Barotseland Campaigner Nayoto Lyamba Dies at 81

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  Another prominent Barotseland campaigner, Nayoto Lyamba, has died after an illness barely a month following the death of Barotseland…

Royal Barotseland Scoops CONIFA African Presidency

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  The Confederation of Independent Football Associations (CONIFA), African region, has unanimously elected Barotseland as its continental President for the…

Queen of the South shocked at Barotseland campaigner’s death in Zambian prison as she confers with Linyungandambo

By News Editor, Barotseland Post

  The Litunga la Mboela, Barotseland’s Queen of the South, who is second in the hierarchy and co-ruler with the…

Linyungandambo leaders meet Ngambela, BRE's Saa Sikalo Kuta to convey gratitude for attending independence campaigner’s burial

By News Editor, Barotseland Post

  The Linyungandambo, Barotseland’s main independence advocates, were at the Barotse Royal Establishment (BRE) Limulunga Kuta on Thursday morning to…

Zambia, Lungu Responsible for Likando’s Death – Linyungandambo as the Campaign for Barotseland Continues

By News Editor, Barotseland Post

  Linyungandambo, the main Barotseland independence movement, has vowed to continue the campaign for Barotseland as they blame the Zambian…

King Imwiko II decrees Barotseland independence leader’s burial day a royal holiday as BRE calls for unity of purpose in the Kingdom!

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  His Majesty, The Litunga, King Imwiko II, sanctioned the Barotse Royal Establishment, BRE, to observe the day of Likando…

Barotseland independence leader burial proceeds in earnest harmony!

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  After some initial controversy between a section of the family and Barotseland activists, it has been resolved that Likando…

Zambia’s ruling Patriotic Front cadres hijack funeral of Barotseland independence leader

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  Some known Patriotic Front (PF) cadres, who are related to deceased Barotseland leader, Likando Pelekelo, have threatened to involve…

BTG to issue funeral guidelines as Barotseland unites to mourn independence leader

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  Messages of condolence have continued to pour from all sectors of the Barotse community following the untimely death of…

A true soldier has ascended to the shores yonder!

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  Go well Barotse soldier! Za maya hande, Ndwalume ya Bulozi! While among us, you fought for what you believed…

BREAKING: Barotseland independence activist dies in Zambian prison in unclear circumstances

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  Likando Pelekelo (65), one of the three Barotseland political leaders imprisoned for peacefully advocating the independence of Barotseland, has…

SELF-DETERMINATION: The case of Barotseland!

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  Self-determination is the process by which a group of people, usually possessing a certain degree of national consciousness, form…

BAROTSELAND: What does the Confederation of Independent Football Association membership mean?

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  CONIFA, the Confederation of Independent Football Associations, is the football federation for all associations outside FIFA, with members from…

Barotseland, Lenshina and past human rights abuses stain Kenneth Kaunda’s legacy

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  "We refuse to join those in political grandstanding, singing that Kenneth Kaunda is a great honourable man when the…

World Health Organization (WHO) Basic protective measures against the new Coronavirus

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and…

Chitimukulu is trying to use Lozis and Barotseland to acquire some constitutional recognition through bill 10 - Zambian Canadian lawyer

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

Zambian born Canadian Lawyer, Elias Munshya, has taken a swipe at Chitimukulu Kanyanta-Manga II for proposing that the current Constitutional…

Choose between your King and Hakainde on Bill 10, Kanyanta Sosala of the Bemba challenges Barotse UPND MPs

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  BACKGROUND We have warned before now that the so-called Barotse Dialogue Council (BDC) planned by the Government of the…

SATIRE: When the Insect and the Rat met in an Agreement for an Argument

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  Once upon a time, in the Xambianese year of the Rat and the fifth year of the reign of…

President Lungu's remarks on Barotseland irk independence advocates, as Linyungandambo feel vindicated

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  The Zambian President’s remarks on arrival in Mongu on Monday have not gone well with many Barotseland independence advocates…

Barotseland Administrator General Afumba Mombotwa rallies his troops from jail

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  The political prisoner, imprisoned by the Zambian State for his political views on Barotseland, Afumba Mombotwa, has commended all…

ZAMBIA’S BEMBA HEGEMONIC AGENDA: Government advertises job in Barotseland whose added condition is speaking Bemba fluently in the Lozi speaking territory

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  [Before you claim we are committing the crime of proposing tribal war or that we are peddling tribalism, help…

FACE-OFF: Barotseland’s ex-prime minister shocked that BRE wants to betray the historic 2012 BNC resolutions as debate ‘flares-up’ at Limulunga Kuta

By News Editor, Barotseland Post

  Hon. Clement Wainyae Sinyinda, who presided over the historic 2012 Barotse National Council (BNC) in his capacity as Ngambela,…

BNFA joins Linyungandambo, BNYL in rejecting proposed dialogue on ‘restoring’ the defunct Barotseland Agreement 1964

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  The Barotse National Freedom Alliance (BNFA) have rejected the Barotse Dialogue Council (BDC) proposed to dialogue with the Government…

Linyungandambo, BNYL boycott Barotse Dialogue Council as Mwandi, Sesheke and Kaoma Kuta ponder the same

By News Editor, Barotseland Post

  Barotseland’s main independence movement, the Linyungandambo and the Barotseland National Youth League (BNYL) have refused to be a part…

Desperate PF now plots to use the Litunga, BRE to compel Barotse UPND MPs to vote for the controversial Bill 10 – Exposé

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  A scheme is brewing in which Zambia’s ruling Patriotic Front (PF), desperate to remain in power after 2021, now…

BAROTSE CHANGE: A Tribute to Barotseland our Country for 2020 New Year!

By Lindunda Wamunyima, Barotse Change Archives

  INTRODUCTION It is that time of the year once again when Barotzis’ relationships are characterised by messages aglow with…

Barotse Cultural Landscape nomination as a World Heritage Site by Zambia must be rejected at this time

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  Currently, Zambia is largely seen as Barotseland’s colonizer who cannot be trusted to make decisions of such magnitude as…

It is not true that Constitution Amendment Bill 10 Restores the defunct Barotseland Agreement 1964

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  The Litunga (King of Barotseland) and the President of Zambia cannot possibly broker a deal to restore the Barotseland…

BRE shocked by latest ConCourt ruling to discard Chiefs Act, Privy Council to reconvene on 9th December

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  A few days after concluding to engage the Zambian government through dialogue for the restoration of the defunct Barotseland…

The Barotse Royal Establishment: A stubborn fly clinging onto a corpse!

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  The Barotse Royal Establishment (BRE) is indeed like the proverbial stubborn fly that follows the corpse to the grave…

DEADLOCK: Namuso want ‘restoration’, other Kuta insist on 2012 BNC people resolutions as Privy Council extends to Friday

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  Leaked information indicates that the Privy Council is currently deadlocked on Namuso, particularly the Kutas representing the Ngambela and…

Zambian PS Bukali, Liomba allegedly paying Barotseland activists to renounce independence bid

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  The respective Zambian Permanent Secretaries (PS) for Western and Southern Provinces, Danny Bukali and Mwangala Liomba, have been implicated…

Litunga Imwiko II summons the Privy Council

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  His Majesty Imwiko II the Litunga, King of Barotseland, has summoned his Privy Council to possibly consider many outstanding…

Independence or restoration of the defunct 1964 agreement – which way Barotseland?

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  Many people confuse the ‘restoration’ of the defunct 1964 agreement, The Barotseland Agreement 1964, with the total independence of…

Keeping Afumba Mombotwa in prison after a presidential pardon is 'torture' of the worst kind – Chishimba Kambwili

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  “It’s unfortunate that the other prisoner (Afumba Mombotwa) who has been left is being tortured because when you are…

AFUMBA MOMBOTWA SPEAKS OUT: 'Keeping me in prison days after my pardon is a serious anomaly, stop insulting the Litunga!'

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  "I believe I am a free man who should be out of this prison and be with my loved…

Barotseland independence leader Afumba Mombotwa not released from Zambian prison

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  Our independent sources have confirmed that Mr Afumba Mombotwa has not been released from jail and that no such…

CONFUSION: Barotseland’s Afumba Mombotwa removed from the list of pardoned inmates 5 hours after State House announced his name

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

In a bizarre twist of events, Barotseland independence leader Afumba Mombotwa has been expunged from the earlier list of pardoned…

BREAKING: Lungu pardons political prisoner Afumba Mombotwa, five others to celebrate Birthday

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  As he celebrates his 63rd birthday, Zambian President Edgar Lungu has pardoned five prisoners, among them Barotseland independence leader,…

STATE HOUSE LIED! No tribal conflict in Barotseland but isolated succession disputes resulting from misguided Zambian policy

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  It was despicable to watch the republican president on national television publicly display a well-rehearsed orchestration by three self-imposed…

Indian Manipur separatists Announce government in exile, to be based in Britain

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  Self-declared government based in the United Kingdom says it will push for recognition at the United Nations. Dissident political…

Namugala is ignorant and dull for stating that Barotseland doesn’t exist - Ngambela Manyando as he speaks to SA’s Channel Africa

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  Ngambela Mukela Manyando has breathed fire on Zambia’s First Deputy Speaker, Catherine Namugala, calling her not only ignorant but…

We are broke, can't commence Munyinda Munukayumbwa's trial - Zambian State

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  The Kaoma Magistrates' Court on Monday adjourned the matter in which 25-year-old Barotseland activist Munyinda Munukayumbwa,  is facing four…

Will Barotseland independence bring war to peaceful Zambia? The case of Singapore and Malaysia - The Malaysia Agreement of 1963

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  There are six common lies often told against Barotseland Independence by those who seek to stop or discourage it:…

IT IS GENOCIDE: Zambian Parliament banning the name ‘Barotseland’ in all its debates

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  The First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Catherine Namugala, may have just confirmed that the Zambian state is…

BAROTSE CHANGE: Ruminations on Constitutional Royal Barotseland Government (RBG)

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  INTRODUCTION Recent trends in Barotseland and social media have prompted us to reflect on this important subject in our…

Zambia’s hypocritical prayers are an abomination to Almighty God!

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  If you know your Bible, you would understand that I am not the first to criticise hypocritical days of…

A brief history of His Majesty the Litunga Imwiko II

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  His Majesty the Litunga Imwiko II, whose personal name is Lubosi Imwiko, has been the King of Barotseland from…

Litunga Imwiko II celebrates 19th Coliso – Coronation Anniversary

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  Hundreds have turned up at Limulunga Palace to celebrate Litunga Imwiko II on His Majesty’s 19th coronation anniversary ceremony…

King Nalubamba takes chieftaincy title in Namwala!

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  University of Zambia (UNZA) Dean in the School of Veterinary Medicine, Professor King Shimumbo Nalubamba has been installed as…

Christopher Mundia put to rest as Fr Chilinda urges honesty among lawyers

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  LUSAKA, Zambia. PROMINENT lawyer Christopher Mundia was on Tuesday, 8th October 2019 put to rest with a call on…

Why Bo Simataa Simataa is wrong on Barotseland, like many of his kind!

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  Rarely do we address individuals except when we have cause to believe their public sentiments represent a national or…

Another Zambian Minister urges Speaker to declare ‘Barotseland’ un-parliamentary

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  Chipangali Member of Parliament, Vincent Mwale, who is also the cabinet minister in charge of Housing & Infrastructure Development,…

THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM: Majestic Litunga, Brilliant Peter Jones, Kupuwana, Maoma Drums and other talking points from Litunga’s 2019 Royal Visit to Livingstone

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  BACKGROUND With His Majesty, The Litunga, King of Barotseland now back from what many agree was a splendid and…

SAVING SPOTS: Panthera partners with the Kingdom of Barotseland to conserve wild cats

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  Recently, in August of 2019, Panthera, the global wild cat conservation organization, and the Barotse Royal Establishment (BRE) in…

Batoka chiefs welcome the Litunga as the tourist capital mounts Barotseland’s Royal Flag!

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  His Majesty the Litunga, King of Barotseland, Imwiko II has arrived in Livingstone to grace the 5th Zambezi International…

Is Barotseland equal to Western Province? – People demand to know!

By Sibeta Mundia, Barotseland Post

  Actually, the correct answer to this question is ‘yes’ and ‘no’. Therefore, a brief explanation will be necessary for…

THE KING’S ROYAL TOUR: Litunga Imwiko II to grace the 5th Zambezi International Regatta in Livingstone

By News Editor, Barotseland Post

  This September, His Majesty the Litunga, King of Barotseland,  will ceremoniously travel to Livingstone on the Zambezi River, the…

BRE Foreign Relations Minister leads delegation to Katete for Gawa Undi’s Kulamba ceremony

  Induna Iñunde, Ms Irene Muyenga, who is the Barotse Royal Establishment (BRE) minister in charge of foreign relations, has…

Is the Litunga King or Paramount Chief in Zambia? – A detailed exposition of facts and misconceptions

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  In Barotseland, the Litunga is the owner of the land, water, forests and all animals, fish and birds. He…

Barotseland independence only a matter of time - Saleya Kwalombota

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  The existence of Barotseland State cannot be ignored. Its existence supersedes the birth of Zambia, the sate that has…

Barotzis Homecoming Pilgrimage, 50-Plus Years in Barotseland – A BAROTSE CHANGE Reflection

By Lindunda Wamunyima, Barotseland Post

INTRODUCTION The historic August 2019 Africa Homecoming Pilgrimage 400 Years (1619 to 2019) Anniversary held in “Zambia - Western Province”…

SIBESO: What a befitting name for the incredible Professor Zoe!

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

She joined the president of Diversity Restoration Solutions (DRS), Anthony Mubita Sheppard and his dear wife, Lisa, along with nine…

African-Americans retrace painful ancestral journey into slavery as Kalabo residents console them with regatta

By Media Editor, Barotseland Post

  As the African-American Homecoming team emotionally retraced their ancestors' painful journey through the Lwanginga River basin, hundreds of their…

King Mulambwa and Moses Grandy honoured, a meeting with the Queen of the South - African American Homecoming Update!

By Media Editor, Barotseland Post

  King Mulambwa Santulu, the tenth male Litunga of the then Alui Kingdom, which was later named Barotseland, and Moses…

HOMECOMING WEEKEND ROUNDUP: The King welcomes African-Americans, team leader gets Lozi name and Restoration Centre commissioned

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  His Majesty the Litunga, King of Barotseland, Lubosi Imwiko II has warmly welcomed the African-American homecoming team led by…

ZNBC VIDEO INCLUDED: Integrate with the rest of Zambia, Tourism Minister urges African - Americans reconnecting roots to Barotseland

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  LUSAKA. Zambia’s Tourism and Arts Minister, Ronald Chitotela, has called for the need to integrate and connect Black-African Americans,…

Barotse Royal Establishment rejects Zambia’s National Dialogue Forum Resolutions!

By News Editor, Barotseland Post

  The Barotse Royal Establishment (BRE) has rejected the Constitutional Amendment Bill of 2019, indicating that some proposed articles are…

AFRICAN-AMERICAN HOMECOMING: Facts and Misconceptions

By Sibeta Mundia, Barotseland Post

In 2017, when Barotseland Post first featured a report about some African-Americans planning to relocate to Barotseland in a Home…

BAROTSELAND: Pomp and Splendor await African-Americans as they return home today!

By News Editor, Barotseland Post

  Through a program called The Home Coming Project, which helps African-Americans trace their original roots, some who reportedly traced…

A President empowered through Bill 10 can dismantle Barotseland - Canada based Zambian lawyer

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  A President empowered through the currently proposed Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill of 2019, also known as Bill 10,…

Zambia discontinues trial of 9 Livingstone Barotseland activists as Munyinda gets new criminal charge!

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

The nine (9) Livingstone Barotseland activists who were arrested and jointly charged for ‘unlawful assembly’ and ‘seditious practices’ last year…

A ZAMBIAN ASKS, “WHEN DID BAROTSELAND BECOME A STATE?”

By Sibeta Mundia, Barotseland Post

  In response to the article ‘Are Lozi special in Zambia?’ a Zambian blogger writes, “Mr Sibeta Mundia, no one…

IS WESTERN PROVINCE SPECIAL IN ZAMBIA?

By Sibeta Mundia, Barotseland Post

  Yes! Zambia’s current Western Province is the only territory in Zambia still protected by special international treaties, most recently…

IS LOZI A TRIBE, LANGUAGE OR NATIONALITY?

By Sibeta Mundia, Barotseland Post

  “Some idea of the composition of the Barozi people of today can be gained when one realizes that they…

ARE LOZI PEOPLE SPECIAL IN ZAMBIA?

By Sibeta Mundia, Barotseland Post

  “Zambians who come from the other provinces must understand that the ‘Western Province’ has a legitimate claim to be…

EXPOSED: The Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill 2019 plots against the Litunga and Barotseland!

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  “However, just like many of us had warned the BRE and the Litunga, the 2019 proposed bill not only…

DETAILED: Why does the King of Barotseland wear British Admirals’ or Military Uniforms, is it even cultural?

By Sibeta Mundia, Barotseland Post

It is not uncommon to hear this question asked with many, devoid of knowledge about Barotse history, wrongly alleging the…

Activist Munyinda finally charged with six counts of promoting tribal war!

By Media Editor, Barotseland Post

  After detaining him at Kambule remand prison for over two weeks without charge or trial, the Zambian state has…

IN-DEPTH: Ngambela Manyando shamelessly order arrest of Barotse activist after WhatsApp, Social media brawl!

By News Editor, Barotseland Post

  Social and political commentator, Munyinda Munukayumbwa, has been arrested after the Barotse Royal Establishment’s Ngambela, Mukela Manyando, ordered for…

Japan is a monarchy and there is nothing archaic about monarchies - SIZO KI SIZO!

By Sibeta Mundia, Barotseland Post

A monarchy is a country or territory ruled by an Emperor, King, Queen, Prince, Sultan, Caliph, Pope or Czar and…

Kenneth Kaunda is no honourable man despite multiple accolades

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  This week saw many ex African presidents from the SADC region fly into Zambia to honour Zambia’s founding President…

Zambia Army Commander Visit to Barotseland as Reported By PRIME TV – News

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

The following video details the visit of the Zambia Army Commander, Lieutenant General William Sikazwe, in Barotseland and his courtesy…

BRE’s Ngambela Manyando must find ways to engage Barotse Media - BAROTSELAND POST EDITORIAL COMMENT

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

Barotse news media have done a tremendous job highlighting issues that affect Barotseland, so far, and it would be very…

Ngambela Mukela Manyando scores his first as he dispels malicious social media rumours

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  The Barotse Royal Establishment’s newly installed Ngambela, Mukela Manyondo, may have scored his first this afternoon when he swiftly…

The church of Barotseland vows to expand outreach as it ordains new ministers

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

In 1965, Kenneth Kaunda’s Zambian government disbanded the Church of Barotseland, seized its entire church infrastructure, land and all other…

Imprisoned Barotseland independence leaders, Afumba and others, receive sustained torture – Inside Reports

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  An inside report received from Zambia’s Mukobeko Maximum Prison has indicated that Afumba Mombotwa (60), Pelekelo Likando (64) and…

SPORTS & SELF-DETERMINATION: Catalonia Football team to play in FIFA window for the first time ever, FC Barcelona stars Pique and Xavi to play

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  Catalonia National football team is this Monday scheduled to feature in FIFA window for the first time ever against…

BAROTSELAND: No Kuomboka this year – BRE

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  Barotseland’s premier water pageantry, Kuomboka, will not take place this year due to insufficient water in the vast Barotse…

The simplest, shortest and most logical explanation on Barotseland boundaries you will ever read!

By Sibeta Mundia, Barotseland Post

  Britain never got any territory from Barotseland by conquest, domination or outright purchase because Barotseland was merely Britain’s protectorate…

Now Britain’s favorite quiz competition, University Challenge, features Barotseland on its BBC televised show

By Media Editor, Barotseland Post

While some Zambians, and even some Barotse people, still doubt the validity and legitimacy of Barotseland’s claim for independence and…

PANGOLIN: THE MOST TRAFFICKED MAMMAL YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

Following our earlier publication on the Pangolin, many have asked us to share more information on the animal, and possibly,…

USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Nigeria, Kenya, SA and other countries following the Barotseland Story

By Sibeta Mundia, Barotseland Post

  Often times, human nature inclines towards worrying about what is yet to be achieved and makes us neglect what…

HAPPY EIGHTH ANNUAL WORLD PANGOLIN DAY, 16TH FEBRUARY 2019!

By Media Editor, Barotseland Post

    Barotseland is indeed endowed with plenty of wildlife with an extensive variety of animal species of all kinds,…

MAY SESHEKE BEES, THUNDER AND LIGHTNING STRIKE THEM!

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  Zambia’s propensity to shed innocent Barotse blood is so sickening that our blood is still boiling, tempers infuriated by…

PAUL J MASIYE MASIYALETI: Farewell father, farewell teacher, farewell freedom fighter!

By Media Editor, Barotseland Post

  A Moving Tribute to Honorable Paul J Masiye Masiyaleti by Nalule Mukelabai Chiyomba. May I take this opportunity to…

JUST IN: Masiye Masiyaleti has died!

  Masiye Masiyaleti, the Sioma secondary school teacher, who was Accused number Four (4) in the 2016 Afumba Mombotwa and…

NKOYAS, NKOYAS and more on NKOYAS: Their origins, population, areas of settlement, Lozi nationality and Zambian politics around them

By Sibeta Mundia, Barotseland Post

  Due to popular public demand, we have decided to revisit the topic of the Nkoya people of Barotseland. Such…

BAROTSE CHANGE: The Sophistries of the Prince of Persia must now let go!

By Lindunda Wamunyima, Barotseland Post

  INTRODUCTION All Zambians know that Zambia is a proclaimed Christian nation and I quote: “ACKNOWLEDGE the supremacy of God…

Encouraging steps from the BRE so far, but are they really in tune with what the people want today?

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  The Barotse Royal Establishment, BRE, has recently made some encouraging pronouncements that have cheered many in the Barotse fraternity.…

"Barotseland shall never die" – BRE as new Prime Minister takes office

By News Editor, Barotseland Post

  Barotseland has a new Ngambela (Prime Minister) installed by His Majesty the Litunga, King of Barotseland, Lubosi Imwiko II,…

Litunga reluctantly accepts Zambian security escort as he retreats to his Winter Palace

By News Editor, Barotseland Post

His Majesty the Litunga, King of Barotseland, Lubosi Imwiko II, was yesterday reluctant to accept his usual Zambian security escort…

Barotseland mourns as she remembers her nationals massacred on 14th January 2011 by Zambian state agents

By Freelance Journalist

  14th January 2019 marks 8 years exactly since a dark cloud hovered over the nation of Barotseland as state…

2019 is United Nations International Year of Indigenous Languages

By Sibeta Mundia, Barotseland Post

  Indigenous languages matter for development, peacebuilding and reconciliation. So is Barotseland’s siLozi, which we must continue to promote not…

COMMUNIQUE: A unity of purpose will hasten Barotseland Independence actualization

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

The people of Barotseland must unite in their call for total independence as only through a unity of purpose would…

BAROTSELAND: A merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year 2019!

By Media Editor, Barotseland Post

Wishing you peace, joy, and all the best this wonderful holiday has to offer, and may this incredible time of…

Deputy Speaker in Zambian Parliament forbids Parliamentarians from mentioning Barotseland!

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

Sikongo Constituency Member of Parliament Mundia Ndalamei has observed that the amended Zambian constitution has brought confusion in Barotseland as…

“In war, there is no substitute for victory” – A BAROTSE CHANGE Festive Season Reflection.

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

Douglas MacArthur a renowned American five-star Army General once stated that “In war, there is no substitute for victory” –…

‘Tweet for Freedom’ campaign initiated for Barotseland!

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

Barotse people at home and abroad have united to launch a ‘Tweet for Freedom’ campaign initiative aimed at rallying all…

Zambia Commemorating End of WWI without special mention of Lewanika I, Sir Mwanawina III (KBE) Kings of Barotseland hypocritical

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  Commemorating the end of World War I without a special mention of the contribution of King Lewanika I and…

François Coillard's Life and Work in Barotseland

By Sibeta Mundia, Barotseland Post

  François Coillard, born 17th July 1834 in Asnières-les-Bourges, Cher, France and died on 27th May 1904 in Lealui, Barotseland…

Confusion erupts in Limulunga as BRE Presser fail to address substantial issues!

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

Tempers flared up at the Limulunga Kuta this afternoon when the much anticipated Press Briefing called upon by the Barotse…

WORLD TOILET DAY: We must eradicate open defecation in Barotseland!

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

Today, as the world commemorates the World Toilet Day, we must take time to appreciate the powder room, the lavatory,…

SECURITY ALERT: Litunga enthroned Mwene Chengele now fears for his life!

  A source close to the recently enthroned Mwene Chengele has called for the immediate securing of the Mwene after…

President Lungu, Litunga deadlocked over Barotseland as the King threatens to support Separatist!

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  Zambia’s President, Edgar Lungu, held a couple of meetings in Limulunga yesterday with Lubosi Imwiko II, the King of…

VP Inonge Wina's visit to self-imposed Mwene Mutondo is a deliberate violation of long established customs - Barotse Activist Munyinda

  Barotseland Activist, Munyinda Munukayumbwa, has accused Zambia’s Vice President Inonge Wina and her government of deliberately disregarding long established…

LEWANIKA OF BAROTSELAND: ‘An African King’ - The New York Times, January 1899

By Sibeta Mundia, Barotseland Post

  In their January 29, 1899 Edition, and on page Number 19, The New York Times published a piece from…

Barotseland in the New York Times!

By Sibeta Mundia, Barotseland Post

  It may surprise many to learn that the world renowned media such as the Associated Press, Reuters and The…

BAROTSELAND: a popular American action police procedural television series, NCIS, features Barotseland in its recent episode

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

A mild Spoiler warning for those who have not yet watched episode 6 of the highly rated and world-renowned crime…

BAROTSE PLAINS FOR WORLD HERITAGE SITE? A Barotse Change Perspective

By L. Wamunyima, Barotseland Post

  'With everything else having been stated thus, BAROTSE CHANGE categorically submits that the first credible “World Heritage Site” agenda…

Periodic prayer rituals will not sanitize Zambia’s many transgressions!

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  “For I know your manifold transgressions And your mighty sins: Afflicting the just and taking bribes; Diverting the poor…

BAROTSE CHANGE: Further reflections on Freedom of Independence versus Freedom of Dependence!

By L. Wamunyima, Barotseland Post

The much awaited historic 24th October; the Independence Day for Northern Rhodesia, is once again here this month of October.…

Jailed Barotseland independence leaders moved to Mukobeko Maximum facility

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  Afumba Mombotwa, the sworn Administrator General of Barotseland and his two colleagues currently serving 15 years jail sentences each…

Unrepentant, self-righteous Zambia will learn the hard way someday soon!

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  The egoistic, outraged and simple-minded often fail to learn from the mistakes of the past! A case in point…

BREAKING: 10 years too lenient for ‘unrepentant’ and 'self-righteous' Barotseland activists, now to be jailed 15 years! - Supreme Court

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

The Zambian Supreme Court sitting in Ndola has upheld the conviction of Afumba Mombotwa (60), Pelekelo Likando (64) and Sylvester…

Afumba and other Barotseland leaders on trial need your urgent help today!

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  We love Afumba Mombotwa for his leadership and patriotism. However, he and others on trial today need all of…

Senior Chiefs upset with GRZ-BRE plans to undermine 2012 BNC, conspirator Nyambe Namushi gets fired from Kaoma Kuta!

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  Reports emanating from the Naliele Kuta in Kaoma are that the Senior Chief, His Royal Highness the Reigning Prince,…

Forget Lungu, KK and the rest of them! The King of Barotseland does not make personal decisions for the nation like an elected official!

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  It is a total lie to allege that to resolve matters arising out of the 1964 agreement, the Zambian…

The Litunga, his wish and the people’s aspirations!

By Social Media Network, Sepo ya Bulozi

  If it is true that Kenneth Kaunda wants to offer guidance in resolving the Barotseland - Zambia conflict then…

An Open Letter to the GMO, “BNT” Syndicate – A BAROTSE CHANGE ultimatum!

By Lindunda Wamunyima, Barotseland Post

We trust and pray that this correspondence finds you in the best of your health and spirits. Our calendars indicate…

The Supreme Court will not hear us, ruling to be based on our written submissions – Defense Lawyer

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  Victor Kachaka, the Defence Lawyer in Afumba Mombotwa and Others vs The People appeal trial at the Supreme Court…

Barotseland independence activists' Supreme Court trial continues on Thursday, 6th September

  The Supreme Court of Zambia, sitting in Ndola, has given the defence one more day to allow them time…

We look forward to a speedy trial – Afumba Mombotwa and others

As the sworn Barotseland Administrator General, Afumba Mombotwa, and two others appear in the Supreme Court today to begin their…

BREAKING: Afumba Mombotwa and others Vs the people treason case back in court!

  The case in which Afumba Mombotwa (60), Pelekelo Likando (64) and Sylvester Inambao Kalima (57) have appealed against their…

BAROTSELAND: Independence or Restoration?

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  In restoration, the Litunga, King of Barotseland will merely be a glorified chief, with the superficial title of King,…

Restoring the defunct Barotseland agreement will only create a miserable trap for Barotseland

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  Restoring the defunct 1964 Barotseland agreement now will only create a miserable trap for Barotseland, with little or no…

A CLASH OF THE KINGS: When Gawa Undi of the East meets Litunga of the West, the Lion poses with the Elephant at Kulamba

  “There was definitely a clash in customs, which ceremony organizers admitted proved a challenge, but in the end, each…

Barotseland independence will create thousands of instant jobs – BTG

Independence will instantly create many thousands of Barotse jobs as Barotseland must establish not only its own civil and public…

President Lungu wants the Litunga to rule Barotseland like a brutal dictator – BRE insider

  A Barotse Royal Establishment (BRE) insider in the ongoing dialogue preparations has revealed that President Lungu wants the Litunga…

Zambia no longer legal in Barotseland, it will be forced out if need be - BTG

  The Royal Barotseland Government (RBG), also known as the Barotseland Transitional Government (BTG), has advised Barotse citizens, especially the…

AFUMBA MOMBOTWA: A True Patriot’s Day in Court!

By Sibeta Mundia, Barotseland Post

  When the much-anticipated trial of the four Barotseland independence leaders had resumed on Thursday, 26th November 2015, following Tuesday’s…

Just who is Barotseland Administrator Afumba Mombotwa?

By Sibeta Mundia, Barotseland Post

  On 14th August 2013, Afumba Mombotwa took oath of office as Barotseland Administrator General, AG, a transitional office to…

Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) position on Barotseland Agreement 1964

The Zambian Watchdog has featured the below article to remind its readers what the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) once…

Barotseland Kingdom is more democratic than dictatorial Zambia!

By Sibeta Mundia, Barotseland Post

  Many Zambians ignorant of what a Kingdom really is are often heard mocking Barotse people for aspiring to separate…

Zambia will pay heavily for abrogating the Barotseland Agreement 1964 treaty!

By Sibeta Mundia, Barotseland Post

  “What is a treaty, and does the Barotseland Agreement 1964 qualify as such in international law?” These are some…

Kenneth Kaunda not well placed to resolve Barotseland impasse – BNFA

  The Barotse National Freedom Alliance (BNFA) has opposed the proposal that first Republican President Kenneth Kaunda helps to resolve…

Threats not the answer - Zambian civil rights activist as he urges KK to help resolve the Barotseland Agreement issue

  First Republican President Kenneth Kaunda has been urged to seriously consider playing a role in resolving the issue of…

Caution Zambians in diplomatic service to desist from commenting on the issue of the Barotseland Agreement – BNFA, urges Lungu

  President Edgar Lungu has been called upon to caution Zambians in diplomatic service to desist from commenting on the…

MICHAEL SATA: A deranged moron or an ingenious man on Barotseland?

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  No national leader in Zambia has ever spoken so openly about the defunct Barotseland Agreement of 1964 as did…

A message to my fellow youths – Victor Mulala

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  You don't need to be brave or courageous in order to stand for truth and justice; you just need…

Victor Mulala, a Barotse youth responds to Zambia’s Chief Spokesperson!

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  To your response over SABC Interview, I respond as follows: You have complained through ZNBC that the interviewer was…

Emmanuel Mwamba shamelessly lied on international fora over the Barotseland Question

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  I could not believe listening to his Excellence Emmanuel Mwamba, Zambia's High commissioner to South Africa on SABC program…

The 2012 Barotseland National Council (BNC) Resolutions and UDI mandate not a motion!

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

Dear editor, Allow me space in your wonderful media platform to air my views on the very important and vexing…

WHAT HOGWASH! The uncouth Zambian High Commissioner’s despicable SABC remarks about Barotseland

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  As predicted, Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Emmanuel Mwamba’s SABC appearance to try and deny credible assertions made…

Shut Up, Dora! Si SABC yanyoko! – Barotseland Post Editorial Comment

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  Zambia’s Chief government spokesperson, Dora Siliya, must shut up rather than trying to threaten South Africa’s state broadcaster, SABC…

Zambia to protest to SA government and SABC over Linyungandambo interview

  The Zambian government is to lodge an official complaint to the South African government and the South African Broadcasting…

ZAMBIA IS A ‘UNITARY’ STATE - Does this mean it is one ‘INDIVISIBLE’ country?

By Sibeta Mundia, Barotseland Post

It is not uncommon to hear many Zambians claim that Zambia is a unitary state, therefore, aspirations for Barotseland are…

BAROTSELAND IS ONE COUNTRY - Perspectives on need for unity in diversity in settling Barotseland’s complete independence!

By Lindunda Wamunyima, Barotseland Post

INTRODUCTION ERNESTO TEODORO MONETA an Italian Nobel peace prize winner is reported to have first adopted the motto “InVarietate Concordia/In…

Nigerian Oranto Petroleum’s license to explore natural gas and oil in Barotseland: Could it be payback for 'financing’ Lungu’s 2015 election?

By Sibeta Mundia, Barotseland Post

In 2015, then as a presidential candidate without campaign money or access to government resources after Acting President Guy Scott…

Newly proposed Land Policy does not apply to Barotseland – Zambia’s Land Minister confirms to Parliament

By Lubasi Lubasi and Sibeta Mundia, Barotseland Post

  Zambian minister in charge of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Jean Kapata, told Parliament on Tuesday…

Towards more meaningful Heroes, Heroines and Unity days: A BAROTSE CHANGE Reflection

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

  The Zambian traditional Heroes and Unity weekend is fast approaching once again falling, this year, on 2nd and 3rd…

9 Livingstone Barotse granted bail, six others acquitted in Mongu as the Zambian President heads to Barotseland

  To ensure a less hostile reception for Zambia’s President Lungu as he visits Barotseland this weekend, the Livingstone Magistrate…

The fate of Barotse prisoners Afumba, Inambao and Likando lie with the Zambian Executive

  A month ago, this publication announced the release from prison of Afumba Mombotwa, Inambao Kalima and Likando Pelekelo, after…

May your light shine even on Barotseland - Youth activist pleads with Catholic Bishops

  A Barotseland Political Activist, Munyinda Munukayumbwa, has urged the Catholic Church to not cast a blind eye on the…

Nine Barotse languish in jail without trial or bail weeks after their arrest on alleged unlawful assembly

  The Zambian state has often been accused of treating Barotse people differently from other Zambians under the national judicial…

Barotseland Administrator Afumba yet to return home!

  10th may, 2018. OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! We hereby wish to advise that the Barotseland Administrator General, Afumba Mombotwa, and his…

Disgraced BRE clique requests K816, 000 cash from government for fake dialogue

  The Limulunga BRE clique, working with their cohorts, Mutungulu Wanga and Nyambe Namushi, have requested the Zambian government to…

BREAKING! Afumba case dismissed by the Supreme Court, Afumba and others FREED!

  CONFIRMED! Incarcerated Barotseland Administrator, Afumba Mombotwa, and Likando Pelekelo and Inambao Kalima have all been set free, after what…

Barotse National Council is equivalent to Referendum in Barotse Governance!

By Sibeta Mundia, Barotseland Post

  Sizo ki Sizo is a siLozi phraseology emphasizing the overriding and enduring nature of national culture! Denying one’s culture…

Release Afumba, Barotse Political Prisoners Now! BTG, Linyungandambo set conditions for dialogue in joint communiqué

  Barotseland political activists have demanded that the Zambian state unconditionally releases all Barotse political prisoners held in various Zambian…

SHOCKING: 1964 Agreement, 2012 BNC pushed off dialogue table; Afumba and Sinyinda excluded!

  The people of Barotseland will be shocked to discover that the so-called BRE/GRZ dialogue on Barotseland Agreement 1964 (BA’64)…

President Lungu wishes to 'finish' the Litunga by setting him against his own people with the help of BRE!

By Sibeta Mundia, Barotseland Post

  “The strength of Barotseland is in its nationals, which is why it will last for as long as its…

Discussing the dead Barotseland Agreement ‘64 is a sheer waste of time! - BAROTSELAND POST EDITORIAL

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

The planned Barotse Royal Establishment (BRE) dialogue with the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) on the defunct Barotseland…

We will remain focused on implementing the March 2012 BNC resolution – Royal Barotseland Government

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

17th April 2018 Office of the Administrator General, Royal Barotseland Government. Nalikwanda. PRESS RELEASE We wish to urge all the…

BRE will set a dangerous precedence if they ignore the 2012 BNC resolutions – Linyungandambo

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

The Linyungandambo independence movement of Barotseland has warned that the Barotse Royal Establishment, BRE, could set a very dangerous precedence…

BRE announces dialogue on Barotseland Agreement ‘64 to commence soon, Dialogue Council to be unveiled

By Editor General, Barotseland Post

The Barotse Royal Establishment (BRE) has announced that it is now ready to meet the Zambian government and engage in…

Mobilizing for self-rule our top priority now, the dead 1964 agreement no longer an option – Linyungandambo

  Barotseland’s main independence movement, Linyungandambo, has warned that those pre-occupied with discussing the impossible restoration of the dead 1964…

Ki BUHATA! PF will not restore the 1964 agreement - Hakainde as he promises Barotseland equitable development and greater unity

  Zambia’s main opposition leader and presidential challenger, Hakainde Hichilema, has taken a swipe at Zambia’s ruling party and the…

Which is the legal way to independence? - LINYUNGANDAMBO PHILOSOPHY

By Sibeta Mundia, Barotseland Post

Seeking independence is always considered illegal in countries with no clear legal or constitutional guidelines for dependent territories to follow…

Will Barotseland remain a perpetual victim of Zambian orchestrated Political violence?

By Lindunda Wamunyima, Barotseland Post

INTRODUCTION POLITICAL VIOLENCE is a broad term used to describe violence perpetrated by either persons or governments to achieve political…