When President Kenneth Kaunda’s video resurfaced in which he ominously warned against then-candidate Hakainde Hichilema, I, like many who supported HH, brushed it off. Little did I know that ignoring his prophetic words would come back to haunt me. Kaunda, with the precision of a sniper, chose his words carefully, knowing full well the havoc the HH presidency would wreak on our beloved nation. Today, Kaunda’s urgent warning remains etched in our collective memory. He is daily haunted by our stubbornness. “I warned you,” I can hear him mourn from his grave, “this man is dangerous.”
President Kaunda’s admonition was not a whisper in the wind; it was an alarm—a kairos call to help us see Mr. Hichilema’s sweet promises for what they truly are: lies. To understand his humanity, one must see how he treats his opponents—he wants to drink their blood, just short of Idi Amin and Paul Kagame.
The showman-in-chief has since attempted to spin Kaunda’s words into a friendly embrace, smiling from beyond the grave. Yet the sting of Kaunda’s caution comes alive every time Hichilema utters KK’s name, goes to the airport, or sees his portrait. Incapable of governing, Hichilema, with his signature narcissistic flair, must hate Kaunda for so bluntly laying bare the hard truth. If KK is indeed what HH labels him—the father of the nation—then we’d be wise to heed his ancestral guidance about the man now at the helm.
Kaunda knew what many of us have come to realize: Hichilema cares little beyond the reflection staring back at him. He’s the “first president in history” to inherit a divided nation, negotiate with the IMF, and, of course, open the mines—an astounding list of “achievements” worthy of a reality TV show. Let’s not forget his historic crusade against corruption—did someone say monumental? Who investigates himself? Fortunately, he’s also the first to bask in the glory of unplastered toilets, all the while convincing outsiders that Zambia’s beautiful infrastructure is a testament to his visionary leadership. He is the first shameless man with the audacity to take credit for other presidents’ accomplishments—even things he openly demeaned. A champion, indeed! And how could we overlook that he’s the first president to honor the man who warned us he might be the most dangerous person to lead this country? Mr. Hichilema’s followers? Now shamefully terrified to chant “Bally will fix it” in public—there’s no louder applause than in the echoing silence of an unplastered toilet!
Enter the drama of “tribalism.” Like a character in a Nollywood drama, Hichilema weeps and wails, lamenting how his critics are Bemba tribalists and thieves.
One wonders: if the Bembas are tribalists, why did they vote for him? They must be either fools or the most patriotic Zambians—they can’t be both, surely! Yet it’s these “fools” who bear the brunt of the tribalist label. Today, they demand National Registration Cards for civil servants seeking promotions within their own departments. Tribe, village, and chief are now seen as patriotic qualifications! If you are not a commander, it is “passover!”
Today, questioning tribal loyalty is akin to declaring war on the very existence of God. Ministries like Agriculture are dominated by one sacred tribe, yet the president remains blissfully—or perhaps willfully—silent. It is not tribal favoritism, but tribal empowerment. It is affirmative action, the presidency once implied, having suffered years of oppression from despicable tribalists, hegemonists, and thieves. Thus, they do not promote tribes other than their own. Thick as thieves, they only affirm them, drawing the ire of the voiceless masses.
When it comes to voting, tribal patriotism shines brighter than a diamond in the summer sun. A three-decade-long love affair with one divine party and its Christ-like candidate—all aligned with their tribe. Don’t get me wrong! They’re not tribalists; they’re simply tribal patriots. Tribalists are often open-minded, but tribal patriots? They’re as closed off as a rusty lock. Only one among their ranks dares to govern, while the president hurls accusations of tribalism at other tribes yet turns a blind eye to the tribal patriots he relies upon, election after election. Without tribal patriots, his presidency is dead; his party is dead.
Tribalists from Luapula, Muchinga, and Northern gift him over 40% of their ballots. As for tribal patriots, 100% is assured to their sacred party. Why? Because tribal patriots know what’s best for their people—themselves. As for tribalists, they think of the nation. Anyone who promises them sweets, they follow. So did Levy Mwanawasa, Banda, Michael Sata, Edgar Lungu, and, of course, President HH! Like mercenaries, tribalists follow whoever has the purse. Nevers Mumba and Frank Bwalya? President HH is doing great—throwing tribalists into jail unless they kiss his boots. Chishimba Kambwili? Poor GBM? That once self-proclaimed champion, willing to die for HH? Well, now he’s dying in jail—a befitting end for a tribalist, hegemonist, and perhaps, a thief!
Kapya Kaoma!
Well articulated
So when and where did HH say that those who oppose him are Bemba tribalists and thieves? Please help those of you in the know.
I see this President praising himself everyday but Zambians are struggling to make ends meet daily, what could be the problem. Is it that he is not aware of the situation on the ground? Is it that he is aware but playing it psychologically to portray as if all is well. Is he aware that there is a provision of resigning in any institution when one fails to perform without waiting for ones contract to come to an end. If this is not failure, what is it. PF economy was even better though we complained, so what more this run away one.
I think your economic analysis is poor if I may say the least. If the economy was good under PF why where they failing to pay retirees terminal benefits? Why were they not providing free education and why did they withdraw meal allowances to students in higher learning institutions?
Who says paying retirees their benefits feeds me? I want fuel at K12, I want mealie meal at K50, the kwacha which was to pick at 14hrs against the dollar has not picked. I am talking about what I was promised personally NOT what retirees were paid.
You reaping what you sowed
K.K had his own way of practising tribalism. Why do ypu think there so people of Malawian decent in prominent positions like Zimco Director General, Secretary to the Cabinet, Heads of Intelligence services, in the civil service, etc. He knew what he was doing surely!
Liar. KK was the best of them all. Did you ever see KK making fake promises to win power.
@ Pleasure, yes that’s why we kicked him out. A terrible dictator and power monger wamuyaya. He cheated us with one zambia one nation which to him was one leader one person forever.
Very well said.
Many of us supported HH in the last election. He has turned out to be a huge disaster, and all threat to the unity of the country. Zambia stands at the precipice right now. HH will rather see the country completely destroyed than give up his power. We need to come together as a people and remove him via the ballot.
He is a muppet
No muppet ?? HH is going to be our new roving ambassador for trade
Ba Lusakatimes. I get the whole freedom of expression thing but at some point it just becomes a matter of ethics and morality that you self regulate articles that you post. I find it hard to believe that you really sat down and decided an article like this full of unbridled hate and unsubstantiated, harmful innuendos can be deemed worthy of posting. Kindly examine your consciences. You really can do better. Our leaders are not saints and should be criticised where they err but criticism does not equate to peddling hate and divisive drivel.
Yes.This article seem to have been compose by a raving lunatic who has just quickly jumped out from under a blanket filled with weed smoke.He even signs out his name with an exclamation mark
Mr Kapya Kaoma,are you sure you don’t suffer from episodes of uncontrollable manic depression?
This article is nothing but political propaganda. It is surprising that you claim to see tribal bias in New Dawn Government and you are not saying anything about what used to happen under PF. It is not moral for you to use names of people who who have passed on for your political gains.
We already removed PF, so don’t remind us of PF. Just start doing what you promised to do if elected. Time for mingalato is lone gone
Cybersecurity law is coming into effect. It is the last time some of us will be heard on any platform. Thank goodness for dual citizenship.
Literally, the man has lifted up two fingers to the zambian people
PF, receive my heart felt apology for kicking you out of office. Your fuel was K17, your mealie meal was K120, your fertiliser was K600. Your exchange rate was K20. Your cadres were a problem though. I am still scanning the horizon and see who to vote for. I wanted a lady like Chishala Kateka but she is very inactive, we need to see opposition leaders in Kaputa, Nkeyema, Chama, Mpika, Sindamisale, Mwinilunga and other areas physically telling us their messages. 2026 is very near.The opposition leaders of nowadays just doing pressers in Lusaka. You can still go round the countrt and beat the public order act, Kalaba is trying
Milian Bilian
PF also found fuel at K5 , yet left it at K17….
Same with everything they found cheap from MMD, everything increased,………
And they promised their cader thugs money in your pockets in 3 months, though the caders did get this
FWD2031
As to me HH Is the best ever presdent we hav in zambia. Here in nyimba(the banana city) we will give him another term. Nyimba love Bally
Nyimba could be having the cheapest fuel, mealiemeal and fertiliser in the country. All the best ba Musaluba
Very few will belive it’s on compassionate grounds
It’s the mood of the nation that has brought this about
What mood are you talking about? Do you think people are pre-occupied with none issues. You are the same people who never gave the president a chance in 2021 but he walloped you. Wait for 2026 as you will be buried forever. Please note that UPND supporters are not noise makers like yourselves. Keep living in delusions.
KK warned us of FTJ, MCS, etc we still voted for them. I fail to understand the hypocisy on always focusing on a Tonga man. Can you also write about FTJ and MCS and what KK warned zambians about.
Who is ruling and messing up now? you want to talk history instead?
HH believes in education being the equalizer! Amongst all the presidents Zambia has had LPM, RB, ECL and, HH can be regarded as enlightened though KK as a nation founder was in a class of his own for his era and ECL was a weakling! The article above is selective in data to advance the writer’s skewed mind aimed at sowing more discord and politicking mediocrity! Zambians need to trash the so called “coven” in the opposition to the ruling party and search for purposeful and visionary leadership!
Such people like kapaya are dangerous individuals for the peace and security of Zambia………
These are the kind of people who sow tribal hatred and division………..
LT , such articles should not be allowed……..
You are also complicit in sowing tribal acrimony
FWD2041
LT remember republishing or distribution of something slanderous is also a crime, not just the original article. It’s better not to hate or support hate
KK was human as well.He had his own short comings.He messed up the economy in the 80s.Transport became a problem.There was nothing in our shops let alone soap to bath was scarce.He was a dictator let the truth be told.We respect him as one of our liberators…We had Nkubula,Mainza Chona,Mungoni Liso,Lewanika and may others who fought for our freedom
Ken Kaunda was an honest man in government. He never stole public money but he also made some mistakes. It was his government that gave some local languages more broadcast time on state radio than others. It was his government that made some local languages a medium of instruction in early education beyond provinces where they were indigenous. Language is a carrier of culture. So what did Kaunda’s government think was going to happen to those languages that were being marginalised? Kaunda’s government marginalised some languages so much so that today they face extinction in their own villages. This is a form of colonialism.
we can nolonger trust hh, he is just a liar who promised to improve kwacha against dollar at 12 hours when he swears in at 10 hours , a fake economist who has failed to implove zambian economy , a self praising person , a tribalist ,a fake elder of S.D.A church who does not keep the sabath day holly he even do campaigns on saturdays when it’s campaign time forgeting the doctrine of S.D.A church of keeping the sabath day holly
we voted for hh because of so many good promises he promised us but now we are just waiting to vote him out in 2026 he has failed badly to do as he promised. 2026 hh ku wire .
i don’t blame hh i blame myself for voting for a wrong man named hh , i am very stupit and very dull , i waisted my vote for voting for hh , i think i am just an ***** myself.
even me , i think i am just an ***** myself for voting for a wrong person named hh
i am ” chishupu chonunka kuipa myself ” for voting for a wrong person named hh ,i don’t blame hh i blame myself. i waisted my vote and my time for voting for hh in 2021 .
yes mr Right , continue blaming yourself for voting for bally , the bad economy and high cost of living of hh is now teaching u that u voted for a wrong man in 2021 , but don’t insult yourself just curse yourself or vote wisely in 2026 .
Once bitten twice shy
u cry babies leave our hh alone he is the best president than all the people who have been presidents in zambia since independence , u hate hh because he is coming from our tonga land southern province ,you hate hh because he is not your fellow bemba or eastener ,lets practice one zambia one nation , iam a proud tonga bull myself
Mudenda, this is pure insanity. You’re not helping HH at all. I take your posting as one of the contours of a post-colonial state trying to become a nation. I remember similar opposition to the registration of sim cards. Even Kapya Kaoma opposed it. Ask him if he still opposes it.
continue being a proud tonga bull yourself and i will continue being a proud mwenelubemba or simply bashlubemba myself married to a proud one from the east or wise men from the east (anzelu aku mumawa) . we don’t hate hh we hate his high cost of living and his bad economy , we all need to practice one zambia one nation all times even during elections not the way people from southern vote no no no !!!! and we are not cry babies
paipa pano , it’s now mudenda v chanda beu exchanging words insteady of giving solutions to the chalanges zambia is now facing especially with this bad economy we are witnessing
we pray that this culture of only arresting opposition members should come to an end , we pray that the opposition political members should start giving solutions to the current government because it is the ordinally people who are suffering and not hh or those in power , we pray for the current economy and the high cost of living to improve now not towards elections only , we pray that the culture of fake promises by hh comes to an end ,we pray that hh should stop suppling electricity to namibia when there is bad lordshading in zambia ,oh lord our God we pray that hh should not again sell maize to Tanzania because this system has brought hunger in the country , we pray that hh should forgive Garry nkombo for unity sake