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Districts to conduct recruitment for teachers and health workers

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Civil Service Commission Chairperson Peter Mumba says the commission will give power to all districts to conduct the recruitment exercise for health workers and teachers. Mr Mumba said in the spirit of decentralization, Government wants people in districts to be at the center of the recruitment process for the sake of transparency. This […]

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Govt does not want to decriminalise Bigamy

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Justice Minister Mulambo Haimbe says recommendations by the Zambia Law Development Commission to harmonise provisions of law on bigamy, does not entail that Government wants to decriminalise the offence. Mr Haimbe said stakeholders recommended the removal of the offence of bigamy in Section 166 of the Penal Code but maintain the same […]

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Mukula ban still stands-Kasanda

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Chief Government Spokesperson, Chushi Kasanda says the ban which was imposed by Government in October last year on the harvesting, trading and exportation of Mukula timber logs remains in force. Ms Kasanda said Cabinet is of the view that the citizens need to fully benefit from the natural resource and that Mukula […]

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Morocco court confirms jail term against journalist

A Moroccan appeals court has confirmed a five-year jail term against journalist Soulaimane Raissouni for indecent assault in a case criticised by human rights advocates. Mr Raissouni has maintained his innocence over the allegations against him, which he and his supporters say are politically motivated. He is an outspoken critic of the government and among […]

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police warn and caution Mumbi Phiri

Police in Lusaka have recorded a warn and caution statement from Former Deputy Patriotic Front Secretary General, Mumbi Phiri. This is in connection with the murder of UPND Cadre Lawrence Banda in Kaoma. Her Lawyer Jonas Zimba confirmed to the media. By press time and according to Mr Zimba, Police were expected to move Ms […]

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Kenya’s president endorses opposition leader

Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has officially endorsed opposition leader Raila Odinga to succeed him in the presidential elections set for 9 August. President Kenyatta urged his supporters to back Mr Odinga’s bid saying that he had the best interests of the country at heart. He said Mr Odinga understood where the country was heading, and […]

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NAPSA refutes claims of unpayment

By CLOZZEN BIKALE National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) in Solwezi has said as untrue the statement by Stone King Company Manager Gregory Tembo of delayed pay for over forty workers. This comes after the manager said the workers were engaged to refurbish NAPSA building in Solwezi and payment was delayed three by NAPSA. And NAPSA Head […]

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