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 BRIEFING | Kabimba backs Hichilema, takes hard line on security probe Veteran politician and former PF secretary-general Wynter Kabimba has emerged strongly in support of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema following the August 13 election, while backing firm state action in the continuing investigation into alleged militia activities. Speaking during an interview on Prime TV, Kabimba […]

BRIEFING | Kasonde drops citizen election petition as Zambia enters decisive post-poll week Zambia begins a new week with one proposed challenge to the August 13 general election now abandoned, while the country waits to see whether Brian Mundubile will proceed with his separate presidential petition. Prominent lawyer and civil society advocate Linda Kasonde, who […]

THE STATE KNOWS MORE THAN YOU THINK: HOW WHISKY PROVIDED THE INTELLIGENCE The State does not have to be in the room to know what happened in the room. There is an old Bemba saying, “Ubwalwa ni nsokolola twebo” (Beer reveals secrets). Many years ago, I was told a remarkable story connected to the events […]

TURKEY vs ISRAEL: MILITARY POWER COMPARISON 2026 According to figures attributed to Global Firepower 2026, Turkey and Israel have significant military capabilities, but their strengths are distributed very differently.  TURKEY Personnel Total military and security personnel: over 1 million Active personnel: 481,000 Reserve personnel: 380,000 Paramilitary forces: 150,000 Army: 401,500 Air Force: 52,850 Navy: […]

Zelenskyy Welcomes Western Allies to Kyiv Ahead of Independence Day Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed Western leaders and senior officials arriving in Kyiv on August 23, one day before Ukraine marks its Independence Day. The visits come as Ukraine seeks to strengthen coordination with its European partners amid continued Russian attacks and growing pressure on […]

Iran Responds to Trump by Declaring California Its “New Territory” Iran has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim over the Strait of Hormuz by publishing a map portraying California as “new territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran.” The image was shared through an Iranian government-linked account on X on August 19, appearing to […]

UK-France Push Separate Coalition to Protect Shipping in Strait of Hormuz Britain and France are reportedly working to establish a separate international coalition of around 12 countries focused on protecting commercial shipping and supporting safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The proposed coalition would operate independently from NATO, with participating countries potentially contributing naval […]

A US COURT JUST GAVE THE FBI ONE MONTH TO EXPLAIN WHY TINUBU’S CRIMINAL RECORDS ARE STILL SECRET The deadline is set. The FBI has one month to explain in court why Bola Tinubu’s criminal records should remain sealed from the public. This comes after a judge already rejected Tinubu’s attempt to delay the release […]

Commonwealth demands end to arbitrary arrests as it condemns Kabulonga killing The Commonwealth has called on President Hakainde Hichilema’s government to halt arbitrary arrests and release all persons detained for political reasons since the 13 August election, in one of the…

'Thank God Mundubile lost, we would have gone into a civil war as country had he won. Mundubile and Makebi are not desciplined enough to end caderism, they dont have that capacity.' - Wynter M. Kabimba