Vol 47 No 4 | ZAMBIA Copper friendly 17th February 2006 The world copper boom is rescuing Zambia's economy and the President's electoral hopes The high price of copper, and the resulting flow of investment into Zambia's mining sector, is a huge piece of luck for President Levy Mwanawasa, who hopes to win a second term in ...
Vol 46 No 21 | ZAMBIA Totally broke 21st October 2005 The Indeni oil refinery, the only one in Zambia, is jointly owned by the government and the French company TotalFinaElf, which manages it. The owner-partners are quarrelling furiou...
Vol 46 No 20 | ZAMBIA A judge on his travels 7th October 2005 Justice Peter Smith of the London High Court found himself unable to assemble the necessary witnesses for a civil action by the Zambian government, in which it is alleged that ex-P...
Vol 46 No 14 | ZAMBIA Legal losses 8th July 2005 Constitutional wrangles worsen, the corruption trials falter but the economy picks up The proposed new constitution would reduce presidential powers and entrench fundamental rights and freedoms (AC Vol 46 No 3). President Levy Mwanawasa doesn't like it - even though...
Vol 46 No 3 | ZAMBIA Wearing green 4th February 2005 The government knows it's not trusted and it cannot afford another constitution Green neckties are popular in Zambia's National Assembly these days. The Speaker had banned the wearing of green ribbons in the House, since members were wearing them to call for a...
Vol 45 No 21 | ZAMBIA Proof of the PUDDing 22nd October 2004 A brand new party is proof of political moves by President and ex-President alike Ex-President Frederick Chiluba is making a comeback, linked to the newly formed Party for Unity, Democracy and Development. PUDD consists mainly of his close associates: its spokes...
Vol 45 No 20 | CONGO-KINSHASAZAMBIA Undiplomatic row 8th October 2004 Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa sacked Vice-President Nevers Mumba on 4 October for igniting a serious diplomatic row. Mumba had accused individuals in Congo-Kinshasa of funding t...
Vol 45 No 17 | ZAMBIA Success unseen 27th August 2004 Zambia grows richer but people feel poorer and they blame the President Political fumbling is overshadowing real economic achievements. President Levy Mwanawasa has failed to deliver a constitution and the anti-corruption crusade against his predecesso...
Vol 45 No 10 | ZAMBIA Presidential prosecutions 14th May 2004 Busy days for judges as the President struggles to lock up his predecessor The two main suspects in President Levy Mwanawasa's anti-corruption campaign have gone missing. Former intelligence chief Xavier Chungu and former Ambassador Attan Shansonga have l...
Vol 45 No 3 | ZAMBIA Jail to the chief 4th February 2004 Personal and political rivalries are helping ex-President Frederick Chiluba's defence Zambia's constitution provides that the Director of Public Prosecutions cannot be sacked or removed from office until his conduct has been investigated by a tribunal of judges. So ...
