The Zambian DNA has called on political party leaders in the country to use the Easter season to reconcile and foster unity in the country. In a walk in interview, Zambian DNA Spokesperson Spuki Mulemwa says the current political acrimony in the country is not healthy and thus the need for all political players to use this period in reconciling ...

The Emerald and Semi-Precious Stones Mining Association of Zambia has backed plans by the Ministry of Mines to grab the mines which have been issued licenses, but are not operational. Association President Victor Kalesha says it is just in order for the Ministry of Mines and Minerals to take action over mines with licenses, but are not operational. He states that repossessing ...

Former Mufumbwe Member of Parliament Steven Masumba has advised the country’s law enforcement agencies to work independently. Mr. Masumba who is also former ministry of sports deputy minister has observed that the country’s investigative wings are working under instructions from political players by persecuting citizens. He says this is unprofessional and unfair to those being persecuted. Mr. Masumba tells Q ...

The Human Rights Commission (HRC) has described as cruel and inhuman the decision by the Police to rush Roan Member of Parliament to Lusaka Central Correctional Facility after he collapsed at the Lusaka Magistrate court yesterday, instead of rushing him to the hospital. In a statement, Commission Chairperson Mudford Mwandenga says the action by the Police is deeply regrettable. Mr ...

United Party for National Development (UPND) leader Hakainde Hichilema has described as harsh the three months prison sentence handed to MMD faction leader Nevers Mumba by Lusaka Magistrate David Simusamba. Dr Mumba was yesterday sentenced to three months simple imprisonment for giving false information to a public officer. But Mr. Hichilema feels the sentence was too harsh considering the fact ...