President Edgar Lungu has been urged to set up a commission of Inquiry on Corruption to probe corruption and abuse of power in the country especially in top leadership. Peoples’ Party President Mike Mulongoti says there is need for President Lungu to set up a commission of inquiry that will probe into matters including road projects which he said is ...

Born Short Living Tall (BSLT) has urged parliament to have level headed debates and avoid putting party interests in the House. BSLT Executive Director Pastor Ntalasha Chisha says his organization is expecting parliamentarians to be above bold and represent their people firmly and effectively. Pastor Chisha says the MPs ought to remember that people stood in long queues just to ...

The Non Governmental Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) is deeply saddened by the recently witnessed Police brutality perpetuated against innocent women and men alleged to be opposition party cadres and others like Komboni Radio Proprietor Lesa Kasoma Nyirenda. NGOCC Chairperson Sarah Longwe says her organization joins the Human Rights Commission in strongly condemning the unprecedented levels of brutality that has been ...

The Zambia Centre for Inter-Party Dialogue (ZCID) has condemned the failure by the opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) to recognise President Edgar Lungu as republican president. ZCID Executive Director Horrance Chilando says it is unlawful for the opposition party leader to disregard the law by demeaning the Head of State. Mr Chilando says there is no justification for ...

Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) says Government should make a full disclosure to the Zambian citizens on every step of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout package. TIZ Executive Director Goodwell Lungu says it is very prudent for government to inform the people of Zambia about the whole process as well as the potential benefits. Mr Lungu says this will put ...

Veteran Politician Vernon Mwaanga says the recent political developments in the country are disturbing, annoying and give rise to uncertainty. Dr. Mwaanga says watching news on the international media showing police brutality in Luanshya against citizens who are merely exercising their democratic rights is worrying. Dr. Mwaanga says what is even more disturbing is the allege by political leaders in ...