Archive: 6 March 2018
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2016 Constitution is inept, badly drafted, embarrassing – Prof NduloCornell University Law Professor Muna Ndulo says the 2016 Constitution is inept, badly drafted, embarrassing and needs to be overhauled. In a paper titled “Zambia’s unfulfilled struggle for a democratic Constitution: Comments on the 2016 […]
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Antonio rubbishes ALN resolution, praises PF rulePF deputy media director Antonio Mwanza has rubbished resolutions made by the Africa Liberal Network (ALN) during a summit in Accra Ghana, that condemned State brutality and dictatorship in Zambia. And PF media director Sunday […]
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PPDAZ justifies bus fare cost hikeThe Public and Private Drivers Association of Zambia says the recent upward adjustment of bus fares was necessary for the sector to thrive. In an interview, Association President Josiah Mujuru said the sector was slowly […]
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Lungu declares Friday a holidayPresident Edgar Lungu has declared Friday, March 9, 2018 a public holiday. Secretary to the Cabinet Dr Rowland Msiska announced this in a statement today. “The declaration is in commemoration of the International Women’s Day […]
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Mwanakatwe moves to reform public finance managementFinance Minster Margaret Mwanakatwe says her ministry has embarked on the implementation of public financial management reforms aimed at ensuring prudent use of resources. And Mwanakatwe says the ministry is this year working towards migrating […]
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Let’s discuss health bill not ZodwaRecently, a group of event promoters decided to invite renowned South African dancer and socialite Zodwa Wabantu for a show in Lusaka this month. What followed was a statement purportedly issued by he Minister of […]
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No one will remove Lungu through the back door – MusukwaMinister of Mines Richard Musukwa says no one will succeed to remove President Edgar Lungu through the back door because the people who voted for him are happy with his leadership style. Reacting to a […]
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ACC summons KambwiliThe Anti-Corruption Commission has summoned former information minister Chishimba Kambwili to for questioning today. But the NDC leader wondered how the state would summon him to the ACC offices for questioning while at the same […]
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Govt bans import of risky food from SA to prevent Listeriosis outbreakMinister of Health Dr Chitalu Chilufya says government has imposed an immediate ban on the importation of risky food products like processed meats in a bid to prevent an outbreak of listeriosis. At a media […]
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WWF drones will reduce poaching – BandaMinister of Tourism Charles Banda says the drones launched by World Wildlife Fund to monitor wildlife will help reduce poaching. Speaking during the launch at Lusaka National Park, Friday, Banda hailed WWF for the initiative […]
