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Patriotic Front (PF) Member of Parliament for Kanchibiya, Sunday Chanda, has dismissed claims that he has betrayed the PF  and former President Edgar Lungu , saying his priority is to develop the Constituency. “I am one of those in the Patriotic Front who, to this day, continues to make monthly financial contributions to the party,” Chanda said. “Even when some of my colleagues have abandoned that responsibility, I still contribute to the PF   not to the UPND.” Mr. Chanda has emphasized that his cooperation with the government is purely in the interest of serving his constituency and should not be mistaken for shifting political allegiance. “I am a member of the Patriotic Front. But in the execution of my duties, I have made it clear that I cannot deliver for Kanchibiya without working closely with the President,” he said. “People must differentiate between government work and partisan politics.” He has stressed that development must take precedence over political affiliations...

United Party for National Development (UPND) Sinazongwe Member of Parliament, Gift Sialubalo, has endorsed President Hakainde Hichilema as the preferred candidate for the party in the 2026 general elections. Furthermore, Mr. Sialubalo has committed to remaining as President Hichilema’s campaign manager for the upcoming election cycle. In his endorsement,  Mr.   Sialubalo has emphasized that the President has fulfilled nearly all of his campaign promises in Sinazongwe, making a compelling case for his continued leadership. He has highlighted the transformative changes in the constituency, particularly in the rural areas where development was once scarce. "Sinazongwe has witnessed significant change, especially in rural parts where basic infrastructure such as maternity annexes and water systems were unheard of. The President’s leadership has brought these projects to life," Mr. Sialubalo noted. He has also pointed out major infrastructure developments, such as the ongoing work...

As Zambia heads towards the 2026 general elections, Members of Parliament from the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND)  have reaffirmed their support for President Hakainde Hichilema , citing his achievements in economic growth, governance, and infrastructure development. According to the lawmakers, President Hichilema’s performance surpasses that of the previous administration  led by former President Edgar Lungu . They have argue d  that since assuming office in 2021, the President has successfully implemented key policies and development projects that have transformed various constituencies across the country. Sinazongwe M ember of P arliament Gift Sialubalo  has strongly endorsed President Hichilema, emphasizing the significant progress made in his constituency. Mr. Sialubalo has pointed out the improvement of rural infrastructure , such as the installation of water mechanization systems  and the construction of a maternity annex , which were...

Patriotic Front (PF) Kanchibiya Member of Parliament Sunday Chanda has called on former President Edgar Lungu to embrace the role of a statesman, saying his time in active politics should come to a dignified close. Mr. Chanda, who referred to Lungu as a “political father,” said the former Head of State has already made his mark and should now step back to allow a new generation of leaders to emerge. “President Lungu is not getting any younger,” Chanda said. “Leadership is about succession. He has worked with many people and knows their capabilities. He just needs to identify someone and support them. That, to me, would be the best way forward.” Mr. Chanda has argued that continuing to hold on to Lungu as the party’s only hope for leadership is doing him a disservice. “Those who are clinging to him, thinking he’s the only one who can be President, are not doing him any favors. They did the same with President Rupiah Banda and Dr. Kenneth Kaunda and the end result was the same. They over...

The Non-Governmental Gender Organizations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has announced plans for a nationwide protest in response to the alarming rise in defilement cases in Zambia. NGOCC  Board Chairperson , Ms. Katebe, has revealed that the council has already informed Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba, requesting a permit to hold the protest. Expressing concern over the growing trend of men defiling their own children, Ms. Katebe stated, “It is disheartening that it has become fashionable for men to rape or defile their own children.” She  has emphasized the need for stronger laws to tackle this issue, urging the government to make child defilement a non-bailable offense to deter potential perpetrators. “We need to ensure that when offenders are caught, they are held accountable without the possibility of bail, creating a clear deterrent,” she said. In addition to addressing defilement, Ms. Katebe has also expressed NGOCC’s support for proposed constitutional amendm...

Binwell Mpundu, the founder of the Movement for Good Governance   popularly known as Ichabaiche   has dismissed claims that the youth-led initiative is being sponsored by political figures. In an exclusive interview, Mr. Mpundu has clarified that the movement is fully self-funded, with no financial backing from any external sources. “There is no invisible hand. It’s just me , a young person who has suffered at the hands of political parties , realizing the need to create a platform for fellow youth,” he explained. Mr. Mpundu sa id   Ichabaiche  was born out of frustration and rejection, after twice being denied adoption by traditional political parties. His experience revealed a critical gap: while young people make up the majority of the population, they are often reduced to the role of cheerleaders in the political arena. “I’m simply being a big brother, encouraging young people to take the lead,” he said. “If the youth unite, many of today’s Members of Parliament ...

In a bold and emotionally charged appeal, women leaders from the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) have demanded the castration of men found guilty of sexually abusing C hildren   particularly those abusing their own daughters, amid a surge in cases that has left families reeling and communities outraged. The call comes in the wake of the abolition of the death penalty, with the UPND Women’s Wing insisting that castration is the only punishment severe enough to deter what they describe as a “sickening and inhumane trend.” UPND Provincial Chairlady Angela Muuka led the charge at a recent press briefing in Lusaka, where she called on Members of Parliament to consider introducing castration laws in response to the spike in sexual abuse involving minors—often within the supposed safety of their homes. “We are raising our daughters only to have them defiled by their own fathers, uncles, and even pastors,” Muuka said. “Our homes are no longer safe. Even our churches are...