• 17 Jun 2021
• Ulande Nkomesha

You misunderstood "more money in your pockets", it's not handouts - Luo

PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu’s running mate Professor Nkandu Luo say the people of Zambia misunderstood the ruling party's "More money in your pockets" campaign promise, as it was never meant to give people handouts. And Prof Luo has charged that only a mad person can claim to grow the economy in a day, in apparent reference...

• 17 Jun 2021
• Zanji Sinkala

The Sweet Life of a Cadre: How Markets and Bus Station Revenue Funds Political Hooligans

It is nothing new that the life of a cadre in Zambia is a particularly lavish one. From the flashy cars to the humongous houses; It is evident how being a cadre is sometimes joked about as being the ‘best’ job in Zambia. Police fear them, youths on the street want to be them… All...

• 17 Jun 2021
• Natasha Sakala

Court sets July 20 for judgement in Kabulonga pupil’s murder case

THE Lusaka High Court has set July 20, as date for judgement in a matter where four former Twin Palm Secondary School pupils are accused of murdering Ryan Phiri of Kabulonga Boys Secondary School. In this matter, the four former Twin Palm Secondary School pupils aged between 16 and 19 are alleged to have on...

• 17 Jun 2021
• Ulande Nkomesha

The last 10 years under PF have been disastrous - Kyambalesa

US based Zambian academician Professor Henry Kyambalesa says PF’s performance in the last 10 years has been disastrous. And Prof Kyambalesa says it will be irresponsible and unpatriotic for Zambians to reward PF with five more years when the party has failed to deliver during its time in power. In an article, Prof Kyambalesa argued...

• 17 Jun 2021
• Ulande Nkomesha

We've been campaigning since 2011 so ECZ ban is inconsequential, boasts Chama

LUSAKA Province PF presidential campaign coordinator Davies Chama says the ruling party is not worried about the suspension of campaigns in Lusaka because it has already wooed voters using its works. In an interview, Chama boasted that PF started campaigning the moment it got into office in 2011. “We have already campaigned because we have...

• 17 Jun 2021
• Ulande Nkomesha

ECZ creating enabling environment for dictator to emerge - KBF

UPND Alliance member Kelvin Bwalya Fube says Zambians should be careful with the dictatorial approach which President Edgar Lungu has taken with regards to the electoral process. And Fube has accused President Lungu of directing the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to accommodate a campaign schedule that suits him. In an interview, Wednesday, Fube said...

• 17 Jun 2021
• Julia Malunga

HRC asks PF, UPND to reflect on violence

THE Human Rights Commission (HRC) has advised the UPND and PF to reflect on the Electoral Commission of Zambia’s decision to ban them from campaigning in four districts. In an interview, HRC chairperson Mudford Mwandenga said it was a fact that there was electoral violence. “They have to reflect on the decision which ECZ has...

• 17 Jun 2021
• Julia Malunga

48 die of Covid, as third wave forces 'closure' of schools, bars and churches

SECRETARY to the Cabinet Dr Simon Miti says the country has recorded 3,026 COVID-19 cases and 48 deaths in the last 24 hours, making it the highest number since the start of the pandemic more than a year ago. And Dr Miti says pre-schools, primary and secondary schools will close for 21 days with immediate...

• 17 Jun 2021
• Chamuka Shalubala

Political violence will harm Zambia's reputation - Sikota

VETERAN politician Sikota Wina has called on political party leaders to denounce political violence, stating that violence does not only harm party cadres but also the reputation of the country. And Wina says political parties would be expected to show maturity by accepting election results. Meanwhile, UPND chairperson for elections Gary Nkombo has maintained that...

• 17 Jun 2021
• Zondiwe Mbewe

A declaration of State of Emergency cannot suspend elections - Sangwa

CONSTITUTIONAL lawyer John Sangwa says there is no provision in the Constitution that can lead to the postponement of elections. Sources have told News Diggers that, following a streak of violent campaign incidences coupled with the escalated levels of the Covid-19 pandemic, State House was contemplating the suspension of elections. On Sunday, President Lungu said...