NEWLY-elected Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) president Felix Mutati says voters have the opportunity to put in place the change they want ahead of this year’s general election. And Mutati has appealed to President Edgar Lungu to put human life ahead of politics by not allowing selective enforcement of COVID-19 guidelines. Meanwhile, Mutati says the...

UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema has appointed former Republican vice-president Dr Guy Scott as the party’s chief consultant while he has appointed former Lukulu East member of parliament Batuka Imenda as secretary general. And Hichilema has called on Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja to start protecting citizens instead of attacking them. Speaking when he addressed...

National Democratic Congress (NDC) vice president Joseph Akafumba has announced that he will take over the party’s presidency from Chishimba Kambwili whom he says has sold out to the ruling Patriotic Front. And Akafumba says the party has endorsed the UPND Alliance because that is what the majority Zambians asked them to do. Meanwhile, NDC...

FORMER 4th Revolution leader Eric Chanda has announced his intentions to contest the Munali seat on the Patriotic Front ticket.  Addressing the party structures shortly after he announced this,  Saturday, Chanda said he had decided to stand so that he could solve the many challenges which people were facing in the area.  He said PF...

ZAMBIA Bureau of Standards (ZABS) executive director Manuel Mutale has dispelled allegations that the institution lacks competence, integrity and credibility, disclosing that it thoroughly tested a total of 630 Honeybee Pharmacy Limited- supplied condoms, contrary to false claims that only one was tested. Speaking when he addressed journalists in Lusaka, Wednesday, Mutale said ZABS remained...

SOME schools in Lusaka yesterday turned away some unmasked pupils from attending classes. A spot check in some schools around Lusaka District revealed that pupils were allowed entry into school premises without being screened, although those without face masks were being sent back home. Meanwhile, some parents were found checking on the preparedness of the...

AUDITOR General Dick Sichembe has vowed that his office will continue to expose those who mismanage and abuse public funds. And USAID director in the office of the Democratic Rights and Governance Dr Nina Bowen says strong and independent government institutions, the press and civil society have a role to play in rooting out corruption...

SCORES of mourners gathered at the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Tuesday, to pay their last respect to Hot FM chief executive officer Zachariah Chavula. Chavula, who passed away last Thursday, was described as a visionary, loving and kind man. Speaking during the church service, Hot media group executive chairperson Oscar Chavula said his...

VICE-PRESIDENT Inonge Wina says citizens should not allow elections to divide them as the 2021 general elections approach. Speaking during the commemoration of the declaration that Zambia is a Christian nation, Tuesday, Vice-President Wina said Zambia had enjoyed peace since independence and everyone should embrace it. She said the Church should continue being a beacon...

NATIONAL Guidance and Religious Affairs Minister Reverend Godfridah Sumaili says her Ministry condemns political violence and abuse of human rights in the country. In an interview, Rev Sumaili said her Ministry was on top of things and played its part in ensuring that there was national unity in the country. Reacting to heightened concerns by...