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Zambia’s Banda slams dissolution of his party

Zambia’s Banda slams dissolution of his party

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.

I’m allergic to corruption

Zambia lawmaker arrested for ‘faking his nationality’

After Michael Sata accused Zambia’s old government of giving national IDs to refugees, a state lawmaker has been arrested for faking his nationality.

I’m allergic to corruption

Zambian workers set to strike

Michael Sata promised more money in workers’ pockets during his presidential campaign and they are now holding him to it with wildcat strikes.

Zambia tense as votes are counted

Zambia tense as votes are counted

Zambia’s main opposition appeared on course for a convincing victory Thursday, following an election marred by disorganisation and sporadic violence.

Zambian politicians involved in mudslinging contest

After months of speculation, Zambian President Rupiah Banda has finally announced that the country will go to the polls next month.

Zambian president tells party foes to resign

Zambian President Rupiah Banda has told opponents seeking to challenge him for the ruling party’s leadership that they should resign.

Zambia starts process to replace Mwanawasa

Zambia will prevent officials accused of corruption from contesting elections as the country starts to find a successor for President Levy Mwanawasa.

Zambians read a newspaper on the streets of Lusaka following the death of Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa.Photograph: AFP

Death of a president

Zambia faces uncertainty after the death of Levy Mwanawasa earlier this week, writes Robert Chisanza.

President’s stroke stokes crisis

Zambia’s governing Movement for Multiparty Democracy party is suffering a growing leadership crisis after President Levy Mwanawasa’s recent stroke.

Zambia leader warns opposition of treason charges

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,…