UPND spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says the defection of Mbabala UPND member of parliament Ephraim Belemu to the ruling Patriotic Front is a minor setback to the party. And Mweetwa has revealed that some aspiring candidates have moved into constituencies to grab some seats from sitting MPs and there has not been enough effort from the...

THE Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has warned companies against engaging in cartel activities saying they are detrimental to the country’s economy. Speaking when she featured on Hot FMs breakfast show, Tuesday, CCPC director for restrictive business practices Liamba Kapembwa disclosed that the commission was monitoring sectors of the economy and companies that had...

CHAIRPERSON of the Parliamentary committee on National Security and Foreign Affairs Dr Martin Malama has revealed that the country currently owes the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) K1,352,499.60 in unpaid subscription fees. And Kabwe Central PF member of parliament Tutwa Ngulube has advised that citizens should ensure they scrutinize international agreements before signing...

ZAMBIA Correctional Service Commissioner General Dr Chisela Chileshe says prisoners will be free to vote for candidates of their choice, and that their votes will be mixed with those from the surrounding community to avoid discrimination. In an interview, Dr Chileshe urged candidates to ensure that they sold themselves and their manifestos, adding that no...

THOSE of you who want to stand in the coming elections must respect the people wish, if they don't want you then it's not your time, says President Edgar Lungu. And President Lungu says he will begin the process of handing over power after his "tour of duty" comes to an end in 2026. Meanwhile,...

NO normal person would ditch the opposition to join the PF; those doing so are just hungry Hyenas looking out for their bellies, says former North Western Province minister Steven Masumba. And Masumba says a country without food brings about a lot of embarrassment through various mischiefs including prostitution of various forms. Masumba recently formally...

US based Zambian academician Henry Kyambalesa says Parliament should consider amending the current Electoral Code of Conduct by prohibiting political parties from offering gifts or making donations to citizens during any year when general elections are scheduled to be held. And Kyambalesa has implored citizens to avoid being hoodwinked by gifts and donations being ‘showered’...

MINISTER of Health Dr Jonas Chanda has called on stakeholders to continue implementing strategies that will impact on the health of every citizen as the country works towards building a healthy Zambia. Speaking when he officiated at the virtual World Health Day commemoration, Wednesday, Dr Chanda urged citizens to rally to achieving universal health coverage....