Archive: 9 February 2022

9 Feb 2022 | Mwenya Mofya

Diggers reporter, 4 others sustain injuries in Mufulira accident

POLICE say they have recorded a serious injuries road traffic accident which occurred around 13:00 hours along Mufulira Sabina road near Kamuchanga junction on Wednesday. In a statement, Copperbelt Province acting Commanding Officer Tresphord Kasale […]

9 Feb 2022 | Simon Kalolo Kabanda

SOSHOPOLITIKO QUESTIONS: What electoral system is desirable for Zambia?

To elect Members of Parliament (MPs), we use the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) electoral system. Article 47 (2) of the Constitution states as follows: “Elections to the National Assembly shall be conducted under a first-past-the-post electoral system […]

9 Feb 2022 | Mwenya Mofya

We didn’t sign any contracts with anyone that they’ll be employed once we form govt – UPND

UPND secretary general Batuke Imenda says there are so many employment opportunities and the party will not forget the youths who were present at an hour of need. But Imenda says his party did not... […]

9 Feb 2022 | Chisalu Philip

There’s no need to discard all PF policies – Fundanga

FORMER Bank of Zambia (BoZ) governor Dr Caleb Fundanga says some of the good policies started by previous governments should not be discarded but improved upon. And Dr Fundanga has insisted that the UPND administration... […]

9 Feb 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

PF will be buried if we don’t change leadership, insists Kaunda

PF member Kelvin Kaunda says it would be insane to think that PF can make a difference with the same leadership which Zambians rejected last year. And Kaunda says if PF doesn’t act on this... […]

9 Feb 2022 | Julia Malunga

Abolish presidential campaign privileges, EU urges govt

THE European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has recommended the removal of undue campaign privileges for the President and Vice-President from the law in order to ensure campaign equal campaign for all candidates. And... […]

9 Feb 2022 | Christopher Banda in Chipata

Chipata High Court resident judge laments lack of office space

NEWLY-APPOINTED Chipata High Court Resident Judge Mercy Makubalo has bemoaned the lack of inadequate court infrastructure which affects the speedy delivery of justice. Speaking during the opening of the criminal sessions for the Chipata High... […]

9 Feb 2022 | Dorothy Chaponda

Court to rule on wether Amos has case to answer in insults case on Feb 23

AN arresting officer has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that he made up his mind to arrest and charge former president Edgar Lungu’s former press aide Amos Chanda and two others with use of insulting... […]

9 Feb 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

Citizen writes JCC, seeks removal of 3 ConCourt judges

LUSAKA resident Joseph Busenga has lodged a complaint with the Judicial Complaints Commission (JCC) over the alleged misconduct and incompetence of three Constitutional Court Judges who were part of the panel constituted to preside over... […]

9 Feb 2022 | Mwenya Mofya

MPs’ altercation a wake up call for Zambians to vote better next time – Aka

PRINCE Akashambatwa Mbikusita Lewanika says the heated altercation between Kantanshi PF member of parliament Anthony Mumba and Lumezi independent member of parliament Munir Zulu is a wakeup call for Zambians who vote blindly. And governance... […]