Zambia: Gunning for the ex-president creates climate of unease

Zambia: Gunning for the ex-president creates climate of unease

28 Mar 2013 00:00 - ANALYSIS Zarina Geloo
In Zambia, prosecuting former presidents has become a familiar pattern.
Zambian VIPs choose SA doctors

Zambian VIPs choose SA doctors

16 Mar 2012 00:00 - Charles Mafa
Leaders flock south for medical care at taxpayers' expense as country's healthcare sector founders.
Election latest target of Zambian corruption

Election latest target of Zambian corruption

16 Sep 2011 12:11 - Louise Redvers
When former Zambian president Frederick Chiluba was taken to court, accused of embezzling millions of dollars, many held their breath.
Chiluba's high-life in high heels

Chiluba's high-life in high heels

24 Jun 2011 13:41 - Victoria Brittain
Zambia's former president was known for his corruption and taste in shoes.
Former Zambian president Frederick Chiluba dies

Former Zambian president Frederick Chiluba dies

20 Jun 2011 15:32 - Staff Reporter
Frederick Chiluba, Zambia's first democratically elected president who fought off corruption charges after standing down, has died aged 68.

Zambia's Frederick Chiluba dies at 68

18 Jun 2011 07:23 - Lewis Mwanangombe
Frederick Chiluba, Zambia's first democratically elected president who became increasingly autocratic during his decade in office, died on Saturday.

Graft concerns may delay donor funds for Zambia

05 Oct 2009 13:56 - Shapi Shacinda
Some Western donors may withhold key financing for Zambia's 2010 budget owing to claims the government is being soft on corruption, officials said.

Zambia leader denies influencing Chiluba case

03 Sep 2009 14:54 - Staff Reporter
Zambia President Rupiah Banda has denied influencing the decision to acquit former president Frederick Chiluba on corruption charges.

Zambia axes anti-corruption chief

27 Aug 2009 08:05 - Staff Reporter
Zambia's top graft-buster has been fired after he sought to appeal the acquittal of former president Frederick Chiluba in an embezzlement case.

Chiluba asks Zambia Parliament for immunity

20 Aug 2009 13:44 - Staff Reporter
Frederick Chiluba has asked Zambia's Parliament to restore his immunity from prosecution after his acquittal this week of graft charges.

Zambia's Sata claims political meddling in Chiluba acquittal

18 Aug 2009 15:45 - Staff Reporter
Zambia's opposition on Tuesday accused President Rupiah Banda of interfering in the courts to secure the acquittal of former leader Frederick Chiluba.

Chiluba cleared in Zambia corruption case

17 Aug 2009 15:31 - Staff Reporter
Zambia's former president, Frederick Chiluba, has been cleared of corruption charges in a case that had accused him of embezzling public funds.

Zambia's Chiluba waits on court ruling

17 Aug 2009 12:26 - Staff Reporter
Zambia's former president, Frederick Chiluba, was on Monday expected to hear the verdict in a trial accusing him of embezzling $500 000.

Zambia court postpones ruling in ex-leader's graft case

14 Aug 2009 10:40 - Staff Reporter
A Zambian court on Friday again postponed judgement in the landmark graft trial of Zambia's former president, Frederick Chiluba.

Zambia court to rule in ex-leader's corruption case

14 Aug 2009 06:57 - Staff Reporter
Zambia's former president, Frederick Chiluba, returns to court on Friday for judgement in a drawn-out trial on accusations of corruption and theft.

Zambia's former army chief jailed for corruption

03 Mar 2009 11:26 - Staff Reporter
Former Zambian army commander Geojago Musengule has been sent to prison for four years for corruption and abuse of power, said reports on Tuesday.

Who wants to be president?

31 Aug 2008 06:00 - Robert Chisanza
Even before the president, who died on August 19 in Paris, is buried and his mourning period is over, the search for his successor has started.
Death of a president

Death of a president

22 Aug 2008 06:00 - Robert Chisanza
Zambia faces uncertainty after the death of Levy Mwanawasa earlier this week, writes Robert Chisanza.

Former Zambia president Chiluba to face graft trial

15 Feb 2008 15:24 - Staff Reporter
Former Zambian president Frederick Chiluba must stand trial on charges of stealing almost half a million dollars from the Southern African country while he was its leader, a court ruled on Friday. Magistrate Jones Chinyama set the trial date for Chiluba, who stands charged of theft of public funds with two Lusaka businessmen, for May 5.