By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Inspector General of police Kakoma Kanganja has directed all regulating officers to ensure that no political activity is undertaken by the ruling and opposition UPND. This follows the Electoral Commission of Zambia’s suspension of all political party activities for PF and UPND in Lusaka, Namwala, Mpulungu and Nakonde districts due to escalating […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) says that the rampant positive cases of the Corona virus among teachers and learners in schools across the country is alarming. NAQEZ Executive Director Aaron Chansa said the nation has witnessed many teachers and learners testing positive to Corona virus. Mr Chansa said […]
By IREEN MULENGA Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has joined the Ministry of Health in the fight against Covid-19 and has called on leaders in all sectors of society to demonstrate the love for the people of Zambia by halting all activities that inevitably occasion public gatherings. JCTR Executive Director Fr Alex Muyebe that […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Electoral Commission (ECZ) has suspended with immediate effect all manner of political campaigns by both the ruling Patriotic Front and opposition United Party for National Development. This is as provided for in article 229, sub article 2 (e) of the Republican constitution and sub paragraphs 4 (1) (C)) (D) (I) and […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Patriotic Front’s Member of the Central Committee Brian Mundubile has condemned reported acts of political violence reported in recent days. Speaking when he addressed the media in Kasama, Mr Mundubile said the violence that happened in Mpulungu District over the weekend is unacceptable. Mr Mundubile accused the opposition of perpetrating violence due […]
By IREEN MULENGA The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has committed to serve the clients in a better environment and to give exceptional customer experience to all its tax payers despite Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking during the tour of the newly refurbished ground floor of revenue house in Lusaka, ZRA Commissioner General Dr Kingsley Chanda Said that […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Food Reserve Agency and government in Eastern Province has been praised by some farmers in the province for the good crop prices the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) is offering this marketing season. FRA Eastern Regional Coordinator Rayford Phiri said the agency will operate in 170 satellite depots in the province. “FRA […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA British high commissioner to Zambia Nicholas Wooley has urged stakeholders in the electoral process to take a strong stand against violence in this year’s elections. Mr Wooley said that there is need to uphold the rule of law in order to have credible polls anchored with democratic principles. “It is fundamental that […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Opposition United Party for National Development Chingola constituency parliamentary candidate Chipoka Mulenga has condemned the removal of their campaign posters by suspected PF cadres in Chingola. Speaking at the party’s secretariat today, where a press briefing was held, Mr Chipoka said that it is uncalled for that the opposition in the district […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA PF’s Lufwanyama’s Parliamentary candidate Don Mungulube has launched anti-political violence football tournament in Lufwanyama. Mungulube said sports in nature brings people together, no wonder he decided to have a tournament that will unite people ahead of the August polls. “Football is played among people from different tribes and background; it is also […]
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Alice Nachilembe