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LUSAKA High Court Judge Conceptor Zulu has dismissed a case in which Patriotic Front (PF) secretary general Morgan Ng’ona was among others, challenging his expulsion from PF by faction president Miles Sampa.
But Mr Ng’ona, who was expelled by Mr Sampa, who had also removed faction PF party president Robert Chabinga, has gone to the Court of Appeal to challenge the dismissal of his lawsuit.
In her decision, the Judge threw out the case on grounds that the plaintiff, Mr Ng’ona, failed to prosecute it for an extended period of about four months.
Judge Ng’ona dismissed the case for want of prosecution because Mr Ng’ona never showed any vigilance in prosecuting the case and disregarded court orders for directions on how the case was to be heard.
“I find that the failure to comply with order for directions and therefore, stalling the progress of the matter for a period of four months can rise a substantial risk of not having a fair trial of the issues in this action and is prejudicial to the proper administration of justice.
“…this matter is dismissed in its entirety for want of prosecution. This applies to both the plaintiff’s claim and the defendant’s counter claim,” Judge Zulu said.
In this case, Mr Ng’ona was challenging Mr Sampa’s decision, in his capacity as PF president, to remove him from the party secretary general position.
He was also challenging the Matero PF lawmaker’s decision to dissolve the Central Committee was illegal as he did not possess such powers to do so.
But when the case started and the court set March 21, 2024 for status conference, Mr Ng’ona never attended and also failed to comply with the court’s orders for directions, leading to stalling of the case.
It is on this basis that Mr Sampa urged the court to dismiss Mr Ng’ona’s case for his failure to follow court directions and delaying the case.
But latest court document show that Mr Ng’ona has rushed to the Court of Appeal to challenge Judge Zulu’s decision to dismiss the case, contending that the court erred in law and fact.
He contends that the Judge misdirected herself when she dismissed the matter for want of prosecution on an application made by Mr Sampa, without making findings on whether his delay in prosecution would give rise to substantial risk that is capable of endangering a fair trial. As the PF leadership wrangles continue, there is less than six months before the general elections.
(Mwebantu, Thursday, 12th March, 2026)
Munir Zulu, BJ eye Lusaka Central seat
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BARELY a week after being released from prison, former Lumezi Member of Parliament Munir Zulu has announced that he will contest the Lusaka Central parliamentary seat currently held by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mulambo Haimbe.
Mr Zulu, who lost the Lumezi seat after being jailed last May, told Crown Television that one of the reasons he wants to contest the Lusaka Central seat is to teach the incumbent a “political lesson”.
“It’s a confirmation that I will be vying for the Lusaka Central seat to challenge Mulambo Haimbe in particular, for so many reasons I cannot explain,” the outspoken 38-year-old said.
With less than six months before the general elections, Mr Zulu said he will soon launch his campaigns as he seeks to wrestle the seat from Mr Haimbe, a State Counsel.
“I will be launching my campaign for Lusaka Central in the next few days because Lumezi gave it to me. I have never lost an election. They grabbed it from me, so now I want to go for Mulambo Haimbe and teach him politics,” Mr Zulu said.
In 2021, Mr Zulu, who stood as an independent candidate in Lumezi, won the seat with 11,929 votes against his closest rival, Patriotic Front’s Pilila Jere, who garnered 10,471 votes, while the United Party for National Development’s Macdonald Phiri came third with 4,386 votes.
Mr Zulu was released from jail on Saturday after serving an 18-month prison sentence for seditious practices.
He had concurrently served a one-year jail term for libel and another nine-month suspended sentence, also for seditious practices.
Meanwhile, Balwin Phiri, popularly known as BJ, has also announced his intention to stand as an independent candidate for the Lusaka Central Constituency in the forthcoming general elections.
Mr Phiri said Lusaka Central deserves committed leadership that listens, unites and works tirelessly for the development and well-being of the people.
“I step forward with a vision of progress, accountability and inclusive growth for our constituency, guided by the interests of the people above all else.
“As an independent candidate, my commitment is to serve the people of Lusaka Central with integrity, fairness and a voice that represents the community without fear or favour,” he said.
Mr Phiri said that by working with residents, he will help build a stronger community, expand opportunities for the youth, support local businesses and ensure that the voices of residents are effectively represented.
“I humbly ask for your support, guidance and prayers as we embark on this journey together,” he said.
(Mwebantu, Tuesday, 10th March, 2026)
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PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema is unhappy with men who defile little children and today, he did not mince his words in condemning the criminality.
Mr Hichilema, an advocate of girl child education, wondered why some men do not go for women their age but instead take their advances to children.
The President, reacting to Sista D’s ever-fresh Vitendeni Song performed during International Women’s Day, concurred with the artistes’ denunciation of child pedophiles in her lyrics.
In the Vitendeni song released around 2002, Sista D condemns defilement, wondering why old men go after young girls-further calling for castration.
“You heard the song from Sista D there, how can you find love in a child, in your own child, then you are a coward.
“Why don’t you approach mature women and propose love properly, why do you go for young people,” a visibly concerned Mr Hichilema said.
He also spoke against early child pregnancies, urging men to take responsibility and prevent such.
He later posted on his Face page page, where he honoured woman on this day on which the female gender is celebrated globally.
“Today we joined the global community in commemorating an important day on our calendar, International Women’s Day.
We honour the contributions of women to equality, justice and development, and celebrate their resilience, achievements and leadership,” Mr Hichilema said .
The President said: ” We must continue to build a society in which every girl can thrives and every woman’s voice is heard, for when we uplift our women, we uplift the nation,”.
Woman across the country took park in March pasts to commemorate International Woman’s Day.
The venue for the main event in Lusaka was the showgrounds, where Mr Hichilema was guest of honour.
(Mwebantu, Sunday, 8th March, 2026)
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Government is currently making arrangements to evacuate a Zambian family of five residing in the Kurdistan region, an autonomous region of Iraq.
This follows an escalation of military activity in parts of the Middle East, including aerial and missile exchanges affecting several countries in the Middle East and the Gulf region.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mulambo Haimbe, has told Parliament that, in light of the deteriorating security environment, arrangements have been initiated through the Mission in Cairo to facilitate the family’s evacuation.
He said efforts are also ongoing to ascertain the whereabouts and status of a Zambian national reported to be resident in Iran.
Mr Haimbe, however, said Government has not received any reports, verified or otherwise, of injury or loss of life involving any Zambian national as a result of the ongoing hostilities in the region.
“This position is based on confirmed updates from our Missions in Egypt, Israel, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. However, the situation remains fluid,” he said.
He said some Zambians have encountered temporary travel disruptions arising from precautionary airspace closures and heightened security measures.
The Minister said that in response, Zambian missions have remained fully engaged on the ground, providing timely guidance, facilitating consular support and coordinating necessary assistance to ensure the safety and welfare of Zambian nationals where required.
“Through coordinated engagement between our Missions in Cairo and Ankara, preparations are underway to facilitate safe transit through the nearest viable corridor, subject to prevailing security assessments. I wish to assure this House that the matter is being handled with the utmost urgency and due sensitivity,” Mr Haimbe said.
He said the affected Zambian nationals are resident across several countries within the affected regions, including those in academic study, professional practice, private sector employment and service within the diplomatic corps.
The Minister said the Government of the United Arab Emirates is providing support and temporary accommodation to stranded passengers, which has helped ease the impact of recent travel disruptions.
“In response to the evolving security environment, the Ministry issued a Travel and Security Advisory to all Zambian nationals residing in or visiting the Gulf region,” Mr Haimbe said.
He said nationals have been advised to remain vigilant, avoid areas near military installations or key government infrastructure, and stay indoors while utilising designated protected spaces when alerts are issued.
Mr Haimbe said affected Zambians have also been advised to strictly follow instructions issued by local authorities, avoid non-essential travel to affected areas and maintain contact with the nearest Zambian Mission.
He said Government will continue to monitor the situation closely and will issue further guidance to the general public should the need arise, adding that Zambia is a peace-loving and non-aligned nation.
“Therefore, we do not take sides in conflicts of this nature. Our consistent position is guided by the principles of respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, non-interference in internal affairs, peaceful settlement of disputes and adherence to the United Nations Charter and international law,” he said.
(Mwebantu, Thursday, 5th March, 2026)
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Morgan Ng’ona remains expelled by Miles Sampa?
