On 21 October 2021, Zambia’s main opposition Patriotic Front (PF) scooped the Kaumbwe parliamentary election in Petauke district, Eastern Province, defeating four other political parties – namely, the governing United Party for National Development (UPND), the Socialist Party (SP), the Democratic Party (DP) and the Party for National Unity and Progress (PNUP) – and two...

CONSTITUTIONAL Lawyer Dr Rodger Chongwe State Counsel says the constitution can be amended so that the Chief Justice position should be subjected to an election. In an interview, Dr Chongwe said to make this happen, there was need to consider certain intricacies like defining who is eligible to vote in such an election. Dr Chongwe...

HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo has warned drug suppliers not to temp procurement officers with bribes, saying they don't need to pay anyone to win a contract. And Masebo has warned Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) handle the drug procurement function with caution. Addressing drug suppliers, Thursday, Masebo cautioned procurement officers to never get...