FORMER Secretary to the Cabinet in Levy Mwanawasa’s government Leslie Mbula says it is important for President Edgar Lungu to be addressing the nation on national issues. In an interview, Mbula said President Lungu should emulate other Heads of States who frequently address their countries on national matters. “The nation needs to be guided, we...

ECZ corporate affairs manager Patricia Luhanga says the Commission is engaging the Zambians United for Sustainable Development party (ZUSD) on whether they will be fielding another candidate in Mandevu following Melody Musutu’s death. In an interview, Luhanga said the party would be allowed to field another candidate as long as they pay the nomination fees....

THE UPND Alliance has with immediate effect resumed campaign activities. Last week, the Alliance announced the suspension of campaigns following the death of First Republican President Dr Kenneth Kaunda. And addressing the media in Chilanga District, Monday, UPND secretary general Batuke Imenda however, said the Alliance would not hold campaigns on the day Dr Kaunda...

FORMER Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Malanji says the UPND are living in dreamland if they think they are winning the August elections. And Malanji says there is no corruption attached to the infrastructure development that was done by the PF. In an interview, Malanji said the UPND should be scared of declaring victory in the...

THE Institute of Law, Policy, Research and Human Rights Limited has argued that the State's appetite to demand for costs is an attempt to curtail the institute from its right to defend the constitution. This is a matter in which the Institute petitioned the Constitutional Court seeking an interpretation on whether one can contest as...

LOCAL Government permanent secretary Matthew Ngulube has warned that bars and nightclubs which will be found operating beyond the advised hours risk having their business licences revoked. And Bars and Nightclub Owners Association of Zambia secretary general Edmond Lifwekelo says 99 percent of business owners adhered to the set guidelines over the weekend. In an...

GOVERNMENT has designated Friday, July 2, as a date for the State to accord late Dr Kenneth Kaunda a ceremonial State funeral to allow participation of international dignitaries. And Vice-President Inonge Wina says the remains of the First Republican President will be taken around all 10 provinces of the country, and that he shall be...

THE Ministry of Health has reported 407 COVID-19 deaths in the three weeks of the third wave, further noting reduced capacity in mortuaries to hold the bodies for those dying in hospitals and communities. And Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Dr Kennedy Malama says the oxygen demand has gone up from having...