Mumbwa in Depth

01/09/2026

Press Statement: Review of Petroleum Pump Prices for September 2026

31/08/2026

31/08/2026

Hon.John Malindima attended Sunday church service where he fellowshipped with the congregation.
In his address, he gave thanks to God and expressed appreciation to the people for their support and votes in the just past elections.
He reaffirmed his commitment to stand with the community in all circumstances.

Mumbwa in Depth

29/08/2026

🚨 Enzo Maresca on Haaland: “If we create chances for him, we know he'll probably SCORE goals” 🎯

𝐈𝐂𝐄-𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐃 🥶

29/08/2026

🚨 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐄𝐍𝐙𝐎 𝐇𝐀𝐒 𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘, 𝐔𝐏 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐁𝐒 🩵💣

Enzo Fernández has contract terms verbally agreed with Man City, waiting on clubs to discuss fee as depends on Chelsea.

Chelsea insist they’d only sell if money is right and if given a chance to improve the squad, City yet to send an official bid.

Manchester City will try until the end of the window, with the clubs all set to be in contact soon in order to make decision.

𝑫𝑬𝑨𝑳 𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑳𝑳 𝑶𝑵. 🇦🇷

20/08/2026

Sean Tembo Retires from Active Politics After a Decade.

Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) founder Sean Tembo has announced his immediate retirement from active politics, bringing an end to a decade-long political career.

Tembo made the announcement in a statement posted on his page, which was monitored by MumbwaIn-Depth. He said the decision followed careful consideration and extensive consultations with his family and friends.

His retirement coincides with the 10th anniversary of the founding of PeP. Reflecting on his political journey, Tembo acknowledged that he had not succeeded in being elected to public office but said he remained proud of his contribution to Zambia’s political discourse.

He cited the party’s annual Alternative National Budgets as one of its key contributions, alongside jurisprudence arising from political cases pursued before the High Court and Constitutional Court.

Tembo expressed gratitude to the friends, acquaintances and supporters who stood by him throughout his political journey.

He said he would now transition into private life while continuing to pray for the wellbeing and prosperity of Zambia.

His retirement marks the end of a decade in which he was a notable voice in Zambia’s opposition politics and public debate, particularly on economic policy, governance and constitutional matters.

20.08.26

By: Mumbwa in Depth

18/08/2026

Mwenda Calls for Unity and Development in Mumbwa After Campaign Season.

Political analyst, development and trade expert, and governance activist Simataa Mwenda has called on political leaders and citizens in Mumbwa to put political differences aside and focus on development following the end of the campaign season.

Mwenda said the conclusion of the campaign period should mark the beginning of a new phase focused on rebuilding communities, strengthening cooperation and addressing the challenges facing ordinary citizens.

“The campaign season is behind us. The people have spoken, and Zambia must now move forward as one nation,” Mwenda said.

He urged political actors and their supporters to move away from political insults, mockery and division and instead channel their energy towards addressing challenges such as poverty, unemployment, poor roads, inadequate water supply and limited economic opportunities.

“Stop mocking. Start rebuilding. Stop insulting. Start engaging. Stop dividing. Start uniting,” he said.

Mwenda said Mumbwa did not need permanent political enemies, arguing that citizens should be able to disagree over political ideas and policies without allowing those differences to destroy social relationships.

He stressed that political competition should not prevent communities from working together on issues affecting their shared future.

“Politics is temporary. Mumbwa is permanent. Zambia is permanent,” he said.

Mwenda also called on those who emerged victorious in the elections to govern with humility and responsibility, while urging those who lost to continue contributing to their communities with dignity.

He said political parties and their supporters should recognise that leadership can change hands and that today’s political opponents could become tomorrow’s leaders or partners in governance.

According to Mwenda, the most important contest facing Mumbwa and Zambia is no longer between political parties, but against the socioeconomic challenges affecting citizens.

“The real competition now is poverty, unemployment, poor roads, inadequate water, struggling farmers, weak businesses and limited opportunities for our young people,” he said.

He urged political leaders, community members and other stakeholders to focus on practical solutions rather than political hostility.

Mwenda further called for greater collaboration in agriculture, business and community development, saying political energy generated during the campaign should now be redirected towards improving people’s livelihoods.

“Let us recruit ideas, not insults. Let us build bridges, not political walls. Let us embrace one another, not label one another,” he said.

He said the responsibility for Mumbwa’s development should not rest solely with politicians, but should involve citizens, businesses, civil society, community leaders and other stakeholders.

Mwenda concluded by urging residents to adopt a development-focused agenda, saying the end of campaigning should signal the beginning of collective work to improve the constituency and the country.

“Mumbwa, the campaign is done. Building has started. Now is the time to put Mumbwa First, Zambia First and the People First,” he said.

18.08.26

By: Mumbwa in Depth

18/08/2026

Hichilema Thanks Zambians After Election Victory, Pledges to Accelerate National Development.

President-elect Hakainde Hichilema has thanked Zambians for entrusting him with the country’s highest office, pledging to work for all citizens and accelerate development across the country.

In a message following the election, Hichilema said the outcome had demonstrated Zambia’s commitment to peace, democracy, law and order, and resolving political differences through the ballot box.

“Thank you, Zambia!” Hichilema said, expressing gratitude for what he described as the trust placed in his hands to serve the nation.

He said his campaign had taken him and his team to all 116 districts, including cities, compounds, villages and farming communities, where they witnessed first-hand the challenges facing ordinary Zambians.

“We saw first-hand the challenges that our people are facing, and we resolved to work with you to solve these challenges, together,” he said.

Hichilema also reached out to voters who supported his opponents, assuring them that his administration would work to ensure that all Zambians benefit from national development.

“To those citizens who preferred the ideas presented by our opponents, we hear you, and we will continue to work for you to ensure that every Zambian benefits from the development we are delivering,” he said.

The president-elect said the experiences gathered during the campaign, particularly encounters with children across the country, had strengthened his commitment to building a better future for the next generation.

He called on Zambians to unite behind the task of national development, saying his administration would devote its energies to promoting progress, cooperation and shared national purpose.

“Now we must work harder than ever before to deliver meaningful development for every single Zambian, in every corner of our country,” Hichilema said.

He said the conclusion of the election marked the beginning of a new focus on building peace and prosperity, urging citizens to remain united regardless of their political affiliations.

“After a hard-fought campaign, the people have spoken and we now turn our focus to building even greater peace and prosperity,” he said.

Hichilema concluded his message by reaffirming the country’s longstanding national motto: “One Zambia, One Nation, One People.”

18.08.26

By: Mumbwa in Depth

Source: Hakainde Hichilema

17/08/2026

IMMIGRATION OFFICER DETAINED AS DEPARTMENT PROBES IRREGULAR EXIT ATTEMPT

The Department of Immigration wishes to confirm an incident involving Senior Immigration Officer Mr. Masheke Masheke and Mr. Jonas Zimba at Victoria Falls Border Control in Livingstone in the early hours of Monday, 17th August 2026.

Preliminary investigations indicate that Mr. Masheke, who is based at Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport, attempted to irregularly facilitate Mr. Zimba’s exit from Zambia. The attempt was detected by alert Immigration and Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) officers on duty. Upon being approached by officers, Mr. Zimba fled towards Livingstone.

Mr. Masheke is currently detained at Livingstone Central Police Station to assist with investigations. Serious investigations into the matter are ongoing, and appropriate action will be taken upon conclusion.

Namati H. Nshinka (Mr)
CHIEF PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
255282/0977718155/[email protected]

17/08/2026

Mumbwa Senior Citizen Calls for Peace and Unity After August Polls.

A senior citizen in Mumbwa District has called on residents to remain peaceful and united following the August polls, saying the election has now passed and attention should turn to rebuilding communities and promoting development.

Richard Mweemba, a resident of Matanki Area, said citizens should accept the outcome of the electoral process and respect one another regardless of political affiliation.

“Elections come and go, but we remain neighbours. Now that we have voted, we should put politics aside and concentrate on development and the future of our children,” the senior citizen said.

The resident congratulated those who participated in the electoral process and urged political leaders to listen to the concerns of ordinary people, particularly in rural communities.

He said Mumbwa residents are looking forward to improvements in roads, health services, education, agriculture and employment opportunities.

The senior citizen also appealed to winners to serve all residents fairly, including those who supported other candidates.

“The people have spoken, and those entrusted with leadership should remember that they are there to serve everyone. We need unity and development in Mumbwa,” he said.

He further encouraged young people to avoid political confrontations and instead focus on constructive activities that could contribute to the development of the district.

17.08.26

By: Mumbwa in Depth