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Former Zambian Finance Minister Pleads Against Reversal of Sale of Zamtel
The former Finance Minister in the ousted Zambian government of Rupiah Banda, has pleaded with the Patriotic Front (PF) government not to reverse the sale of the telecommunications company ZAMTEL, because this would be too costly.
Zambian Government Corruption Probe to Cover Public Contracts
Investigations into alleged acts of corruption, theft and abuse of office committed under the government of former head of state Rupiah Banda will soon be extended to include public contracts and procurements, Vice President Guy Scott told journalists...
Zambian Government Gives the Go-ahead to Begin Media Self Regulation
The Zambian government has given the media in the country the go-ahead to begin a self regulation process as opposed to state regulation that the previous government was pushing for to curb what they called "irresponsible journalism", Information...
Zambian Head of State Michael Sata Talks of Reviving the Legal Aid Department
Zambian head of state Michael Sata said there is urgent need for the country to avail justice to vulnerable and poor suspects facing criminal charges in order to promote a more equitable society by reviving the Legal Aid department.
Swiss Bank Discontinues Legal Suit Against Zambia
The Swiss bank, Credit Suisse that has a forty percent stake in a local bank Finance Bank Zambia (FBZ), has discontinued its legal suit against the Zambian government and the central Bank of Zambia (BOZ) after President Michael Sata reinstated the previously-sold...
Former Zambian Government Accused of Illegally Printing Money
Zambian leader Michael Sata on Monday claimed that the former government of Rupiah Banda illegally printed an undisclosed sum of money in Zambian Kwacha (ZMK) currency for use in its failed re-election bid.
Government And Civil Society Groups Condemn Zambian Police for Shooting Unarmed Civilians
Both the government and civil society groups have condemned the Zambia police for careless use of live ammunition on unarmed civilians that resulted in the death of one man.
President George W. Bush Names Zambia As the First Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon Partner Country
During a visit to the George Urban Health Center in Lusaka Friday, President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush and First Lady of Zambia Dr. Christine Kaseba were joined by United States Ambassador Mark Storella to announce that Zambia will be the first...
