Mmusi Maimane says he will only meet President Edgar Lungu if he commits to a programme that works to restore Zambia’s democracy. This is contrary to a statement issued by Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa Emmanuel Mwamba. “I wish to confirm that we contacted the political parties telephonically and proceeded to make formal written...

Zamiba's High Commissioner to South Africa Emmanuel Mwamba says that country's opposition leaders Mmusi Maimane and Julius Malema have accepted an invitation to meet President Edgar Lungu. In a statement today, Mwamba said President Lungu wanted to hear their grievances directly. "I wish to confirm that we contacted the political parties telephonically and proceeded to...

The University of Zambia Students Union says all registered students will be allowed to sit for exams provided their sponsors or guardians sign commitment forms to clear the debt. In a statement today, UNZASU academic affairs secretary Cornelius Daka revealed that President Edgar Lungu had intervened. “UNZASU would like to inform the student populace that...

UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema says Zambia flourished under the leadership of Levy Mwanawasa. In a statement today, HH paid a glowing tribute to the former president who died nine years ago. “Our profound grief at the loss of a visionary, nationalist and distinguished lawyer, quickly gave way to the hope for a better future, based...

In this audio, Lands Minister Jean Kapata says she failed to reason with Chief Kaindu of the Kaonde speaking people in Mumbwa, Central province over his alleged illegal sale of land in the chiefdom because he was too drunk for a sober discussion. Reacting to earlier threats by Chief Kaindu and the Kaindu Natural Resources...

Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa Emmanuel Mwamba says President Edgar Lungu has summoned that country’s opposition leaders Mmusi Maimane and Julius Malema for a meeting. In a statement, Mwamba said he had been instructed to set up a meeting with the two leaders who had been making disparaging remarks about Zambia. “Zambia's President, Mr....