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31 Views LUSAKA — Socialist Party president Fred M’membe says the death of former Cabinet minister and Tonse Pamodzi Alliance finance chairperson Mutotwe Kafwaya has sent “a cold chill down our spines”, describing the killing as frightening, saddening and deeply disturbing. M’membe was reacting to the confirmation by Zambia’s Inspector General of Police, Graphael Musamba, […]

THE Socialist Party has condemned the killing of former Lunte MP and former Minister Mutotwe Kafwaya, calling it "frightening, saddening and annoying." In a statement, party president Fred M’membe said news of Mr. Kafwaya’s death "sent a cold chill down our spines and has deeply moved the leadership of the Socialist Party." The party sent

The clock is ticking at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka as Government intensifies works to complete the facility ahead of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema’s inauguration. The stadium has become a hive of activity, with teams from the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts,…

Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba has confirmed that Tonse Alliance member Mutotwe Kafwaya was shot dead during a joint intelligence-led operation in Lusaka’s Kabulonga area last Friday, a day after the 2026 General Election. The confirmation comes five days after…

The National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity—NRPUP—has conceded defeat in the 2026 General Election. The party has also congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema and the United Party for National Development—UPND—on their victory. Speaking at a media briefing,…

The Central Joint Operations Committee (CJOC) has confirmed that the man who was killed during a joint security operation in Lusaka’s Kabulonga area has been identified as former Lunte Member of Parliament Mutotwe Kafwaya. The confirmation was made by Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba in a statement issued on behalf of the CJOC and […]

UN issues rare rebuke over Zambia’s postElection arrests … Human Rights Commission of UN speaks to the world From Bloomberg August 19, 2026 The United Nations has issued a rare and stern call on Zambia to halt what it described as arbitrary arrests of opposition members in the tense aftermath of the August 13 election […]

Thabo Kawana refuted reports that Mutotwe Kafwaya was shot d£ad.

CENTRAL JOINT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE (CJOC) PRESS STATEMENT(FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) JOINT INTELLIGENCE-LED OPERATION IN KABULONGA, LUSAKAAUGUST 19, 2026 — ON BEHALF OF THE CENTRAL JOINT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE (CJOC) AND THE SERVICE CHIEFS, I WISH TO INFORM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT ON AUGUST 14, 2026, AROUND 19:30 HOURS, A JOINT TASK FORCE TEAM FROM THE CENTRAL […]

14 Views LUSAKA — Zambia’s Inspector General of Police, Graphael Musamba, has confirmed the death of former Cabinet Minister and Tonse Pamodzi Alliance Chairperson for Finance Mutotwe Kafwaya, saying he was shot during an exchange of fire at opposition presidential candidate Brian Mundubile’s residence in Lusaka. The confirmation marks a dramatic turn in a case […]