United Party for National Development (UPND) Mazabuka Central Member of Parliament Garry Nkombo has dismissed allegations that his party pushed for the Presidential clause which states that a presidential candidate should obtain a first degree or its equivalent to contest as Republican president. Nkombo refuted allegations by MMD spokesperson Dora Siliya that the UPND was [...]

MMD women in Central Province have commended President Rupiah Banda for appointing minister of Education Dora Siliya as party spokesperson. Central Province MMD Women’s Chairperson Grace Mulando said yesterday that the women in the province were happy with Ms Siliya’s appointment and pledged to support her to ensure that she performs well for the party. [...]

The Anti Voter Apathy Project (AVAP) has committed itself to increase the number of voters to participate in the 2011 general elections through carrying out intensive voter education in communities around the country. AVAP Northern Province Coordinator Kelly Kashiwa said his organisation would ensure that many Zambians register as voters this year in readiness for [...]

Zambia’ s new ambassador t Nigeria Alex Luhila yesterday presented his letter of credence to the Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan. The Nigerian Vice president appreciated the cordial relationship between Nigeria and Zambia and emphasised the need to strengthen it for mutual understanding and benefits. Luhila presented his credential to Nigeria together with three other envoys  of Norway, Hungary [...]

By Talent Ngandwe THE government of China has advanced a $39-million interest-free loan to the financially embattled Tanzania-Zambia Railways Authority (Tazara). Zambia’s Communication and Transport Minister, Geoffrey Lungwangwa, says that the money will be used to procure six locomotive engines and four wagons and to repair 120 wagons. The railway line was built in the early [...]

President Rupiah Banda tomorrow scheduled to leave for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to attend the14th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government. President Banda’ spokespersn Dickson Jere has confirmed that The President will attend the Sessions of the AU Assembly whose theme is “Information and Communication Technologies in Africa: Challenges and [...]

By Kennedy Limwanya in Los Angeles TITANIC star Billy Zane has expressed eagerness to travel to Zambia with a number of other Hollywood stars to shoot a tourism promotional movie. This follows a meeting held between Zane and Zambian First Lady Thandiwe Banda who is in the USA on a programme that includes engagements with [...]

Patriotic Front Roan Member Parliament (MP), Chishimba Kambwili has charged that Former President, Frederick Chiluba is no threat to the PF\UPND pact as he is no longer a factor in the political sector. Speaking to radio phoenix, Kambwili said Chiluba is not popular as Zambians are no longer interested in him and the pact is [...]