Archive: 26 May 2017
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Treason case might delay IMF negotiations – SaasaEconomist Professor Oliver Saasa says the continuous dragging of UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema’s treason case might delay negotiations for the country’s IMF bailout package. Magistrate David Simusamba has referred the treason case involving Hichilema to […]
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Chief Chamuka targets equal land ownership for men, womenChief Chamuka of the Lenje-speaking people of Central Province says his chiefdom will in the next 10 years attain the equal per cent ownership of land by both men and women. In an interview with […]
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There’s a cynical ploy to silence opposition in Zambia – Amnesty InternationalAmnesty International Regional Director for Southern Africa Deprose Muchena says there is a cynical ploy by the ruling party in Zambia to silence all opposition political parties. In a statement released after Lusaka magistrate David […]
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Lungu visits Kala Marine Barrack in KawambwaPresident Edgar Lungu today visited Kala 48 Marine Barrack for the Zambia Army Special Forces in Kawambwa where he inspected construction works on housing units. The Head of State arrived at Kala accompanied by Luapula […]
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This is the price I have to pay – HHIn this audio, UPND president Hakainde Hichilema gives interviews to journalists for the first time since his arrest and detention for treason, six weeks ago. “You heard the deliberations in court, not satisfactory, but this […]
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Magistrate allows HH to seek judicial review in High CourtLusaka magistrate David Simusamba has allowed UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema to seek judicial review in the High Court of Zambia in a matter where the opposition leader is charged with treason. Magistrate Simusamba’s decision came […]
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ZEMA steps up protection measures against mercury emissionsThe Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) says Zambia remains committed to ensuring that viable solutions are found to addressing mercury use and emissions in key economic activities. ZEMA Corporate Affairs Manager Ireen Lungu Chipili said […]
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Anxiety fills courtroom as magistrate delays treason rulingHundreds of UPND supporters are awaiting Magistrate David Simusamba’s arrival at the Lusaka Magistrates Court hoping that he would finally deliver the much anticipated ruling in the treason case involving Hakainde Hichilema today. Although the […]
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DA, UPND protest at Zambia’s Embassy in SAIn this video, South Africa’s opposition Democratic Alliance supporters join Zambia’s UPND protesters at the High Commission in Pretoria demanding an explanation on why the Zambian authorities blocked and harassed Mmusi Maimane at the airport […]
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Police arrest fugitive driver behind Luangwa accidentPolice Spokesperson Esther Mwaata-Katongo says the driver of the Kapena bus which killed 17 people in Luangwa three days ago, was identified and apprehended from Lusaka’s Garden Compound last night. And Katongo says 13 bodies […]
