UPND president Hakainde Hichilema says his party is so geared to tackle Zambia’s debt that it has already commenced negotiations with some lenders who have agreed to reduce the country’s debt up to 20 percent. Action Aid Zambia recently challenged political parties to make debt a campaign issue for the country, demanding that the political...

PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu says the violence that ensued at the PF secretariat on Saturday will be treated as the final test for competency against Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja and his 'men' as elections approach. And President Lungu says it would be unlawful for him to give orders for the re-opening of Prime Television...

UPND spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says Justice Minister Given Lubinda’s confession that reports of corruption in the PF adoption process have reached unprecedented levels has vindicated the opposition party. On Thursday, Lubinda said there was too much corruption in the ruling party, adding that some members of the party think they can use money to get...

VICE-PRESIDENT Inonge Wina has refuted claims that she dished out money to Solwezi residents, saying she only gave out “little change” to some marketeers who were demanding that she buys things from them. Vice-President Wina has been condemned mainly by the opposition UPND over a viral video which showed her dishing out money to residents...

PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu says those who don’t give credit for the development brought by his government are wicked. Speaking when he officially opened the Long Acre’s fly over bridge, Friday, President Lungu said his government had demonstrated consistency and commitment in making the lives of Zambians better without leaving anyone behind. He said this was...

UPND chairperson for legal and constitutional affairs Jack Mwiimbu says the party will not sit idle and allow FDD president Edith Nawakwi to continue issuing malicious statements against the opposition leader, Hakainde Hichilema On Tuesday this week, Nawakwi insisted that Hichilema was behind the ‘disappearance’ of Pheluna and Milton and Hatembo, and further predicted that...

HOME Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo says the money being dished out by the ruling party in various constituencies cannot be linked to satanism as alleged by UPND spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa, as it is earned in salaries. Mweetwa alleged earlier during the week that the money being dished out by the PF was sourced from some...

ACTION AID country director Nalucha Ziba has challenged politicians to explain to the electorate during campaigns how they will dismantle Zambia’s debt once they form government, which she says has reached unsustainable levels. In an interview, Ziba said political parties should also demonstrate their commitment in their campaign messages to expedite the process of reforming...

ZAMBIA Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) president Chabuka Kawesha says Zambia is unlikely to significantly benefit from the rise in copper prices because of the mechanisms in place. Copper prices have continued to surge, with prices on the London Metal Exchange hitting almost US$10,000 per tonne. Commenting on the development, Kawesha said Zambia would...

PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has reiterated that Zambians should only expect “more money in their pockets” when they work hard. And President Lungu has called on the Church to continue providing counsel to his government and those in the opposition prior, during and after the August 12, elections. The President was speaking when he officiated at...