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ONE ZAMBIA, ONE NATION MUST LIVE ON

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Edina Kamanga says the legacy of a united Zambia must live on, calling on citizens across political, social and generational lines to protect the spirit of “One Zambia, One Nation” and uphold the unity, peace and love for country entrusted to the young by the nation’s freedom generation. By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — 17-09-2026 — Kamanga’s widow, Edina Kamanga, has called on Zambians to preserve the spirit of unity, peace and patriotism that characterised the struggle for independence, saying the country has only one home and citizens must never allow divisions to destroy it. Mrs Kamanga was speaking on the sidelines of the 30th Memorial Anniversary of Reuben Chitandika Kamanga, Zambia’s First Vice-President, freedom fighter and statesman. Her message was a reflection on the values that brought together the generation that fought for independence and the responsibility of the present generation to protect what was built by those who came before them. Mrs Kamanga said...
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STEM SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN DOORS FOR ZAMBIA’S TALENT

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Government, universities and private sector urged to work together to remove financial barriers to higher education By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — 16-09-2026 — Financial hardship should not prevent talented young Zambians from pursuing university education, with Government, universities and the private sector being urged to work together to turn academic potential into skills needed to drive national development. The call follows the launch of the Airtel Tech Fellowship, a five-year scholarship programme that will support 50 students from disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing ICT and technology-related programmes at the University of Zambia (UNZA) and Copperbelt University (CBU). The programme will provide 25 scholarships at each institution, giving students who might otherwise struggle to finance their education an opportunity to complete university studies. The initiative has placed the question of access to higher education at the centre of discussions on Zambia's ...
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TRAGIC LOSS OF A POLICE OFFICER

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Swala Pilu calls for stronger mental health support in police service By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — September 16, 2026 — Swala Pilu has called for stronger mental health and suicide-prevention services within the Zambia Police Service following the reported death of a police superintendent at Police Headquarters. The officer reportedly died by suicide at about 20:45 hours yesterday after locking himself in his office and using a pistol, according to a statement attributed to Police Deputy Public Relations Officer Timothy Malumo. Swala Pilu Executive Director Mary Kufanga said the incident should prompt the Police Command to strengthen confidential counselling and mental health support for officers. “We therefore appeal to the Zambia Police Command to strengthen confidential counselling and mental health support services within police departments and formations,” Ms Kufanga said. She said officers should have safe spaces to discuss personal and professional challenges and s...
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SAVE FAITH MUNTHALI

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NGOCC DEMANDS IMMEDIATE EVACUATION OF CRITICALLY ILL MAFINGA SOUTH MP TO LUSAKA By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — 16 September 2026 — The Non-governmental Gender Organisations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) is demanding the immediate evacuation of Mafinga South Member of Parliament Hon. Faith Munthali to Lusaka following reports that she is critically ill and admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a health facility in Isoka. NGOCC Board Chairperson Beauty Katebe said Munthali’s condition is a matter of serious concern, particularly to her family, constituents and the wider women’s movement. Katebe said Government should urgently facilitate Munthali’s transfer to Lusaka so that she can access specialised medical care and better-equipped health facilities. “In light of the seriousness of her condition, we call upon the Government to urgently facilitate her medical evacuation to Lusaka, where she can access specialised medical care and better-equipped health facilities,...
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TURN ELECTION LESSONS INTO ACTION

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NGOCC and partners, including ActionAid and Oxfam, call for solidarity, practical support and sustained mentorship, stressing that no woman should stand alone in her quest for political leadership. By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — 15 September 2026 — The 2026 general elections have exposed both the progress made by women in politics and the barriers that continue to limit their participation, with women leaders and governance advocates now calling for the lessons to be turned into sustained action ahead of 2031. Faides Tembatemba, NGOCC Board Secretary and ActionAid Country Director, said the post-election reflection had demonstrated that women had made progress but still faced serious challenges in achieving meaningful political participation and representation. Speaking at the close of the reflection meeting, Ms Tembatemba said the lessons from the 2026 elections should guide organising and advocacy now rather than waiting for the next election. She said women had al...
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WOMEN’S TIME — BUT NOT YET

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NGOCC says women are still struggling to break through Zambia’s political barriers as party adoptions and lack of resources continue to hold them back By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — September 15, 2026 — ZAMBIA’S women have the numbers, the qualifications and the ambition to lead, but the doors to political power are still not opening wide enough for them. That is the message coming from the Non-Governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC), which says the 2026 General Elections have once again exposed how difficult it remains for women to secure political space despite years of campaigning for equal representation. NGOCC Executive Director Anne Mbewe Anamela said the organisation’s preliminary assessment of the 2026 elections shows that women are still far from having a meaningful share of political power. She said the results underline the need for deliberate and sustained efforts to give women a fair chance to compete, win and effectively particip...
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WHERE IS FAITH MUNTHALI??

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NGOCC demands answers over alleged abduction of newly elected Mafinga South MP, warns of growing intimidation of women leaders By Francis Maingaila ♥️ LUSAKA, Zambia24 — 12-09-2026 — The Non-governmental Gender Organisations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has condemned the alleged abduction of newly elected Mafinga South Member of Parliament Hon. Faith Munthali, describing the reported incident as deeply worrying and a threat to women’s participation in politics. Board Chairperson Beauty Katebe told Zambia24 that Munthali, a Citizens First (CF) lawmaker, was among the Members of Parliament sworn in only days ago after her duly recognised electoral victory. Katebe said the reported incident was concerning because the Zambia Police Service has a lawful mandate to maintain law and order and investigate suspected criminal conduct. She said NGOCC had observed what it considers a worrying pattern before and after the 2026 General Elections, in which some aspiring and elected Members of ...
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