MMD Fields Kangachepe Phiri in Feira
The Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) has announced their candidate for the upcoming parliamentary by-election to be held in Feira slated for June 20. Elias Changachepe Phiri, who is the MMD’s...
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UNZA Student Riots Continue
The University of Zambia students have vowed to continue with riots if management does not rescind its decision to increase fees for bursary forms from KR10 to KR50. On Monday night the students staged...
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Workers Hard Hit by Bus Fare Increases
Following the recent surprise removal of the fuel subsidy, increasing the price of petrol by about KR1 per litre, commuting workers have been hit hardest, finding it difficult to raise the extra funds...
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New By-Election in Chipata Makes it 3 for June
The never ending tale of government induced by-elections has continued with yet another parliamentary election this time in Chipata. Supreme Court Judge Marvin Mwanamwambwa this morning upheld the...
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UPND Threaten Countrywide Protests over By-Elections
Opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) has threatened to hold nationwide demonstrations against continued PF induced by-elections and the recent fuel increase. Party deputy...
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Opinion: Fred M’membe and Plagiarism
Intellectual property is the bedrock of invention. Individuals are blessed with different talents through which they process their thoughts to contribute to development to society but there are some...
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Kalaki’s Korner: PF Power Failure
‘I just can’t understand it,’ said Sara. ‘How can Cycle Mata go to give an official speech on Labour Day, and then come up with all that drivel about bald heads, witchcraft, monkeys in trees and so...
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Chipimo Slams Fuel Hike, Cites Sata’s Salary
Opposition National Restoration Party (Narep) president Elias Chipimo Jr has blamed the recent hikes on fuel and other commodities on President Michael Sata and his ministers’ salaries which he...
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Caritas Ponders Boycotting By-Elections
Civil society organization Caritas Zambia says it is considering withdrawing its members from participating in by-elections as it has proved a huge drain on public resources. Caritas, a Catholic...
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Memories of Kaunda as Food and Fuel Prices Shoot Up
The sudden decision this week by the Zambian government to remove the 15% fuel subsidy has brought back memories of the early days of the shortages under President Kenneth Kaunda, as the Millers...
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Exclusive Interview: ‘We Made a Mistake’– Father Frank Bwalya
In late April, the popular Catholic priest Father Frank Bwalya, who for years hosted a well known radio program on the Copperbelt, announced his departure from the Patriotic Front (PF) government,...
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Prof Saasa Cautions on Public Wage Bill
Renowned economist Oliver Saasa says the huge public service wage bill for salaries and allowances for public service workers if not kept in check could affect the country’s economy. Professor Saasa...
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Irene Muyenga Arrested
The Government Joint Investigation Team has added another casualty, Irene Muyenga, to their list of targetted individuals in what is widely seen as politically motivated arrests. This morning the...
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CSO Chides PF for Millenium Goals Failure
Civil Society Organizations says it is shocking that Zambia will not meet the Millenium Development Goals despite have raised so much dust about the 2015 target. Finance Minister Alexander Chikwanda...
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Opinion: The Opposition Vs PF
It is worrying that the opposition want to continue being fragmented as both the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy, MMD, and the United Party for National Development, UPND, as well as other smaller...
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Sakeni Cries over Fuel Hike Critics
Chief government spokesperson Kennedy Sakeni has says opposition political parties should engage in constructive criticism of government. Sakeni says opposition political parties are free to criticize...
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President Sata to Sacrifice Nephew Miles Sampa
President Michael Sata is planning to sacrifice his nephew Miles Sampa at the Ministry of Finance where the Matero member of parliament is deputy minister to pacify a feud with his senior Alexander...
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Kabimba Trashes 50+1 Constitution Clause
Justice Minister Wynter Kabimba has once again trashed yet another progressive clause in the draft constitution saying he personally believes the 50 plus one clause is not suitable for Zambia. Kabimba,...
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DPP Failing to Run His Office – Magistrate
The Lusaka Magistrate Court has moved to instruct the Director of Public Prosecutions Mutembo Nchito to show direction on the numerous cases he is pursuing before the courts of law. Angered by the many...
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Bailiffs Pounce on Rupiah’s Campaign Aide
Court bailiffs on Wednesday May 8, 2013 pounced on Dr. Martin Mtonga and siezed various household property to recover an undisclosed amount of money over a loan obtained from a local financial...
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