The Zambia United Local Authorities Workers Union (ZULAWU) is concerned and disappointed with the frequency of meetings by the Local Government Association of Zambia. ZULAWU General Secretary Kingsley Zulu says these meetings are unproductive and a waste of resources. Mr. Zulu says there are no benefits derived from these meetings apart from benefiting individuals who attend them. He says the ...

The Zambia Police has declined to comment on allegations that Police officers assaulted three of UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema’s co-accused during the raid on his residence. Police spokesperson Esther Katongo says the Police cannot comment on the allegations in view of the fact that the matter is now in court. Ms. Katongo says the Police has taken note that lawyers ...

State House has dismissed assertions that Zambia has been placed under a semi-State of Emergency following the arrest of opposition UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema. Special Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations, Amos Chanda has wondered why a State of Emergency can be declared when no such measure was instituted prior to Mr. Hichilema’s arrest. Mr. Chanda says ...