Hon. Mutotwe Kafwaya canes Fred M’membe for criticizing Brian Mundubile

LUSAKA – In a sharp rebuke that underscores the deepening fissures within Zambia's opposition, Hon. Mutotwe Kafwaya, the Member of Parliament for Lunte Constituency and a leading voice in the Patriotic Front (PF), has publicly chastised Socialist Party President Fred M'membe. The criticism stems from M'membe's perceived attacks against Brian Mundubile, another significant figure in the opposition and the presidential candidate for the Tonse Alliance in the upcoming 2026 general elections. Kafwaya's statement, released under the stark heading 'OPPOSITION ON OPPOSITION DISGRACEFUL,' laments the counterproductive nature of such internal squabbles, particularly at a time when a united front is arguably more crucial than ever. Kafwaya's intervention highlights a growing concern among political observers and a segment of the electorate regarding the apparent disunity plaguing Zambia's opposition parties. Instead of consolidating efforts to provide robust checks and balances against the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND), the opposition frequently finds itself embroiled in internal conflicts. This 'opposition on opposition' dynamic, as Kafwaya termed it, is seen by many as a significant hindrance to their collective ability to present a credible alternative government and effectively address the nation's pressing issues. The public spat between leaders like M'membe and Mundubile, both vying for presidential candidacy, risks alienating voters who yearn for stability and a clear vision for the country's future. Fred M'membe, a veteran journalist and a vocal critic of both past and present governments, leads the Socialist Party, advocating for a radical shift in economic policy. Brian Mundubile, formerly the Leader of the Opposition under the PF and now leading the Tonse Alliance, represents a different faction of the opposition, aiming to challenge the incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema. The ideological and strategic differences between these figures,