By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) yesterday lifted the suspension of campaigns for the PF and UPND in Mpulungu, Nakonde and Namwala districts. ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Patrick Nshindano said this followed the satisfactory conduct by the two political parties. “However says in Lusaka Province, the PF and UPND will not be […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Rainbow Party says the Party is surprised and disappointed to see the UPND blaming the Electro Commissioner of Zambia (ECZ) for nomination cancellation in Lusaka central, Mpulungu and Mandevu constituencies. Rainbow party National Spokesman Humphrey Kabwe said the cancellation was according to article 52 (6) which the UPND opposed during the bill […]
Three years ago France and Kylian Mbappe were on top of the world. The country had just won the World Cup and the striker, at the age of 19, was named the competition’s best young player, culminating in a scintillating performance to beat Croatia in the final. Roll time on to the summer of 2021 […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Leaders from across the World have continued sending messages of Condolences to President Edgar Lungu on the passing on of First President Kenneth Kaunda. Chinese President Xi Jinping described Dr Kaunda as the founder of the Chinese Zambia Relations. And the Queen of England said during his time as President, Dr. Kaunda […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Medical for Quality Healthcare in Zambia (MQHZ) has called for stern measures to enforce compliance with the COVID-19 protocols to curb the spread. MQHZ Senior Public Relations Officer Vanessa Banda said that more health facilities across the country will soon be overwhelmed with cases of COVID-19 if something urgent is not done […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Copperbelt based Human rights activist Gershom Phiri has advised all political players participating in the August polls to avoid political violence. Mr Phiri also called on the Patriotic Front’s Secretary General Davis Mwila to sign the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) peace accord which he had not signed. “Signing the peace accord […]
By CHINOYI CHIPULU The Chililabombwe Municipal Council in conjunction with police on Saturday halted a wedding reception for failure to adhere to Government’s directive on social gathering. The event attracted over 50 people which is against the directive. According to a statement issued by CMC assistant Public Relations Manager Evelyn Mulenga the joint team peacefully dispersed […]
The Kitwe City Council is processing charges for 27 Bars and Night clubs for breach of the enhanced public health security measures announced by Government. KCC Public Relations Manager Chola Mwamba said there was blatant overcrowding, breach of Social distancing, no masking, inadequate or no hand washing facilities or sanitizers, loud music causing patrons to […]
By IREEN MULENGA Twelve Apostles Parish Priest Fr Martin Bwalya has called on Christians to uphold Christian values of unity and peace as the country heads towards the polls. Fr Bwalya said that regardless of political affiliation people should not engage in political violence, because elections come and go. Speaking after the mass in Chingola […]
The Continental Leadership Research Institute (CLRI) says government in conjunction with other stakeholders in oxygen supply chain should step up efforts of ensuring that there is a steady supply of oxygen in health institutions managing the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. CLRI Executive Director Paul Hakoola said the availability of oxygen is a critical component […]
Maimbo Mweemba
Alice Nachilembe
