On the question of Paramount Chiefs
Let me begin with what is not in dispute. Chief Mukuni is an old and honoured institution. The Leya people have lived along that stretch of the Zambezi for centuries,…
Know Your Constitution Moment ― How Does a Chief Become Paramount? The Mukuni Case and Royalty Perking Order in Zambia
By Dr Tarcisius Mukuka Introduction Recent reports indicate that the Mukuni Royal Dynasty has petitioned the Constitutional Court seeking recognition of Chief Mukuni XIX as a Paramount Chief, with powers…
THE MUKUNI QUESTION: Could Zambia Get a Fifth Paramount Chief?
LUSAKA — A legal battle over whether Chief Munokalya Mupotola IV Siloka III Mukuni XIX should be recognised as a Paramount Chief has opened a much bigger national debate: Could…
Hichilema to make Chief Mukuni, King
…currently, the ranking is as follows;Paramount Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, Chiefs, and Sub-Chiefs…. Active plans are underway to make Chief Mukuni, the current Chief Munokalya Mupotola IV Siloka III Mukuni, the…
Tayali denies harassing Chief Mukuni
Economic and Equity Party Leader Chilufya Tayali has denied incriminating Chief Mukuni Munokalya Siloka for engineering terrorism activities of gassing homes and schools which hit the country in the early…
Chief Mukuni’s wife, 4 others awarded K500, 000 each for false imprisonment
The Livingstone High Court has awarded Veronica Mukuni and four others K500, 000 each as damages for false imprisonment and malicious prosecution. This is in a matter in which the…
Chief Mukuni thanks the govt for evacuating him to India
SENIOR Chief Mukuni has thanked the government for facilitating his movements and health expenses to India where he was evacuated to. The chief, who did not disclose the ailment, said…
Chief Mukuni calls for the removal of Lungu’s immunity
Chief Mukuni of Kazungula District in Southern Province has called for the removal of former President Edgar Lungu’s immunity to facilitate investigations of alleged corruption during his reign. The Traditional…
Chief Mukuni’s wife back in court
Chief Mukuni’s wife is back at the Magistrates Court. The queen, along with four others are facing abduction charges. Meanwhile, the court is now in session. Details later…