Zambia no longer a democratic country – Kang’ombe
SESHEKE UPND member of parliament Romeo Kang’ombe says he is not shaken by his arrest and will still remain an agent for change. Last Friday, Kang’ombe was arrested for abduction and assault of a police officer in Mpika District, but pleaded not guilty to the charges. But in an interview, Kang’ombe said Zambia was no…...
Lungu must act on Dora before tribalism triggers violence – TIZ
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia says it has noted with concern the growing trend by Cabinet Ministers to unguardly and recklessly engage in tribal talk, whose only sole purpose is to fuel hatred for other tribes. And Lifuka says it is disappointing that Chief Government Spokesperson Dora Siliya is advising headmen to use fraudulent means of obtaining…...
Being in the opposition is now scary, laments Andyford
PEOPLE’S Alliance for Change (PAC) president Andyford Banda says it is scary to be in the opposition PF can do anything they want and get away with it. And Banda says it is a clear case of rigging an election when the PF can mobilise themselves freely, while those in the opposition are stopped by…...
Cancer treatment too expensive for ordinary Zambians – RB
FORMER president Rupiah Banda says cancer medication is very expensive and it is painful that the majority of ordinary citizens in his situation cannot access the necessary medical help they need. In an interview with Kennedy Gondwe for his Studio Ken Youtube Channel, Banda said he was overwhelmed by the support he had received since…...
Bill 10 will pass, we’ve dealt with contentious clauses , insists Mundubile
PF CHAIRMAN for legal affairs Brian Mundubile says the ruling party is confident that the Constitution Amendment Bill Number 10 of 2019 will pass Second Reading this Thursday because they have dealt with the contentious clauses. In an interview, Mundubile said PF remained confident that the Bill would still pass Second Reading. “We are very…...
Reject Bill 10, HH urges MPs
UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema has called on members of parliament to reject Constitution Amendment Bill Number 10 of 2019 saying it is poisonous. In an audio shared to with media, Wednesday, Hichilema insisted that Bill 10 would harm the country. “Beloved citizens, citizens of Zambia, Bill 10 is poison, Bill 10 is black mamba poison,…...
Avoid re-using hybrid seed varieties to maintain good yields, govt urges farmers
MINISTRY of Agriculture Director for Agriculture Moses Mwale has dispelled assertions that multinational companies are patenting indigenous seed varieties as they are not owned by anybody. And Mwale has advised farmers to avoid re-using hybrid seeds so that they are guaranteed a good yield. Farmers recently expressed concern that they were unable to re-use hybrid…...
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Police question Saboi for Defamation of the President
POLICE have released National Democratic Congress (NDC) spokesperson Saboi Imboela without charge after being questioned for Defamation of the President. In an interview, Imboela said after being questioned at Lusaka Central Police, Wednesday, police searched her residence where they seized her daughter’s laptop and her school certificates. “The police yesterday did call me that I…...
Kanganja condemns PF youth’s Chawama fracas
INSPECTOR General of Police Kakoma Kanganja says police have launched investigations to bring to book the perpetrators of the clash between two PF youth groups that took place in Chawama on Tuesday. In a statement, Wednesday, Kanganja condemned the fracas saying it caused anarchy and disturbed the peace of innocent citizens. “I wish to condemn…...