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Posts published in “Day: September 2, 2014

Kabimba Dismissal Bolsters Sata, but President Remains Silent and Unseen

[African Arguments]In a shock move, the Zambian President Michael Sata last week dismissed one of his closest lieutenants and long-time confidante, the Justice Minister Wynter Kabimba (he had also been the General-Secretary of the governing Patriotic F...

Kabimba Dismissal Bolsters Sata, but President Remains Silent and Unseen

[African Arguments]In a shock move, the Zambian President Michael Sata last week dismissed one of his closest lieutenants and long-time confidante, the Justice Minister Wynter Kabimba (he had also been the General-Secretary of the governing Patriotic F...

State House At Center of President’s Health Speculations

[Zambia Reports]It has now become abundantly clear that State House is at the helm of speculations and rumours on whether President Michael Sata is mentally and physically fit to govern this beloved nation.

Auditor General Takes Zema to Task

[Times of Zambia]THE Auditor General has taken the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) to task over its failure to monitor and evaluate environmental degradation caused by mining activities.

UPND Has Not Penetrated Luapula – Chilangwa

[Zambia Reports]The Patriotic Front in Luapula Province has responded to claims of growing popularity of the opposition United Party for National Development in the area by saying the UPND has not penetrated the area.

Police Hunt for Conman George Mwamba

[Zambia Reports]The dismissal of Patrotic Front (PF) secretary general Wynter Kabimba has opened up several opportunities for conmen and other tricksters to intimidate and swindle people out of their hard earned wealth.

PF Ministers Need Orientation, Says Timber Body

[Zambia Reports]The Timber Producers Association of Zambia says Patriotic Front ministers need orientation on performing their duties as they were too spontaneous in their actions.

Another Sata Mute Video Clip of Swearing in Ceremony

[Zambia Reports]State House last night once again released a mute video clip showing President Michael Sata swearing in Mumba Malila and Roydah Kaoma as Supreme Court Justices.

Faz Announce Mozambique Gate Charges

[Zambia Reports]The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced gate charges for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Mozambique at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium this Saturday.

Grand Coalition Hopeful on Constitution

[Times of Zambia]THE appointment of Edgar Lungu as Justice Minister has given a window of hope that a people-driven Constitution will finally be delivered, the Grand Coalition has said.

Malila, Kaoma Sworn in

[Times of Zambia]President Michael Sata has sworn in Mumba Malila and Roydah Kaoma as Supreme Court judges.

Matibini Tips Southern PACs

[Times of Zambia]SPEAKER of the National Assembly, Patrick Matibini is optimistic that public resources in the Southern African region will properly be utilised if the Southern African Development Community Organisation of

Sata May Fire George Chellah

[Zambia Reports]President Michael Sata's press aide George Chellah may be the next one to be fired after his ally Wynter Kabimba unexpectedly saw the exit door from the Patriotic Front and government, highly placed sources have disclosed.

Roma Girls Teacher Assault Case Adjourned Again

[Zambia Reports]The assault case involving Roma Girls High School teacher Dasswell Sichilongo has been adjourned for the third straight time following the absence of magistrate Aridah Chulu.

Nkomeshya Fuming Over Kabimba’s Dismissal

[Zambia Reports]Chieftainess Nkomeshya of the Soli people is said to be very upset with the recent dismissal of Wynter Kabimba as Justice Minister and Patriotic Front Secretary General saying the ruling Patriotic Front does not belong to one tribe only.

Kabimba Free to Join UPND, Says Cornelius Mweetwa

[Zambia Reports]UPND Vice President Dr Canisius Banda says reviled former Patriotic Front Secretary General Wynter Kabimba should use his dismissal as a time reflect and reconnect to the people and God.