Power and Politics
Clergyman, Kalesha’s remarks profiling childless families fuel debate over who gets to shape Zambia’s constitution
Luanshya clergy, Bishop Victor Kalesha, has ignited a wave of public anger after suggesting that only people with children have the moral authority ...
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Lusaka lawyer drags Speaker Mutti to court over decision to unseat Chawama lawmaker, Tasila Lingu
A legal challenge has been filed in the Constitutional Court after Lusaka lawyer Tresford Chali petitioned against Speaker Nelly Mutti’s decision to unseat ...
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Govt says 11,860 submissions made as Committee on Constitutional Amendments winds up, 0.06% of population reached
President Hakainde Hichilema has welcomed the conclusion of public consultations on proposed constitutional amendments, noting a total of 11,860 submissions received by the ...
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‘Why we shunned further dialogue,’ Oasis Forum explains stalled talks with govt, calls on Zambians to defend constitutionalism
The Oasis Forum has condemned Zambian government’s decision to suspend dialogue on the constitutional amendment process and its refusal to consider withdrawing Bill ...
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Constitutional Reforms: Govt dumps talks with Oasis Forum, alleges ‘unwillingness to engage constructively’
The government’s decision to suspend dialogue with the Oasis Forum has added a new layer of tension to the constitutional reform process, exposing ...
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Opposition figures allege political motives in Chawama seat declaration as vacant
Former Kasenengwa Constituency lawmaker, Sensio Banda, has described the declaration of the Chawama Parliamentary seat as vacant as a political fight disguised as ...
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Government pushes ahead with comprehensive pension reforms
Labour and Social Security Minister, Brendah Tambatamba, has outlined the comprehensive pension reforms approved by Cabinet in January 2025, saying they were aimed ...
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Constitutional Reforms: In confidence building move, presidency to engage civil society in second round of meetings
In a move seen as an attempt to build trust and widen support for constitutional reforms, President Hakainde Hichilema is set to meet ...
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Govt promises release of $4 million to miners as Jerabos hold solidarity march to ‘atone for sins’ against attack on Hichilema
Mines and Mineral Development Minister, Paul Kabuswe, has urged youths to respect the Head of State, assuring them that the US$4 million earmarked ...
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Group bemoans Tasila’s sack as Member of Parliament, warns of worsening female underrepresentation
The Non-governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has expressed sadness over the nullification of the Chawama Constituency seat previously held by Tasila Lungu, ...
