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27/05/2026

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25/05/2026

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19/05/2026

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13/05/2026

WHY ME APPEARS WITHOUT LAWYER AS HATE SPEECH TRIAL CONTINUES IN Lusaka

By varshaly muleya,LUSAKA,12,2026.

TikToker Francis Kapwepwe, popularly known as WHY ME, appeared in court without legal representation after his lawyer failed to attend, forcing him to defend himself against charges of hate speech and expressing hatred.

The content creator opted to represent himself before Lusaka Principal Resident Magistrate Idah Phiri when Jonas Zimba did not show up for trial. The absence left the accused to respond directly to allegations stemming from videos posted on his TikTok account.

During proceedings, a witness told the court that he was shocked and disturbed by the video in which Kapwepwe is alleged to have insulted people from Southern Province. Bill Kaping’a, a peasant farmer from Luanshya on the Copperbelt, testified that while watching the clip on TikTok, he imagined how people from Southern Province must have felt. His evidence formed part of the prosecution’s case on the impact of the content in question.

In this matter, Kapwepwe is facing three counts of hate speech and expressing or showing hatred, ridicule or contempt towards persons on the basis of race, tribe, place of origin or colour.

According to the charge sheet, the first count alleges that on March 31, 2025, Kapwepwe knowingly, and without lawful excuse, used hate speech against Tonga people on his TikTok page known as “Why Me the Lion of the World”. The prosecution argues the post targeted a specific ethnic group and violated provisions of the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act.

The second count states that Kapwepwe is alleged to have used hate speech against people from Southern Province on the same TikTok page on April 3, 2025. Investigators say the remarks were broadcast publicly and accessible to a wide audience, raising concerns about incitement and public order.

It is further alleged that on April 8, 2025, Kapwepwe uttered words on the same TikTok page that expressed or showed hatred, ridicule or contempt for people from Southern Province. Prosecutors contend the statements crossed the threshold from opinion to unlawful expression under Zambian law.

Kapwepwe, who has built a following under the moniker WHY ME, has previously used his platform to comment on political and social issues. His arrest and subsequent court appearance have sparked debate online about the limits of free speech, social media responsibility, and the application of hate speech legislation.

Legal observers note that self-representation in matters involving technical statutes can be challenging. Without counsel, the accused must cross-examine witnesses, object to evidence, and make legal submissions unaided. Magistrate Phiri allowed the trial to proceed, ensuring the accused was aware of his rights and the seriousness of the charges.

Witness testimony from Kaping’a highlighted how online content can affect individuals far from the original audience. The farmer said the remarks left him troubled about potential divisions between communities, particularly in mixed areas of the Copperbelt where residents from multiple provinces reside and work together.

Kapwepwe has pleaded not guilty to all three counts. If convicted, he faces penalties prescribed under the law, which include fines and imprisonment.

The matter continues before Magistrate Phiri as the judiciary grapples with a growing number of cases linked to social media conduct. For many, the outcome will signal how Zambia navigates the tension between online expression and protection against tribal or regional vilification.

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09/05/2026

KALALANGABO UPND ASPIRANT MIYANDA BUSIKU PLEDGES FARMER EMPOWERMENT, ROAD UPGRADES TO UNLOCK AGRICULTURAL WEALTH

By Vickram emmessa mubita Kalalangabo, Masaiti District.

United Party for National Development (UPND) aspiring Member of Parliament for Kalalangabo Constituency, Mr. Miyanda Busiku, has placed agriculture at the center of his development agenda, promising to transform farming into a driver of wealth and dignity for local households.

“Agriculture remains the backbone of our nation and the lifeline of many families in Kalalangabo Constituency,” Mr. Busiku said, describing the sector as fundamental to both national stability and local survival. He noted that hardworking farmers feed the nation, support the economy, and provide livelihoods for thousands of households across the constituency.

Speaking on his vision for the area, Mr. Busiku emphasized the cultural and economic weight of farming in the district. “In Kalalangabo, agriculture is not just an activity — it is our way of life,” he stated, framing his campaign around the lived realities of rural producers who depend on crops and livestock for income and food security.

The aspiring MP aligned his plans with the ruling party’s national direction. “As an aspiring Member of Parliament under the UPND and the visionary leadership of His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema, I am committed to uplifting our farmers and transforming agriculture into a source of wealth and dignity for our people,” he said.

Mr. Busiku outlined a five-point intervention strategy to address systemic barriers facing farmers. “I intend to lobby for improved access to farming inputs, better road networks for easy transportation of produce, strengthened cooperatives, irrigation support, and access to affordable farming equipment,” he explained. He said each element is designed to raise yields, reduce post-harvest losses, and increase profit margins for smallholder farmers.

Youth participation forms a key part of his plan. “I also aim to promote youth participation in agriculture and create market opportunities for our farmers so that their hard work brings real economic benefits,” Mr. Busiku added. He argued that attracting young people into agribusiness through mechanization, irrigation, and guaranteed markets would curb rural-urban migration and tackle unemployment.

Poor road infrastructure was singled out as a major bottleneck. By lobbying for better road networks for easy transportation of produce, he intends to ensure farmers can move maize, vegetables, and other crops to buyers without the delays and costs that currently erode earnings, especially during the rainy season.

Cooperatives, Mr. Busiku said, must be strengthened to give farmers bargaining power and bulk purchasing advantages. Combined with irrigation support, this would help households move beyond rain-fed agriculture and produce year-round, improving both food security and incomes.

The aspiring MP framed his vision as a collective mission. “Together, we can make Kalalangabo a productive and food-secure constituency where every farmer is empowered to succeed,” he told supporters. He stressed that empowering farmers means more than distributing inputs — it requires markets, storage, and financial linkages that turn harvests into sustainable livelihoods.

“Agriculture is development, agriculture is employment, and agriculture is the future of Kalalangabo,” Mr. Busiku declared, positioning the sector as the foundation for broader constituency growth. He said progress in farming would have ripple effects on education, health, and local commerce.

With the Electoral Commission of Zambia setting Thursday, 13 August 2026 as Election Day, Mr. Busiku is among several UPND aspirants outlining issue-based manifestos ahead of party adoptions. His focus on inputs, roads, cooperatives, irrigation, and equipment responds directly to complaints raised in ward meetings across Kalalangabo.

Mr. Busiku concluded by reaffirming his commitment to serve. As Aspiring Member of Parliament for Kalalangabo Constituency under the United Party for National Development (UPND), he said his role would be to channel farmer voices into policy and budget decisions that deliver tangible change on the ground.

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30/04/2026

GOVERNMENT TO MOVE LUNGU'S BODY TO NEW MORTUARY ON MONDAY

By Catherine P**e , April 30, 2026

GOVERNMENT says it will move former president Edgar Lungu’s body to a new mortuary on Monday, following a request by the family to be present during the transfer.

This comes after the Pretoria High Court ordered the Zambian government to pay for a new mortuary where the body will be kept until the matter before the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa is concluded.

In a statement, attorney general Mulilo Kabesha said government and the Lungu family had earlier signed a consent order setting aside the ex parte order issued on April 22, 2026, which had temporarily placed custody of the remains with the family.

“The urgent ex parte Order granted on 22 April 2026 by Honourable Judge Francis Suhbiah has been reviewed and is hereby set aside," reads part of the consent order.

Kabesha explained that the remains will now be placed in the custody of AVBOB Pretoria East, with all related costs to be covered by the Zambian government, pending the conclusion of the appeal.

"Through their lawyers, Mashele and Company, the family asked that the transfer occurs only on Monday when they are able to be present. By the Consent order signed today the body was to be moved immediately from B3 Undertakers to AVBOB," he said.

The arrangement also allows the family continued access to the remains as the matter remains before the courts.

Kabesha said government remained open to engagement with the family to reach an amicable resolution and ensure the late former head of state is accorded a dignified burial.

"The government welcomes this development, noting that it has consistently maintained that the situation custody of the remains, never intended to become a dispute over custody of the remains," he said.

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30/04/2026

LUNGU FAMILY PROBLEMS ARE SELF INFLICTED, MORTUARY TELLS COURT

By Catherine P**e Kalemba, April 30, 2026

The relationship between Edgar Lungu's family and the mortuary that kept the former president's body for 10 months has gone sour.

Two Mountains Burial Services began by refusing to take back Lungu's body after the Court ordered the South Africa Police Service to hand it back to his family.

And now, the morgue has told the Pretoria High Court that the Lungu family misled the court with claims that the funeral service company acted in contempt of court by releasing the body to the South African Police Service (SAPS).

In an affidavit, Two Mountains Burial Services (TMBS) have told the court that the family caused its own problems by misleading yhd court.

The funeral firm insisted that it complied with a prior court order that authorised the government of Zambia to take custody of the body, maintaining that the handover was done lawfully and in the presence of a representative from the Zambian High Commission, along with officials and members of the South African Police Service.

TMBS told the court that the family presented a selective version of events when they rushed to obtain an urgent order, arguing that key facts, including earlier court rulings and the existence of an ongoing police investigation were not disclosed.

The mortuary also rejected the family’s interpretation of the court order, particularly claims that family members were required to be present when the body was released.

According to TMBS, the order only required family representatives to be present during the actual repatriation process, which had not yet taken place at the time.

It further stated that the family had been informed in advance that the remains would not immediately be returned to Zambia and that the body would instead be moved to a state facility pending further processes.

The mortuary argued that the current dispute could have been avoided had the family properly pursued its appeal in the courts.

"The applicants' attorneys were advised on three separate occasions that the appeal pending in the SCA had lapsed. This was set out in the government's attorney's letter dated 21 April 2026, an email from the Government's attomey on 22 April 2026 and a letter from the government's attorneys' correspondent attorney (dated 21 April 2026) but dispatched on 22 April 2026."

"The applicants were called on to lodge a condonation application together with an application to reinstate the lapsed appeal within 24 hours, failing which the government will take steps to execute the 8 August 2025 court order. Instead, the applicants engaged in a thread of correspondence with the SCA and the government's attorneys attempting to justify their position-namely that the appeal had not lapsed. This was despite the SCA's position being communicated clearly and in no uncertain terms," stated the morgue.

Maintaining that it acted in good faith and in line with court directives, TMBS said it should not be held liable for contempt.

It has asked the court to dismiss the case against it and to order the family to pay legal costs.

"Accordingly, TMBS contends that the applicants' ex parte urgent applicant constitutes an abuse of process which warrants the grant of an order that the applicants pay TMBS costs on a punitive scale including the costs of counsel to be taxed on scale C."

"Wherefore TMBS prays that the court order granted on 22 April 2026 be discharged insofar as TMBS is concerned," read the court papers.

The Lungu family and the government of Zambia will this morning face off in the Pretoria High Court over the custody of the body.

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23/04/2026

IRENE MUYENGA RECEIVES HONORARY PHD, DEDICATES MILESTONE TO WOMEN AND YOUTH OF LUENA CONSTITUENCY.

By Vickram Emmessa Mubita.
KITWE Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Luena Constituency aspiring Member of Parliament Ireen Muyenga has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Pensions and Insurance by the Copperbelt University, describing the recognition as “another milestone” in her mission to serve Zambia with integrity and purpose.

“Another milestone, same mission,” Dr. Muyenga said after the graduation ceremony held at CBU’s Riverside Campus Today. “I am deeply honored to receive an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy in Pensions and Insurance from the Copperbelt University. This recognition is not just about personal achievement, but a reflection of the journey, the lessons, and the people who have supported and believed in me along the way.”

Dr. Muyenga made history as the first female Chief Executive Officer at Zambia State Insurance Corporation of the Savenda Group of Companies, where she championed financial inclusion and insurance pe*******on across rural districts. She said the honor reinforces her commitment to national development.

“Having served as the first female Chief Executive Officer at Zambia State Insurance Corporation of the Savenda Group of Companies, I have always been passionate about driving impact, creating opportunities and contributing to national development,” she stated. “This honor strengthens my commitment to continue serving with integrity, purpose and dedication.”

The business executive noted that her conferment comes shortly after President Hakainde Hichilema received a similar honorary doctorate from the same institution, a development she described as a powerful reminder on leadership.

“I am equally inspired that this milestone comes shortly after His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema was conferred a similar honor by the same institution a reminder that leadership and service, at every level, must always strive for excellence,” Dr. Muyenga said.

In a direct message to young Zambians, particularly girls and women, the Luena aspirant urged resilience and self-belief. “To every young person, especially the girls and women looking up to moments like this, keep pushing, keep believing. Your dreams are valid,” she said.

Dr. Muyenga confirmed she will return to Western Province to celebrate with her constituents. “Luena, I am coming, let us celebrate yet another achievement together,” she said.

She also extended congratulations to fellow honorary graduates recognized during the ceremony. “I would also like to extend my sincere congratulations to my fellow graduates: Dr. Mukwandi Chibesakunda, Dr. Mizinga Melu, and Dr. Pinalo Chifwanakeni.”

Mrs Muyenga was speaking on the telephone interview in kitwe.

Irene Muyenga is the United Party for National Development (UPND) aspiring Member of Parliament for Luena Constituency in Western Province. Her professional background spans insurance, pensions, and corporate governance, with over 15 years in executive leadership. At ZSIC, she oversaw the rollout of micro-insurance products targeting small-scale farmers and market traders, a program credited with increasing insurance coverage in rural Zambia.

the honorary degrees were awarded to individuals who have made “exceptional contributions to industry, public service, and national development.” He cited Dr. Muyenga’s role in expanding insurance literacy and mentoring women in finance.

The conferment comes as political activity intensifies ahead of the 13th August 2026 general elections. Luena is considered a key constituency for the UPND’s Western Province strategy.

Residents in Luena welcomed the news. “She has always told our girls to stay in school. Now she has shown them it is possible,” said Namakau mataa, a teacher in nangula ward.

Dr. Muyenga said she will continue to use her platform to advocate for pensions reform, women’s economic empowerment, and youth skills development.

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17/04/2026

SHILANGWA ELECTED TO UPND NMC AS COPPERBELT PICKS SEVEN MEMBERS

Friday, April 17, 2026 | Ndola
By Vickram Emmessa Mubita

Kafulafuta Constituency aspiring candidate Ignatius Shilangwa has been elected as a member of the United Party for National Development National Management Committee.

Shilangwa secured his place on the NMC during voting for Copperbelt Province representatives, where seven members were elected to the party’s top decision-making organ. He is an aspiring candidate for Kafulafuta Constituency and previously contested the parliamentary seat on the UPND ticket in 2021.

The final vote scores for the Copperbelt Province NMC slots were confirmed as follows Chipoka Mulenga2,249 votes ,Clarissa Chikamba2,242 votes, Paul Kabuswe 2,238 votes Greezer Shaputu 2,020 votes ,Michael Kabwata 1,713 votes ,Ignatius Shilangwa 1,704 votes ,Mark Simuuwe 1,669 votes.

The seven will represent Copperbelt Province on the NMC, which plays a central role in policy direction, strategy, and oversight of party affairs ahead of the 2026 General Election.

Shilangwa’s election to the NMC is being seen as a show of confidence from party members in his dedication to the UPND. His inclusion on the list of seven from a competitive Copperbelt field underscores the support he retains within party structures despite past electoral setbacks.

Party members in Kafulafuta have pointed to his continued work on the ground since 2021 as evidence of his commitment to the UPND and the constituency.

Ignatius Shilangwa previously contested as UPND Member of Parliament for Kafulafuta Constituency in the 2021 General Election but did not win the seat. His election to the NMC marks a significant political comeback.

Supporters say Shilangwa is “coming back with force” as he positions himself for Kafulafuta Constituency once again ahead of 2026. His new role on the NMC gives him a national platform within the party while maintaining his focus on the constituency.

The UPND National Management Committee is responsible for key decisions between General Assemblies, including election strategy, candidate processes, and policy implementation. Shilangwa now joins that body as both an NMC member and an aspiring candidate for Kafulafuta.

The Copperbelt NMC delegation is expected to be formally introduced during the ongoing General Assembly proceedings.

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11/04/2026

BOMA LAYAMBA NTCHITO YOMANGA CHOPEREKERA MAFUTA CHA ZPEC KU NDOLA PAMENE MATAMBO AYAMIKIRA NTCHITOHI

Vickram Emmessa Mubita Ndola, Chigawo cha Copperbelt.

Nduna ya Chigawo cha Copperbelt Hon. Elisha Matambo wayamika boma ndi Mfumu Yaikulu Chiwala pobweretsa ntchito yomanga choperekera mafuta cha Zambia Petrochemical Energy Company Limited (ZPEC) ku Copperbelt, ponena kuti ndi chinthu chomwe chisintha kwambiri chigawochi.

Polankhula dzulo pa mwambo woyambitsa ntchito yomanga choperekera mafuta cha ZPEC ku Ndola, Hon. Matambo anali pamodzi ndi Nduna ya Za Mphamvu Hon. Makozo Chikote, amene anali mlendo olemekezeka, ndi Nduna ya Zamalonda Hon. Chipoka Mulenga pa mwambo wofunikawu.

“Tikuthokoza boma chifukwa cha ntchito iyi kuno ku Copperbelt,” watero Nduna Matambo. Iye ananena kuti choperekera mafutachi sichidzangolimbikitsa chitetezo cha mphamvu m’dziko muno komanso chidzapanga ntchito zofunika kwambiri ndi mwayi wamalonda kwa anthu a ku Ndola ndi madera ozungulira.

Hon. Matambo anaperekanso chiyamiko kwa utsogoleri wachikhalidwe chifukwa chothandizira chitukuko cha dziko. “Zikomo Mfumu Yaikulu Chiwala chifukwa chopereka malo omangira choperekera mafutachi kuno,” watero, powonjezera kuti kuchita zimenezi kukusonyeza mgwirizano wofunikira pakati pa boma ndi atsogoleri achikhalidwe polimbikitsa ndalama zogulitsa.

Choperekera mafuta cha ZPEC chikuyembekezeka kusintha mafuta osakonzedwa kukhala zinthu zamafuta zomalizidwa, kuchepetsa kudalira kwa Zambia pa mafuta otumizidwa kuchokera kunja. Ntchito ikatha, malowa adzathandizira kukhazikika kwa kapezedwe ka mafuta ndi kuchepetsa kupsinjika kwa ndalama zakunja komwe kumayambitsidwa ndi kuitanitsa mafuta ochuluka.

Nduna ya Za Mphamvu Hon. Makozo Chikote, polankhula ngati mlendo olemekezeka, anatsindika kuti ntchitoyi ikugwirizana ndi ndondomeko ya boma yokulitsa mafakitale ndi kuonjezera phindu pa zinthu. Iye ananena kuti zomangamanga za mphamvu zikadali chinthu chofunikira kwambiri pansi pa Ulamuliro wa New Dawn, ndipo Copperbelt ili pamalo abwino kulandira ndalama zogulitsa zotere chifukwa cha antchito aluso ndi mafakitale omwe alipo kale.

Nduna ya Zamalonda Hon. Chipoka Mulenga anaonetsa phindu la malonda lomwe choperekera mafutachi chidzabweretsa. Iye ananena kuti makontrakitala akuno, onyamula katundu, ndi ogulitsa zinthu adzapindula pa nthawi yomanga komanso pamene ntchito yayamba. Ntchitoyi ikuyembekezekanso kukopa mafakitale ena a pulasitiki, mankhwala, ndi zinthu zina za petrochemical, kukulitsa maziko a chuma cha Copperbelt.

Mwambo woyambitsa ntchitoyi unakopa akuluakulu a boma, atsogoleri achikhalidwe, oimira a ZPEC, ndi anthu ammudzi. Anthu ammudzi anasonyeza chiyembekezo kuti choperekera mafutachi chidzatsitsimutsa ntchito zamafakitale ku Ndola, mzinda womwe umadziwika kale ngati likulu la mafakitale ku Zambia. Magulu a achinyamata omwe analipo anapempha ndondomeko zomveka zoika patsogolo anthu akuno pantchito ndi maphunziro a luso ntchito ikangoyamba.

Nduna Matambo anatsimikizira anthu a ku Copperbelt kuti boma lidzagwira ntchito limodzi ndi ZPEC ndi anthu ammudzi kuonetsetsa kuti ntchitoyi ipindulitsa anthu akuno. Iye analimbikitsa makontrakitala kuti agwiritse ntchito ogulitsa zinthu akuno ndi kulemba ntchito achinyamata ochokera m’madera ozungulira, mogwirizana ndi lamulo la boma lopatsa mphamvu anthu ammudzi.

Mfumu Yaikulu Chiwala, kudzera mwa oimira ake, inatsimikiziranso kudzipereka kwa utsogoleri wachikhalidwe pothandizira chitukuko. Ufumuwo unapereka malo aakulu omangira choperekera mafutachi, chomwe chinali chofunikira kwambiri kuti ndalamazo zibwere ku Ndola. Ndunayo inati mgwirizano wotere ndi wofunikira ngati chigawochi chikufuna kubwezeretsanso udindo wake ngati likulu la mafakitale ndi luso.

Ntchito yomanga choperekera mafuta cha ZPEC ikuyembekezeka kuchitika m’magawo, ndipo ntchito zoyambirira zikuyembekezeka kuyamba posachedwa mwambo woyambitsa utatha. Ikagwira ntchito, fakitale iyi idzakhala imodzi mwazogulitsa zazikulu za anthu wamba mu gawo la mphamvu ku Copperbelt mzaka zaposachedwa.

Hon. Matambo anamaliza mwa kutsimikiziranso kudzipereka kwa boma popereka ntchito zosintha zinthu m’maboma onse. Iye anati choperekera mafutachi chikuwonjezera mndandanda wa ndalama zazikulu zomwe chigawochi chalandira pansi pa ulamuliro wa UPND, ndipo analimbikitsa anthu kuti ateteze ntchitoyi ndi kugwiritsa ntchito mwayi womwe ukubwera nawo.

Mwambowo unatha ndi atumiki atatuwo pamodzi kutenga fosholo ndi kusuntha dothi koyamba kusonyeza chiyambi chovomerezeka cha ntchito yomanga, kusonyeza mutu watsopano wa mafakitale ku Copperbelt.

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