Zambians Suffering Under PF – Mweetwa
The opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) has observed that the almost two years that the Patriotic Front (PF) government has been in power has been an alleged punishment to the...
View ArticleAuthorities in Zambia Arrest 45 Secessionists
Security wings in Western Province have detained 45 people and launched a manhunt for two others in connection with propagating the secession of the area from the rest of Zambia. The 45 aged between 23...
View ArticleBarotse Activist Urges Lozis to Remain Resolute
Barotseland activist Masialeti Masiye, the former Sioma school teacher who is on Zambia’s top two most wanted list as co- ring leader, has urged Lozi to remain resolute in the pursuit of independence...
View ArticlePF Moves to Intimidate Independent Radio Stations
Following the clampdown on internet newspapers, the Patriotic Front government is moving further in its fight against a free press and now issuing threats to radio stations that are independent but...
View ArticleLawmaker Urges PF to Address Root of Barotse Secession
Senenga United Party for National Development Member of Parliament Mufalali Likando says government should address the root of the Barotse secessionists rather than resorting to mass arrests....
View ArticleKabanana Residents Join Ngombe Against Kapata
Mandevu Member of Parliament Jean Kapata has continued to come under fire from her constituents with residents of Kabanana Site and Service joining the protestations against the law maker. The Kabanana...
View ArticleBY’s Body Arrives Today, Given 3 Days National Mourning
The body of the late former Defence minister Benjamin Mwila who died at the weekend in South Africa is expected to arrive in Zambia today. Family spokesperson Ary Mumba said Mr Mwila’s body would...
View ArticleCourt Calls for Liato’s Presence
The Lusaka magistrate’s court has warned that it will not entertain an application by former Labour minister Austin Liato to again adjourn his abuse of authority case if he does not appear in court...
View ArticleChangala Denies Drug Trafficking Charge
Civil Rights activist Brebner Changala and his co-accussed Agness Kawandami have pleaded to one count of drug trafficking. The duo who appeared before Lusaka Magistrate Court Aridah Chulu will continue...
View ArticleWoman Sues for Wrong AIDS Diagnosis
A Mansa resident has filed a legal suit claiming K600, 000 after being wrongly diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. According to a statement of claim filed in the Lusaka High, Muna Lobombe said on August, 2009 she...
View ArticleNevers Explains New Hope Tour Slow Down
The opposition Movement for Multi Party Democracy says its New Hope countrywide tour has been slowed down by incessant by-elections. Party president Nevers Mumba says the party will resume its...
View ArticleBY’s Family Take Over Funeral Arrangements
The Patriotic Front government has backpedaled on its earlier intention to bury former defence minister Benjamin Yorum Mwila commonly known as BY at Embassy Park and opted to bury him at the Leopards...
View ArticleHuman Rights Activist Changala Released on Nolle
The police have continued its cat and mouse approach to dealing with politically motivated arrests by entering into Nolle Prosequis with civil rights activist Brebner Changala conditionally set free....
View ArticlePolice Reject UPND Demo Request Against Chief Justice
The opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) says it will go ahead with its planned demonstration against acting Chief Justice Lombe Chibesakunda despite police denying them permission...
View ArticlePF is Still Popular – Kabimba
The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) has dismissed assertions that its popularity is dwindling and that it will struggle to get votes in the 2016 elections. PF Secretary General Wynter Kabimba has...
View ArticleSata is Insensitive on Retirement House
Opposition National Restoration Party (NAREP) leader Elias Chipimo Jr has charged that it is insensitive for government to begin building the retirement house for president Michael Sata when he has not...
View Article27 Barotse Activists Appear in Court
Twenty seven out of the 45 Barotse activists today appeared in a Mongu Magistrate Court. The 27, who are charged with riotous behavior, appeared before Magistrate Beranard Mwanandiwa and will return to...
View ArticleLusaka Experiencing Water Blues
Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company (LWSC) has attributed the water shortages that have hit some parts of the city to inadequate infrastructure capacity against a high water demand. Speaking to Q fm in...
View ArticleKalaki’s Korner: State House Invaded
‘What on Earth’s going on in Lusaka?’ I asked Kupela. ‘Last week on Monday there were reports that the army had State House surrounded! Was it an attempted coup d’etat or what!’ ‘Most people believe...
View ArticleJudge Orders State Lawyer to be Serious in Tribunal Case
Lusaka High Court Judge Florence Lengalenga has ordered the State to prepare itself adequately before appearing before her court. Expressing her displeasure at the conduct of the State advocate...
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