Weaknesses in the management of Zambia’s public finances and investment pose significant risks to the 2017 budget objectives, says the International Monitory Fund (IMF). The IMF team led by Tsidi Tsikata was in the county from 31st May to 10th June to continue discussions over government’s request for an IMF-supported program. Tsikata made several observations...

The Supreme Court of Zambia has found renowned football administrator Simataa Simataa guilty of breach of contract which he had entered into with Finance Bank Zambia Plc, and Dr Rajan Mahtani as intervener. This is a case in which Dr Rajan Mahtani and Finance Bank sued Simataa for breach of contract. It was contended that...

Chief government spokesperson Kampamba Muelnga says President Edgar Lungu cannot be compelled to show his true Christianity by visiting Hakainde Hichilema in prison because the UPND leader does not take part in the National Day of Prayer. And Mulenga who is also Information and Broadcasting minister says when Hichilema recognises Edgar Lungu's presidency as legitimate,...