When Kalabo Central UPND MP Chinga Miyutu cried in parliament, many focused on the passion with which he spoke. Surprised by the Energy Minister Peter Kapala’s response, who described Kalabo as a rural constituency, MP Miyutu asked the Minister to withdraw the word “rural” from his statement. It is reported that the government had no … Read more
Former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu has recently been making headlines – some for unpopular reasons. After his declaration that he is back in politics, ECL’s populist ideas are back on the table, with the former President visiting churches and markets much to the annoyance of the police and the UPND government. With the 2026 Presidential … Read more
The whole country must cry a sigh of relief and congratulate former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu and the other members of the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) for holding their first peaceful and highly successful rally in Kitwe on 22 June 2024. We should also thank the international community, particularly the Canadian High Commissioner and the … Read more
A Zambian footballer, Fashion Sakala, accused Avram Grant of partiality. In his words, the coach accused Fashion of being lazy and claimed he was a bad player. There are reports that the coach also blamed Fashion for not contributing much to national football and for being the reason why Zambia lost against Morocco. To Fashion, … Read more
On 13th February, media reports broke out on the most expensive women’s football transfer in history. Zambia’s Racheal Kundananji became the most expensive women’s footballer in history after joining Bay FC from Madrid CFF for $860,000 (£685,000). As with other transfers, Kundananji’s move did not emerge in isolation. The Zambian forward reportedly scored 33 goals … Read more
Happenings under UPND and specifically the behavior of Minister of Finance Situmbeko Musokotwane require critical interrogation by political observers. In order to do this, political observers need two important elements. The first is that the political observer must not be too stupid. And the second, which somehow relates to the first, is that the political … Read more
Hakainde Hichilema is the current President of Zambia, having taken office in August 2021. He is the leader of the United Party for National Development (UPND) and his rise to power marked a significant shift in Zambian politics. Known for his background as a successful businessman and a seasoned politician, Hichilema was seen by many … Read more
The UPND government once again increased constituency development fund (CDF) allocation for 2024 to K30.6 million—from the current K28.3 million. Critics say this has actually become ‘Constituency ‘Dealing’ Fund – in light of mismanagement of the funds. Whereas the government wants to believe that it is ensuring “resources are directly provided to communities for local … Read more
The government has announced additional funding for mental health services to address the growing need for support. Plans include expanding mental health facilities, training more healthcare providers, and increasing public awareness.
Leading medical experts gathered at a health conference to discuss the latest innovations in healthcare. Topics included advancements in telemedicine, new treatments for chronic diseases, and strategies for improving public health infrastructure.