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Zambian govt risks ire by scrapping maize subsidy

Zambian govt risks ire by scrapping maize subsidy

17 May 2013 12:30 - Obert Simwanza
A decision by Zambia's president to slash a key food subsidy threatens to hit the poor, stoke inflation and spark a revolt against his government.
Zambia's ex-president to go on trial over oil deal

Zambia's ex-president to go on trial over oil deal

03 Apr 2013 10:50 - Sapa-AFP
Rupiah Banda is set to go on trial this week after being charged with abusing his power over a Nigerian oil deal that he struck while in office.
Zambia cracks down on freedoms

Zambia cracks down on freedoms

25 Jan 2013 00:00 - Louise Redvers
Opposition leaders have said colonial law has been used illegally to curb meetings and debate. Louise Redvers reports.
Zambia's Sata slams Western diplomats for 'meddling'

Zambia's Sata slams Western diplomats for 'meddling'

10 May 2012 12:33 - AFP
Zambia's President Michael Sata has warned Western diplomats against meeting his country's opposition leaders, saying such acts amounted to meddling.
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.
Zambia's Banda slams dissolution of his party

Zambia's Banda slams dissolution of his party

15 Mar 2012 16:02 - Staff Reporter
Zambia's former leader Rupiah Banda says the dissolution of the former ruling Movement for Multi-Party Democracy has taken away the people's freedom.

Zambian commission freezes Zamtel bank accounts

21 Jan 2012 20:29 - Staff Reporter
Zambia's Drug Enforcement Commission has seized bank accounts for Zamtel, which is 75%-owned by LAP Green of Libya, as part of a probe into its sale.
Motor-mouth Sata is running out of time to deliver

Motor-mouth Sata is running out of time to deliver

15 Dec 2011 07:29 - Louise Redvers
Michael Sata and the Patriotic Front swept to power on the promise of change and pledged to deliver a transformed Zambia within 90 days.

Sata's next policy moves anxiously awaited

17 Oct 2011 13:24 - Louise Redvers
Foreign investors are on edge as they anxiously await news of Zambian President Michael Sata's stricter policy plans.
I'm allergic to corruption, says Zambia's Sata

I'm allergic to corruption, says Zambia's Sata

15 Oct 2011 07:44 - Obert Simwanza
Zambia's new president Michael Sata has taken a strong stance on corruption, vowing to prosecute anyone found guilty of embezzlement.
Zambia lawmaker arrested for 'faking his nationality'

Zambia lawmaker arrested for 'faking his nationality'

13 Oct 2011 15:54 - Staff Reporter
After Michael Sata accused Zambia's old government of giving national IDs to refugees, a state lawmaker has been arrested for faking his nationality.
Zambian workers set to strike

Zambian workers set to strike

10 Oct 2011 15:10 - Staff Reporter
Michael Sata promised more money in workers' pockets during his presidential campaign and they are now holding him to it with wildcat strikes.
Zambian president snubs Malawi summit

Zambian president snubs Malawi summit

08 Oct 2011 14:58 - Staff Reporter
Zambian President Michael Sata will not travel to Malawi for a regional summit because his counterpart hasn't apologised for having him expelled
Sata axes anti-corruption chief

Sata axes anti-corruption chief

01 Oct 2011 16:37 - Staff Reporter
Michael Sata has replaced the head of his anti-corruption watchdog who had been accused of bungling investigations into corruption allegations.
Flying colours: Sata renames Zambia's airports

Flying colours: Sata renames Zambia's airports

27 Sep 2011 15:00 - Staff Reporter
Zambia's new President Michael Sata has renamed the country's three main airports after liberation heroes, including Kenneth Kaunda.
'King Cobra' warns China to respect Zambia's laws

'King Cobra' warns China to respect Zambia's laws

26 Sep 2011 15:33 - Staff Reporter
Newly-elected President Michael Sata has warned an envoy that China must respect the country's labour laws if it wants to do business in Zambia.
Zambia will follow '10 Commandments'

Zambia will follow '10 Commandments'

25 Sep 2011 14:16 - Staff Reporter
Zambia President Michael Sata says his government will follow the tenets of the 10 Biblical Commandments.
China applauds Zambia's smooth transition of power

China applauds Zambia's smooth transition of power

24 Sep 2011 07:06 - Lewis Mwanangombe
Michael Sata's fourth and successful attempt ends 20 years in power for Zambia's Movement for Multiparty Democracy.
Zambia's 'King Cobra' Sata sworn in as president

Zambia's 'King Cobra' Sata sworn in as president

23 Sep 2011 18:31 - Staff Reporter
Opposition leader Michael Sata has been sworn in as Zambia's president after an upset poll victory that ushered in a smooth handover of power.
Zambia tense as votes are counted

Zambia tense as votes are counted

23 Sep 2011 11:33 - Louise Redvers
Zambia's main opposition appeared on course for a convincing victory Thursday, following an election marred by disorganisation and sporadic violence.

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