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FILLING IN NAMINATION AT MPOROKOSO CIVIC CENTRE

BRIDGET CHITUNDU known as BANA MWANGE is swearing in before handing over her credentials to the ECZ under NRPUP / TONSE ALLIANCE candidate under mporokoso constituency

Don't pit DEC against Church, they are not fighting, lawyer tells divisive politicians

OPPOSITION-inclined lawyer Simon Mwila Mulenga says it is irresponsible, dishonest and dangerous for some politicians to champion a narrative that the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) is fighting the Catholic Church.

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Mwila’s comments come in the wake of calls by some opposition leaders for citizens to come out in numbers and accompany Lusaka Diocese Archbishop Alick Banda who has been summoned by DEC for questioning over a Zambia Revenue Authority Toyota Hilux he dubiously received as a personal gift from his political comrades, the PF, before their fall from power back in 2021.

Weighing in on the issue, the youthful lawyer observed that some politicians were now shamelessly rushing to manipulate the matter for cheap political mileage.

Mwila said instead of allowing law enforcement institutions to soberly carry out their duties, certain politicians were deliberately inflaming emotions and dragging the nation into unnecessary religious and political divisions.

According to a statement posted on his page, Mwila warned that framing the ongoing DEC process as an attack on the Catholic Church was not only dishonest but dangerous to national unity.

“Sadly, this is also the space where some politicians rush in to manipulate events. Instead of allowing institutions to do their work with sobriety, they frame the issue for political gain, inflame emotions, and divide citizens along religious and political lines,” Mwila said.

He described claims that DEC is fighting the Catholic Church as reckless propaganda meant to score political points at the expense of national stability.

“Pushing a narrative that DEC is fighting the Catholic Church is irresponsible, dishonest and dangerous. It cheapens both the law and faith, and it insults the intelligence of the Zambian people,” he said.

Mwila stated that the matter before DEC is a legal process involving an individual and not a battle between institutions, warning that politicizing it risks eroding public trust in both the justice system and the Church.

He said Zambia has previously paid a heavy price when politicians weaponised sensitive national issues, adding that the current situation calls for maturity, restraint and responsible leadership.

The lawyer cautioned that exploiting faith for political survival was a dangerous path that could leave lasting scars on the nation.

On Thursday, DEC director general Nason Banda publicly warned Archbishop Banda against bringing a group of followers when he reports to the commission.

Addressing journalists in Lusaka, Banda confirmed that the Archbishop had been summoned in connection with investigations surrounding a Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) Toyota Hilux vehicle that was allegedly gifted to him several years ago.

Banda stated that the summon was not politically motivated and dismissed claims that the government was targeting the Catholic Church.

But some opposition leaders have issued statements urging Catholics to accompany the Bishop for the interview.https://kalemba.news/politics/dont-pit-dec-against-church-they-are-not-fighting-lawyer-tells-divisive-politicians/

By George Musonda

Kalemba January 3, 2026

MPOROKOSO TRADE SCHOOL SHINES .

MPOROKOSO trade school shine at a district agricultural Show which was held in Mporokoso with a THEME : ADAPTING TO CLIMATE CHANGE .
In the picture below the principal and one of the agriculture teacher seen receiving there certificate presented to them at the end of the show .
The school president Mr HILLARY MATENDE was on hand to explain exhibition of there fellow students .

Seen here students showcasing how to make beds , uniform and buld houses as a way of showing skills learnt at school .

In a brief interview with the school president . He thanked the School for the knowledge and the leadership of there principal as many youths will have there lives transformed after graduating .

Mporokoso trade school was opened early this year with its official opening is yet to happen . This is one of the milestone in the District as this the first skill training school opened in the District since inception.

Program offered among are agriculture , tailoring, bricklaying and many others .

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GOVERNMENT ALLOCATES K3.2 MILLION TO EACH CONSTITUENCY FOR FEEDER ROAD UPGRADES

June 7, 2025

CHIPATA – The New Dawn Government, through the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, has allocated K3.2 million to each constituency across the country for the improvement of feeder roads in constituencies and chiefdoms, where poor road infrastructure remains a major challenge.

The money, which is part of the K36.1 million Constituency Development Fund, is aimed at enhancing rural connectivity in the constituencies.

Speaking during a consultative meeting with the House of Chiefs in Eastern Province, Permanent Secretary for Technical Services in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Mr. Nicolas Phiri, said:

“We have recognised the serious challenge in rural areas with the road network. This is why K3.2 million has been allocated per constituency.”

He also announced that Eastern Province has received K641,200,564 specifically for this purpose.

Mr. Phiri urged traditional leaders to take a keen interest in identifying critical roads in their areas, saying: “Your involvement is vital to ensure the roads that matter most are worked on urgently.”

He further revealed that 3,332 students had benefited from CDF bursaries and that under the Cash for Work programme, Eastern Province had reached 251,918 beneficiaries with a disbursement of K188,147,540.

Mr. Phiri also announced the commissioning of motorbikes to improve transport in chiefdoms and that retainers would be trained by the Zambia National Service to improve service delivery.

Welcoming the development, House of Chiefs Chairperson Chief Mnukwa, representing 42 out of 56 chiefs, commended the province for achieving 86% CDF utilisation.

“Let us be united and support the government’s efforts for a better Zambia,” he said. However, he cautioned: “This money should not end up in councils for individuals’ allowances.”

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Energy PS Peter Mumba fired

H.E . MR HAKAINDE HICHILEMA wrote on his page .....

Today, Cabinet convened in solemn remembrance to honour and pay tribute to the 6th President of the Republic of Zambia, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu.

Our thoughts and prayers remain with his family, loved ones, and the entire nation during this time of deep sorrow.

Hakainde Hichilema,
President of the Republic of Zambia

PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA MOURNS FORMER PRESIDENT EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU

IT IS WITH DEEP SORROW AND A HEAVY HEART THAT WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE PASSING ON, OF THE SIXTH PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA, HIS EXCELLENCY MR. EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU, BY HIS FAMILY

WE THEREFORE WISH TO OFFICIALLY INFORM THE NATION, AND EXTEND OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO HIS WIDOW AND FORMER FIRST LADY, MADAM ESTHER LUNGU, THE ENTIRE LUNGU FAMILY, THE PATRIOTIC FRONT PARTY, AND ALL ITS MEMBERS DURING THIS PROFOUNDLY DIFFICULT TIME.

AS AFRICANS, AND MORE SO AS CHRISTIANS, THIS MOMENT CALLS FOR SOLEMNITY, UNITY, AND AN OUTPOURING OF LOVE AND COMPASSION.

LET US COME TOGETHER AS ONE PEOPLE, ABOVE POLITICAL AFFILIATION OR PERSONAL CONVICTION, TO HONOUR THE LIFE OF A MAN WHO ONCE HELD THE HIGHEST OFFICE IN OUR LAND.

IN THE SPIRIT OF PATRIOTISM AND NATIONAL SOLIDARITY, WE URGE ALL CITIZENS TO OFFER SUPPORT AND RESPECT TO THE BEREAVED FAMILY, AND TO UPHOLD THE VALUES OF PEACE, DIGNITY, AND TOGETHERNESS THAT DEFINE US AS ZAMBIANS.

ORIGINAL SIGNED,

HAKAINDE HICHILEMA
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

Admin today visited Mporokoso and commemorated youth day in Mporokoso .

Happy youth day bonse

NORTHEN PROVINCE PS Hon BENARD MPUNDU HANDS OVER 2 LANDCRUIS3R FROM LUNTE AND LUPOSOSHI DISTRICT

Two Toyota Land Cruisers 4 by 4 vehicles have been handed over to the districts of Lupososhi and Lunte in Northern Province.

Northern Province Permanent Secretary BERNARD MPUNDU, who handed over the vehicles said these will help ensure that essential services are delivered more effectively.

He added that the vehicles are part of the broader initiative to enhance transportation infrastructure and ensure that government services reach the most under-served areas.

Mr MPUNDU urged the district officials to prioritize their use in improving services for the local communities as the vehicles were meant to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of government programs in these far flung areas.

He further warned against the misuse of public resources, stressing that the vehicles have been procured at a huge cost and should therefore be guarded jealously.

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