I know you’re angry, but PF, Tonse are not your saviour – Nevers
MMD leader Nevers Mumba says while he is aware that citizens are angry due to the challenges prevailing in the country, the PF, Tonse Alliance and UKA are not going to be their saviours. Mumba further wonders whether citizens miss the corruption, hooliganism and cadreism they experienced during the PF. Speaking during the MMD Eastern…...
Lumezi by-election was a missed chance for parties to adopt women candidates – NGOCC
NGOCC Executive Director Anna Anamela says the Lumezi by-election presented a perfect opportunity for all political parties, including UPND, to nominate women and demonstrate their commitment to enhance women’s political participation. She adds that it is disappointing that the ruling party opted to adopt a man when there was a female candidate vying for the…...
UPND ferried cadres in Lumezi to cause violence, Lungu claims
FORMER president Edgar Lungu has accused the UPND of ferrying cadres into Lumezi to indulge in political violence and intimidate voters because they had “smelt defeat”. Violence was reported in Lumezi constituency on Tuesday during nominations, involving clashes between ruling party and Tonse Alliance cadres. Police described the fight as “50/50” from both sides, confirming…...
Political leadership no longer being decided by voters alone, CJ notes
POLITICAL leadership is increasingly no longer being decided by voters alone; instead, the judiciary, through a few judges, is being urged to determine who leads, Chief Justice Mumba Malila has noted. He says this has heightened the need for an efficient and effective judiciary capable of managing conflicts in due time. And UNDP Resident Representative…...
We’ve laid a robust foundation for economic recovery, job creation – govt
MINISTER of Labour and Social Security Brenda Tambatamba says the UPND government has laid a robust and revolutionary foundation for economic recovery, job creation and inclusive growth. Speaking at the inauguration meeting of the Boards of Directors for NAPSA, OHSI and the Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board, Tuesday, Tambatamba said the appointments came at a…...
Court tells ACC not to abuse court process in Lusambo case
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court, High Court Division, has dismissed the ACC’s originating process for non-conviction-based forfeiture of three properties in Silverest Gardens belonging to Bowman Lusambo due to abuse of court process. The High Court has stated that it is an absurdity and an attempt to abuse the court process for the ACC…...
Volleyball National team off to Botswana for Ditsala Cup
THE Zambia Women’s National Volleyball team has officially kicked off their journey today to Botswana to take part in the Ditsala international Cup. The tournament which is organized by the Botswana Volleyball Federation in partnership with Bring It Promotions will run from 30th May to 2nd June 2025 in Gaborone. The competition brings together a…...
UPND’s desire to tamper with Constitution due to unfulfilled promises – ActionAid
ACTIONAID Zambia Country Director Faides Tembatemba says President Hakainde Hichilema has an opportunity to redeem himself by halting the constitution amendment process if he loves Zambia. Tembatemba also says the UPND has not delivered what it promised Zambians, hence its desire to amend the constitution. On Monday, lawyer Linda Kasonde said Constitutional Amendment Bill No…....
HH’s Presidency is a blessed one – Mweetwa
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says President Hakainde Hichilema’s presidency is a blessed one, which is why the country is now making progress. And Choma Central SDA First Elder Kapikanya says the church has benefited from President Hichilema’s good policies, among them free education, Social Cash Transfer and the Constituency Development Fund. Addressing the Choma…...
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