Political Parties who convened in Lusaka Province to look at the Political Parties Bill have resolved to amend certain aspects of the draft, to be presented to Parliament next month. After a meeting organized by the Zambia Center for Interparty Dialogue, the over 40 political parties have agreed that membership to the political parties board must be by nomination by ...

State House has directed Mopani Copper Mines Management to engage in civil and decent business practices, rather than undertaking actions that would be acts of blackmail against the state. Special Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations Amos Chanda has told a media briefing that government effected the removal of subsidies in the energy and agriculture sectors and ...

Patriotic Front Secretary General Davies Mwila has distanced PF from Police action which led to the cancellation of Thanksgiving Prayers by the Opposition UPND. Mr. Mwila has also challenged the UPND not to shun this year’s October 18th National Prayers, Fasting and Reconciliation as they always do. Mr. Mwila hopes UPND and other opposition parties can attend this year’s national ...

The Zambia Society of Public Administration (ZSPA) has called on Lusaka residents to reject the proposal by Lusaka Mayor Wilson Kalumba to start collecting garbage Levy via the telecoms. ZSPA President Kelvin Esiasa feels that this proposal lacks credibility, merit and should not be supported for any cause. Mr. Esiasa says there is no credibility in what the mayor is ...

Immediate past Minister of Health Dr. Joseph Kasonde has died. Family sources revealed that Dr Kasonde died last night around 21:30hrs after a battle with liver cancer. Zambia Medical Association President Dr Abidan Chansa has confirmed the death of Dr Kasonde. Dr. Kasonde, 79, was nominated Member of Parliament and appointed cabinet minister, in 2011, by the late Republican president, ...

The opposition National Restoration Party (NAREP) has asked President Edgar Lungu to find time to sit with opposition political parties in the country instead of rushing to meet with South African opposition leaders. NAREP Spokesperson Bwalya Nondo says there is need for the president to meet all opposition political parties in Zambia in order to come up with mechanisms that ...

A Traditional Marriage Counselor has advised married couples to be extra careful with social media because of its negative impact on marriages. Patrick Mwansa says in as much as social media may help couples strengthen their bond, it also has serious repercussions on marriages. Mr. Mwansa, who is also a member of the Love Sex and Marriage (LOMASE) Foundation Zambia, ...

The Islamic Supreme Council of Zambia (ISCZ) has called for clarity from government with regards the match talked about new policy on HIV Counseling and testing. Council President Suzyo Zimba says people are left to wonder whether it is mandatory or routine due to the continued contradictory statements on the matter coming from government officials. He notes that President Edgar ...

Political analyst Dr. Alex Ng’oma says political parties are being unfair to themselves and the nation as large by not making submissions towards the revision of the public order Act which affects all citizens. He has advised political parties against being arm chair critics when it comes to progressive national issues. Dr. Ng’oma who is a lecturer of political science ...