From Patriotic Front to Unpatriotic Front: A Party That Lost Its Soul

From Patriotic Front to Unpatriotic Front: A Party That Lost Its SoulThe Independent CorrespondentThe recent revelations and on-going manoeuvres within the Patriotic Front (PF) should finally put to rest any…

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Number Three is Good Enough: 50+1 is Within Sight

By the Independent Political Correspondent Friday, 30th January, 2026 The recent by-election…

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Unity In Diversity: Refocusing on the Process

By the Independent Correspondent Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 In the ever-evolving landscape…

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We Can Forgive But We Shall Not Forget Who Sold Bill 7

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Treachery Has Its Own Price and the Mporokoso MP Will Pay His

By the Independent Investigative Correspondent Saturday, 21 March, 2026 The political landscape…

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WARNING TO THE NATION: PROTECT THE JUDICIARY’S INDEPENDENCE

By Professor Edgar Ng'oma, Philosopher and Distinguished Governance Expert Thursday,…

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Gag Him or Cage Him: A Call for WOZA and the ZWW To Pursue Real Unity Not Divisiveness

The Independent Correspondent Monday 19th January, 2026There is a growing…

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Two Key Motivations for Makebi Zulu to Run for President

By the Independent Political Correspondent Friday, 27th March, 2026 As the political temperature steadily rise ahead of the August 13 General Elections, the emergence of Makebi Zulu as a presidential contender sparked both intrigue and debate. While public messaging around…

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Gag Him or Cage Him: A Call for WOZA and the ZWW To Pursue Real Unity Not Divisiveness

The Independent Correspondent Monday 19th January, 2026There is a growing contradiction at the heart of the opposition unity discourse—one that is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. On the one hand,…

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Unity In Diversity: Refocusing on the Process

By the Independent Correspondent Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 In the ever-evolving landscape…

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A Caution to The 2026 Hopefuls: Beware the Diaspora Mirage

A Caution to The 2026 Hopefuls: Beware the Diaspora Mirage The Editor …

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SECRET EXTRA ISSUANCE OF NRC’S BY THE UPND GOVERNMENT TANTAMOUNT TO RIGGING ELECTIONS.

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STATE HOUSE CANNOT ERASE THE TRUTH: PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA MUST ANSWER FOR EDGAR LUNGU’S BURIAL STANDOFF

By Thandiwe Ketiš Ngoma Thursday, 5th February, 2026The attempt by State House…

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PF Arrogance Continues Even in the Face of Party Overrun: Just Humble Yourselves and Work with Others

By the Independent Political Correspondent Saturday, 28th March, 2026 In the ever-evolving landscape of Zambian politics, the persistent posture of…

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Opposition Unity Is Not a Numbers Game: Why Size Alone Cannot Cleanse a Tainted Record

By the Independent Political Correspondent Thursday, 5th February, 2026 The article “Challenges…

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Malice, Treachery and the PF: A Party Consumed with Distructive Intent

Malice, Treachery and the PF: A Party Consumed by Its…

KUDOS TO MUCHINGA PROVINCE CHIEFS FOR REJECTING THE CONSTITUTION AMENDMENTS

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PF Arrogance Continues Even in the Face of Party Overrun: Just Humble Yourselves and Work with Others

By the Independent Political Correspondent Saturday,…

Unity In Diversity: Refocusing on the Process

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KALABA URGES OPPOSITION UNITY AMID GOVERNANCE CRISIS, CALLS FOR NATIONAL RESET

KALABA URGES OPPOSITION UNITY AMID GOVERNANCE CRISIS, CALLS FOR NATIONAL RESET Independent Political Correspondent Saturday, 2nd May, 2026 Lusaka, Zambia…

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When Is Enough, Enough? Even the Devil Himself Has a Limit, But This One Is Epic

When Is Enough, Enough? Even the Devil Himself Has a Limit, But This One Is Epic By The Independent International…

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Zambia Should Prepare for a Life Time President: A Comment on Term Limits and the 40 Judicial Appointments

Friday, 11th April, 2026 By Sishuwa Sishuwa Earlier this week, a video clip of an interview featuring Cosmas Chileshe, a…

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Tribalism kills!

Tribalism kills! by Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa  Thursday, 2nd April, 2026 The buck stops at President Hichilema – and there is…

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BREAKING NEWS: April Fool’s Day is On Point – And Decides to Run for Office

BREAKING NEWS: April Fool’s Day is On Point - And Decides to Run for Office By the Independent Political Correspondent…

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CF Leader Harry Kalaba Vindicated by Secretary to the Treasury Over Indeni

CF Leader Harry Kalaba Vindicated by Secretary to the Treasury Over Indeni By the Independent Business and Economic Correspondent Wednesday,…

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“Come Home”: Kalaba Courts All Opposition Parties, Including Disgruntled UPND Members

Kalaba Calls Out the Opposition to CF as a Shelter Including Those from the Ruling UPND By the Independent Political…

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Shamed Loser Chishimba Kambwili Rejected by Smart UPND Insiders Again

By the Independent Political Correspondent Monday, 23rd March, 2026 There are political defeats—and then there are moments that redefine a…

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Congratulations Muhabi Lungu and George Chulumanda for Betraying the Elders

By the Independent Political Correspondent Saturday, 7th February, 2026 Politics has a way of producing moments that leave the public…

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Kalaba Wins Hearts and Minds of Real Voters

By the Independent Political Correspondent Thursday, 5th February, 2026 The recently concluded EMV Podcast Opinion Poll series has delivered an…

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Brutality Is Not Due Process: The Real Issue Behind the Viral ZAMFRESH Video

By the Independent Correspondent Monday, 2nd February, 2026 Brutality Is Not Due Process: The Real Issue Behind the Viral ZAMFRESH…

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Kalaba Maintains Lead in PF Dominated EMV Polls

By the Independent Political Correspondent Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 In what many political observers are calling a significant barometer of…

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CF’s Kalaba Starts Mobilization Activities Ahead of the 2026 Election

By the Independent Political Correspondent Monday, 23rd February, 2026As Zambia approaches the crucial August 2026 elections, political parties are intensifying…

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What a Tragedy to Young Leaders – A Case of a Fallen Binwell

  By the Independent Political Correspondent Saturday, 21st February, 2026   On 16th February, The Independent ran a story under…

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Dismissal of Muchima: Is It a Ruse, or a Ploy Ahead of the Polls?

By the Independent Political Correspondent Thursday, 19th February, 2026 The sudden dropping of Elijah Julaki Muchima from his position has…

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