Divided PF: More MPs for Expulsion
The Patriotic Front (PF) government will expel more of its members of parliament for what is being described as divided loyalty. They have now accused Mandevu PF MP Jean Kapata, Chifubu MP Suzan...
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Former President Banda to Speak in Kenya
Former President of Zambia Rupiah Banda will tomorrow depart for Kenya where he has been invited to deliver the keynote speech at an international conference in preparation for Kenya’s Presidential and...
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Zambia’s False Investor Confidence
Since coming into power in September 2011, the Patriotic Front government has embarked on one of the most ambitious borrowing sprees in recent history, cashing in on its reputation for stability and...
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AFCON Update: Zambia, Norway Draw
African champions Zambia wound up their preparations for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations with a goalless draw against Norway at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. Chipolopolo are winless in five warm...
View ArticleUPND Finds Mpongwe, Livingstone By-Election Candidates
The United Party for National Development (UPND) says it has identified candidates for the forthcoming by-elections for Mpongwe and Livingstone Seats which fell vacant following the resignation of the...
View ArticleGeneral Masheke Demands Finality to Constitution Date
Former Prime Minister General Malimba Masheke says the June 2013 deadline for the constitution making process should be final. Gen Masheke was quoted this morning by Radio Phoenix that the PF...
View ArticleSix Dead in Mpulungu Fatal Accident
More than five people have been knocked down in Mpulungu district of Northern province while seventeen are in a critical condition . A Truck Registration number ABV 9630 belonging to Agro-Fuel...
View ArticleLubinda’s Expulsion Set for Jan. 20
THE Central Committee of the Patriotic Front (PF) is this weekend expected to deliver judgment on the disciplinary case against Kabwata member of Parliament Given Lubinda among other party members. A...
View ArticleNamulambe was Running Broke, says MMD Youth
MMD die-hard youth wing leader Bowman Lusambo has alleged that the reason Gabriel Namulambe quit the party was because he was running broke to an extent of failing to buy fuel for his vehicle. Lusambo...
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Police Storm Courtroom to Arrest Opposition Leader
Two Zambian Police officers in Lusaka today interrupted a court session as they attempted to arrest opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema before being thwarted and ejected by the judge. The incident...
View ArticlePolice Seize Nigerian Automotive Parts Counterfeiter
Police say they have seized counterfeit automotive products including oil, fuel air filters from Nigerian Auto Shops and arrested the owners. Police spokesperson Elizabeth Kanjela told journalists...
View ArticleArmed Men Attack Two Chinese Investors in Chipata
Police in Chipata say two Chinese nationals were last night attacked by armed robbers at AST Cotton Company in Chipata district in Eastern Province. Confirming the incident, Eastern Province deputy...
View ArticleMMD Announce Candidate for Mpongwe
The opposition Movement for Multiparty Democracy has announced that it will field Miniver Mutesa in the February 28th, Mpongwe parliamentary by-election. Mutesa is a former district commissioner...
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Supreme Court Stops Hichilema’s Criminal Case
The Supreme Court has stayed the prosecution of UPND president Hakainde Hichilema before the magistrate court. This follows an application by Hichilema’s lawyer to transfer the matter to the High Court...
View ArticlePolice Charge Hatambu’s Killers
Four men accused of killing Hatambu Hambulo, a step daughter of FDD president Edith Nawakwi have been charged with murder. Police spokesperson Elizabeth Kanjela confirmed that Everisto Mulundu,20,...
View ArticleSomalis Clobber Ndola Taxi Driver
A taxi driver in Ndola who refused to accept a bribe from a Somali national who killed his domestic worker has been beaten by Somalians. Copperbelt Minister Mwenya Musenge confirmed the incident where...
View ArticleShamenda Wants Viable Napsa
Labour minister Fackson Shamenda has urged NAPSA to make socially viable investments. Shamenda said this when he inaugurated the NAPSA board. He said NAPSA should be more insightful and strive to make...
View ArticleSakeni Denies Mpongwe Vote-Buying
Chief government spokesperson Kennedy Sakeni has dismissed UPND assertions that the PF is conducting vote buying in Mpongwe ahead of the parliamentary by-elections. Sakeni said the vote buying...
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My Life is in Danger, says Chanda Chimba
Dear Editor, Many strange things have happened to me over the last few days but the events of today Friday 18th January, 2013 can not go without being brought to the fore. I trust that through your...
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Opinion: The Toxic State House Call
Often times, civil society activists appear to be brave when advocating for issues that affect many people, particularly the masses, whose enjoyment of fundamental rights are infringed on. It is...
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