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The government has begun demolishing illegal houses in Lusaka, in a move aimed at ending corruption in the distribution of plots of land, police said. Officials say the demolitions will gradually be rolled out across the country, raising the prospect...

President Levy Mwanawasa has hailed Celtel's developmental activities in the country. President Mwanawasa said Celtel has contributed greatly to the improvement of the tele density in the country which he said has risen from three percent in 2001 to 16...

Government says its role is not only to do business but also to provide a good and conducive environment for conducting business and investment. Speaking when the 18 member Malaysian delegation that is in the country to look at investment opportunities...

Government has disclosed that it will this year improve the working conditions of magistrates throughout the country. And Government says it will improve the court infrastructure to facilitate a conducive, effective and efficient administration of justice. Justice Minister George Kunda...

The Sinazongwe District National Union of Public Servant workers (NUPSW), has urged political parties to give  President Levy Mwanawasa  chance to develop the nation. Mr. Macdonald Machona told ZANIS that political parties should concentrate on issues that would assist in building...

Amnesty International has expressed disappointment over the latest stance taken by the Zambian government to maintain and uphold the Death penalty in the law books despite President Levy Mwanawasa refusing to sign any Death warrants.  Amnesty International Zambia (AIZ) says...

PRESIDENT Mwanawasa has denounced politicians who have adopted a culture of politicking at the expense of national development. Mr Mwanawasa said yesterday that political leaders who rarely spoke about issues that would uplift the living standards of the people should...

Youth ,Sports and Child Development minister Gabriel Namulambe has expressed disappointed with some provincial mobilizing officers for mobilising youths who are not vulnerable for the street youth rehabilitation programme. Mr Namulambe has since directed the permanent...

The National Energy Sector and Allied Workers Union (NESAWU)  has accused the Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO) of committing a serious breach of industrial agreement by failing to provide its employees with protective clothing. Union officials in Northern Province say...

Inspector General of police, Ephraim Mateyo has directed that police officers should surrender the guns when off duty. Mr. Mateyo has since instructed officers in charge of police stations and police posts to ensure the directive is effected and...