Hakainde Hichilema has said it is hypocritical of government to condemn xenophobia in South Africa when the ruling party is ‘xenophobic’ towards “certain ethnic groupings”. And Hichilema has charged that the price of mealie meal has continued to rise because the PF went ahead with exporting maize even when the country did not have enough...

Patriotic Front deputy chief whip Tutwa Ngulube says the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) has no jurisdiction to discuss matters affecting Zambia because this country is a sovereign state which administers its own affairs. Reacting to CLA’s warning that the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill number 10 of 2019 had capacity to weaken the rule of law...

U23 National team coach Beston Chambeshi has attributed his team’s lacklustre performance in a narrow win against Congo Brazzaville on Wednesday to fatigue. And Chambeshi said Zambia stand a better chance of qualifying to the U23 AFCON as both teams will be playing an open match to ensure that they score. Speaking during a post-match...

Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) president Eddie Mwitwa has submitted to the Lusaka High court that there was nothing illegal or irregular about the manner in which the court process was served on Kabwe Central PF member of parliament Tutwa Ngulube. This is the matter in which Mwitwa has sued Ngulube, seeking damages for libel...

The SADC Council of Non-Governmental Organisations says the xenophobia in South Africa is a matter of grave concern for all Africans and must urgently be placed on the SADC agenda. And SADC – CNGO has noted that the xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals living in South Africa are an organised act of violence born of...

Thousands of University of Zambia (UNZA) students yesterday protested against xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa, attacking Mzansi-owned shops at East Park and Mandahill. This brought business to a stand still at most shopping malls in Lusaka as store owners opted to close their shops for fear of looting. The protests began around...

Chifubu PF member of parliament Frank Ng'ambi has pleaded not guilty to a count of causing grievous harm to his wife. Ng'ambi is charged with acts intended to cause grievous harm when he, on June 7 this year, with intent to maim, disfigure or disable, cause grievous harm to his wife Agness. In July this...

Non Governmental Gender Organizations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) Board Chairperson Mary Mulenga says the council has launched an election strategy for 2021 that aims to ensure political parties adhere to the African Union 50/50 protocol for women participation in positions of governance. In an interview, Mulenga said it was disappointing that there was no political will...

We the people of Zambia have been saddened by the continued attacks on our fellow citizens by you, South Africans. This week, one Zambian narrowly escaped death in your country after protesters hacked him in the head. We saw a video where a foreigner was being burnt alive and you, South Africans, were cheering and...