Archive: 22 March 2017

A Chibomo resident has petitioned the Constitutional Court asking it to declare 52 UPND seats vacant for shunning President Edgar Lungu’s State of the Nation address. In his petition filed in court today, Richard Mumba […]

THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) says there will be no adjustment on fuel pump prices. In a Press statement issued in Lusaka today, the board said this is in line with the “cost-plus model” which […]

UPP leader Saviour Chishimba says Chief Justice Irene Mambilima has got no power to refuse to set up a tribunal to probe Agriculture Minister Dora Siliya for her involvement in the Maize Gate Scandal. In […]

Expelled FDD vice-president Chifumu Banda has demanded for a party convention to elect a new leader saying it is unconstitutional for Edith Nawakwi to cling to the party presidency. At a press briefing today, where […]

PF deputy spokesperson Frank Bwalya says Speaker of the National Assembly Dr Patrick Matibini must protect the House from being turned into a circus. In a statement today, Bwalya said Dr Matibini must find a […]

FDD spokesperson Antonio Mwanza says Chief Justice Ireen Mambilima’s decision to dismiss a petition to investigate Agriculture Minister Dora Siliya over the maize gate scum is suspicious and lacks merit. In a statement today, Mwanza […]

Health Minister Chitalu Chilufya says HIV/AIDS will be eliminated from Zambia by the year 2030. Speaking when he rendered a ministerial statement to Parliament yesterday, Dr Chilufya announced that it was possible for Zambia to […]

Speaker of the National Assembly Dr Patrick Matibini had a tough time ducking counter Points of Order in parliament yesterday as MPs exchanged innuendos following President Edgar Lungu’s eventful national address last week. The Head […]

Independent Broadcasting Authority acting Director General Eustance Nkandu has given broadcasting stations a 10-day ultimatum to settle their outstanding annual fees or risk losing their licenses. Speaking at a media briefing at mass media yesterday, […]

LUSAKA High Court judge Chalwe M’chenga has acquitted two persons accused of murdering NIPA student Ruth Mbandu for lack of sufficient evidence. This is in a matter where Soma and Edward Siamandima were alleged to […]