Transparency International Zambia says the deregistration of the Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) is a continuation of the victimization of civil society organizations. TIZ Executive Director Goodwell Lungu says the the intended deregistration is unfortunate and is a wrong signal to the democratic standing of Zambia. He said the judgment if not overturned on appeal will set [...]

By Hilary Mulenga If former president Frederick Chiluba should be thankful to the Zambians, it is for their forgetfulness. Like it or not, Chiluba knows how to manipulate this weakness in Zambians for his own good. Apparently, he has managed to exploit those in the corridors of power, political parties (including the opposition), Churches and those [...]

Late President Levy Mwanawasa’ son Patrick, has announced that he will seek election as Member of Parliament for Kafulafuta constituency in 2011. The Kafulafuta seat is currently help by formr defence minister George Mpombo. Patrick Mwanawasa says he does not want the ruling Movement for Multi Party Democracy (MMD) to adopt him just because he is Mwanawasa’ [...]

Victoria Falls is in danger of losing its official rank as one of the world’s natural wonders. If  Zimbabwe and Zambia do not send a comprehensive report to Unesco (the UN’s educational, scientific and cultural organisation) this week regarding the conditions at the waterfall, this popular tourist destination’s world heritage status could be downgraded. The report is already [...]

LUSAKA diocese archbishop Telesphore Mpundu is wrong to say Zambians had been dribbled over the constitution making process because it was too early to make such conclusions. National Constitution Conference (NCC) spokesperson Mwangala Zaloumis said it was too early for anyone to condemn the constitution-making process because Zambians will still be given an input before the final [...]

The Women in Law in Southern Africa (WILSA) has observed that the ruling MMD’s influence in the National Constitution Conference (NCC) deliberations has vindicated all those who decided to boycott the process. WILSA executive director, Ms. Hope Khumalo says it is evident that the constitution making process has become politically motivated and that the ruling MMD [...]

ARCHBISHOP Telesphore Mpundu has observed that the people of Zambia have once again been dribbled over the constitution making process. And Archbishop Mpundu has said the degree clause adopted by the NCC as one of the qualifications for a presidential candidate is retrogressive. Reflecting on the performance of the National Constitutional Conference (NCC) whose sittings have been [...]

The International Monetary Fund managing director Dominique Strauss-Kahn said in a speech in Kenya on Monday that the African nations were largely innocent victims of the Global Financial crisis. But it is emerging quickly from the downturn. He said the IMF now forecast GDP growth of around 4.5% for Africa in 2010. “In short, I [...]

1. While International Women’s Day is now largely aimed at inspiring women across the world and celebrating their achievements, its roots are in movements campaigning for better pay and voting rights. 2. The first National Women’s Day was marked on 28 February 1909 in the United States after a declaration by the Socialist Party of America. 3. During an International Conference [...]