By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Christian Coalition in Zambia has called on all Zambian voters to ignore the Amnesty International’s claims that the Patriotic Front’s government is ruling the country in fear and repression. The Coalition’s president Charles Mwape says that the report by Amnesty International is meant to de-campaign the ruling PF and it is […]
By IREEN MULENGA Chililabombwe Municipal Council has warned members of the public against overcrowding at funeral gatherings as it is posing a challenge in efforts aimed at preventing further spread of Covid-19. Council Director of Public Health Dr Gift Sakanyi said that the local authority is concerned with the number of people gathering at funerals […]
By IREEN MULENGA United Party for National Development (UPND) President Hakainde Hichilema says that Zambians should emulate Kenneth Kaunda’s legacy on the need to develop the country. Mr Hichilema said that Zambians should look forward to have a Country where it opens opportunities for all. “Dr Kaunda was a great man, he sent us to […]
South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has handed himself in to police to begin serving a 15-month jail sentence for contempt of court. He was admitted to Estcourt Correctional Centre in his home province of KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday. Police had warned that they were prepared to arrest him if he did not hand himself in […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Printing of presidential ballot papers for the August, 12 General Election is set to commence following the verification and endorsement of print proofs. The signing of the printing of the ballots was witnessed by Electoral Commission of Zambia Vice Chairperson Emily Sikazwe, Commissioner Retired Major General Vincent Mukanda, ECZ staff and stakeholders. […]
Four people suspected of assassinating Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse have been killed in a shootout with the security forces, police say. Two others have been detained, while some remaining suspects are thought to be still at large in the nation’s capital Port-au-Prince. “They will be killed or captured,” police chief Leon Charles said. Mr Moïse, […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has set Monday, July 12, 2021 as the date for fresh nominations in four constituencies and four wards where nominations were cancelled on account of deaths or resignations of some candidates. Commission Counsel Bob Musenga said that the four constituencies are Kasenengwa, Mandvu, Chawama and Lusaka […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Ministry of Health has expressed concern with the continued disregard, with impunity, to directives put in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Health Permanent Secretary Technical Services Kennedy Malama said in statement that the ministry carried out patrols during the Heroes and Unity holiday and found a number of drinking […]
By IREEN MULENGA President Edgar Lungu declared Kenneth Kaunda’s birthday day 28 April, as a public holiday in honour of him. Speaking during the funeral mass at Holly Cross in Lusaka yesterday, President Lungu said that Dr Kaunda was a unifier who managed to unity 72 tribes through one Zambia one Nation. He said there […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Non-Governmental Gender Organizations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has commended the Electoral Commission of Zambia for including NGOCC as part of the Zambian delegation monitoring the printing of ballot papers for the August 12, 2021 elections. NGOCC Executive Director Engwase Mwale said the process so far is inclusive and participatory as all the […]
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