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CSEIFZ Defends ECZ Funding

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Urges transparency and inclusivity in electoral process By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia 24 April 8, 2026 — The Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum Zambia (CSEIFZ) has strongly defended funding to the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), warning that calls to suspend support could undermine the country’s democratic institutions. CSEIFZ Chairperson Mr. Solomon Ngoma told Zambia24 that the calls are “unfortunate and unpatriotic,” cautioning that any move to impose sanctions on ECZ risks damaging Zambia’s international reputation and weakening public confidence in the electoral system. The organisation urged ECZ to remain committed to its mandate of delivering free, fair, and credible elections, while avoiding mistakes that have eroded public trust in electoral bodies elsewhere. CSEIFZ stressed the importance of transparency and inclusivity, noting that all eligible presidential candidates must be allowed to participate in the electoral process. CSEIFZ also called on Pre...
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Union Fulfills Promise

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BETUZ honors pledge to its members after delay By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 --- (8/4/2026) – The Basic Education Teachers Union of Zambia (BETUZ) has fulfilled a long-standing pledge to its members, officially beginning the distribution of a long-awaited consignment across the country. BETUZ Secretary General Henry Sinkala told journalists at a media briefing that the union had procured 90,000 units intended for distribution during the Women’s Day commemorations last year. However, logistical challenges caused delays, prompting an apology to members. “The union is committed to honoring its promises. We regret the delay and thank our members for their patience and understanding,” Mr. Sinkala said. He added that the distribution will cover all ten provinces and follow a structured, transparent process to ensure fairness for both male and female members. Meanwhile, BETUZ recently participated in the Association of Nan Aligned Teacher Union of Southern Africa (ANTUSA) engageme...
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Aspiring MPs Get Skills

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ZCID and Institute of Parliamentary Studies and Training organise workshop to equip aspiring candidates with knowledge in law-making, oversight, and constituency representation, and to align campaign promises with parliamentary mandate By Francis Maingaila Lusaka, Zambia24 — (8/4/2026) -- The Zambia Centre for Interparty Dialogue (ZCID), in partnership with the Institute of Parliamentary Studies and Training, is conducting a capacity-building workshop to equip aspiring Members of Parliament (MPs) with skills in law-making, oversight, and constituency representation, and to help them align their campaign promises with their constitutional mandate. Opening the training, Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly (Administration), Seage Samwika, said the programme comes at a critical time when the country needs informed and capable leaders. Mr. Samwika said Parliament plays a central role in law-making, oversight, and representation, stressing that its effectiveness depends on the prepare...
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Never Again

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Bugingo says Commemorating 32 years since the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi and honouring the victims and survivors, is a global call to vigilance, unity, and action against hatred and division. By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — April 7, 2026 Zambia joined the Republic of Rwanda and the international community in commemorating the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, honouring victims and survivors while calling for vigilance, unity, and action to prevent future atrocities. The event, held under the theme “Remember, Unite, Renew,” brought together diplomats, government officials, faith leaders, and representatives from international organisations to reflect on one of the darkest chapters in modern history, in which more than one million people were killed within 100 days. Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Zambia, Emmanuel Bugingo, said the genocide was not spontaneous but the result of decades of systemic division, discrimination, and delibera...
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Access to Justice for All Strengthened

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DIWA and partners introduce new guidelines and practical toolkits to improve access to justice across Zambia, aiming to remove barriers for women with disabilities in rural and urban areas By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — (7/4/2026) - The Disabled Women in Africa (DIWA), in collaboration with the Parliamentary Disability Caucus and other partners, has launched new Access to Justice Guidelines and practical toolkits aimed at strengthening legal access for women and girls with disabilities across Zambia, focusing on removing systemic barriers that limit participation in the justice system, particularly in rural and remote areas. Speaking during the dissemination event, DIWA Executive Director Ruth Mkutumula said the guidelines and toolkits are designed to ensure justice is accessible to all, regardless of location or circumstance. Mkutumula explained that the guidelines and toolkit were developed in consultation with women and girls with disabilities to ensure they are prac...
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Hands Off the Sata Name

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The Sata family name belongs to the nation, not party ambitions; turning a national legacy into a campaign tool dishonours Zambia’s history. Lusaka, Zambia24 — (6-4-2026) - Popular Hilda Sata, sister to the late 5th president Michael Chilufya Sata, has criticised former Patriotic Front (PF) Deputy Secretary General Mumbi Phiri for attempting to politicise her grandson Chilufya Sata, warning that the Sata family name should not be exploited for party ambitions. “Chilufya is not a tool for settling scores. It is shocking that a senior political figure would involve the grandson of my late brother in politics,” Sata said. She rejected claims that the Patriotic Front (PF) is a family-run party. “When President Sata passed away, the family did not block anyone from contesting the presidency. PF is for the people of Zambia, not one family,” she said. PF was never conceived as a private estate to be inherited or controlled by a select bloodline. Sata said the party was built as a mass p...
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Factories Reopen, Union Seeks Power

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Over 2,000 workers reinstated, but production still constrained by energy shortages By Francis Maingaila ♥️  Kusaka, Zambia24  - (4-04-2026) - Factories that shut down in 2025 across Central Province have resumed operations, with more than 2,000 workers returning to their jobs, the Mines, Contractors, Factory and Allied Workers Union has announced. Union president Nkweto Kasonka told journalists at a media briefing that the closures, which affected about 15 companies, had disrupted production—particularly in the manganese sector—and led to significant job losses. “Last year we experienced a serious challenge where a number of companies were forced to shut down, resulting in thousands of workers losing employment,” Kasonka said during a media briefing. He said following engagements with government, authorities assured stakeholders that the situation would be resolved and operations restored. Kasonka confirmed that most of the affected companies, including those in Kabwe and other parts ...
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