Archive: 11 May 2021

11 May 2021 | Chamuka Shalubala

Tribalism has no place in Zambia, UNZA Prof tells politicians

UNZA lecturer Professor Bizeck Phiri has urged politicians to maintain the “One Zambia One Nation” motto as they campaign. Zambia has previously witnessed elections that have been characterized by tribalism and violence. In an interview, […]

11 May 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

Form your alliances, we will not be moved, Lubinda tells opposition

JUSTICE Minister Given Lubinda says the ruling Patriotic Front is not moved by the formation of an alliance between UPND Alliance and the Zambia We Want Alliance. And Lubinda says he is satisfied with his […]

11 May 2021 | Natasha Sakala

COF seeks ConCourt’s ruling after Chief Justice refuses to appoint tribunal to investigate ministers’ failure to declare assets

CHAPTER One Foundation (COF) has dragged the State to the Constitutional Court, seeking an interpretation on whether the requirement for public office holders to declare their assets is in conflict with the provision which requires […]

11 May 2021 | Diggers Editor

I stood for truth, I’ve left Parley with a big, clean name – Mbulakulima

MILENGE PF member of parliament Mwansa Mbulakulima says being left out of the adoption process does not mean he is not popular. On Sunday, PF secretary general Davies Mwila announced that the party had dropped […]

11 May 2021 | Chamuka Shalubala

WfC bemoans low female adoptions as NGOCC speaks out against Iris critics

WOMEN for Change (WfC) executive director Lumba Siyanga has expressed concern on the low numbers of women who have been adopted by political parties to participate in this year’s general elections, especially from the ruling […]

11 May 2021 | Julia Malunga

We’re still engaging Lazard Freres on debt consultancy – MoF

MINISTRY of Finance permanent secretary Mukuli Chikuba says government, Lazard Freres a French firm and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are currently running debt numbers. Last year, the government awarded a US$5 million tender for […]

11 May 2021 | Natasha Sakala

AG asks ConCourt to throw out Sangwa’s petition for want of time

ATTORNEY General Likando Kalaluka has asked the Constitutional Court to dismiss for want of time, Constitutional Lawyer John Sangwa’s petition in which he wants the court to order ECZ to amend the affidavit for presidential... […]

11 May 2021 | Chamuka Shalubala

COVID vaccine has no side effects for people with underlying conditions – Chanda

HEALTH Minister Dr Jonas Chanda has assured the nation that the COVID-19 vaccine currently being rolled out in the community has no negative impact on those with underlying medical conditions. And Dr Chanda says 81,459 […]

11 May 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

I look forward to you renewing my contract in August, says Lungu as he opens Kazungula Bridge

PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu says he looks forward to his contract renewal in the upcoming general elections. The President says the Kazungula Bridge will be operating up to 22:00hrs. Speaking when he officiated the launch of... […]

11 May 2021 | Julia Malunga

Lungu is the easiest opponent for UPND – Mucheleka

UPND deputy secretary general Patrick Mucheleka says President Edgar Lungu is the easiest candidate to beat in this August elections. Commenting on Kabwe Central PF member of parliament Tutwa Ngulube’s remarks that it will not […]