Archive for January, 2010
Chiluba is not a threat-Kambwili
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 [...]
Sons nabbed over father’ killing
By Ernest Mwape Police in Mpika are holding two brothers in connection with the killing of their father over his wealth. Police source confirmed the detention of Mali Mweemba 26 and his younger brother Choongo Mweemba 23 over allegations of murdering their father Raphael Mweemba, a farmer of Chipunduu area in Mpika. Police source said [...]
I will promote issue based politics-Siliya
Newly appointed MMD spokesperson, Dora Siliya says she will promote issue based politics are they rare vital for the development of the nation. Speaking in an interview in Lusaka, Siliya said she would use her position to deal with critical issues on the ground as the state is faced with social, economical, education, and health [...]
I have two degrees, says Sata
Patriotic Front president Michael Sata has said that he possess two University degrees. Sata, who did not disclose the universities that conferred him with he degrees, said he has one degree in Arts and History while the other degree is in political science. He was speaking at one of the local FM radio stations in [...]
Government leaders must emulate Teta-Mukuka
The Zambia Union of Financial Institutions and Allied Workers (ZUFIAW) have advised government leaders to emulate the late Minister of Local Government and Housing, Benny Tetamashimba. In an interview with radio phoenix, ZUFIAW President Cephas Mukuka said leaders must imitate the late Minister for strong stance on corruption within the ministry and government as a [...]
Sata should concentrate on organizing his party-Kalumba
The Movement for Multi-party Democracy (MMD) has advised Patriotic Front (PF) leader Michael Sata to concentrate on organizing his party than complaining about the about the adopted NCC clause that demands that a presidential candidate should have a degree from a recognized institution. Speaking in an interview in Lusaka, MMD National Secretary Katele Kalumba said [...]
Namibia backs ivory sale plan by Zambia
NAMIBIA will back a proposal by Tanzania and Zambia to be allowed to conduct a one-off ivory auction, a top official in the Ministry of Environment and Tourism said yesterday, according to the Namibian. “We will support Tanzania and Zambia’s proposal because it is in line with our philosophy of utilising our natural resources sustainably,” [...]
Presidential immunity should be restored if ex-leader is cleared
THE National Constitutional Conference (NCC) has agreed to include in the Constitution a clause that will categorically state that a former president who loses immunity should have it restored if he is cleared by the courts of law. The NCC plenary also adopted a clause that will give former presidents the right to appear before [...]
ECZ ready to hold 50+1 referendum
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has said it is ready and capable to hold the 50+1 referendum at anytime. Speaking to radio phoenix, ECZ Public Relations Officer, Chris Akufuna said as soon as parliament approves the referendum the commission will organize the process. Akufuna also said the ECZ is doing ground work concerning the [...]





