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‎Mpongwe DC calls on Church to pray for peace ahead of general elections‎By Veronica Bwalya‎‎Mpongwe District Commission...
09/08/2026

‎Mpongwe DC calls on Church to pray for peace ahead of general elections

‎By Veronica Bwalya
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‎Mpongwe District Commissioner (DC) has called on the church to pray for peace to prevail before, during and after the forthcoming General Elections.
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‎Speaking as Guest of Honour during a church service at Ibenga Christian Community Church, the District Commissioner said the church has a critical role to play in promoting peace, unity and morality in society.
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‎The DC said President Hakainde Hichilema has consistently recognised and involved the clergy in matters of national leadership, underscoring the important role the church plays in promoting national unity and peaceful coexistence.
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‎He urged the church to continue praying for the country and encouraging citizens to embrace peace and tolerance as the nation approaches the elections.
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‎During the service, the District Commissioner also donated eight pockets of cement and K2,000 towards ongoing projects at the church.
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‎And in his appreciation speech, Apostle David Chipoya thanked the District Commissioner for the generous contribution.
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‎Apostle Chipoya said the support would greatly assist the church in completing important projects aimed at benefiting both the congregation and the wider community.

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AI-GENERATED VIDEO CIRCULATING ON SOCIAL MEDIA — BINWELL MPUNDU‎By Staff Reporter‎‎Tonse Alliance Presidential Affairs C...
09/08/2026

AI-GENERATED VIDEO CIRCULATING ON SOCIAL MEDIA — BINWELL MPUNDU

‎By Staff Reporter
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‎Tonse Alliance Presidential Affairs Chairperson Binwell Mpundu has distanced himself from a video circulating on social media in which he is allegedly heard making remarks about being prepared to kill or be killed over the August 13 general elections.
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‎Mpundu says the video is artificially generated and that he did not record or publish the material.
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‎He said his social media account had been hacked and that he had not had access to the platform for several days before becoming aware of the video.
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‎Mpundu explained that he only learnt about the video after it was posted on his page, adding that content published by his administrator is ordinarily approved by him.
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‎“I have been made aware of a video posted on my page which is all Artificial Intelligence, as I have not made any such video. I have not had access to my page for days now because I was removed by a hacker,” he said.
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‎He has since apologised to members of the public for sentiments attributed to him in the video, which he maintains are not genuine.
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‎“Kindly take note, apologies for the sentiments circulated in that video,” he said.
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‎In the video, Mpundu appears to state that his life and the lives of others could be at risk if things go wrong during the elections, further suggesting that he was prepared to die or kill.
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‎“When everything goes wrong, if anything goes wrong with these elections, some of us will not have our lives,” he is heard saying in the video.
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‎Mpundu's denial comes amid heightened political activity ahead of the August 13 general elections and follows a clarification by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) that voters may use a tick, an X, or any other single mark to indicate their preferred candidate on the ballot paper.

LUFWANYAMA BALLOT PAPERS VERIFICATION SET FOR MONDAY‎By Samuel Sokotela‎‎Verification of ballot papers for Lufwanyama Di...
09/08/2026

LUFWANYAMA BALLOT PAPERS VERIFICATION SET FOR MONDAY

‎By Samuel Sokotela
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‎Verification of ballot papers for Lufwanyama District has been scheduled for Monday, 10th August , 2026 at 10:00 hours.
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‎This follows the meeting between the District Electoral Officer and other stakeholders after the ballot papers were delivered and secured at Lufwanyama Town Council.
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‎However, stakeholders raised concerns over the discrepancy between the scheduled delivery date and the actual arrival of the ballot papers, stressing that the handling and transportation of election materials is a highly sensitive process.
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‎The stakeholders felt they should have been informed that the vehicle transporting Lufwanyama’s ballot papers would be opened in Kalulushi and spend the night there, arguing that such information would have allowed stakeholders to be present if necessary and helped prevent suspicions surrounding the process.
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‎In response, Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Administration Department Officer Regina Tembo explained that the vehicle was only opened in Kalulushi because they had to remove Kalulushi's ballot papers as they were in the same truck, just like the same way the ballot for Mpongwe and Masaiti were.

She added that the delay was caused by the limited availability of a swiper, which was required to facilitate the delivery of ballot papers to Mpongwe and Masaiti before being deployed to Lufwanyama.
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‎Ms Tembo further explained that the team arrived late at the Kalulushi Civic Centre and was therefore unable to proceed to Lufwanyama that same time.
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‎The ballot papers have since been secured at Lufwanyama Town Council ahead of Monday’s verification exercise.

‎‎‎Lusaka Archdiocese rejects call to cancel candlelight prayers‎‎By Staff Reporter‎‎The Archdiocese of Lusaka has decli...
08/08/2026

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‎Lusaka Archdiocese rejects call to cancel candlelight prayers
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‎By Staff Reporter
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‎The Archdiocese of Lusaka has declined a request by UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda to cancel this week’s Candlelight Prayers for Peace.
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‎The Archdiocese says the prayers will proceed as scheduled on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in all parishes across Lusaka.
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‎The prayers form part of the Novena of the Assumption of Mary, which runs from August 6 to 14, and will also be broadcast on Radio Maria Zambia.
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‎In a statement, the Church said the Candlelight Prayers are “purely spiritual” and are intended to pray for peace during the electoral process.
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‎The Archdiocese stressed that the prayers have no political connotations and should not be interpreted as an endorsement or rejection of any political party.
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‎“The prayers have no political connotations whatsoever and should neither be interpreted nor portrayed as supporting or opposing any political party,” the Archdiocese said.
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‎The Church further cautioned against politicising prayer, stating that prayer is not the property of any political party or the preserve of any ideological persuasion.
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‎“Prayer should never be politicised and prayer is neither the property of any political party nor the preserve of any ideological persuasion,” it said.
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‎The Archdiocese has since invited all people, regardless of their political affiliation, to join in praying for peaceful elections.
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‎‎Tonse Alliance is PF in disguise - HH‎‎By Staff Reporter‎‎President Hakainde Hichilema has urged residents of Luwingu ...
08/08/2026

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‎Tonse Alliance is PF in disguise - HH
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‎By Staff Reporter
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‎President Hakainde Hichilema has urged residents of Luwingu District not to vote for the Tonse Alliance, alleging that the alliance comprises individuals associated with the former ruling Patriotic Front (PF).
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‎President Hichilema said the Tonse Alliance was merely the PF under a different name and accused some of its members of having been involved in political violence during the previous administration.
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‎“If it was PF in power by now, more than 10 people would have been killed. These Tonse boys are the same people who used to beat people,” he said.
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‎Speaking in Lupososhi, President Hichilema also appealed to newly recruited teachers and nurses to support the United Party for National Development (UPND) in the August 13 general elections, saying continued support for the government would enable it to create more employment opportunities.
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‎He said his administration had prioritised recruitment in the education and health sectors as part of efforts to improve public service delivery.
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‎President Hichilema further pledged to work on the Nsombo-Luwingu road, citing the importance of improved road infrastructure to the movement of people and goods.
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‎He also highlighted the introduction of free education under the UPND administration, saying the policy had addressed challenges that affected children under the previous PF government.
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‎“PF is dead and buried in 2021,” President Hichilema said.

The ballot papers for lufwanyama district have officially arrived in the district
08/08/2026

The ballot papers for lufwanyama district have officially arrived in the district

Election officials and stakeholders this afternoon witnessed the arrival and verification of ballot papers at Mpongwe To...
07/08/2026

Election officials and stakeholders this afternoon witnessed the arrival and verification of ballot papers at Mpongwe Town Council as part of preparations for the forthcoming general elections. The exercise is aimed at ensuring the ballots are accurate, complete, and ready for distribution to polling stations.

Shaft 28 revival sparks celebration in Luanshya as government announces miners' dayBy Staff ReporterThousands of Luanshy...
06/08/2026

Shaft 28 revival sparks celebration in Luanshya as government announces miners' day

By Staff Reporter

Thousands of Luanshya residents yesterday thronged Mikomfwa Stadium for a community engagement meeting to express gratitude to the UPND administration following the revival of Shaft 28, which had remained dormant for more than 25 years.

The stadium came alive with singing and cheering as President Hakainde Hichilema arrived, with many residents describing the reopening of the mine as the town's most significant economic breakthrough in decades.

Addressing the gathering, President Hichilema announced that the government will introduce an annual Miners' Day, dedicated to addressing challenges affecting the mining sector and engaging directly with miners.

"We hear you, miners. That is why, as government, we are creating a dedicated platform to deal with mining sector challenges head-on," President Hichilema said.

He said the commemorative day would provide an opportunity for government and mining stakeholders to discuss industry challenges and identify practical solutions.

The President noted that the revival of Shaft 28 had already created employment opportunities for many people and reaffirmed the government's commitment to resolving outstanding obligations owed to former mine workers.

"After reopening Shaft 28, which has seen more people going back to work, we are now working on ensuring former Mpelembe Drilling, RACOZ and Serios employees are paid their benefits," he said.

President Hichilema also announced the immediate recruitment of volunteers in the health and education sectors as part of efforts to strengthen public service delivery.

Additionally, he disclosed that two new industrial projects an ethanol plant and an explosives manufacturing plant will be established in Luanshya to stimulate economic growth and create employment opportunities.

Happy Birthday, Veronica Bwalya! Today we celebrate a dedicated member of the Radio Mpongwe family.Veronica, thank you f...
06/08/2026

Happy Birthday, Veronica Bwalya!

Today we celebrate a dedicated member of the Radio Mpongwe family.

Veronica, thank you for your commitment to excellence in news casting and radio presenting. Your professionalism, clear voice, and passion for keeping Mpongwe informed and inspired do not go unnoticed.

May this new year bring you more success, good health, and continued growth.

From all of us at Radio Mpongwe, we celebrate you today!
Happy Birthday Veronica! 💙

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