Tag Archives: Zambia

It would seem that Rupiah Banda is moving more quickly than expected in removing obstacles to his re-election. Cosying up to Chiluba will certainly improve his prospects. That Maxwell Nkole has been removed is a tragedy for the fight against corruption … Continue reading →

Does this spell a return to active politics for Frederick Chiluba? Only time will tell. From the Mail and Guardian Online. Former Zambian president Frederick Chiluba has asked Parliament to restore his immunity from prosecution after his acquittal this week … Continue reading →

From the BBC.

From the Mail and Guardian Online, Zambia’s opposition on Tuesday accused President Rupiah Banda of interfering in the courts to secure the acquittal of former leader Frederick Chiluba in a long-running corruption case. Michael Sata, the main opposition leader, accused … Continue reading →

If it wasn’t tragic, it would be hilarious. In South Africa it takes a dodgy multi-billion Rand arms deal to shake things up and ruffle the feathers of the political elite. In Rupiah Banda’s Zambia it seems the bent acquisition … Continue reading →

From the BBC, Zambian former president Frederick Chiluba has been cleared of corruption charges after a long-running trial. He was accused of embezzling $500,000 during his 10-year presidency, but a judge ruled the funds could not be traced to government … Continue reading →

As reported in The Post of Zambia, staff at South African retailer Shoprite, yesterday embarked on industrial action. Shoprite certainly has a poor industrial relations record in Zambia. What has become a case study of the negative impact of South … Continue reading →