16/09/2026
BRIAN MUNDUBILE AND MAKEBI ZULU, THE POWERFUL OPPOSITION DUO THAT SHOOK UPND IN 60 DAYS PANTS DOWN & IT TOOK UPND TO RIGGY ELECTIONS BY INVOLVEMENT GOVT MACHINES
BY ECL TV Journalist
Johansburg South Africa
16/09/2026
Johansburg -Within two months of becoming the face of opposition, Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu have redefined what it means to hold the government accountable in Zambia.
Upon thinking there was no opposition party going to challenge Instead, Mundubile as Leader of Opposition and Zulu as a senior legal and political strategist stepped up and brought energy back to the grassroots.
1. Voice for the People
Mundubile has used Parliament and the media to consistently challenge government policies on cost of living, fuel, and agriculture inputs. His direct, no-nonsense style resonated with citizens who felt unheard. He became the microphone for marketeers, farmers, and workers.
2. Legal and Constitutional Defense
Makebi Zulu brought legal weight to the opposition. Through press briefings and policy analysis, he has questioned the process behind key government decisions and reminded the public about constitutional limits. His background gave opposition credibility in debates around governance and rule of law.
3. Re-energizing the Base
In just 60 days, the two managed to mobilize the structures across provinces. Rallies, community meetings, and social media campaigns put opposition back to life, For many Zambians, it felt like there was finally a strong, organized check on power again.
4. Shaping the National Conversation
From the economy to governance, every major national debate in the last two months has had fingerprints on it — because Mundubile asked the questions in Parliament, and Zulu broke it down for the public. That’s an influence.
The Bottom Line
Politics is about alternatives. Whether you agree with them or not, Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu have, in a short time, made PF relevant again. They gave the opposition direction.