UPND Zambia

03/09/2026

His Excellency Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of the Republic of France has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election as President of the Republic of Zambia.

President Macron noted that Zambia-France relationship has deepened in recent years through fruitful dialogue on debt financing, health, and the sustainable management of natural resources, further stating that the numerous ongoing and upcoming projects are promising for citizens of both countries, especially for the young people.

03/09/2026

NEW AGRICULTURE OFFICERS URGED TO SUPPORT FOOD SECURITY TARGETS

3rd September 2026

Permanent Secretary Technical in the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr John Mulongoti, has urged newly recruited officers to uphold professionalism, accountability and integrity as they begin their careers in public service.

Mr Mulongoti was speaking in Central Province this morning at Kabwe Boma Hall, where he met newly employed officers during an orientation programme.

He said the orientation is aimed at helping the officers understand the Ministry’s mandate, government procedures and their roles and responsibilities in delivering services to the public.

Mr Mulongoti said the officers have an important role to play in achieving Government’s agricultural targets, including 10 million metric tonnes of maize, 3 million metric tonnes of soybeans, 1 million metric tonnes of wheat and 1 million metric tonnes of sugar by 2031.

He said achieving the targets will strengthen food and nutrition security, create employment, increase export earnings and improve household incomes.

Mr Mulongoti has since urged the officers to understand that their work has a direct impact on food security and the transformation of Zambia’s agricultural sector.

And Assistant Secretary for Central Province, Mr Brave Mazuba, who is Acting Permanent Secretary, said the orientation will help the newly employed officers understand the Ministry’s mandate and prepare them for effective service delivery.

Mr Mazuba urged the officers to uphold professionalism and accountability, saying they are now ambassadors of the Ministry of Agriculture and Government in the communities they will serve.

UPND MEDIA TEAM

03/09/2026

PRESS STATEMENT

The United Party for National Development (UPND) has noted with concern recent calls from Dr Zumani Zimba, Secretary General of the Tonse Alliance, and civil society actors such as Isaac Mwanza, advocating for a government of national unity and reconciliation.

Firstly, UPND reaffirms its commitment to fostering civility in the nation. We shall continue to approach governance with humility and sobriety, serving every citizen with respect, dignity and adherence to the rule of law. Our intent remains rooted in goodwill and unity.

We harbour no ill feeling towards any individual, group or political formation.

The Opposition were not our enemies in the just ended elections, but competitors. Our democratic triumph was not a matter of life and death, but an opportunity to deliver once again to the Zambian people, to whom we remain indebted for choosing progress over regression.

For us, the atmosphere of friendliness already exists. We do not see ourselves as victors and others as vanquished, but as brothers and sisters.

On calls for national healing and reconciliation, we must emphasise that healing is for the aggrieved. UPND is not aggrieved. Mr Mwanza’s suggestion that arrests of opposition leaders cast the nation in bad light amounts to advocating selective application of the law. Zambia must never slide into rule by men over rule of law.

Justice cannot be negotiated on the basis of political connections while ordinary citizens face the law without favour. The law must be applied uniformly, without fear or favour.

To Dr Zimba, we state clearly: Zambia is not in political deadlock warranting dialogue on a government of national unity. What exists is an election victory for UPND and its allies, an election loss for the opposition, and separate criminal allegations subject to due process. UPND will not interfere with the judicial process, which guarantees the rights of the accused.

That said, our doors remain open for dialogue on justified matters that do not compromise the established rule of law.

SIKWINDI SITULA
Deputy Media Director

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

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03/09/2026

Vice President Mutale Nalumango shares a light moment with Vernon Mwaanga during her visit to his residence in Lusaka today.

03/09/2026

🚨 PUBLIC WARNING: FAKE FACEBOOK ACCOUNT 🚨

Members of the public are hereby warned about a Facebook account operating under the name “Hon Peter Kapala”, which is suspected to be fake and impersonating Hon. Eng. Peter C. Kapala.

Please be advised that this account should not be trusted as an official communication channel. Members of the public are urged to be cautious when receiving friend requests, messages, or any information from suspicious accounts claiming to represent Hon. Peter Kapala.

⚠️ Do not send money, personal information, or engage with suspicious messages from this account.

We encourage everyone to report the suspected fake account to Facebook and warn others to avoid falling victim to impersonation.

Please share this warning widely to protect others. The account in the Screenshot is VERY FAKE.

We are reporting the matter to Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority ZICTA and Zambia Police Service tomorrow.

03/09/2026

Watch Live: Elisha Matambo UPND Copperbelt Chairman live on Sun TV this afternoon