Ruling PF Deputy Secretary General Mumbi Phiri says Members of Parliament have their democratic rights to raise and debate motions. Ms. Phiri says as a party, the PF has nothing to do with the issue of bringing back deputy ministers. She says it is up to parliamentarians to reject or accept the issue in their debates. Ms. Phiri says the ...

The opposition Zambia Direct Democratic Movement (ZDDM) has questioned Zambia’s readiness to conduct another national referendum. ZDDM President Edwin Sakala says his party is concerned that the referendum that has been suggested on the Bill of Rights will be another waste of money as it is likely to be politicized. He says the Country does also not have enough resources ...

Turkish Ambassador to Zambia Ahmet Arda has observed the need for Zambia to consider investing more in the Tourism and Agric Business Sectors. Mr. Arda says these are the two sectors he sees to be the most prospective areas in Zambia. He notes that investing in the two sectors would come with a lot of benefits to the country. Mr. ...

Italian Ambassador to Zambia Filippo Scammacca has described Zambia’s announced 2017 national budget as impressive. Mr. Scammacca says the commitments that have been made to infrastructure such as roads and energy as outlined in the national budget is very important. He notes that attention that has been given to the Agriculture sector in the budget is equally important because this ...