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Zambian opposition leader arrested, accused of defaming president - lawyer
Chishimba Kambwili, leader of the National Democratic Congress, defended his comments as he was led by officers, telling journalists that his statement in an online video had been misunderstood.
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Zambian president fires finance minister, replaces her with Ng'andu
Zambia’s president has fired Finance Minister Margaret Mwanakatwe and appointed central bank deputy governor Bwalya Ng’andu to replace her, the president’s office said.
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Zambian president threatens to fine miners who break law
Vedanta is fighting Zambia’s decision last month to name a provisional liquidator to run its Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) business and is seeking international arbitration.
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Zambia arrests ex-minister for graft after British aid freeze
Emerine Kabanshi was arrested "for abuse of authority of office," said a statement from Zambian anti-corruption and anti-money laundering agencies.
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Zambia suspends pro-opposition TV news channel
Established by a former cameraman at the state-owned Zambia NBC, Prime TV has openly condemned the government of President Edgar Lungu.
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Zambia's president fires army chiefs
Edgar Lungu did not give reasons for removing Lieutenant-General Paul Mihova but cautioned his successor, William Sikazwe, not to abuse the authority of the office and to respect the hierarchy.
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Opposition leader warns Zambia faces violence if talks with president fail
Nevertheless, Hichilema said he was confident the talks would succeed in preserving order in the southern African nation.
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Zambia's Lungu to be sworn in; opposition misses deadline for election challenge
Opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema had filed a petition last month, saying the 11 August vote was rigged.
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Zambian regulator suspends 3 broadcasters for conduct during election
The regulator said the broadcasters’ actions posed a risk to national peace and stability.
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Zambian president pardons convicted rapist, sparks outrage
Edgar Lungu has been harshly criticised by the UN over his decision to pardon singer Clifford Dimba.
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Zambia seeks divine help to tackle economic woes
Zambia has seen its kwacha currency tumble nearly 50 percent against the dollar this year.
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Zambia's president recovering after surgery in SA
The suregry was to correct a narrowing of the oesophagus which caused him to fall ill a week ago.
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Zambian president discharged from hospital
Edgar Lungu had to leave an International Women’s Day event on Sunday when he felt uncomfortable.
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Ailing Zambian president to seek treatment abroad
Doctors said the treatment required for the president was unavailable in Zambia.
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Zambian president in hospital after collapsing
Edgar Lungu is being treated for Malaria and exhaustion after collapsing during a speech in Lusaka.
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Zambia by-elections see lowest voter turnout ever
Zambia voted for its sixth president this week, to find a successor for late President Michael Sata.
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Zambia's ruling party takes slim lead in presidential vote
Results from 80 out of 150 constituencies showed Patriotic Front candidate Edgar Lungu had 50.85% of votes.
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Zambian lawyer quiet in tight presidential race
Edgar Lungu’s rise from backroom politician to presidential front-runner has revealed a steely determination.
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Zambia's Lungu chosen as presidential candidate
Zambia's ruling party ended months of in-fighting that had threatened its chances at a 20 January election.
