By IREEN MULENGA Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) Executive Director Maurice Nyambe has condemned political violence saying it has no place in the electoral process. Mr Nyambe said political violence of any sort and by any entity as it undermines the credibility of elections. Mr Nyambe is also concerned that political violence that became the hallmark […]
The Eswatini government has directed the country’s main telecoms operator, MTN, to shut down social media giant Facebook, reports say. The move is in a bid to curb pro-democracy protests that have been going on for months amid calls for political reforms. Privately-owned pro-opposition Swaziland News website reported on the government accusing social media platforms […]
By IREEN MULENGA Chingola Municipal Council is set to remove unauthorized billboards and banners in the district. This is in a bid to deter illegal installation of billboards in the district and improve the cleanliness of the central business district. Council Assistant Public Relations Manager Nambela Kyombela said the local authority has noted with concern […]
By Maimbo Mweemba Defending Champions, Zesco United returned to winning ways as they thrashed Kansanshi Dynamos 4-0 on Wednesday in a rescheduled week one clash played at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium. The Ndola giants came into the match off a disappointing 1-0 loss away to Nkana over the weekend. It was a beautiful response from Mumamba’s […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A police officer at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe decided to turn into an extortionist with two others and defrauded a citizen he was supposed to protect of K40, 000. The Swindlers are identified as detective Bwalya Chilufya of Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe police station, Mcqueen Zenzo Zaza aged 40 of Meanwood and Richard Phiri […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has called for a holistic approach in transforming the political culture so that political violence in the country can be arrested. SACCORD Executive Director Bornface Chembe has described as unfortunate the reported acts of political violence in Kaumbwe ahead of tomorrow’s […]
By IREEN MULENGA The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) have expressed concern over the continued disregard to speed limits by Public Service Vehicle (PSV)drivers. Agency Public Relations Manager Frederick Mubanga said that records indicate an increase in drivers violating speed limits on several occasions to an extent of driving at the ranges of 120 […]
By IREEN MULENGA The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) is appealing to President Hakainde Hichilema to exercise caution and patience as government embarks on recovering assets that are believed to have been stolen from Zambians by the previous regime. Over the weekend, President Hichilema disclosed that the first asset recovery of property believed to have […]
By Hannock Kasama All is set for tomorrow’s KAUMBWE Parliamentary election in PETAUKE District. PETAUKE Town Council Secretary VENTURE KAFULA has confirmed in an interview with ZNBC News in PETAUKE today. Bishop KAFULA says all the requisites for the parliamentary election have been dispatched to various polling stations with personnel also having been accredited to […]
(ZANIS) Acting Copperbelt Province Permanent Secretary ROBERT ZULU says gender based violence -GBV- should not be committed in the name of promoting culture and traditions. Dr. ZULU says the rights of people especially women and children are being violated by people who are using tradition and culture as an excuse to abuse them. The acting […]
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