Archive: 18 August 2020
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ECZ sets Sept 17 for Lukashya, Mwanasabombwe by-electionsTHE Electoral Commission of Zambia has set September 17, 2020 as polling date for the Lukashya and Mwanasabombwe parliamentary by-elections. And ECZ says there will be no public rallies to avert the spread of COVID-19, […]
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Kampyongo directs police to stop arresting, charging those without face masksHOME Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo has directed police to stop arresting or collecting the K750 fine on people found without face masks in public. Speaking during the daily COVID-19 briefing, Tuesday, Kampyongo warned that officers […]
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Zambia almost at 10,000 COVID-19 cases markMINISTER of Health Dr Chitalu Chilufya has announced that the country has recorded 142 new COVID-19 cases and has named Southern Province as the new hotspot. Speaking during the daily briefing, Tuesday, Dr Chilufya said […]
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Lungu intelligent enough to take correct action against Bowman – KawecheFIRST Republican President Dr Kenneth Kaunda’s son, Kaweche says his family does not want to dictate what action should be taken against Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo because they trust President Edgar Lungu will do […]
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Sangwa a disgruntled lawyer, he shouldn’t try to be a star with me – BowmanLusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo says Constitutional lawyer John Sangwa State Counsel is a disgruntled lawyer who has failed to use his legal skills correctly. And Lusambo says people should stop questioning the source of […]
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DPP enters nolle in MTN attempted arson caseTHE Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has entered a nolle prosequi in a matter where an MTN employee and another were charged with attempted arson. The matter has since been discontinued. In this matter, Kamanyanga […]
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2020 census delayed by gassing, COVID-19 – ChitemeDEVELOPMENT and National Planning Minister Alexander Chiteme says preparation activities ahead of the 2020 national census were delayed due to the gassing incidences and the COVID-19 outbreak. According to a statement issued by ministry spokesperson […]
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Attacks on radio stations by junior govt officials nonsensical – VJVETERAN politician Vernon Johnson Mwaanga has described as nonsensical the attempt by junior government officials to close down radio stations for airing opposition leaders. And Mwaanga says it was disappointing that despite many countries in […]
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Nyirenda takes his expulsion from NAREP to courtEXPELLED National Restoration Party (NAREP) president Steven Nyirenda and three others have dragged the newly appointed party leader Charles Maboshe and others to court seeking a confirmation and declaration that the former was duly elected […]
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Don’t intimidate ACC, you said your ministers are corrupt, TIZ reminds LunguTRANSPARENCY International Zambia says is it strange that President Edgar Lungu is complaining and accusing the Anti Corruption Commission of targeting his ministers when he is the one who told the Commission to investigate his […]
