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.
After Michael Sata accused Zambia’s old government of giving national IDs to refugees, a state lawmaker has been arrested for faking his nationality.
Michael Sata promised more money in workers’ pockets during his presidential campaign and they are now holding him to it with wildcat strikes.
Zambia’s main opposition appeared on course for a convincing victory Thursday, following an election marred by disorganisation and sporadic violence.
After months of speculation, Zambian President Rupiah Banda has finally announced that the country will go to the polls next month.
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/ 14 October 2009
Zambian President Rupiah Banda has told opponents seeking to challenge him for the ruling party’s leadership that they should resign.
Zambia will prevent officials accused of corruption from contesting elections as the country starts to find a successor for President Levy Mwanawasa.
Zambia faces uncertainty after the death of Levy Mwanawasa earlier this week, writes Robert Chisanza.
Zambia’s governing Movement for Multiparty Democracy party is suffering a growing leadership crisis after President Levy Mwanawasa’s recent stroke.
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/ 10 October 2007
Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa has warned the opposition and civic groups that they will face treason charges if they reject his government’s plans to amend the Constitution, state media reported on Wednesday. ”President Mwanawasa says people daring his government over the National Constitution Conference (NCC) will be arrested for treason,” ZNBC radio said.