JAY JAY BANDA ARRESTED By Balewa Zyuulu Fugitive Petauke Central Member of Parliament Emmauel Jay Banda has been apprehended in Harare, Zimbabwe, where he was renting a flat. Addressing the media in Lusaka this afternoon, Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says Mr Banda who escaped from lawful custody in august this year was apprehended yesterday and that government is working with the authorities in that country to extradite Mr. Banda back to Zambia. Mr. Mwiimbu has also clarified claims by the opposition Patriotic Front that Mr Banda did not surrender himself to authorities in an attempt to avoid losing his parliamentary seat, following a seven-day ultimatum given by National Assembly Speaker Nelly Mutti yesterday. He has disclosed that the fugitive lawmaker is currently detained at a police
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THOMAS SIPALO DITCHES UKA THOMAS Sipalo has dumped the sinking United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) accusing its leadership of ditched the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA. Sipalo, who was the UKA national youth chairman has also resigned from his position, claiming the group’s vision and objectives becoming increasingly ambiguous, resulting in indecision and ineffective leadership. In a letter addressed to UKA Chairperson Sakwiba Sikota today, Sipalo says that the current trajectory of the UKA no longer aligns with his values and principles. He stated the prioritization of personal gain and internal power struggles has overshadowed the Alliance’s core commitment to serving the people. On partiality, Sipalo revealed that there is an evident inconsistency in holding leaders accountable, with some escaping scrutiny while others face undue consequences. “Greed and Individualism: The focus on