The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) in Muchinga Province has charged that plans by the opposition UPND and its allies to impeach President Edgar Lungu are misguided and a mere show of insatiable appetite for power. PF National Youth Executive Committee Member Francis Kapyanga says the calls to move the impeachment…
Opposition UPND President Hakainde Hichilema has opposed plans by government to print ballot papers for the 2021 general elections in Zambia. Mr Hichilema has charged that there are a number of economic challenges that the PF government has failed to address adding that a lot need to be done before…
Economic and Equity Party (EEP) president Chilufya Tayali has advised the Zambia police to make unannounced raids when arresting politicians. Mr. Tayali says doing so will help in curbing political violence in the country saying issuing them with call outs allow them to mobilize cadres who threaten public peace. Commenting…
Party for National Unity (PNU) President Highvie Hamududu says government has a bigger role to play in organizing the much talked about dialogue between the President Edgar Lungu and UPND Leader Hakainde Hichilema. Speaking in an interview with Komboni radio news, Mr. Hamududu says there is urgent need for the…
The GOVERNANCE, Elections, Advocacy, Research Services (GEARS) Initiative Zambia says it is delighted at the peaceful manner political parties conducted themselves during the nominations of their candidates on Tuesday, 14 August, 2017 ahead of the three district council chairpersons and eight ward by-elections to be held on…
Former PF Northern Province Secretary Everist Chela says the ruling party will shake following the expulsion of Roan Member of Parliament Chishimba Kambwili. In an interview, Mr. Chela said the PF should not underrate Mr Kambwili’s political muscle saying he is a force to reckon with. Mr. Chela states that…
BY SYLVESTER KAUMBA The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has added its voice in condemning the fracas that happened on Saturday last week at Leopards Hill Memorial Park where PF and UPND cadres clashed. The Association says it is disheartened that such violet activities took place at the graveyard during…
The Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD)has described as irresponsible calls by some politicians on donors to withdraw funding to Zambia due to the continued incarceration of UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema. Speaking in an interview, FDD Spokesperson Antonio Mwanza says there is need for people to understand that donor…
BY SYLVESTER KAUMBA United Progressive People’s President Saviour Chishimba has disclosed that government intends to increase the pump price of fuel this week by 48 percent. Dr Chishimba has revealed that he has information that fuel pump prices will be increased by 48 percent a move he said will be…
BY SYLVESTER KAUMBA The Alliance for Good Governance has welcomed President Lungu’s directive to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to come up with a revised land Act and policy which will ensure that land is protected for future generations. Alliance for Good Governance President Joseph Chileshe says his…