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By Balewa Zyuulu   Three opposition political parties have formed an alliance called “kwacha” to back the New Heritage Party under the leadership of Chishala Kateka. The three political parties include the Zambia Direct Democracy Movement –ZDDM- led by Edwin Sakala, Zambia Democratic Congress, -ZADECO- and a non-political party ex Zamsa liberation veterans. Announcing the […]

By Tinkerbel Mwila   Copperbelt Province local authorities are spending a total gross wage bill amounting to over K31 million on a monthly basis. Copperbelt Provincial Local Government Officer Emmanuel Banda who had revealed this development says Kitwe has the highest wage bill at K6.8 million monthly while Lufwanyama has the lowest at K639, 000. […]

By Tinkerbel Mwila   Community schools in Ndola’s Mapalo Township have revealed that pupils in community schools in the area are vulnerable to contracting covid-19. Mapalo community schools representative Mumba Emmanuel says over 28 community schools in the area have not been disinfected and have struggled since schools opened for the first term of 2021 […]

By Chileshe Mwango   The opposition National Restoration Party –NAREP- has described the move by the Drug Enforcement Commission-DEC- to investigate Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Malanji’s purchase of a helicopter as an effort in futility. Media reports indicate that Mr. Malanji has been summoned to appear before the DEC for questioning over the purchase of […]

By Patricia Male and Lomphande Phiri   Home Affairs Minister, Stephen Kampyongo has disclosed that law enforcement agencies have been activated to investigate the circulating videos of perceived patriotic front members showing off huge amounts of money. Mr. Kampyongo says his Ministry has noted the social media videos and that the Zambia Police and Drug […]

By Leah Ngoma   Green Party leader Peter Sinkamba is happy that the cannabis bill 2021 will finally be presented to parliament during the current session of the house. Cabinet has approved the publication and introduction in the parliament of the cannabis bill 2021 which seeks to allow for the cultivation, production, storage and distribution […]

By Patricia Male   President Edgar Lungu says there is an urgent need for the Zambia Police to address concerns that have been raised by members of the public on their conduct as the country prepares for the 2021 elections if the public is to regain confidence in the institution. And the Head of State […]

By Patricia Male   The opposition UPND is disturbed with the continued display of large bundles of explained cash with impunity by some patriotic front members. UPND Presidential Spokesperson Anthony Bwalya says these public displays of defiance by the PF and its members are making a total and complete mockery of the Zambian people whose […]

By Patricia Male   Police have allegedly taken full responsibility for the abduction of a well-known Choma resident and UPND member, Tom Silwiindi from his residence yesterday. However, Mr. Silwindi’s whereabouts remain unknown as police have refused to disclose his location. Four unknown people yesterday abducted Mr. Silwiindi from his residence and his whereabouts still […]

By Michael Kaluba   The business community has reacted to President Edgar Lungu’s assertions that price hikes on some products such as cement is an act of sabotage because they cannot be explained. Kitwe and District Chamber of Commerce Vice President in charge of commerce Emmanuel Mbambiko is shocked that the head of state made […]