Ulande Nkomesha

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Ulande is a reporter with an experience in radio broadcasting. He loves following current affairs and interacting with politicians.

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Don’t be hoodwinked by free food, CSPR urges Chilubi voters
By Ulande Nkomesha on January 23, 2020
The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) says it is unfortunate that politicians are taking advantage of the electorate in Chilubi Island by providing them....
Zesco’s revised load shedding schedule must provide relief to manufacturers – ZAM
By Ulande Nkomesha on January 23, 2020
The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) says there is need for Zesco to effectively adhere to its load shedding time-table for the manufacturing sector to....
A councillor can rescind their resignation – ECZ
By Ulande Nkomesha on January 22, 2020
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says according to the law, a councillor has a window of 30 days to rescind their decision to resign.....
2021 elections will not be free and fair – Kalaba
By Ulande Nkomesha on January 21, 2020
Democratic Party president Harry Kalaba says Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ)’s announcement that it will not sponsor any stakeholders to monitor printing of ballot papers....
Govt upbeat of improved mining sector performance in 2020
By Ulande Nkomesha on January 21, 2020
Copper production is likely to increase due to the creation of new mines across the country, says Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Barnaby Mulenga.....
MISA asks ZNBC to emulate Diggers
By Ulande Nkomesha on January 21, 2020
The Media Institute for Southern Africa (MISA) has asked ZNBC to emulate News Diggers by creating platforms where citizens can engage with their leaders on....
PF unfit to turn around ailing economy – PAC
By Ulande Nkomesha on January 20, 2020
People’s Alliance for Change (PAC) president Andyford Banda says the PF are not ready to make changes to their governance style to address the country’s....
Transfers at KCM not political, they’re for operational efficiency – Milingo
By Ulande Nkomesha on January 17, 2020
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) Provisional Liquidator Milingo Lungu has refuted claims that he was involved in the transfer of National Democratic Congress (NDC) Copperbelt Province....
Police capture 365 GBV cases in 2 days
By Ulande Nkomesha on January 17, 2020
Zambia Police has recorded 365 cases of Gender-Based Violence over a two-day period from November 27-28, 2019, through a special operation. In a statement, police....
We’ll sue ECZ if they fail to sponsor observers to Dubai – UPND
By Ulande Nkomesha on January 17, 2020
UPND deputy secretary general Patrick Mucheleka has warned that the Electoral Commission of Zambia’s decision not to sponsor any observers to monitor the ballot printing....
UPND, NDC threaten to pull out of Chilubi race if ECZ fails to censure PF
By Ulande Nkomesha on January 17, 2020
National Democratic Congress NDC president Chishimba has threatened that his party will pull out from the Chilubi parliamentary by-election if the Electoral Commission of Zambia....
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Ndulo has lost touch with Zambian laws – Ngulube
By Ulande Nkomesha on January 16, 2020
PF Deputy Parliamentary Chief Whip Tutwa Ngulube says US-based Zambian lawyer Professor Muna Ndulo has lost touch with Zambian laws, judging by his “flawed” understanding....
DEC arrests 4 Serenje radio staff for trafficking in cannabis
By Ulande Nkomesha on January 16, 2020
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested four Serenje Community Radio Station workers for trafficking in various quantities of cannabis. In a statement issued to....
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PF Central Committee’s Lungu endorsement disadvantaging others – Panji Kaunda
By Ulande Nkomesha on January 15, 2020
Former home affairs minister Colonel Panji Kaunda says endorsing President Edgar Lungu as the PF’s sole candidate for the 2021 general election will disadvantage other....
UNZA students stone police officers for trying to rescue thief from lynching
By Ulande Nkomesha on January 15, 2020
University of Zambia Ridgeway Campus students on Monday night threw stones at police officers who were attempting to rescue a suspected thief from lynching. According....
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US-Iran tension may affect Zambia’s economy – Kanyama
By Ulande Nkomesha on January 14, 2020
Economist Chibamba Kanyama says the ongoing tension between the United States and Iran may have a negative impact on Zambia’s economy as the country’s level....
Even if you endorse Lungu 100 times, Zambians won’t change their minds about voting him out, says Kalaba
By Ulande Nkomesha on January 13, 2020
Democratic Party president Harry Kalaba says the Patriotic Front’s endorsement of President Edgar Lungu as their candidate in next year’s presidential elections will not make....
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Lungu got into power through illegitimate, dubious means – HH
By Ulande Nkomesha on January 13, 2020
UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema says President Edgar Lungu should not forget that he attained power through illegitimate, dubious means. And Hichilema says in the 2021....
ZRA’s planned Digital Tax Stamp worries ZAM
By Ulande Nkomesha on January 13, 2020
The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) says the Zambia Revenue Authority’s decision to start implementing the Digital Tax Stamp (DTS) to enhance tax compliance on....
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Zambia will overcome all setbacks – Lungu
By Ulande Nkomesha on January 13, 2020
President Edgar Lungu says the Patriotic Front’s main focus is beyond the 2021 general elections by trying to better the lives of the future generation.....
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Don’t be used by politicians who want to get into power dubiously, Lungu tells police
By Ulande Nkomesha on January 12, 2020
President Edgar Lungu has asked the Zambia Police not to be used by politicians who want to get into power through illegitimate means. And Home....
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One party state better than democracy – Bowman
By Ulande Nkomesha on January 10, 2020
Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo says having one party state is better than having an opposition that has nothing to bring to the table. Speaking....
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Only a mad person can join PF – Katuka
By Ulande Nkomesha on January 10, 2020
UPND secretary general Stephen Katuka has refuted claims that he has ditched the UPND to join PF, saying only a mad person can join the....

PF a dead party awaiting burial in 2021 – NDC

By Ulande Nkomesha on 10 Jan 2020

National Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-president Josephs Akafumba says the PF has subjected many Zambians to an extremely high cost of living which only a superhuman....

CCPC probes sudden cement price hikes

By Ulande Nkomesha on 10 Jan 2020

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) says it is investigating the sudden increase in cement prices effected on the local market. In a statement....

Kayula questions NCZ’s capacity to meet fertilizer output targets

By Ulande Nkomesha on 9 Jan 2020

KRI chief executive officer Dr Frank Kayula says government should consider dismissing management at Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia (NCZ) if they have failed to meet....

Chiteme and I were invited, not summoned by PF disciplinary committee – Lusambo

By Ulande Nkomesha on 9 Jan 2020

Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo says the PF disciplinary committee has not summoned him, but has merely invited him to appear alongside Minister of National....

Salary delays regrettable, but UNZALARU must exercise patience – Govt

By Ulande Nkomesha on 8 Jan 2020

Ministry of Higher Education Permanent Secretary Kayula Siame says government regrets the delay in the processing of funding to public universities, but has urged the....

Bill 10 won’t be withdrawn despite mounting criticism, vows Tutwa

By Ulande Nkomesha on 7 Jan 2020

PF Deputy Parliamentary Chief Whip Tutwa Ngulube says the party will not allow any process of withdrawing Constitution Amendment Bill Number 10 despite continued calls....

CSO-SUN tips ZNS to focus on crop diversification in land cultivation scheme

By Ulande Nkomesha on 7 Jan 2020

The Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition (CSO-SUN) Alliance has hailed Zambia National Service (ZNS) Commandant Lieutenant General Nathan Mulenga’s directive to open up more land for....

200% power tariff hike meant to fund PF’s 2021 campaign – Milupi

By Ulande Nkomesha on 2 Jan 2020

Alliance for Democracy and Development (ADD) president Charles Milupi says the Energy Regulation Board’s (ERB) decision to hike electricity tariffs is meant to fund the....

Mujajati hopes U.S. govt’s donor support won’t diminish amidst diplomatic row

By Ulande Nkomesha on 31 Dec 2019

Medical practitioner Dr Aaron Mujajati says the Zambian and the United States governments should resolve the current tension without affecting the much-needed donor support to....

Archbishop Mpundu has joined a wrong battle, we’ll deal with him like an opponent – Tutwa

By Ulande Nkomesha on 31 Dec 2019

PF Deputy Parliamentary Chief Whip Tutwa Ngulube has warned retired Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu to stay away from politics or he will be dealt with politically.....

HH is a “criminal”, charges Lusambo

By Ulande Nkomesha on 30 Dec 2019

Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo says UPND president Hakainde Hichilema is not capable of revamping the country’s economy, alleging that he is “a criminal” who....

Life is more important than anything else, says Kunda after surviving road accident

By Ulande Nkomesha on 30 Dec 2019

Muchinga MMD member of parliament Howard Kunda says life is more important than anything else, after surviving a near fatal accident on Thursday night in....

2019 has been depressing, frustrating for Zambians – VJ

By Ulande Nkomesha on 29 Dec 2019

Veteran politician Vernon Mwaanga says 2019 has been a depressing and disappointing year for most Zambians due to the negative economic situation and poor governance....

AfDB sanctions over $1.4m debt gives an impression that govt is so broke – Kanyama

By Ulande Nkomesha on 26 Dec 2019

Economist Chibamba Kanyama says the African Development Bank’s sanctions on Zambia have dented the country’s reputation. The African Development Bank (AfDB) has imposed sanctions on....