The UPND presidential petition has been adjourned to April 12. This is to Attorney General Likando Kalaluka an opportunity to respond to the UPND’s application to compel judge Mwila Chitabo to recuse himself on grounds that there was reasonable cause to question his impartiality. On Tuesday, UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema and his vice Geoffery Bwalya...

Suspended Zambia National Farmers Union executive director Ndambo Ndambo has transformed part of his farm in Chongwe into a pleasure resort. Named Pazuri, the sanctuary has been opened to the public for game viewing, fishing, golfing, swimming and private partying. A check at the breathtaking retreat center found several Zambians and residents of foreign origin...

The Human Rights Commission says it is worrisome that four days after a female police officer reported Kaizar Zulu for assault, no action has been taken against him. In a statement today, HRC chairperson Mudford Mwandenga described Kaizar Zulu’s assault on a female police officer as a high profile case of lawlessness and impunity. “The...

Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary Brigadier General Emeldah Chola says the commissioned 120Megawatts Itezhi-Tezhi hydro power project and the 300Megawatts at Maamba thermal power plant have resulted in the reduction of power deficit from 1,000 Megawatts in 2015 to about 300Megawatts. Speaking at a workshop on “Energy Efficiency Quick-Win Actions” initiative funded by the European...

Mazabuka UPND member of parliament Garry Nkombo yesterday sent the House into pangs of laughter when he mocked the Patriotic Front over Kaizar Zulu’s conduct. Nkombo, who had risen on a point of clarification after home affairs minister Stephen Kampyongo issued a ministerial statement on protests against LAZ, took advantage of the opportunity to mock...

Agriculture minister Dora Siliya says yellow maize is not for poor people in society and has advised families to prioritize its use over white maize as it is more nutritious. Speaking when she addressed journalists at her office following consultative meetings with Troika and IFAD, Siliya said the government wants to encourage Zambians to stop...

Farmers have backed government’s move to restrict importation of fruits and vegetables. In an interview, York Farm Technical Manager John Henderson said the decision was important as it was meant to promote the local agricultural industry. “I don’t think it is wrong (to restrict imports), I think they’re trying to protect the Zambian market and...

Information and Broadcasting minister Kampamba Mulenga says the PF government will not protect media houses which are not practicing ethical journalism. But People’s Party president Mike Mulongoti says it is not government’s responsibility or the minister's task to protect or punish unethical media orgainsations. The International Press Institute (IPI) on Tuesday issued a statement, stating...

Gender minister Victoria Kalima says technology and innovation are vital in improving people's living standards. In a statement issued yesterday by Permanent Mission of the Republic of Zambia to the United Nations First Secretary for Press and Public Relations Chibaula  Silwamba, Kalima told UN women in New York at the 61st Session of the Commission...

The University Teaching Hospital (UTH) spends about K1.8 million annually on electricity bills, and this far more than the institution can afford to pay. Chief Hospital Administrator Isaac Kakumbi said this during a workshop on ‘Energy Efficiency Quick-Win Actions’ initiative funded by the European Union (EU) at Taj Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka on Tuesday. He...