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08/08/2026

AMBASSADOR APPEALS TO ZAMBIANS TO RETAIN HH

Proudly Zambian Brand Ambassador Evans Kazonga Ngoma has appealed to Zambians to retain President Hakainde Hichilema in office.

Speaking in Chilola Ward in Lundazi District today, Ngoma said the New Dawn Government has delivered real progress.

He stated that the reloaded School Feeding Programme is improving children's nutrition and attendance.

He added that more farmers now benefit from FISP, boosting food production across the country.

Ngoma observed that the Social Cash Transfer has increased to K1000 per month, helping the poorest families.

He noted that new rural infrastructure, including roads and bridges, is opening up remote areas.

Ngoma said these achievements show that President Hichilema listens to the people's needs.

He affirmed that retaining the President will ensure these programmes continue without disruption.

The Ambassador also called on Lundazi residents to vote for Golden Tembo of the UPND.

He stressed that next Thursday's election is a choice between progress and uncertainty.

Ngoma urged every eligible voter in Chilola Ward to turn out and vote peacefully.

He added that Eastern Province should once again stand with the New Dawn for continued development.

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Ballot Papers arrive in Kabwe District.

07/08/2026

FIA URGES SIGNING COST OF LIVING PETITION

Fight Inequality Alliance (FIA) Zambia says political violence is stealing the nation's focus from the real crisis of the rising cost of living.

In a statement, FIA Zambia National Coordinator Mputa Ngalande justified that the true battleground in the elections is the price of mealie-meal, groceries and everyday basic essentials.

He explained that violence only deepens divisions among the very people already bearing the brunt of economic hardships.

Ngalande observed that with days left before voting, citizens are demanding that candidates commit to real solutions to ease the burden on ordinary people.

He noted that the current economic and political climate demands collective attention to champion pro-people policies rather than rhetoric serving elites and corporations.

Ngalande advanced that leaders must shift their focus to issue-based political debates that will ensure hospitals have medicines and schools have all needed resources.

He said that the movement of the 99%, united in fighting the structural causes of inequality, stands in solidarity with all Zambians exercising their democratic right.

Ngalande affirmed that violence is not democracy but a distraction that threatens to undermine the collective effort to address the cost-of-living crisis.

He emphasised that candidates must reject political violence and instead offer practical solutions for quality public goods and services such as electricity and water.

FIA Zambia warns that political violence must not divert attention from the real crisis facing ordinary families across the country.

Ngalande called on all Zambians to reject chaos and demand that leaders serve the majority's interests rather than those of a small elite.

He stressed that the election should centre on ensuring every citizen has access to quality public services and the basic necessities of life.

FIA Zambia also urges citizens to sign the cost of living petition at https://fightinequality.org/your-cost-of-living-is-rising-fast-governments-must-act to demand urgent government action on food and utility prices.

07/08/2026

ZAM ANNOUNCES 16TH MANUFACTURERS' MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER

The Zambia Association of Manufacturers has announced the 16th Annual Manufacturers' Month, to be held throughout September under the theme "Towards Vision 2030: Resurgent Manufacturing for a Prosperous and Inclusive Economy."

ZAM President Mohammed Umar said the theme reflects both the progress Zambia has made and the work that still lies ahead for the manufacturing sector.

Umar observed that a strong manufacturing sector creates jobs, adds value to natural resources, promotes innovation, grows exports and strengthens economic resilience.

He noted that the sector's priorities include reliable and affordable electricity, a lower cost of doing business, wider access to long-term finance, predictable tax policy and stronger implementation of local content policy.

Umar added that this year's programme features the Mining Local Content Conference, the Energy Efficiency Conference, the Proudly Zambian Expo, and the Manufacturers' Gala Dinner where Energy Efficiency Awards will be presented for the first time.

Meanwhile, Permanent Secretary Crusivia Hichikumba said that between 2021 and June 2026, manufacturing accounted for 38.5 per cent of actualised investment and generated over 46,000 jobs.

Hichikumba noted that manufacturing currently contributes around 9.3 per cent of GDP and 10.4 per cent of government tax revenue as at the first quarter of this year.

He said the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry is actively working on industry priorities through its industrialisation and local content agenda.

Hichikumba affirmed that the government will be present and engaged at both the Mining Local Content Conference and the Energy Efficiency Conference.

ZAM Chief Executive Officer Muntanga Lindunda said the Manufacturers' Month has become Zambia's flagship platform for celebrating local manufacturing and promoting Proudly Zambian products.

Lindunda added that the briefing marks the beginning of the journey to invite businesses, consumers and the nation to join in celebrating manufacturing's contribution to economic transformation.

She said the media's support in telling the story of Zambian manufacturing will be instrumental in ensuring the message reaches every corner of the country.

07/08/2026

NEWS ANALYSIS, FRIDAY 07 AUGUST, 2026
It is 6 days before the 2026 General Elections
IT IS ALSO 222 DAYS OF IMPLEMENTING THE UPND’S FIFTH YEAR BUDGET
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06/08/2026

MUPINGA CALO PLEDGES 10,000 AGRICULTURE JOBS

Mansa East parliamentary candidate Gibson Mwewa, popularly known as Mupinga Calo, has unveiled a comprehensive development agenda with agriculture as his first priority (P1).

He stated that the Mabumba area would be developed for large‑scale rice growing, while youths would be engaged in fish farming using the abundant water resources.

Professor Mwewa observed that the vast agricultural land in Mansa East could support no fewer than 50 commercial farmers with centre pivots.

He noted that with 50 commercial farms each employing a minimum of 200 people, this would generate exactly 10,000 jobs for the local population.

Mupinga Calo advanced that these agricultural projects would be funded separately from CDF money, using his own initiatives and external connections.

He stressed that an MP must be creative and have strong connections to attract strategic development, since CDF alone cannot cover everything.

His second priority (P2) is education, where he would ensure that 75% of educational needs are catered for.

Professor Mwewa affirmed that he would build new schools every three kilometres, so that seven‑year‑old pupils do not have to walk 20 kilometres to school.

He added that classroom blocks need urgent expansion, and boarding facilities require significant refurbishment.

The candidate explained that while government bursaries and grants are helpful, they are not enough, so he would supplement them with other resources.

He further noted that these new schools would be placed in strategic locations, not everywhere, to maximise impact.

Mupinga Calo reaffirmed his commitment to continue helping the people of Mansa, despite contesting in Mansa East.

05/08/2026

FDI URGES FAMILIES TO END POLITICAL VIOLENCE

Family Development Initiatives (FDI), a Muslim Faith Based Organisation, has urged families to join the campaign to end political violence, beginning at the family level.

FDI Team Leader Sheikh Yussuf Ayami said that the home is the primary school for moral behaviour and therefore the foundation for peace in the wider community.

He explained that parents must actively teach their children to reject hatred and tribalism in all its forms.

Ayami observed that such actions violate the Quranic injunction: “Do not kill the soul which Allah has forbidden, except by right” (Surah Al-Isra, 17:33).

He noted that political violence is a grave sin that destroys the social fabric and undermines the blessings of a just society.

Ayami advanced that families should engage in regular dialogue to resolve disputes amicably and without recourse to anger or force.

He said that community elders and religious leaders must work together to mediate conflicts before they escalate into violence.

Ayami affirmed that every Muslim has a duty to promote peace and to speak out against any form of political aggression.

He emphasised that the sanctity of life is a paramount principle in Islam, and it must be protected at all costs.

Ayami also stressed that the home environment must be a sanctuary of tolerance, where all members feel safe and valued regardless of their political views.

He called on families to pray for national unity and to actively participate in initiatives that foster reconciliation.

The FDI leader warned that unchecked political violence at any level will eventually return to destroy the very families it claims to protect.

05/08/2026

DELIMITATION SHOULD NOT DIVIDE CHASEFU, DECLARES CAPTAIN CHIPETA

Chasefu North independent parliamentary candidate Captain Towani Chipeta said that the delimitation of the district into two constituencies should never psychologically divide the people.

Chipeta was speaking in Lusuntha area Chaboli Ward of Chasefu South constituency while drumming up support for independent parliamentary candidate Gerald Zimba and council chairperson Rabson Mumba.

She expressed that she wants to work with like-minded individuals to ensure effective service delivery.

The candidate noted that she has already sunk 31 boreholes across the district, delivering clean water to all wards.

Chipeta explained that it would be easier to deliver such services if she has a like-minded person in Chasefu South.

She observed that delimitation does not change the fact that the people are one community requiring shared development.

Chipeta advanced that she is committed to working with Rabson Mumba, whom she views as a champion for progress.

She said that supporting independent counterparts is a step towards uniting the people of Chasefu.

The parliamentary hopeful emphasised that her development initiatives benefit all residents regardless of constituency boundaries.

Chipeta affirmed that her vision requires collaboration with other independent candidates who share her goals.

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04/08/2026

`NPA EMPOWERS LISWMC OFFICIALS AS PUBLIC PROSECUTORS TO FIGHT ILLEGAL DUMPING`

Lusaka. 4th August 2026 - By Mwatitha Lubinga

The National Prosecution Authority - NPA says the fight against poor waste management in Lusaka is a criminal justice matter, and not just an administrative or council issue.

Speaking during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lusaka Integrated Solid Waste Management Company - LISWMC, the Director of Public Prosecutions Director General Gilbert Phiri said for years, indiscriminate dumping, clogged drainages and illegal dumpsites have been treated as council matters despite existing laws that criminalize them.

"Where there is an offence, there must be consequence. Where there is no consequence, we breed impunity. And where there is impunity, Lusaka cannot be clean," he said.

Phiri stated that Under Article 180 of the Constitution and the National Prosecution Authority Act No. 34 of 2010, the NPA is mandated to institute criminal prosecutions on behalf of the people of Zambia.

He highlights that through the new MOU, qualified advocates from LISWMC will be appointed as public prosecutors under Section 86 of the Criminal Procedure Code and will be gazetted and sworn in under the authority of the DPP.

The DPP said this arrangement provides constitutional cover and prosecutorial leadership, while ensuring uniformity, quality control and adherence to fairness.

He says NPA has also committed to a 48-hour turnaround for requests for consent to co-prosecute and to designate focal point persons in each district to work with LISWMC teams on evidence gathering and trial preparation.

"Justice must not only be done, it must be done timeously," he stated.

The DPP emphasized that the objective is not to fill prisons with citizens who litter, but to focus on prevention and deterrence through well-investigated and well-publicized cases.

He cited blocked drainages in Matero causing flooding and illegal dumpsites in Chawama breeding cholera as examples of how poor waste management affects public health and the poorest citizens most.

The DPP further warned LISWMC officials who will be appointed as prosecutors to exercise their authority with restraint, professionalism and without abuse or extortion.

The MOU will run for three years. Success will be measured by the number of convictions secured, illegal dumpsites eliminated, and whether Lusaka becomes a cleaner and healthier city.

"To my own officers, I say: support this collaboration fully. Treat these cases not as minor council matters, but as part of our broader mandate to protect the welfare of Zambians," the DPP said.

And lusaka integrated Solid waste management Executive Director Imuwana Mwanamwalye notes that the partnership sends a strong message that public institutions are united in safeguarding the environment,protecting public health and promoting compliance with the laws of the country.

Mwanamwalye says this demonstrates a collective commitment to transparency accountability and responsible stewardwardship of public resources.