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Breaking News November 19th, 2008 by editor

Congo war may spread to Zambia-Katele

MMD national secretary Katele Kalumba says the raging civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo may spread to Zambia. And Works and Supply minister Ben Tetamashimba says PF leader Michael Sata is behind the confusion on the Copperbelt. Dr. Katele Kalumba, a former minisdter of Finance and Home affairs told parliament that the Zambian soldiers [...]

Four international banks eye Zambia

  By Lloyd Himaambo-The Bank of Zambia is currently considering application by four international banks that want to extend their business into country. Bank of Zambia head of Public relations Penelope Mapoma told [...]

All Africa games may be cut- says expert

A team of experts from the Supreme Council for Sports in Africa (SCSA) and the African Union on Olympics has began assessing Zambia’s preparedness to host the ‘All African Games 2011’   But the experts have alr[...]

Abortion tips for Zambia

Aborting or helping someone procure an abortion in Zambia is a criminal offense punishable by imprisonment, yet unsafe abortions are rampant. The World Health Organisation estimate that  every year, approximatel[...]

Musokotwane sees US $4 Billion

The new Finance Minister says government will target about 4 billion US dollars of foreign Direct investment per year. Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane says increased attraction of foreign direct investments is the best way to[...]

New police IG is past retirement age

Francis Kabonde, the New Inspector General of Police though in acting capacity is beyond retirement age, a fact that has not amused mid-career police officers who had hoped that a youthful graduate would take over. Some [...]

George Kunda is new vice president

President Rupiah has appointed Justice minister George Kunda as vice president as well as minister of justice. The president, during his first press conference after becoming president made several changes to his cabinet[...]

Father Bwalya likely to be charged with sedition

By Lloyd Himaambo-Despite the riots that broke out early on Thursday in protest of the arrest of Catholic Priest, station manager for radio Ichengelo on the Copperbelt, the police will go ahead and charge the priest. The[...]

Riots break out in Kitwe

Kitwe residents mid-morning Thursday fought with police as riots broke out following the arrest of a Catholic priest who is in charge of a radio station called Ichengelo. Father Frank Bwalya, a former chairperson of the [...]

Bush reflects on his African efforts

Washington - President George W Bush, reflecting on his time in office, said on Wednesday that “one of the most uplifting” experiences of his nearly eight-year tenure has been witnessing the gains Africa h[...]