PF Pressures Donors to Stop Supporting Press Freedom Organisation MISA
The Patriotic Front (PF) on the Copperbelt has said it is disappointed that some media bodies have allegedly “abandoned their role of promoting media freedom to champion political interests.” The party...
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Kabimba Addresses Doubts over His Qualifications as Justice Minister
Newly appointed Justice Minister Wynter Kabimba has stated that President Michael Sata deemed it fit to appoint him into government so that the public could stop questioning him in what capacity he was...
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First Lady Shocked by Deplorable Conditions at UNZA
During a visit this week to the University of Zambia (UNZA), First Lady Dr Christine Kaseba said she was shocked at the accommodation situation at Zambia’s highest learning institution, where students...
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Zambia, Uganda Face Off in 2013 AFCON Qualifier
Zambia will shape their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations destiny with a result from their qualifying match against Uganda at Levy Stadium in Ndola. The African champions must win with a handsome scoreline to...
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Court Grants UPND Green-light for Kanyama Rally in Lusaka
Zambia’s High Court has granted opposition UPND a go-ahead to hold its first rally since the September 2011 election after last minute attempts by President Michael to stop the gathering. State House...
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MISA Zambia Appalled with Malupenga, Demands Audience over UNZA Radio
MISA Zambia is appalled with the PF government’s failure to uphold freedom of expression and is demanding that the reinstatement of the UNZA Radio frequency. Information permanent secretary Amos...
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Once Supportive, Foreign Diplomats Feel the Bite of King Cobra
Whenever Zambia’s president Michael Sata takes a swipe at foreign dignitaries accredited to the country, for those that follow political events here, they are usually confronted with two scenarios:...
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Sata’s Police Officers Determined to Block UPND Rally Insisting its Illegal
President Michael Sata and his policemen are insisting the UPND rally is cancelled irrespective of the High Court order issued yesterday for the event to proceed. A statement released by acting...
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Zambia Take Slender 1-0 Advantage Over Uganda in AFCON Qualifier
Christopher Katongo’s first-half strike has handed the reigning champions a slender advantage ahead of what will surely be a tough return leg in Kampala. The Zambian goal came after 20 minutes, an easy...
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Police State: Sata’s Cops Ignore Court Order, Seal Off Venue for UPND Rally...
In a dramatic turn of events and a clear show of dictatorial tendency, President Michael Sata has ordered the Zambia Police to disregard a court order and deploy a battalion of officer at the venue of...
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Human Rights Group Slams PF Over Blocked Rally
The Zambia Human Rights Commission has expressed concern that the country’s democratic record is quickly being damaged by the ruling Patriotic Front. Director Enock Mulembe told journalists in Lusaka...
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Zambezi Resources Denied Copper Mine Proposal in Game Park
The government of Zambia has rejected a proposal for the development of a $494 million open cast copper mine by the Australian owned company Zambezi Resources over environmental concerns. According to...
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Barotse Youths Give President Sata 21-Day Ultimatum to Vacate Western Province
Zambian President Michael Sata has been issued with a 21-day ultimatum to vacate Barotseland by the youth league of the secessionists in the country’s Western Province as tension increate. According to...
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Kaunda Threatens His Own Legacy With Unnecessary Partisanship
Recently the Zambia Rainbow Coalition made a request to relatives of former president Kenneth Kaunda to stop him from making unnecessary public appearances. He must take a leaf from South African hero,...
View ArticleSata Fires Head Of Cabinet, Appoints Deputy
President Michael Sata has retired Secretary to the Cabinet Evans Chibiliti in public interest, according to a statement made available to the media by State House. In the statement, the President...
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Zambia Detains RSZ Executives After Expropriation of Railways
Railway Systems of Zambia (RSZ) Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Even and his general manager Pelossor Yair were detained at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport when they attempted to leave the...
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Looming PF Reshuffle Tips Nawakwi for Veep
UPND party deputy spokesperson Edwin Lifwekelo has castigated Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) leader Edith Nawakwi and called her a job seeker. He says Nawakwi has failed the women in...
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Barotseland Holds ‘Dark Corner’ Meeting
Activists for the secession of Barotseland held ‘dark corner’ meetings on Friday to strategise the 21-day ultimatum Lozi youths have given President Michael Sata to withdraw government administration...
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Kabimba, GBM Power Struggle for PF President Getting Dirty
Four groups are emerging in the battle for power in the Patriotic Front as the leadership split in the ruling party deepens with President Michael Sata showing no signs of helping resolve the crisis....
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MMD Set to Elect Nevers Mumba’s Two Deputies on Tuesday
Zambia’s former ruling party – MMD – is on Tuesday expected to elect for the first time in 10 years the vice president of the party to deputise its fourth leader Nevers Mumba. The constitution of the...
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