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Patriotic Front (PF) Chilubi Member of Parliament Mulenga Fube has criticized  a section of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), accusing them of aligning themselves with State House for personal gain and describing them as bamushanina ubwali. Mr. Fube said he is disappointed with what he called the current crop of CSOs, arguing that many outspoken activists went silent or shifted positions after the UPND formed government. “I know that after the UPND took over, a lot of CSOs changed. Those who were once vocal have been appointed to various positions   some into commissions and others into different roles,” he said. He cited activist Laura Miti as an example, claiming she now maintains what he described as a “faint voice” after accepting an appointment as commissioner, adding that he believes this has placed her in a conflicting position. “I was shocked that organisations that previously stood firm are now supporting what the state puts forward. Many NGOs that were loud before ...

Picture by Radio Christian Voice Patriotic Front ( PF ) Chilubi Member of Parliament Mulenga Fube has cautioned students against what he termed the abuse of their space . Mr. Fube said this is because the nation depends on their independent thinking and intellectual diversity. Mr. Fube said students play a critical role in shaping national discourse and the country’s economic future, stressing that it is unrealistic and unhealthy for the student population to hold a single, uniform position on complex national matters such as the Constitution or the cost of living. “It is impossible for all students to speak with one voice on any question. Students are expected to be informed in a manner that enables them to interpret situations objectively,” he said. He questioned the state of student unionism , saying past generations of students were known for their vibrancy and engagement on issues affecting the general public. “Where has unionism gone? In the past, students would differ on issu...

Climate Change Expert Abel Musumali has called on the government to establish a carbon pricing mechanism to help Zambia meet its climate finance goals and international commitments. Dr. Musumali said the country needs to introduce a standard price for carbon , arguing that the current unregulated approach leaves Zambia vulnerable to exploitation. “There must be a standard in terms of how much a ton of carbon is sold for. If Zambia sells a ton of carbon at 20 to 30 dollars, we set a benchmark,” he said. “If we leave it open, someone may buy a ton at five dollars and resell it on the international market at 80 to 100 dollars.” He further proposed that government introduce taxes on plastics and other environmentally harmful products as part of resource mobilization for climate financing . Dr. Musumali said such taxes would compel larger companies and industries to contribute meaningfully to national climate financing efforts. He also stressed the need for greater private sector involve...

Her identity has been protected in line with child-protection guidelines. A  16 year-old girl, whose identity has been withheld for her protection, says she feels deeply let down by her father after he allegedly took a light decision when she was defi led by her 19 year old stepbrother. The abuse occurred when she was 14. I dentified only as Mary, the teenager lived with her three sisters and one stepbrother after her parents divorced. She recounts that that the abuse happened mostly when her stepmother was away from home. Mary said the siblings would play hide and seek and whenever her stepbrother joined the game, he would lure her into a room, remove her clothes and defile her. “We would play hide-and-seek,” Mary said. “When he joined, he would find me, pull me into a room, remove my clothes, and defile me.” She further revealed that on some days, the children were denied food and were beaten by the same stepbrother whenever adults were not present. According to Mary, her stepmot...

For safety reasons, her face has been blurred Fathers are often seen as protectors by their daughters, but this is not the case for 16-year-old  Mary Mwanza  (not her real name), who experienced sexual abuse at the hands of her stepbrother when she was only 14. Mary lived with her father after her parents divorced. Her father, an engineer, moved into a new home with his wife, Mary’s siblings, and his stepson. Mary explained that whenever the adults were away, her stepbrother would mistreat the children and sometimes deny them food. One day, while Mary and her siblings were playing, her then-19-year-old stepbrother isolated her and sexually assaulted her. He threatened her to ensure she stayed silent, and this pattern of abuse left Mary deeply frightened and emotionally distressed. “I wanted to run away because no one believed me,” she said. Another girl living in the household later reported witnessing the incident, but Mary’s stepmother dismissed the claim at first. She only ...

Patriotic Front Chilubi Member of Parliament Mulenga Fube has rejected the apology issued by Victor Kalesha  to the Catholic , describing it as insincere and “premeditated.” Mr. Kalesha formally apologized to the Catholic Church for remarks he made during a recent meeting with President Hakainde Hichilema. The comments, captured in a widely circulated video clip, were interpreted as targeting Catholic clergy and other groups involved in debates surrounding constitutional reforms . In the footage, Mr. Kalesha is heard advising the President to ignore “childless” individuals calling for the withdrawal of Bill 7. He further suggested that those with no “seed” should not speak on constitutional matters  r emarks believed to have been directed at Catholic bishops linked to the Oasis Forum. However, Mr. Fube said the comments were not accidental but deliberately crafted to advance what he called “earthly powers.” “I can’t accept that apology because that statement was premeditated,”...