The United Party for National Development (UPND) has proposed that Patriotic Front leader Michael Sata should be the pact presidential candidate ahead of this year’s elections, according to PF Secretary General Wynter Kabimba. Kabimba claimed at a media briefing Thursday the PF has agreed to the proposal. But UPND deputy spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says the letter [...]

Zambia’s revenue agency is opposed to the reintroduction of the windfall tax regime in the mines despite its anticipated revenue contribution to the country’s treasury as it will stifle the growth of the industry in the medium and long term. Mr Wisdom Nhekairo commissioner general of Zambia Revenue Authority said when he appeared before the [...]

Opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) president Hakainde Hichilema says he has written to President Rupiah Banda demanding for the immediate and unconditional release of all the persons detained in connection with the Barotseland Fracas that took place recently “Following the unfortunate loss of lives arising from the overall mishandling of  matters relating to [...]