By Pamela Mulenga It was a jubilant moment shortly after 13:00 hours witnessing of the United Party for National Development (UPND) Alliance Presidential candidate Hakainde Hichilema’s cast his vote at Kabulonga Boys Secondary School in Lusaka Central Constituency. While, his main rival, the incumbent Edgar Chagwa Lungu cast his vote in Chawama Constituency, in a low key atmosphere  Mr. Hichilema and  wife Mutinta Hichilema and their  two children were received by expectant and resolute voters, who let the cat out of their individual hats chanting; Bally, Badly. Bally…Enough is Enough…We want Change!” Earlier a Commonwealth delegation headed by former Tanzanian...

By Francis Maingaila and Derrick Sinjela United Party for National Development (UPND) Alliance presidential aspirant Hakainde Hichilema wants the Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government election,  which took place on Thursday 12th August, 2021 to reflect the will of the people. Hosting a Wednesday 11th August 2021 Media Briefing at the Community house in Lusaka’s New Kasama area, on the eve of a competitive poll, Mr. Hichilema prayed that the decision of who will win must be made by the voters and those who count the votes. “We demand that phones must be allowed in the polling station to enable the...

By Derrick Sinjela Positioning himself as a better choice to become Zambia’s Seventh Republican President, United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ) leader Charles Chanda is calling for more practical skills being taught to pupils and students While acknowledging some progress made since Zambia attained independence on Saturday 24th October 1964, Mr. Chanda says white collar jobs will not develop Zambia. 57-years after weaning herself from British Colonial rule, Mr. Chanda prefers blue collar jobs arguing that accountancy will not improve the economy. “Our education is in a mess and needs a cleaner. It is part of our national problem as...

By Obert Namalongo Political Activist Stakeholders concerned over safety ballot boxes must be supported by all well-meaning Zambians. In the frist place, it is clear by that majority people have lost confidence in the Electoral Commission of Zambia under Esau Chulu and Patrick Nshindano. ECZ working with all Councils countrywide should avoid confusion in the process of offloading and packing ballot boxes. Further, ECZ should give answers on Media reports regarding safety of ballot papers in Mporokoso, Petauke and Ndola, as they did for Lusaka Civic Centre. I encourage all political parties, the church and ordinary people in Zambia to...