Tag Archives: Edgar Chagwa Lungu

27Oct/26

Political Erasure and the Case for Structural Reform in Zambian State Media

October 27, 2026MediaAfrica, Airtel, Beavan Saluseki, Censorship, Context, Corporate governance, Countries, Daily Mail, Edgar C. Lungu, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, Edgar Lungu, Election law, Electoral Commission, Freedom of information laws by country, Governance, Government, Hakainde Hichilema, Instagram, IT law, Jackson Sitengu, Leadership, Media, Media in Zambia, Musonda, NRCs, Regulatory agency, Sitengu, Statutory corporation, Statutory instrument, The Industrial Development Corporation, Zambia, Zambia National Broadcasting Corporationadmin

The Glass Cliff at Zambia Daily Mail: Historic Female Appointment Overshadowed by Newsroom Subversion

Mon, July 26 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Zambia Daily Mail Independence Day publication scandal erupted on October 23, 2026, when a special commemorative feature chronicling Zambia’s political history and presidential lineage systematically excised the country’s sixth Republican President, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu. While portraits and historical narratives for all other post-independence heads of state were published, Dr. Lungu’s complete omission sparked immediate national outcry, political backlash from opposition quarters, and severe displeasure from both State House and the Ministry of Information. Subsequent internal forensic investigations revealed that Chief Sub-Editor Jackson Sitengu unilaterally deleted Dr. Lungu’s portrait and textual references prior to transmitting press-ready files. Sitengu acted independently without approval from senior management, later explaining that he felt Dr. Lungu should be omitted due to ongoing political controversies surrounding his legacy and an unforced desire to align the publication with perceived state preferences. Continue reading →

24Oct/26

Zambia Erases Former President Edgar Lungu

October 24, 2026PoliticsAfrica, Countries, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, Edgar Lungu, Hakainde Hichilema, Ngwira, Presidents of Zambia, Thabo Kawana, Zambiaadmin

Labour Activist Calls for Professionalism and National Unity Following Independence Day Controversy

Sat Oct. 24, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Labour activist and salary wages advocate Trust Ngwira has questioned Permanent Secretary for Information Thabo Kawana and the Zambia Daily Mail regarding the omission of Zambia’s sixth President, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, from an Independence Day publication. Describing the incident as deeply unfortunate, Ngwira highlighted that Independence Day is a national occasion meant to symbolise love, peace, unity, and respect for the country’s history. He urged individuals in positions of responsibility to carefully weigh the consequences of their actions and statements to avoid creating unnecessary public controversy that could put Republican President Hakainde Hichilema in an embarrassing position. Continue reading →

26Oct/25

A brief profile: Who is Makebi Zulu?

October 26, 2025PoliticsBander, Death and state funeral of Edgar Lungu, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, Edgar Lungu, Emanuel Mamba, Government of the Republic of Zambia v Lungu Family & Others, In Zambia, Lungu, Lusaka, Makebi Zulu, Malambo, Patriotic Front, Politics of Zambia, Presidents of Zambia, United Party for National Development, Zambia, Zuluadmin

Analytical Report: Makebi Zulu and the Zambian Constitutional Crisis

Mar. 23, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — This is a biographical record for Makebi Zulu, a prominent Zambian politician and lawyer. It details his professional qualifications, his tenure in the National Assembly, and his affiliation with the Patriotic Front party. It illustrates the intersection of individual political leadership and macroeconomic governance within the country.

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