SACCORD Insist on Their ‘Bogus’ Constitution Indaba
The Southern African Center for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) says it will go ahead with the planned constitution indaba today despite key stakeholders resolving to shun the event....
View ArticleBody of Woman Retrieved from Victoria Falls
The body of a 23 year old Livingstone woman who jumped into the Victoria Falls has been retrieved after a week’s search. Police and fire brigade retrieved the body of Carol Kanyembo from the gorges....
View ArticleLusaka Province PS Bullies LA Fast Foods
The Lusaka Province administrative office on Tuesday descended on popular fast food outlet LA Fast Foods in Long acres bullying management and staff. With the parliamentary committee on labour visiting...
View ArticlePF Corruption Fight Selective, says JCTR
Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) says the fight against corruption under the Patriotic Front government is selective. JCTR Executive Director Father Leonard Chiti says those close to...
View ArticleFAZ Shuns High Court Hearing over Mtine Ban
The Ndola High Court has set May 2 as the day for ruling in the case where banned football administrator Andre Mtine has sued the Football Association of Zambia. Mtine, who was handed an arbitrary ban...
View ArticleClose Tax Loopholes, ActionAid Urges Govt
Following Zambia’s issuance of its second international sovereign bond of USD$1 billion earlier this month, the Government must commit to close tax loopholes in order to mobilise much needed resources...
View ArticleKanene Has 3 Wives, 6 Children – Father
Jailed singer General Kanene’s father Leonard Dimba has revealed his son has three wives and six children who plays the role of a breadwinner. General Kanene was recently slapped with an 18-year jail...
View ArticleKabimba Denies State of Emergency Plan
Patriotic Front Secretary General Wynter Kabimba says the ruling party will not impose a state of emergency ahead of the 2016 general elections. Kabimba, who receded into defensive mode under the heat...
View ArticleFr Luonde Fears PF Defeat in 2016 Polls
Disgraced Anglican priest Father Richard Luonde says he fears the Patriotic Front may not bounce back to power in 2016 if the in-fighting continues. Luonde, who has not hidden his PF inclination, said...
View Article‘Tired’ Sata Delivers 1-Minute Speech at Labour Day
President Michael Sata had hardly opened his mouth to address the workers that had gathered all morning to wait for his address than he bade farewell leaving the sun baked labourers in shock....
View ArticleVendors Feel the Pinch of Zambia’s Struggling Economy
Street vendors in Lusaka say they are finding it hard to sell their merchandise because most Zambians have little money to afford purchases. During a series of interviews this week around Lusaka, many...
View ArticleKariba Dam on Brink of Collapse
Zambia’s Minister for Transport, Works, Supply, and Communications Yamfwa Mukanga may be in over his head. For months now, we’ve been getting reports that the 128-metre tall Kariba Dam on the border...
View ArticleYes, Zambia Is a Violator of Freedom of Expression
It is not often that we see Zambian government officials under the current administration make international visits of distinction, so it was noteworthy to pay close attention when our esteemed...
View ArticleKalaki’s Korner: Let Them Yap!
Last Saturday night Sara and I were at the Playhouse to see the Lusaka Musical Society’s latest masterpiece – ‘Let Them Yap’. As the curtain rose, there in the middle of the stage, on his gold throne,...
View ArticleSata is Unfit for President, says Nevers
MMD president Nevers Mumba says State House should issue an apology over President Michael Sata’s conduct during Labour Day celebrations when he abandoned workers after a minute’s speech. Mumba said it...
View ArticleRufunsa Accident Claims 5 Lives
Five people have died in yet another road traffic accident in Lusaka’s Rufunsa area. The accident that happened Thursday involved a Toyota Spacio registration number ALH 4511 that hit into a truck...
View ArticleMukanga Issues New Online Media Threats
Transport and Communication Minister Yamfwa Mukanga has backed Patriotic Front cadres’ threats to close down the Zambia Information and Communication Authority (ZICTA) offices for failing to close down...
View ArticleEdem Djokotoe: Of Bans, Blacklists & Bola Part 2
“Dear Edem,” writes Mackay, “I was very surprised to read your column last week because it is not like you to write about football or embroil yourself in FAZ politics. What’s happened?” Thanks for your...
View ArticleMedical Body Disputes Post Article on Constitution
A Lusaka based Gynecologist Gertrude Shuma says at no time did the Zambia Medical Association ever state that the draft constitution should be rejected as purported by The Post Newspapers in their...
View ArticleFDD Questions Sata’s Behaviour
The opposition FDD says President Michael Sata’s handlers should ensure that he respects the etiquette and decorum befitting a Head of State. FDD spokesperson Antonio Mwanza said President Sata’s stand...
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