Another Taxi Driver Killed in Zambia
Police in Central Province have arrested two people on allegations of murdering a taxi driver in Kabwe. It is believed that Julius Nachinga, 32, of Lusaka’s Kanyama and 28-year-old Elota Lupiya of...
View ArticleNew Year Celebrations Claim 6 Deaths
Festive fatalities in Zambia record six deaths resulting from road traffic accident. Police spokesperson Elizabeth Kanjela says six people died in separate road traffic accidents during the New Year...
View ArticleMMD is Intact, says Dora Siliya
Zambian opposition MMD spokesperson Dora Siliya says the party was intact and dismissed media reports that its general membership had passed a vote of no confidence in the Nevers Mumba leadership....
View ArticleZAWA Offices Still Sealed Off
The Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) headquarters in Chilanga district remains sealed off by Police following the firings of four top officials accused of corruption. Tourism and Arts Minister Sylvia...
View ArticleMasebo Targets Corrupt Officials
Tourism Minister Sylvia Masebo says she will expose and dismiss more corrupt government workers in her ministry. Speaking during a press briefing when she gave a progress status regarding the country’s...
View ArticleSix Die In New Year Festivities
Six people died in separate road traffic accidents during the New Year holidays beginning 06:00 hours 31st December 2012 to 2nd January 2013, 06:00 hours as compared to 2011/12 during the same period...
View ArticleOpinion: An Open Letter to President Sata
The following open letter to President Michael Sata was submitted to Zambia Reports by Bwembya Mutale. Your Excellency Happy New Year! In this New Year I wish you wisdom, good health and visionary...
View ArticleMMD to Contest Mpongwe By-Election Alone
Movement for Multiparty Democracy President Nevers Mumba says the former ruling party will not enter into any alliances ahead of the February parliamentary by-election in Mpongwe. The Mpongwe seat fell...
View ArticlePF Attacks Church over Public Order Act
Chief Government Spokesperson, Kennedy Sakeni has lashed out at the Church and other organisations condemning the abuse of the Public Order Act by the Patriotic Front. Sakeni said accusations that the...
View ArticleZambia Threatens Online Journalists
The Zambian government warned on Wednesday that it would this year prosecute authors of online publications who circulate what it termed “defamatory and treasonable” articles, state radio has reported....
View ArticleNAC Summons Koffi Promoters
The National Arts Council has summoned promoters of Congolese Rhumba musician Koffi Olomide recent trip to Zambia following reports that he assaulted a local photo-journalist. Council Director Victor...
View ArticleUTH Refuse to Account for the Deceased
University Teaching Hospital – UTH – management says the institution will not be held responsible for the misidentification of bodies in its mortuary. UTH managing director Luckson Kasonka says...
View ArticleLubinda Under Scrutiny for Expulsion
Popular Patriotic Front Kabwata member of parliament Given Lubinda will know his fate after a three day disciplinary hearing which commenced its sessions in Lusaka today. Lubinda, the foreign affairs...
View ArticleArrested MMD MP Spends Weekend in Cells
Former Deputy Minister of Lands, Natural Resources and Environment Protection Elijah Muchima has been arrested in connection with the awarding of contract to a company to construct a civic centre...
View ArticleNGOCC Demands New Constitution in 2013
The Non-Governmental Organization Coordinating Council (NGOCC) says it is a must for the country to have a new constitution this year. NGOCC board chairperson Beatrice Grillo says the country will be...
View ArticleAFCON Warm Up: Zambia 0 Angola 2
Zambia today suffered a minor setback in their preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations losing 2-0 to Angola in a preparatory match. Chipolopolo, the African champions will be defending the title...
View ArticleBe Sincere, Sikota tells PF
United Liberal Party (ULP) president Sakwiba Sikota has urged the PF government to be more sincere on its calls to stop wastage of public resources. Sikota says it is important for the PF government...
View ArticleEx-Diplomat Calls for Sanity at ECZ
Former Zambia’s envoy to Libya Mulondwe Muzungu says there is need for the electoral commission of Zambia to tighten measures of effecting the electoral code of conduct. Speaking in an interview with...
View ArticleMuchima’s Blood Pressure Shoots, Released
MMD parliamentarian Elijah Muchima’s blood pressure shot up while in custody on Saturday forcing police to grant him bond. Muchima served as deputy minister in President Michael Sata’s government but...
View ArticleMikel Obi Clears Injury Fears
Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi says he is fit to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations for Nigeria after injuring his knee. Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi says he is fit to participate in the...
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