Auxilia Ponga Heads ZWW

Published from Blogger Prime Android AppParty constitution makes her the top office bearer

By Francis Maingaila

Lusaka,  Zambia24, –  (4-10-2025) -The Zambia We Want (ZWW) has elected Dr. Auxilia Bupe Ponga as its new Chairperson, a position that automatically makes her the head of the party and its senior-most office bearer.

Dr. Ponga was declared duly elected on Friday, October 3, 2025, by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) after defeating Hon. Bert Mushala in a closely contested leadership race.

In line with the ZWW constitution, the Chairperson assumes full authority to lead the party’s structures, strategy, and political direction.

ZWW Secretary General Muhabi Lungu, confirming the outcome in a statement on Saturday, said the party expects Dr. Ponga’s leadership to bring renewed credibility and vision.

“Dr. Ponga brings a wealth of experience in leadership and administration, having served at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London, the United Nations system, and as Permanent Secretary in the Government of the Republic of Zambia. 

She is also a University Lecturer,” Mr. Lungu said.

He added that the party looks forward to benefitting from her governance background and leadership style as ZWW works to strengthen its position on the national political stage.

Dr. Ponga’s election comes at a crucial moment when ZWW is seeking to expand its reach and assert itself as a credible political alternative ahead of the 2026 general elections.

Her victory over Mushala, a long-time party figure, is being seen by political analysts as a sign of ZWW’s shift towards inclusivity and professional leadership.

With the elections drawing closer, ZWW is expected to sharpen its grassroots mobilisation, policy messaging, and public engagement. 

Dr. Ponga’s leadership is projected to shape the party’s image as it positions itself against established political heavyweights.

Her appointment marks a new chapter for ZWW — one that blends political ambition with technocratic experience — as it seeks to define its role in Zambia’s evolving multiparty democracy.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

A Brother, A Leader, A Lesson

Image
 Bishop Mwamba’s Tribute to Lungu Lusaka, Zambia24, Thursday, June 5, 2025 – United National Independence Party (UNIP) President Bishop Trevor Mwamba has paid tribute to the late Sixth Republican President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, describing him as a man of the people, a personal friend, and a national figure whose life and leadership offer Zambia both memory and lesson. In a statement delivered Thursday, Bishop Mwamba extended condolences to the Lungu family, the Patriotic Front, and the entire nation, while encouraging citizens to reflect not only on the man Lungu was, but on the legacy he leaves behind. “I, Bishop Trevor Mwamba, extend my sincere sympathies to the Lungu family, the Patriotic Front, and the Zambian people on the passing of His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu,” he said.  “As President of UNIP, I also convey our party’s deep condolences at this moment of national loss.” Recalling Lungu as his former classmate, Mwamba spoke warmly of the former president’s personal qualities—h...
Read more

UNZA Unions set to hold strike ballot after failed conciliation talks

Image
Pumulo ... The University of Zambia Professional Staff Union (UNZAPROSU), UNZALARU, and UNZAWU are proceeding with a strike ballot after months of unproductive negotiations, citing unresolved issues related to compensation, working conditions, and a severe funding shortfall affecting the university's operations. By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 - (6-11-2024) -  The three major unions at the University of Zambia (UNZA) have announced that they will conduct a strike ballot next week after prolonged efforts to negotiate an agreement through a formal conciliation process failed to yield results. Likezo Pumulo, President of the University of Zambia Professional Staff Union (UNZAPROSU), addressed the media on behalf of UNZAPROSU, the University of Zambia Lecturers' and Researchers' Union (UNZALARU), and the University of Zambia and Allied Workers Union (UNZAWU). Pumulo explained that the decision to hold a strike ballot follows several months of intense discussions involv...
Read more

Breaking Silence, Saving Lives

Image
Journalists Join Safe Motherhood Fight and are challenging taboos to protect women’s health. By Francis Maingaila Lusaka, Zambia24 — (20-05-2025) - The Ministry of Health convened a critical media orientation in Lusaka to commemorate Safe Motherhood Week and the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, emphasizing renewed efforts to improve maternal health outcomes across Zambia. The event brought together media professionals, health experts, and key stakeholders to amplify messages on safe maternal health services and the urgent need to end obstetric fistula. In his keynote address, Dr. Aspha S. Choonga stressed the pivotal role of the media in advocating for women’s rights to safe, dignified, and respectful maternal health care. “Your presence here today is not just appreciated—it is vital,” Dr. Choonga said, urging media practitioners to break taboos and inform the public on these critical issues. He outlined the four pillars of Safe Motherhood: family planning, antenatal care, c...
Read more