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Dr. Martin Mushumba, Lusaka (2026)

19/08/2026

IS IT A GOODBYE TO A CHAPTER I HAVE TRULY CHERISHED?

One of the greatest joys of my professional journey has been working in the education sector. I have had the privilege of bringing my policy and education policy experience to the sector and, in my own small way, adding a different touch to the important work of shaping education and its quality.

More than anything, I have cherished the people: the academics, professors, researchers and administrators who, over time, became much more than colleagues; they became family.

Oh, I also had lovely moments working with the students? They brought a special meaning to the work. Many became so close that they felt more like friends than students.

It has been a deeply fulfilling chapter, and one I will always treasure. I gave it a touch so different but so well scripted from a public policy perspective: making sure that government policy about the sector is known and appreciated by the people.

Oftentimes, this unique perspective created agitations among those from the opposition camp who felt I was championing the ruling party's cause.

But public policy is my specialty and it is different and prioritizes objectivity rather than emotions: it seeks to establish the connection between government and its policies in the different sectors of the economy.

In the education sector for instance, public policy would probe the government's role in education access, education infrastructure development, education quality improvement, education funding, teacher training, teacher recruitment, curriculum development, and all areas of education transformation.

Simply put, public policy is the decisions the government makes or chose not to undertake and how it affects the sector and the public. It is for this reason that I will always appear political in the manner I communicate, regardless of the sector I go to serve my people.

Yes, my doctoral specialty is in Education Policy and Higher Education Quality Assurance, but there always comes a time when a page must be turned.

If one were ever given the opportunity to let this cup pass… perhaps I would still choose to remain in education. 😊

A big thank to everyone that helped to shape the education sector and cooperated with us to achieve some milestones we shall always look back and cherish.

Some chapters are not necessarily ending. Sometimes, they are simply turning a page.
For now, I will leave it there. 😉

Dr. Martin Mushumba
Public Policy and Education Quality Assurance Expert

18/08/2026

Civil Servants are Free to Join President Hakainde Hichilema's Victory Celebrations.

Just that arrogance of reminding us of how they will be firing us from our jobs if they had won the elections....

These are the same people whose PF constitution as adopted by NRPUP states that only sworn members of the party shall be promoted to hold senior government positions 🤷🏽‍♂️

But here they are, they don't want civil servants to support the government of the day! 🤷🏽‍♂️

As civil servants we now go to celebrate with our boss at the Community House!!! He is our beloved boss.

The Republican President is the employer of all civil servants and we do all our work in the name of the Republican President. Therefore, Civil Servants will be celebrating President Hichilema's victory and not the UPND victory.

To all civil servants, President Hichilema was our boss for the last five years and we are happy that he has secured a deserved re-election. Therefore, civil servants are free to join the celebrations of President Hichilema as a Republican President and their boss to tell him that they are once again ready to implement his policies and take his development agenda to the people! They will be joining the rest of Zambians in these celebrations for their boss not clad in UPND attire but in their capacity as civil servants who support the President's development programmes and everyday delivery of public services.

President Hichilema, here comes your civil servants to assure you of renewed support in your second term!

Congratulations President Hakainde Hichilema on your well deserved re-election! 👏🏽🎉

Dr. Martin Mushumba
Public Policy and Education Quality Assurance Expert

18/08/2026

It is done: 226 constituencies successfully announced!!!!! ✅
The Eagle 1 (The Throne) belongs to Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, who retains the Presidency. His second term runs from 2026-2031. Congratulations to His Excellency Mr Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, on this landslide victory!!! Your journey continues to inspire!!!! 👏🏽🎉🥳🎊🥂

Dr. Martin Mushumba

17/08/2026

What Do You Want to Study?

After this election, it is clear that the under listed programmes below are some marketable programmes of study targeting anarchist and political parties wishing to distabilise the country:

1📝. Bachelor of Science in Election Propaganda and Anarchy Creation
2📝. Master of Science in Election Disruption
3📝. Doctor of Philosophy in Disinformation and Character Assassination

But sorry, these won't be accredited in Zambia because the key determinant of accreditation of a learning programme in Zambia is its responsiveness to National Development.

17/08/2026

NO COUP, NO POLITICAL VIOLENCE: THE BALLOT IS ENOUGH

Zambia has reached the most delicate stage of its 2026 electoral journey. The voting has taken place, but the election is not yet over. The counting, verification, announcement and acceptance of results remain critical stages in determining whether the country successfully completes another peaceful democratic transition.

It is precisely at such a moment that the security of our country must be treated with the utmost seriousness.

Reports emerging from Lusaka concerning a police operation in Kabulonga and allegations of an organised militia or plans for an unconstitutional seizure of power are deeply disturbing.

The reported presence of presidential candidate Brian Mundubile at the premises involved in the Kabulonga operation, if confirmed by the authorities, is a matter that naturally warrants immediate investigation. However, because investigations are reportedly still underway, we leave it for specialised law enforcement agencies.

Acting on credible intelligence pointing to organised preparations for violence, destabilisation or an unconstitutional attempt to seize political power, the appropriate response is heightened vigilance, professional intelligence gathering and lawful preventive action. If investigations establish that anybody, regardless of political affiliation, attempted to undermine constitutional government through violence or unlawful force, the law must take its course. There should be no sacred cows.

The most important principle at this moment is that national security must rise above partisan politics. The Zambia Police Service, Zambia Army, Zambia Air Force, Zambia National Service and intelligence structures have a responsibility to protect the Republic, its people and its constitutional order. Their duty is not to protect a political party or an incumbent president. It is to protect Zambia. Therefore, their presence on the streets, at strategic installations, and around places managing elections must be understood this way. It is our duty as patriotic citizens to support our defence personnel during this crucial time.

The greatest danger at this moment is that political suspicion could become so intense that every security action is interpreted as political, while caution against misinformation and disinformation by the government is interpreted as an act of intimidation.

The country needs calm heads at this point. It needs security officers who are patriotic, professional and politically neutral. It needs political leaders who understand that their words can either calm the nation or inflame it. It needs citizens who verify information before sharing it. Above all, it needs every institution to respect the Constitution.

President Hakainde Hichilema himself has publicly emphasised the importance of a peaceful and orderly election, stressing that national interest must come before personal political interests.

Elections must never become a cover under which individuals or groups prepare to overthrow constitutional government.

One principle should unite every Zambian political party: political power must change hands through the ballot, never through force.

Whether allegations of an organised military or militia plot ultimately prove true or false, the country must send an unmistakable message that an election is not an opportunity to prepare for armed confrontation. Just such a thought must be punishable.

In a nutshell, those who wish to govern Zambia must demonstrate that they understand the most basic principle of constitutional democracy: you win power through the people, not through coercion.

Dr. Martin Mushumba
Public Policy and Education Quality Assurance Expert

16/08/2026

We Call for Calm as Election Results keep Flowing

We are following closely the tabulations and analyzing the developments. For three (3) straight nights, we are awake taking interest in the governance of our country. as election results are being announced from across the country.

Let's keep the peace, order, and respect the rule of law as we wait for the Electoral Commission of Zambia to do its job.

There is no need to attack and extend violence to us or rather those who maintain that there is no change of government in this election. We are categorical that the election is important as a democratic process renewing the mandate of President Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND government.

We must together appreciate that this election will bring in new life to governance with some new leaders emerging as Councillors, Members of Parliament, Council Chairpersons and Mayors.

Dr. Martin Mushumba

15/08/2026

We remind ourselves again that the Bible in Exodus 14:14 says, "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still."

Brothers and sisters in the Lord, victory is assured when you stop fighting on your own, stay calm, and trust God to handle the battles.....

because "He who tries to shake a baobab tree ends up shaking his own buttocks."

Happy Sabbath Zambia 🙌🏽🙏🏽

14/08/2026

Verify All Results Before Commencing with Announcements

With incidences of ballot theft and harassment on the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) officials, the suspension of the counting and announcement of results is justifiable. At this point it is difficult to believe results that would be announced, in the absence of a verification exercise. Simply put, all results are suspicious and must not be announced. Among other things, the credibility of an election is dependent on the results transmitted.

Reports of tempering with results in Kabwata, Chawama, Monze etc., are but just a tip of an iceberg of a huge scheme in the background.

As it is, you cannot force the ECZ to resume the announcement of results before verification of the same. That would be promoting illegality and usurping the people's will.

Dr. Martin Mushumba

13/08/2026

Goodmorning Dr. Mushumba,

I am from voting at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe Primary School in Lusaka. The situation is calm.

I pray that my vote makes the difference to give the country continuity because I queued up with cadres whose agenda is evil and made me feel weak and drained.

Doc, whilst on the queue, these guys who were speaking on top of their voices kept screaming that they couldn't wait to return to rule the streets and stations under Brian Mundubile's government. These looked just like junkies and looked set to give Mundubile their votes.

With this situation, I am asking that many people be urged to go and cast their votes so that we can stop misfits from deciding for us. Let normal Zambians go and vote to keep the country safe, orderly, and carry on with development.

I am one of the 30,000 teachers and happy to vote. I am happy with this government's performance especially on being able to create jobs for teachers, nurses and other public workers. I want this to continue for a better Zambia.

Teacher Judith Namfukwe
Garden, Lusaka

13/08/2026

Kele lufita sha!!!
Let's now do the sacred duty. We are already in the queue. Vote and decide your future! 🙏🏽

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