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The danger of silence and the death of democracy in Zambia
Politics

The danger of silence and the death of democracy in Zambia

By Dr. Fred M’membe There is a famous folk story told across our continent about the Ugandan dictator Idi Amin. It is said he once called an emergency cabinet meeting at 03:00 hours with a sudden “brilliant” idea. He stood before his sweating, terrified ministers and announced: “From today, Uganda will change its name to […] The post The danger of silence and the death of democracy in Zambia fi...

Zambia Eye
Nov 2, 2026
Don’t try to swallow what you can’t chew
Politics

Don’t try to swallow what you can’t chew

Why arrest and charge citizens when you are not ready to prosecute them? By Fred M’membe, President of the Socialist Party Let me be absolutely clear: we are not saying that those who commit crimes should not face the law. If an individual breaks the law, let them be charged, arrested, and tried. But that […] The post Don’t try to swallow what you can’t chew first appeared on Zambian Eye.

Zambia Eye
Oct 27, 2026
Mundubile Treason Case: Do Historical Trials Justify the Delay in Taking Suspects to Court?
Politics

Mundubile Treason Case: Do Historical Trials Justify the Delay in Taking Suspects to Court?

Zambian Eye Analysis | Lusaka The continued detention of opposition leader Brian Mundubile, his running mate Makebi Zulu and 16 co-accused without the treason allegations proceeding to court has raised a difficult constitutional question: how long can the State keep suspects in custody while investigations continue, and what lessons can be drawn from Zambia’s previous […] The post Mundubile Tre...

Zambia Eye
Oct 22, 2026
When the State begins to hunt it’s own Children
Politics

When the State begins to hunt it’s own Children

By Rev. Peter K. Nsama 16 October 2026 A Prophetic and Pastoral Word on Justice, Power and the Soul of Zambia There comes a moment when a nation must stop clapping for its party and start asking for its Constitution. That moment is now. Jay Jay Banda is in custody. The police say he is […] The post When the State begins to hunt it’s own Children first appeared on Zambian Eye.

Zambia Eye
Oct 16, 2026
HH Thanks UN Member States For Electing Zambia To The United Nations Human Rights Council
Politics

HH Thanks UN Member States For Electing Zambia To The United Nations Human Rights Council

President Hakainde Hichilema has expressed gratitude to United Nations member states for electing Zambia to the UN Human Rights Council with 177 votes. He described the election as a strong endorsement of the nation's commitment to human rights and democratic reforms.

ZNBC News
Oct 14, 2026
A wounded Nation cannot clap!
Politics

A wounded Nation cannot clap!

By Rev. Peter K Nsama. Lusaka, Zambia. 11 October 2026. A Pastoral Response to the Presidential Claim of Peaceful and Fair Elections. I have listened with respect to His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema’s assertion that, despite some challenges, Zambia once again conducted peaceful and fair elections. The President is entitled to speak with confidence about […] The post A wounded Nation ...

Zambia Eye
Oct 12, 2026
How Zambia Defeated an Election Petition Without Ever Arguing the Case
Politics

How Zambia Defeated an Election Petition Without Ever Arguing the Case

By Oyugu Abednego Ochililo Zambia’s 13 August general election was already fraught before anyone tried to challenge its result, according to an account human rights lawyer Linda Kasonde has since published on her Substack. The army had been deployed to polling stations, she writes, a role outside its constitutional mandate. The Electoral Commission suspended vote […] The post How Zambia Defeate...

Zambia Eye
Oct 10, 2026
Full list: Zambia’s 40 proportional representation MPs as ECZ validates UPND and NRPUP nominees
Politics

Full list: Zambia’s 40 proportional representation MPs as ECZ validates UPND and NRPUP nominees

LUSAKA – Zambia’s new proportional representation system has moved from legislation to reality, with the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) validating 40 nominated Members of Parliament who will enter the National Assembly through the new system. Zambian Eye has compiled the full list of the 40 validated proportional representation MPs, showing the party allocation and […] The post Full list:...

Zambia Eye
Sep 19, 2026
Hichilema and Vulgarity: Fred M’membe on the state of Zambia’s political discourse
Politics

Hichilema and Vulgarity: Fred M’membe on the state of Zambia’s political discourse

President Hakainde Hichilema’s recent comments on the growing use of vulgar language in Zambia’s political and public discourse have opened another conversation about the tone of political debate in the country. In this Special Comment, Socialist Party leader Fred M’membe responds to the debate, arguing that concerns about vulgarity should be applied across the political […] The post Hichilema ...

Zambia Eye
Sep 16, 2026
Ignore Ambassador Mwamba at your own peril – the case of Nevers Mumba
Politics

Ignore Ambassador Mwamba at your own peril – the case of Nevers Mumba

By Kellys Kaunda Having been a close friend to Emmanuel for more than three decades, I have come to the conclusion that while sometimes he gets it wrong (who doesn’t?) often times, he has very good judgment. He can be strong-headed and too forward thus eliciting strong opposition. He is not afraid of going against […] The post Ignore Ambassador Mwamba at your own peril – the case of Nevers Mumb...

Zambia Eye
Sep 16, 2026
Know Your Constitution Moment ― How Does a Chief Become Paramount? The Mukuni Case and Royalty Perking Order in Zambia
Politics

Know Your Constitution Moment ― How Does a Chief Become Paramount? The Mukuni Case and Royalty Perking Order in Zambia

By Dr Tarcisius Mukuka Introduction Recent reports indicate that the Mukuni Royal Dynasty has petitioned the Constitutional Court seeking recognition of Chief Mukuni XIX as a Paramount Chief, with powers and perks associated with that status. Three existing Paramount Chiefs — the Litunga, Chitimukulu and Kalonga Gawa Undi — sought to participate in the case […] The post Know Your Constitution M...

Zambia Eye
Sep 14, 2026
Government Reaffirms Fiscal Discipline Under Grow Zambia Agenda
Politics

Government Reaffirms Fiscal Discipline Under Grow Zambia Agenda

The Zambian government has reiterated its commitment to fiscal discipline under the GROW Zambia agenda to consolidate economic stabilization. In August 2026, the Ministry of Finance released K16.1 billion to fund public services, debt servicing, and infrastructure development.

ZNBC News
Sep 6, 2026