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From Daniel Munkombwe to Felix Mutati: The politics of survival, influence and power in Zambia
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From Daniel Munkombwe to Felix Mutati: The politics of survival, influence and power in Zambia

How does a politician remain relevant when governments change, parties lose elections and political alliances shift? Daniel Munkombwe became one of Zambia’s most colourful examples. Decades later, Felix Mutati’s political journey is raising a similar question. There are politicians who build their careers around a political party, and there are those whose influence appears to […] The post From...

Zambia Eye
Nov 6, 2026
Mundubile’s 31.7 million views against Hichilema’s 11.9 million – EU Report reveals huge gap
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Mundubile’s 31.7 million views against Hichilema’s 11.9 million – EU Report reveals huge gap

.. IN PAID ADVERTISING AND MEDIA COVERAGE Brian Mundubile’s campaign content generated almost three times as many Facebook views as President Hakainde Hichilema’s during Zambia’s August 2026 election campaign, despite the incumbent and his supporters spending more than US$34,000 on Meta advertising compared with just US$301 identified for the opposition candidate and his party. These […] The po...

Zambia Eye
Nov 4, 2026
Zambia’s economy at crossroads: Two months into Hichilema’s second term, real test begins
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Zambia’s economy at crossroads: Two months into Hichilema’s second term, real test begins

As November opens, Zambia has reasons for economic optimism, but rising fuel costs, pressure on the Kwacha, tight business conditions and the struggle for household incomes are testing whether macroeconomic progress can translate into better lives. LUSAKA – A new month has begun, and for millions of Zambians, November brings the familiar calculation: how much […] The post Zambia’s economy at cr...

Zambia Eye
Nov 4, 2026
UK Government Confirms Engagement with Zambia Over Detention of Opposition Figures After Election
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UK Government Confirms Engagement with Zambia Over Detention of Opposition Figures After Election

The United Kingdom Government has confirmed that its High Commission in Lusaka is engaging frequently with the Zambian Government over concerns surrounding transparency and due process, including the recent detention of opposition figures following the August 2026 General Election. The position was disclosed in a written response to a parliamentary question tabled by Adam Jogee, […] The post UK...

Zambia Eye
Nov 1, 2026
Hichilema Swears In Milupi as Transport Minister, Appoints Kalila to Housing
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Hichilema Swears In Milupi as Transport Minister, Appoints Kalila to Housing

President Hakainde Hichilema has completed his Cabinet appointments, swearing in Charles Milupi as Minister of Transport and Logistics and appointing Lukulu South Member of Parliament Dr Christopher Kalila as Minister of Housing. Milupi, who was missing from the list of ministers sworn in at State House on Wednesday, October 28, returns to Cabinet to head […] The post Hichilema Swears In Milupi...

Zambia Eye
Oct 29, 2026
Mwiimbu’s going to Justice Raises Questions as Term-Limit Debate Grows
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Mwiimbu’s going to Justice Raises Questions as Term-Limit Debate Grows

LUSAKA — Jack Mwiimbu’s return to Cabinet as Minister of Justice has placed a veteran lawyer and long-standing ally of President Hakainde Hichilema at the centre of growing political debate over Zambia’s constitutional future. Mwiimbu’s appointment comes as calls to revisit presidential term limits continue to generate debate within political circles, with supporters of constitutional […] The p...

Zambia Eye
Oct 28, 2026
Zambia at 62: Africa TV Revisits Kenneth Kaunda’s Family Story in Archival Interview
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Zambia at 62: Africa TV Revisits Kenneth Kaunda’s Family Story in Archival Interview

As Zambia marked 62 years of independence on Saturday, October 24, 2026, Africa TV revisited the country’s history by broadcasting an archival interview with founding President Dr Kenneth David Kaunda, offering viewers an opportunity to hear a more personal account of the man who led the nation at independence. The programme monitored by Zambian Eye, […] The post Zambia at 62: Africa TV Revisit...

Zambia Eye
Oct 25, 2026
Zambia at 62: Hichilema Sets Out Growth Ambitions, but the Real Test Lies Ahead
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Zambia at 62: Hichilema Sets Out Growth Ambitions, but the Real Test Lies Ahead

ZAMBIAN EYE ANALYSIS | INDEPENDENCE SPECIAL As Zambia celebrates 62 years of independence, President Hakainde Hichilema has called on citizens to look beyond the country’s achievements and focus on a future built around economic growth, production, investment and national unity. In his Independence message, the President described the country’s journey as one marked by peace, […] The post Zambi...

Zambia Eye
Oct 23, 2026
The Vigor of Youth EP07: Never Look Back, Ride the Wave of Change
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The Vigor of Youth EP07: Never Look Back, Ride the Wave of Change

Young people are often challenged to navigate uncertainty, overcome setbacks and make decisions that shape their future. But progress requires more than ambition — it calls for courage, adaptability and the willingness to move forward. Episode 7 of The Vigor of Youth, titled “Never Look Back, Ride the Wave of Change,” explores the spirit of […] The post The Vigor of Youth EP07: Never Look Back,...

Zambia Eye
Oct 22, 2026
Solar System Fires: How to Protect Your Home in Zambia
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Solar System Fires: How to Protect Your Home in Zambia

By Francis Makasa During the period of load management necessitated by a national power deficit, a lot of households turned to solar photovoltaic (PV) systems as an alternative source of electricity. This was made possible by the reforms in the electricity sector that liberalised electricity generation. However, reports of residential properties with solar PV systems […] The post Solar System F...

Zambia Eye
Oct 19, 2026
Chipokota Mwanawasa joins Trafigura as Zambia Executive Director after leaving State House
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Chipokota Mwanawasa joins Trafigura as Zambia Executive Director after leaving State House

LUSAKA – Chipokota Mwanawasa has been appointed Executive Director for Zambia at global commodities trading company Trafigura, days after leaving her position as Policy Advisor to President Hakainde Hichilema at State House. Trafigura announced the appointment on Friday, October 16, 2026, confirming that Mwanawasa will be based in Lusaka and lead the company’s activities in […] The post Chipoko...

Zambia Eye
Oct 16, 2026
Chipokota Mwanawasa leaves State House for senior private-sector role
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Chipokota Mwanawasa leaves State House for senior private-sector role

LUSAKA – Chipokota Mwanawasa has left her role as Policy Advisor to President Hakainde Hichilema to take up a senior position in the private sector, State House has announced. In a press release dated Friday, October 16, 2026, State House said Mwanawasa had previously served as Deputy Head of the Presidential Delivery Unit, where she […] The post Chipokota Mwanawasa leaves State House for senio...

Zambia Eye
Oct 16, 2026