Archive: 13 March 2020

13 Mar 2020 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

Judiciary bars Sangwa from appearing before any Zambian court

THE Judiciary has barred Constitutional Lawyer John Sangwa from appearing before any court in Zambia pending determination of its complaint against him to the Law Association of Zambia. In a notice to all judges of […]

13 Mar 2020 | Zondiwe Mbewe

LAZ condemns Sangwa, Chongwe for attacking ConCourt judges

THE Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has condemned the recent media sentiments attributed to Constitutional lawyers Dr Roger Chongwe SC and John Sangwa SC, questioning the qualifications, integrity and impartiality of Constitutional Court Judges. LAZ […]

13 Mar 2020 | Ulande Nkomesha

Zesco resumes 10-12 hours load shedding

ZESCO Limited says it will continue with the daily load shedding schedule of between 10 to 12 hours due to insufficient power generation capacity at the Kariba Dam. And Zesco says the power importation deal […]

13 Mar 2020 | Ulande Nkomesha

We’re close to forming govt, predicts HH

UPND president Hakainde Hichilema says the party is close to reaching its destination of forming government next year because the PF had lamentably failed to deliver on its campaign promises. And Hichilema says it is […]

13 Mar 2020 | Ulande Nkomesha

Mitete MP was out of order to say “PF hates Lozis”, rules Matibini

SPEAKER of the National Assembly Dr Patrick Matibini has ruled that Mitete UPND member of parliament Misheck Mutelo was out of order when he the uttered the words: “Mwendi abalati fela ma Lozi (maybe government […]

13 Mar 2020 | Julia Malunga

Let’s be honest, we need IMF, insists Nawakwi

GOVERNMENT must be bold and tell the International Monetary Fund (IMF) the truth that Zambia urgently needs to access funds for balance of payments support because the Kwacha depreciation has made it difficult to repay […]

13 Mar 2020 | Mirriam Chabala

Lungu will win 2021 by 70 %, those saying he’s ineligible are scared – Chitotela

PAMBASHE PF member of parliament Ronald Chitotela says the ruling party is destined for victory again in 2021 as its preferred candidate, President Edgar Lungu is still popular and will win by over 70 per […]

13 Mar 2020 | Mirriam Chabala

From inception, ConCourt judgements have caused outrage, observes Wynter

FORMER Justice Minister Wynter Kabimba has disagreed with the Constitutional Court ruling which found that Speaker of the National Assembly Dr Patrick Matibini exceeded his powers when he declared the Roan Parliamentary seat vacant last […]

13 Mar 2020 | Ulande Nkomesha

With or without Bill 10, Lungu is standing in 2021 – Mundubile

GOVERNMENT Chief Whip Brian Mundubile says whether or not Bill 10 is enacted, President Edgar Lungu is standing in 2021 because he is eligible. And Mundubile has asked citizens to abandon the debate on President […]

13 Mar 2020 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

I’ll limit my campaign to LAZ members – Shonga

FORMER Attorney General Abyudi Shonga State Counsel says he will limit his campaign to Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) members because he believes it is an internal matter. In a statement on the upcoming LAZ […]