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Finnish Ambassador Timo Olkkonen says his country is concerned about the status of the media in Zambia. Mr. Olkkonen says his Country has taken note that some international observers such as Reporters without Borders are already classifying Zambia’s media environment as not free. He notes that this is especially in the light of closure of a few media houses in the Country. ...

The ruling PF has refuted assumptions that it sent UDF leader Miles Sampa and former Republican President Guy Scott to the opposition UPND to spy for it. PF Deputy Spokesperson Frank Bwalya says Mr. Sampa and Dr. Scott are not the sort that can be sponsored by the ruling PF to gather information of another political party on its behalf. Mr. ...

Political scientist Neo Simutanyi has warned that if the current volatile political environment in Zambia is not addressed it might anytime ignite into full scale violence. Dr.  Simutanyi says his observation is based on the fact that the Constitutional Court has failed to cure the source of the conflict that is between the winners and the losers of August 11th ...

The Evangelical fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) has encouraged the ruling Patriotic Front to fulfill the campaign promises for the next five years they will be in office. And the EFZ says the church will continue to build peace and unity in Zambia following the regional voting that characterized last month’s general elections. EFZ Executive Director Reverend Pukuta Mwanza says there ...

The United Progressive People’s party (UPP) President Dr. Saviour Chishimba says he did not attend yesterday’s inauguration of President Edgar Lungu and Vice President Inonge Wina in order to register his concern over the huge amount of public funds that the Government spent on the event. Dr. Chishimba says yesterday’s swearing in ceremony was the most glamorous, superfluous and costly ...

The Opposition All People’s Congress Party Leader Nason Msoni has extended his warm and sincere congratulations to President Edgar Lungu and his running mate following his re-election as president in last month’s polls. Mr. Msoni also urged the opposition United Party for National Development UPND President Hakainde Hichilema to respect the outcome of the three courts he took the matter ...

The opposition Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) has charged that Zambians should be prepared as the next five years will be challenging. FDD President Edith Nawakwi says the country is in dire debt which is hanging saying if left unchecked the country’s economy would die. Ms. Nawakwi says there is a lot that needs to be done if the ...

Visiting Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto says Africans are very proud of Zambians for having demonstrated to the world that democracy in Africa is taking root in the continent and that leaders respect the will of the people. Mr. Ruto says the peaceful elections held in Zambia last month is a clear demonstration to the world that Africa is able ...

The ruling PF in Monze District says the UPND Leader Hakainde Hichilema’s political career is coming to an end after realizing that he lacks the qualities of a good leader. PF Monze District Chairman Gilbert Mwila says the behaviour exhibited by Mr. Hichilema after the elections proved about what he has been saying that the UPND Leader lacks qualities of ...

The opposition United Progressive People’s Party (UPP) says now is the time for the country to begin the period of national healing, reconciliation and rehabilitation. UPP President Dr. Savior Chishimba says the slush and burn and trample upon campaigns were too fractious to be given more time to linger. Dr. Chishimba says Zambia must once again live as an oasis ...