Mwandi MMD Demand Chilambwe Expulsion
The MMD in Mwandi constituency have called for the expulsion of the suspended Copperbelt provincial executive from the party. MMD branch chairman George Simulilo has said his area will not allow people...
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Farming Inputs Delay Disappoint Minister
The ministry of agriculture is disappointed with the farmers input distribution programme for this year’s season. Agriculture deputy minister Nicholas Banda is not happy with companies engaged to...
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Chipolopolo Gets $90, 000 Promise for 2013 Crown
Government has promised to give US $90,000 each to the Zambia National team if they successfully defend the Africa Cup of Nations Cup. Sports minister Chishimba Kabwili said the players will receive US...
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New Voter’s Cards Coming
Government will this year launch a national integrated card that will also be used for voting. Home Affairs minister Edgar Lungu said this will be done in collaboration with the Electoral Commission of...
View ArticleYali Says: “Supporters a Must for Political Leaders”
The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) says it is inappropriate for home affairs minister Edgar Lungu to ban the group escort of any person summoned for questioning by the police. YALI governance...
View ArticleState Constitution Roadmap, Fodep Tells Kabimba
The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has challenged justice minister Wynter Kabimba to tell the nation the clear roadmap for the constitution making process. FODEP executive director McDonald...
View ArticleDemocracy is Dying in Zambia – UPND
The United Party for National Development (UPND) in Eastern Province has condemned the Patriotic Front government over the continued arrest of opposition party leaders in the country. UPND National...
View ArticleKabimba Turns Down Seat on ZAWA Board
Justice Minister Wynter Kabimba has publicly announced that although he won’t take the position, at least one member from his ministry will sit on the newly appointed Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA)...
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Mealie Meal Smuggling in Mpulungu Alarms Government
Mpulungu Member of Parliament Freedom Sikazwe says the smuggling of mealie meal has reached alarming levels in Mpulungu District. Sikazwe who is also Lusaka Province Minister said the situation is...
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PF Minister’s Sex Scandal in Court
Labour deputy minister Rayford Mbulu has admitted having sex with a 38-year-old lady who is not his wife while attending a ZCTU meeting in Siavonga when he was president of the Mine Workers Union of...
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UTH Oxygen Equipment Breakdown
The University Teaching Hospital (UTH) has run out of oxygen risking the lives of patients requiring the service. UTH managing director Dr Lackson Kasonka has confirmed saying the oxygen plant has...
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Guy Scott’s Wife, Charlotte, on ZAWA Board
Tourism and Arts minister Sylvia Masebo has appointed the wife to Vice-President Guy Scott, Charlotte on the board of Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA). Masebo announced additional board members when he...
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Minister Justifies Violence on Health Workers
Health deputy minister Christopher Mulenga has said some health workers were being beaten by patients because of their arrogance. Mulenga, however, has expressed concern at the trend of beating of...
View ArticleCondoms are Tested when Imported
The Zambia Bureau of Standards says it has been conducting laboratory tests on all condoms that are imported and sold on the Zambian market. ZABS director Mutale said the condoms on the market are...
View ArticleECZ Prepares for Mpongwe, Livingstone By-election
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says it has made adequate preparation for nominations of candidates in the Mpongwe and Livingstone parliamentary by-elections. The nominations will be conducted...
View ArticleMMD Cadres Harass Kachingwe, Namugala
MMD cadres harassed former national secretary Major Richard Kachingwe and suspended national women’s chairperson Catherine Namugala at the launch of their parallel party secretariat for the party. The...
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UPND Demands Arrest of Unruly PF Cadres
Opposition UPND has called on the police to arrest PF cadres that caused confusion at their rally on Sunday leading to the death of one person. Party representative Edwin Lifwekelo said the PF cadres...
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NGO Warns on Kabimba, GBM Corruption Investigations
Zambian Voices, a non governmental organisation, has threatened to devise another strategy of investigating justice minister Wynter Kabimba and defence minister Geoffrey Mwamba if the Anti-Corruption...
View ArticleGBM Gives Nc’wala K50 million
Defence minister Geoffrey Mwamba has donated K50 million (KR 50, 000 rebased) towards holding the Nc’wala traditional ceremony of Eastern Province. At a fundraising meeting on Monday, Mwamba, a PF...
View ArticleKitwe Residents Scramble for Land
Kitwe residents are scrambling for land at the council offices forcing the suspension of the process following the overwhelming response. Residents descended on the Civic Centre on Sunday in the hope...
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