The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has dismissed social media claims alleging that it blocked a television station from airing an interview featuring Liberal Democratic Party leader Xavier Chungu. Speaking during a media briefing, IBA Director General Webster Malido said the authority does not preview, edit, approve, or censor broadcast content before it is aired. “The […]

…warns the ruling party should be ready to go through what it has subjected the PF to after leaving power, says political parties founded on personality cults often do not survive once they lose power By NATION REPORTER IT is unfortunate that the immediate past ruling party, the Patriotic Front (PF) has in less […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By BARNABAS ZULU ZAMBIA’s democratic freedoms, space and liberties are being stifled by the UPND’s authoritarian style of governance and as the country commemorates the Africa Day, Zambians should rise to reclaim their democratic rights and free themselves from traits of dictatorship, Brian Mundubile has said. In his Africa Day message yesterday, Mr […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By NATION REPORTER POLICE in North-Western Province have arrested former Chavuma Member of Parliament Victor Lumayi and another suspect after they were allegedly found carrying firearms at nomination centres during the recent electoral process. The arrests come amid heightened security measures aimed at safeguarding peace and order during the election period. According to a […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

…from visiting Nakacinda, other prisoners, disclose that the PF secretary general is no longer being allowed to be visited by his lawyers despite having on hunger strike for the last six days By BARNABAS ZULU BRIAN Mundubile has complained that he and other opposition leaders were yesterday blocked from visiting jailed […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

…as Beauty Katebe, the NGOCC board chairperson says the women’s movement wants political campaigns focused on issues and not intimidation as nation heads to August 13 polls By NATION REPORTER AS the country shifts into campaign mode ahead of the decisive August 13 general election, stakeholders should prioritise peaceful, issue-based, inclusive and violence-free campaigns […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

WHY ZAMBIANS NEED TO HEAR XAVIER CHUNGU The attempt to silence former Zambia Security Intelligence Service (ZSIS) Director-General Xavier Chungu by Chilufya Kasonde before he has even uttered a word on “That ZED Podcast” should concern every citizen who values democracy, transparency, and historical truth. To this day, we don’t know the details of what […]

Bally has failed; Cyber Act keeping Zambians out of the Country, says Makebi MAKEBI ZULU, NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile’s running mate says most Zambians are living abroad because of the Cyber Crimes Act. And Makebi Zulu asserts that President Hakainde Hichilema has failed to fix the system he promised he would. Speaking when he […]

Freedom of jailed opposition to come with govt change – Mundubile National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian Mundubile says the freedom of jailed opposition figures such as Bowman Lusambo, Raphael Nakachinda and others will only come through a change of government. Mundubile said this after what he described as an […]

TONSE/PF PAMODZI ALLIANCE PLEDGES FREE EDUCATION FROM PRIMARY TO TERTIARY LEVEL The Tonse/PF Pamodzi Alliance has pledged to extend Zambia’s free education policy from primary school to tertiary level if entrusted with leadership, saying the initiative would ensure equal access to learning and unlock the country’s development potential. Speaking on behalf of the Alliance during […]