President Banda said the deceased Catholic cleric was outspoken in his quest to see the wellbeing of the vulnerable and marginalized in society uplifted, adding that the church leader was a keen advocate on many national issues.

“The MMD Government and I are deeply sorry about this loss and we wish you and the Catholic Church leadership in Zambia God’s grace and strength as you handle the various pressures that arise out of this extremely difficult development,” the President said.

National Restoration Party (NAREP) Kanyama Aspiring Member of Parliament (MP) Mbita Sumbwe has expressed sadness at the kind of leadership exhibited by the area’s former Patriotic Front (PF) MP Colonel Garry Chanda. Sumbwe told the watchdog that Chanda had failed lamentably as he lacked visibility and advocacy as he led the people of Kanyama. He [...]

Former Patriotic Front -PF- member Sam Zulu has filed an affidavit before the Lusaka Magistrate asking for the court’s intervention to have PF president Michael Sata and two others arrested for assaulting him. Mr Zulu’s affidavit follows advice from Lusaka Chief Resident Magistrate Joshua Banda for him to put his complaint on oath. Magistrate Banda’s [...]

Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) President Rueben Lifuka has cautioned the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to take seriously allegations of corruption raised against the Universal Printing Group (UPG) of South Africa by Former Kabwata Member of Parliament (MP) Given Lubinda as the claims are serious and need to be addressed urgently. Lifuka who was speaking [...]

Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) Secretary General Reverend Susan Matale has advised political parties to restrain their members from issuing statements that may cause chaos in the country. Matale also condemned the decision by Patriotic Front (PF) members and United Party for National Development (UPND) youth to use violence to defend themselves saying such [...]