Pulse News There I was, standing still, blending perfectly into an outfit the sun had never laid eyes on. The moon hung low—a pale lantern in the sky—casting long shadows across the dusty path to Amai Ozuna’s house. Beside me, Nkhanga tapped the soles of his gondolo shoes together nervously, producing a soft clink… clink… clink that … Read more
By Kenneth Manda | Feature Writer It was the way he swung his hand that gave him away — weak, trembling, and still marked by the night we would never forget. No one in the village knows what really happened to Nkhanga’s hand. No one, except me. Because I was there. I saw it all, … Read more
Political Comment by Mwelwa – Health, Social and Political Demographer Kenya may soon witness the addition of President William Samoei Ruto to the list of African leaders who served only a single term. Facing escalating political and economic challenges, Ruto’s path to securing a second term appears increasingly precarious. Without a well-developed political strategy, he … Read more
President Hakainde Hichilema was a few days ago forced to abandon his address at Chiwempala Market in Chingola after a group of unruly individuals disrupted the event with chants and stone-throwing. The market, which was recently gutted by fire, had drawn hundreds of residents eager to hear from the Head of State. No sooner had … Read more
By Kenneth Manda Being a Manchester United fan has taught me that football is far more than just a sport. It has the power to move people — to lift spirits, build friendships, and, at times, breed rivalry. The Bible says that whoever wants to come to Jesus must forget himself, and I often think … Read more
An International Development Expert, Dr. Simon Manda, has placed the revelations of the Financial Intelligence Centre squarely in the court of President Hichilema and the UPND. The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has published its 10th Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Trends Report for 2024, and the findings are damning: over USD 3.5 billion in suspected … Read more
Nevers Mumba has just delivered MMD to UPND and this is unsurprising to many. We have no issues with how Nevers chooses to survive, and how is belly moves. What we rather find interesting is that Nevers fought to be a President for MMD, but without any vision. We say this because ever since Nevers … Read more
Former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu wants Zambians to believe that he will do better if he bounces back in 2026. However, Chagwa risks coming across as confusing. Since announcing what he calls a political comeback, Lungu has gained confidence, arguing that part of the reason for his decision is what he perceives as the persecution … Read more
During his speech in parliament, His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema shocked the nation when he claimed that some lacunas in the Zambian constitution could lead the country to having no general election for 8 or 9 years. In the same vein, he added that his own Government was committed to facilitating a process to address … Read more
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