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January 14

Zambia: Hichilema Requests More Time in 'False News' Case

Opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema of the United Party for National Development (UPND) today asked the Lusaka magistrate to adjourn the case in which he is facing charges of... Read more »
Zambia: Banda Urges Peaceful Vote in Kenya

Today the former President of Zambia Rupiah Banda gave a keynote address at a conference in Kenya, where he urged the Kenyan voters to follow his example and put the public good... Read more »

Zambia: Afcon Update - Zambia, Norway Draw

African champions Zambia wound up their preparations for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations with a goalless draw against Norway at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. Read more »

Zambia: Zambia's False Investor Confidence [analysis]

Since coming into power in September 2011, the Patriotic Front government has embarked on one of the most ambitious borrowing sprees in recent history, cashing in on its reputation... Read more »
Zambia: Defence Minister Attributes Killings to Unemployment

Minister of Defence Geoffrey Bwayla Mwamba says Zambian youths are being recruited to kill people because of their desire to alleviate their suffering in society. Read more »
Zambia: Former President Banda to Speak in Kenya

Former President of Zambia Rupiah Banda will tomorrow depart for Kenya where he has been invited to deliver the keynote speech at an international conference in preparation for... Read more »
Zambia: Maureen Mwanawasa Exclaims, 'What Mockery Justice!'

Former first lady Maureen Mwanawasa has described the justice system under the PF regime as a "mockery" and total "nonsense". Read more »
Zambia: Chipimo Fires Back At Chellah

Opposition National Restoration Party president Elias Chipimo Jr has impressively responded to President Michael Sata's spokesperson, George Chellah, following a sharp State House... Read more »

Zambia: Freed Journalist Refuses to Take Laptop from Police

Freelance journalist Chanda Chimba III has refused to get his laptop back from the Patriotic Front controlled Government Joint Investigating Team. Read more »

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