LAZ president Linda Kasonde says Zambians have become second class citizens in their own country because of threats from the State when they demand accountability. And Kasonde who is also OASIS Forum chairperson has condemned the arrest and harassment of Laura Miti and others who have been protesting against the acquisition of 42 fire tenders...

The Patriotic Front claims that 70 opposition UPND members in Sioma district of Western Province yesterday defected to the ruling party. In a statement, PF media director Sunday Chanda stated that the defectors joined the ruling party because it was serious about bringing development even in areas where it was not voted for. "Patriotic Front...

The UPND has notified the police that it will hold a public rally on October 22, 2017 at Twashuka grounds in Lusaka's Kanyama compound. This is according to a letter of notice addressed to Lusaka Province police commissioner Nelson Phiri, signed by UPND provincial chairman Bob Sakahilu. "We write to notify you that as a...

The K1.5 million pledged by His Excellency the President of Zambia for the construction of three street vendors shelters at chisokone market has been fulfilled," says Kitwe Mayor Christopher Kang'ombe. In a statement , Kang'ombe said the funds had already been transferred to the local authority. "The Secretary to the Treasury has since informed the...

In this audio, PF Secretary General Davies Mwila challenges the ruling party leadership in Western Province to explain why they lost the 2016 elections "terribly" despite getting a lot of money for campaigns. And Mwila who is on party mobilisation tour in the province also paid a courtesy call on the Litunga. Speaking when he...

President Edgar Lungu today told Ndola residents that his tolerance of attacks does not mean that he doesn't know how to throw punches. And President Lungu has warned that once he declares war against one particular individual, Zambians will not like it. Speaking on arrival at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport in Ndola today, the...

RTSA chief executive officer Zindaba Soko says they are looking at the Mercedes Benz Sprinter and the Toyota Quantum buses as models to replace the Hiace in three to five years time to make transport safer. At a media briefing today, Soko said RTSA would engage stakeholders to discuss what model of buses was acceptable....

Religious affairs minister Rev Godfridah Sumaili says there was nothing wrong with President Edgar Lungu’s decision to go and watch half naked women in Swaziland because Zambia appreciates diverse culture. Meanwhile, Rev Sumaili says this year’s national prayers will be held in Kitwe. Rev Sumaili was responding to a question from Roan PF member of...

Consumer Unity and Trust Society has commended CCPC for fining Zambia Sugar K76 million for its exaggerated pricing. In a statement today, CUTS stated that the high prices of sugar only added more pressure on already struggling households due to the high cost of living. "Zambia sugar prices are relatively high despite the fact that...

Minister of Health Chitalu Chilufya says cholera cases have increased to 39 in Lusaka district affecting Chipata, Mazyopa, Kanyama and Ngombe areas. In a ministerial statement to Parliament yesterday, Dr Chilufya said although one death had been recorded, it hadn’t yet been established whether cholera was the cause. “Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the...