIEF, XAVIER CHUNGU Constitutional Questions Raised by the Treatment of Xavier Franklin Chungu As a senior former policymaker, legislator, founding member of the MMD, pioneer Chairperson and Trustee of the Zambia Centre for Interparty Dialogue, and a citizen concerned about the future of our democracy, […]

🇿🇲 BRIEFING | Hichilema Confirms Death of Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV President Hakainde Hichilema has confirmed the death of Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV, ending hours of speculation following widespread reports that the veteran traditional leader had died at the University Teaching Hospitals (UTH) in Lusaka. Until the President’s statement, there had been no official confirmation […]

Governance activist Isaac Mwanza has clarified that a candidate in an election cannot withdraw after the close of nominations. In a statement on Saturday, Mwanza explained that withdrawal is only possible between the filing of the nomination and before the close of nominations. He said Section 31(2) of the Electoral Process Act is very clear […]