Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya @BuyoyaJonah Twitter profile

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

1 year

God did.🙏🏿❤️ Thanks a lot for your support, you amazing people. So then, tomorrow? Yes. We're going right back tomorrow!🤧 Today, @LukwesaBurak spent every minute making sure absolutely nothing goes wrong. #ZambiaKuchalo

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

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2 years

Words are not enough 😭 2018 2022

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3 years

Tomorrow, I'll be on BBC World Service - Newsday, reviewing the 2021 General Election.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

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2 years

Day 1

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

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2 years

Daka!!! 🇿🇲

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, HIS EXCELLENCY, THE PRESIDENT-ELECT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA, MR. HAKAINDE HICHILEMA AND HIS VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT MADAM MUTALE NALUMANGO. MY PRESIDENT, YOUR PRESIDENT, OUR PRESIDENT FOR THE NEXT 5 YEARS. #TheZambianVote

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 months

I was promoted at work today. Gratitude is all I'm filled with. 🙏🏿

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

Lusaka July 2021 #LusakaJuly2021

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

1 year

Dear Zambians, I've got to deliver this message to you. How you support your people is noticed even by other countries. A number of people have been telling me about how supportive we are of each other as a people. It is a very good reputation we are building. ❤️

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

Thank you! I want to take a moment and thank you all for being so gracious today. You have been far too kind! Your love and support has warmed my heart. I'm incredibly humbled to have this opportunity as Komla Dumor has always been an inspiration to me. Thank you & God bless you.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

4 years

Ladies and Gentlemen, your #LusakaJuly2020 Host. 💛

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

As a media person, I'm very happy that President-elect HH is even taking media questions!! And Sir, thank you for bringing Prime TV back. How hard can it be to just respect the media?!

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

I LITERALLY JUMPED UP AND DOWN!!! FASHION SAKALA SCORED AGAINST REAL MADRID ON HIS FIRST GAME AT RANGERS MWEBANTU!!!

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

When the Kwacha touches K3 per dollar, we're all moving into the Roma Park duplexes and buying Bentleys.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

I got the gig guys! 🙏🏿 I will be hosting the PALFA Conference. A continental gig!

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

1 year

Tonight, we got some breaking news in our Focus on Africa slot on BBC World and so we only broadcast on partner stations across the world. So, we're back tomorrow at 19:30hrs (CAT).

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

1 year

Getting ready for Focus on Africa tonight at 19:30hrs (CAT) on @BBCWorld . Join me if you can.😊

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

I've been a keen follower of HARDtalk, for years. Stephen Sackur's indepth interviews and hard hitting questions! I'm honoured to be joining that team tomorrow. My dream coming to life right before my eyes and I haven't had the chance to just let it sink in. Eternally grateful.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

If you see me crying, don't say anything 😭. My mother and my junior mother.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

1 year

Hello from Mahe, Seychelles!😍

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

It only hit me after a few minutes that Christine Chama was one of the people appointed by the President today. She has been appointed commissioner at the Human Rights Commission. Now, for those that know her, you'll agree with me that this is just the beginning for her.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

1 year

ZAMBIA'S ZOWA NGWIRA TO STAR IN NETFLIX ANIMATED SERIES By Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya Zambia's burgeoning entertainment industry has hit a major milestone with Zambian actress Zowa Ngwira securing a prominent role in the highly anticipated Netflix teens animated series - Supa Team…

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

1 year

Coming soon @BBCWorld

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

1 year

Hello everyone! Join me today as I present Focus on Africa on @BBCWorld at 19:30 (CAT). Thanks and God bless❤️🇿🇲

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

Had a very productive conversation with @DJZinhle . She is a very wise woman.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

1 year

Here's a report I did for @BBCWorld in Seychelles.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

4 years

And I should hear someone say Zambian journalists don't risk their lives for news. My friend even forgot how he speaks his English. 😂😂😂😂😂

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

Everyone was officially invited to the Presidential Debate.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

Nine year old Kira Haabazoka has broken 3 national records at this year’s National Age Group Swimming Championship. Kira scooped a total of 7 Gold medals in all races. In the Fly stroke, she has broken the national record in both 50m and 100m. 1/

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

WhatsApp GB is a form of invasion of privacy.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

I was invited to speak at a session with fellows at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford. In my presentation, I spoke about how I believe the African story should be told by us, the people that have lived it.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

1 year

Hello everyone! Excited to be back as presenter for Focus on Africa on @BBCWorld tonight at 19:30hrs (CAT). Enjoy your throwback Thursday!❤️

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

1 year

Date - Wednesday, 16th November, 2022 Time - 19:30 CAT Show - Focus on Africa Channel - BBC World News Presenter - Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya🙏🏿🙏🏿

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

1 year

In two weeks, Zambia will be hosting US Vice President Kamala Harris & the Democracy Summit in Lusaka. As part of the build up, I will be hosting a debate supported by BBC MA on Access To Information in Zambia and where we are.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

6 months

Ati what does it mean when they start telling you ati "Just getting nominated is already a win"?😂😂 Some things can't be explained, but I'm very honoured that this is where we are.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

@LukwesaBurak and I finally met guys! She just came back from leave and it feels like we've known each other for years! Such a lovely person!

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

Look who hosted me for breakfast today guys! Spent the morning having a wholesome conversation with Absa Zambia CEO @MizingaMelu . So honoured that she did this. #ZambiaKuChalo

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

I'm honestly not surprised that President Hichilema will not move from his private home into State House. I mean, this is someone who decided to show up for his inauguration in his personal vehicle.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

One of my favourite interviews was with FNB CEO Bydon Longwe. He sent a very kind message (and parcel) today. Thanks a lot @FNBZambia !🙏🏿❤️

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

1 year

Sampa The Great!

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

4 years

Away from all the drama, I find it inspiring how Edith Nawakwi was Minister of Finance at 30! HH was a trusted economist at 29!!! Vernon Mwaanga was a High Commissioner at 25!!! When did all this end?!

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

4 years

Miles Sampa is really in a world of his own.💀

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

Mr. Jito Kayumba has been appointed Special Assistant to the President for Economic and Development Affairs at State House.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

4 years

While police were patrolling in town, Pilato and team are protesting elsewhere right now

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

PF Member of the Central Committee Edify Hamukale has announced his resignation from the PF with immediate effect. #TheZambianVote

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

4 years

Throwback to the day I almost got fired💀🙆🏿‍♂️😂 @KukaMulenga , happy now?😏

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

The kid went outside today!😅

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

On this note, I dress up, start the car and get back to business. We do what we do because we love what we do. But really, the best kind of satisfaction is moral satisfaction and this message and all of your support is just so motivating.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, otherwise known as Bobi Wine.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

UPND's Mulambo Haimbe declared winner of Lusaka Central. #TheZambianVote

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

11 months

I am pleased to announce that I have been nominated for the global @oneyoungworld Journalist of the Year Award.😭 This award celebrates journalists worldwide seeking and reporting the truth and making the world more informed and just. Five winners will be selected to receive…

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

UPND Elections Chairman Gary Nkombo back in the auditorium now. Brief chat with him and he says they have verified results.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

Mr. Sean Tembo really needs to be called out for his consistently sexist and disgusting comments. It is unacceptable that someone seeking to serve in the highest office can so carelessly pass sexist comments and people are there laughing, as if there's something to laugh about.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

Opposition stakeholders have come to update us. They say the ECZ have admitted having attempted to give results not yet approved. ECZ yet to comment. #TheZambianVote

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

Information from some reliable sources indicates that a good number of consolidated results are either already in or almost in. We expect a good number of results to be announced today. #TheZambianVote

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

I don't know what it means to "choose a peaceful transition of power". There really shouldn't be such a thing in a democracy. When an election is held, results are announced, that should be it.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

"Thank you President Edgar Lungu. And don't worry, you'll be okay Sir." - President-elect Hakainde Hichilema

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

1 year

Sorry to spam you guys, but I felt cool here.😂

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

Instruments of power in Zambia 1. The Constitution 2. Zambian Flag 3. Presidential Standard (That orange flag) This is what was in that briefcase.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

The world has not rested since December 31, 2019.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

Zambians are just taking this moment to have at it with the musicians. Macky 2 posted about a gig he'll be performing at and someone commented, "Better I just buy cooking oil, seeing as we're all just trying to feed our families".😂😂😂 Enough!

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

Listen, I know you're anxious, but I'm in tears.😂😂😂😂 A certain gentleman just used the door usually used by the commissioners when they address us. We all thought it was them, but no. I'm dead at the people telling him to stop using that door.😂😂😂😂😂😂 #TheZambianVote

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

No Tilka. The backdrop of Africans finding pride in being black is that of oppression and racism. It is a symbol of liberation. It is not vindictive. It is pride. This black on the flag is conveniently next to red, a symbol of struggle. Struggle by who? Yeah. There you have it.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

Hello from King Power Stadium!!!

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

Back to work. Leave doesn't exist. 😂

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

PF's Paul Moonga carried out of hall by army. #TheZambianVote

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

1 year

Happy New week ✨️

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 months

The most expensive female footballer in the world is Zambian. The second most expensive female footballer in the world IS ZAMBIAN!

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

1 year

And no, please don't start with the VERY stupid lectures about how people mourn celebrities that didn't know them. You don't know what those people do in people's darkest times when no one can do anything. 💔

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

4 years

After the interview, I had a close to 20 minute conversation with Honourable Lusambo where I went all out and I shared my uncensored opinion on his statements. I respect that he listened, I hope he did.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

1 year

Don't make promises you can't keep.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

1 year

This is exactly why we get dumped ifwe. How does one even begin to explain something like this?!😂😂

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

ECZ will announce results within the next 30 minutes. They have concluded verifying results except for Mandevu Constituency, where they have experienced a problem. They are finding a solution to the said problem. #TheZambianVote

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

ECZ has called stakeholders into a room to verify results before announcement. #TheZambianVote

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

The unruly behaviour by political cadres who if called by their rightful name are just criminals is unacceptable. Dealing with this problem once and for all should be at the top of President-elect @HHichilema 's todo list next week once inaugurated.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

Lunch date! Had lunch with @LukwesaBurak and picked her brains and experience. Such a rich conversation with much depth and lots of laughter.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

SIDE NOTE: I found this a bit funny. 😂 People are tired. #TheZambianVote

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

My first job was in 2013, few weeks after my G12 exam. First salary, I went straight to PEP & bought those deodorants for K20. Next day, I got on a bus, very confident, wearing my new deodorant. Only for the lady next to me to pass a comment ati, "Ama perfume yambi kwati chidoyo"

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

The President-elect will address the country at about 12:00hrs today.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

4 years

Hon. Bowman Lusambo on @HOT877Zambia this morning.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

4 years

Natasha Mwansa is such an asset to this country man. What a great person she's becoming!

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

Feels like IBA restoring Prime TV's license before the President-elect is even sworn in is them sending a message. The message being that the decision was never theirs. Rule of law. That's one Zambia's biggest problems at the moment.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

As a citizen, I'm disgusted with the extent to which people became selfish in Zambia. Corruption is not a myth. It is not a myth.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

From 15 constituencies announced so far, UPND's Hakainde Hichilema takes an early lead in the polls. PF 110,178 UPND 171,604 Next update is at 11:00hrs today. No questions taken. #TheZambianVote

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

6 months

Zambia and Namibia will soon no longer require their citizens to use a passport to enter either country. Namibia's Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Dr. Albert Kawana says the two countries have agreed that all that'll be needed are national IDs.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

Finally met Nancy Kacungira. She was the first recipient of the BBC Komla Dumor Award in 2015. In the background, a busy Peter Okwoche getting ready for tonight's Focus on Africa.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

Me: Sugar in 2011 was K12 for 2kg. As we speak, it is K38. Does this translate into a better life? Honourable: You Jonah, are you the same age you were in 2011. 😳

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

Ah!!!😭

Likota

@LikotaZM

2 years

We really love how these came out 🪑 Happy Saturday and happy weekend 🥳🥳 #HandcraftedFurniture #AfrocentricDesign #Zambia

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

I've just learnt that the writer of now popular Netflix series Blood Sisters is actually a Zambian, Zelipa Zulu. Will be having an interview with her tomorrow over the same. I've watched the Limited series and I'm really proud of the quality of work put out.👏🏿👏🏿

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

He would have probably declared today a public holiday. 😅

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

How some people just assume that you have no responsibilities just because you're unmarried is probably one of the most annoying traits I've had to come across.

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@BuyoyaJonah

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

Walked, took pictures and reflected.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

Zozibini! Glad to meet again. Africa Fashion Week on Saturday. I'm ready!

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

Ah. I hate how unscripted life is man. Sends chills down my spine.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

UPND has officially taken Kabwe Central Constituency. #TheZambianVote

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

Gary Nkombo - Local Government Minister

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

Oh my goodness! I've just been informed that I've been voted as the Broadcaster of the Year at the Zambian Man of The Year Awards being held rn.😭 Being nominated in the same category with brilliant names like my boss Costa, Franklin and Luchi was already a win for me.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

3 years

Over 600 girls have been retrieved from early marriages and taken back to school in Luapula Province from June 2020 to June 2021.

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Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya

@BuyoyaJonah

2 years

How Zambians are winning everything is blowing my mind!!! I couldn't be prouder of this country that I love so dearly!🇿🇲🇿🇲💚

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