By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The International Peace and Governance Council say the Presidential Pronouncements on electoral reforms and Public Order Act amendment clearly highlight government’s dedication to craft a constitution that reflects the aspirations of the people. International Peace and Governance Council Media and Communications, Director Wezzy Chomba has hailed President Hichilema for assuring Zambians that […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Patriotic Front (PF) party has urged citizens in the country to emulate late former Republican President Rupiah Bwezani Banda by loving one another without thinking about tribe, creed, religion or political divide. Speaking when senior PF officials visited the funeral house for the late former President at Belvedere Lodge, Wednesday, Acting […]
The Russian embassy in Kenya has blamed Western sanctions for the rising cost of living in the East African nation. This is after Kenya’s presidential spokesperson, Kanze Dena, had blamed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for the soaring fuel and food prices in the country. In an interview, Ms Dena said the rising cost of living […]
The death toll from Cyclone Gombe in Mozambique has jumped to 48 with the only access road to the worst hit area damaged. Cyclone Gombe has affected tens of thousands of people since making a landfall last week. At least 3,000 homes have been destroyed, according to reports. Mossuril area in the northern province of […]
By Maimbo Mweemba The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation says following the announcement of the date of the State Funeral of fourth President Rupiah Banda, Heads of State and Government from Namibia and Zimbabwe has confirmed attendance. The Ministry says Mozambique, Malawi and Tanzania will be represented by their respective Former Heads of […]
Chingola District Deputy Mayor Richard Kabwe says grant disbursement to local clubs will lessen overdependence on mining activities in Chingola, Kitwe, Kabwe and Mufilira. Mr Kabwe said the contribution of the Ministry of Mines and Development through Zambia Mining and Environmental Rediation and Improvement Project (ZMERIP) of disbursing grants to local clubs in Chingola and […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati has signed a Statutory Instrument to help re-constitute the composition of the Zambia Information Communication and Technology Authority (ZICTA) Board. Speaking at a press briefing, Mr Mutati said ZICTA’s mandate has now expanded following the enactment of various pieces of legislation including the Cyber Security and […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Patriotic Front Leader in Parliament, Brian Mundubile says opposition Members of Parliament will fight to defend the constitution. Yesterday, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Malungo Chisangano suspended 30 Patriotic Front Members of Parliament for 30 days with immediate effect for breaching the rules and privileges of the house. In November last […]
The Mozambican government says it will not succumb to international pressure to change its neutrality in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The southern Africa nation was among 35 countries that abstained from voting to a UN resolution to demand that Russia stop its offensive and immediately withdraw all troops. Foreign Minister Veronica Macamo said the country […]
Namibia’s President Hage Geingob has announced that wearing of face masks will no longer be mandatory in public places. Mr Geingob said vaccinated foreign visitors will not require PCR testing on arrival into the country. The removal of Covid-19 restrictions comes amid a reduction in new virus cases being reported. The president increased the number […]
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