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VIDEO FOCUS Police have chased away hundreds of people who gathered at Heroes Stadium in Lusaka to receive money from former Petauke Member of Parliament Emmanuel Jay Banda. Banda announced plans to distribute six million United States dollars to Lusaka residents on his Facebook page. #NewsOnTheGo
Diamond Media20,718 views • 14 days ago
2026 CDF ALLOCATION TO REDUCE AS GOVT RULES OUT FRA MAIZE FUNDING IN 2027 By Rachel Mumba Government will reduce the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocation for the remainder of 2026 to accommodate the higher-than-budgeted expenditure on strategic food reserves. Minister of Finance and National Planning Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane says Government had initially planned to purchase 500,000 tonnes of maize but has since accumulated 2.72 million tonnes, significantly increasing expenditure on the Food Reserve Agency (FRA). Dr. Musokotwane says Government is managing the additional expenditure by constraining spending on other areas, including government operations, travel and other running costs, while also borrowing beyond its initial plans. He says the additional maize purchases should also be viewed as an investment in food security for 2027, amid forecasts of a potentially severe El Niño weather phenomenon that could affect the next farming season. Dr. Musokotwane says the current maize stocks are expected to last throughout 2027 and until the next harvest in 2028. As a result, Government will not finance FRA maize purchases in 2027. Dr. Musokotwane said this during the IMF and government joint media press briefing in Lusaka on Friday. #NewsOnTheGo
Diamond Media11,213 views • 11 days ago
IRIS KAINGU DEFEATS UPND CANDIDATE IN MWANDI By Gabriel Josias Muuba Independent candidate Iris Kaingu has won the Mwandi Constituency parliamentary seat, defeating the ruling UPND candidate, Sibeso Sefulo. Returning Officer Nowa Nowa has declared Kaingu as duly elected MP for Mwandi after polling 6,595 votes compared to Sefulo who obtained 6,110. Kaingu, who had previously joined the UPND, was left out of the party’s adoption process after the party opted to back Sefulo, who has now lost the election. Kaingu is the daughter of former Mwandi Member of Parliament and former Education Minister Michael Kaingu, who represented the constituency for two terms. During the campaign period, Kaingu faced criticism from some UPND supporters after deciding to contest the election as an independent candidate. Despite reported attempts to persuade her to reconsider, Kaingu maintained that her decision reflected what she described as the will of the people. #NewsOnTheGo #thezambianvote #electiondataplug
Diamond Media41,128 views • 2 months ago
MUTOTWE KAFWAYA STILL MISSING The family of former Minister of Transport and Logistics and former Lunte Member of Parliament, Mutotwe Kafwaya, has continued to appeal to authorities to allow them access to Mr. Kafwaya, amid allegations that he was shot. Speaking to Diamond News, Mrs. Kafwaya described the situation as devastating for the family, saying the uncertainty surrounding his condition and their inability to access him has caused immense distress. #NewsOnTheGo
Diamond Media34,296 views • 2 months ago
POLICE WARN AGAINST UNLAWFUL PROTESTS AHEAD OF INAUGURATION By Victoria Kayeye Yambani The Zambia Police Service has issued a strong warning against planned unlawful processions, assemblies and protests across the country, including during Tuesday’s presidential inauguration. Police Inspector General Graphel Musamba says the Service has received credible intelligence that certain groups and individuals are mobilising and inciting members of the public to participate in unlawful protests. He says police are also aware of efforts to mobilise people to protest against the detention of certain suspects currently in police custody. While acknowledging that Article 21 of the Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of assembly and association, Mr Musamba says the right must be exercised within the law and is subject to limitations necessary to maintain public safety and order and protect the rights and freedoms of others. The Police Chief says the Zambia Police Service has a constitutional and statutory responsibility to maintain law and order, protect life and property, and ensure public safety and security. He has warned that anyone who participates in, organises, facilitates or supports unlawful activities will be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law. Members of the public have also been cautioned against being incited into violence, obstructing lawful activities or engaging in any conduct that amounts to a criminal offence. Police have further assured that all persons in custody are being accorded their constitutional and legal rights, while urging the public to remain calm, law-abiding and cooperative with law enforcement agencies during this period. #NewsOnTheGo
Diamond Media23,534 views • 1 month ago
WE HAVE ACHIEVED OVER 90 PERCENT OF OUR PROMISES – UPND By Darius Choonya The ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) claims it has achieved over 90 percent of its promises for the period from 2021 to 2024. President Hakainde Hichilema’s Special Assistant for Policy and Compliance, Joseph Lungu, says this is based on the UPND’s own analysis and research on the status of the promises made. He says the fulfilled promises range from free education to an enhanced Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Meanwhile, Special Assistant and Advisor to the President for Finance and Investment, Jitto Kayumba, has urged citizens to engage with their leaders to fully understand and access the CDF. The duo made these remarks in a now-viral video, in which they discussed the implementation status of key policy reforms by the New Dawn administration, as detailed in a newly released booklet. However, Development Expert Dr. Charity Musamba has argued that the projections made by President Hichilema’s aides do not reflect the reality on the ground. She says the cost of living remains high, preventing many people from affording proper meals. #NewsOnTheGo
Diamond Media123,482 views • 1 year ago
32-YEAR-OLD MAN ALLEGEDLY KILLED BY SUSPECTED CADRES By Niza Vomo A 32-year-old man of Lusaka's John Laing Township has died after allegedly being assaulted by suspected United Party for National Development (UPND) cadres. The deceased has been identified as Nelson Chikubi. According to his family, Mr Chikubi was allegedly assaulted on Friday, July 3, after repairing a radio for a client. They allege that when the client tested the radio, a song associated with the opposition began playing, prompting suspected UPND cadres to attack him. The family says he was treated and discharged from Chawama Level One Hospital but later developed complications. He was rushed back to the hospital, where he died the following day. When contacted for comment, UPND Deputy Secretary General Getrude Imenda said she could not comment on the matter unless it was in the public domain. Meanwhile, Zambia Police Service Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi says police have instituted investigations into the matter. #NewsOnTheGo
Diamond Media25,394 views • 3 months ago
POLICE RECOVER 22 ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION, CALL ON SEAN TEMBO By Darius Choonya Police in Lusaka have arrested six suspects in connection with the possession of offensive weapons. The suspects were found in a motor vehicle, registration number BAD 8622, in which police recovered 22 rounds of ammunition and other merchandise. Police also found campaign materials belonging to Roma Independent parliamentary candidate Sean Tembo. Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi says police are calling on Mr Tembo to avail himself to help with ongoing investigations. The police are conducting a nationwide stop-and-search operation as voters cast their ballots. #NewsOnTheGo
Diamond Media18,065 views • 2 months ago
NKOMBO RESPONDS TO PRESIDENT HICHILEMA'S ALLEGATIONS, URGES SUPPORTERS TO STAY FOCUSED By Helga Chibwe Former Local Government and Rural Development Minister and former Mazabuka Central Member of Parliament Gary Nkombo has dismissed allegations made against him by President Hakainde Hichilema during a rally in Mazabuka this afternoon. Mr Nkombo said he has every right to contest the parliamentary seat as an independent candidate, citing Article 51 of the Constitution of Zambia, which allows eligible candidates to stand as independents. He also refuted President Hichilema's claims that he is working with NRPUP President Brian Mundubile because of the candle symbol on his campaign materials. Mr Nkombo explained that he did not choose or create the symbol, stating that it was allocated by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ). Responding to the President's other remarks, Mr Nkombo said he would not address them, describing them as abusive and lacking truth. He added that he was among those who suffered intimidation and beatings during the Patriotic Front (PF) administration in support of President Hichilema. Mr Nkombo has since urged his supporters to remain focused on the campaign and work hard, stressing that he is no longer a member of the UPND. During the rally, President Hichilema alleged that Mr Nkombo was working with NRPUP President Brian Mundubile and accused him of failing to improve roads during his nearly 20 years as Mazabuka Central MP. The President also alleged that Mr Nkombo contributed to the late Anderson Mazoka's failure to win previous elections then, among other claims. #NewsOnTheGo
Diamond Media18,232 views • 3 months ago
