Archive: 9 June 2021
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Sangwa arguments in the Constitutional Court against Edgar Lungu’s eligibilityIs Lungu Eligible to Stand for a Third Term? Written Arguments by John Sangwa SC filed in the Constitutional Court on behalf of Sishuwa Sishuwa and Chapter One Foundation MAY it Please the Court. [1] […]
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UPND must show humility rather than declare victoryTHE opposition UPND says it is willing and ready to sit down with President Edgar Lungu so that they can discuss his exit strategy from government. According to the UPND, President Lungu is too desperate... […]
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What I’m hearing from Eastern chiefs that they won’t vote for me is terrifying – LunguPRESIDENT Edgar Lungu says he gets scared when he hears a lot of Chiefs in Eastern Province vowing not to vote for him because the PF government has not worked on some selected roads. But... […]
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HH convoy was stopped because it attracted a lot of people – PolicePOLICE spokesperson Esther Katongo says Hakainde Hichilema’s convoy was stopped on the Copperbelt because it attracted crowds which disregarded COVID-19 preventive measures. Speaking when she featured on Phoenix FM’s “Let The People Talk” programme, Tuesday, […]
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Any exceptions on running mate’s nomination must come from Constitution, not ECZ – SangwaCONSTITUTIONAL Lawyer John Sangwa has submitted to the Constitutional Court that the 16 presidential running mates are not eligible to stand for election to the office of Vice-President. And Sangwa has told the Court that... […]
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Police summon Dr Sampa after govt dismisses him from public servicePOLICE have warned and cautioned Resident Doctors’ Association of Zambia president Dr Brian Sampa for allegedly “inciting persons employed to provide essential services”. In a statement, Tuesday, police spokesperson Esther Katongo said Dr Sampa was... […]
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Nyumba Yanga teacher who shot dead ex-wife sentenced to death by hangingTHE Lusaka High Court has sentenced a former teacher of Nyumba Yanga Secondary School to death by hanging for shooting dead his ex-wife in February 2019 after she went to collect a wardrobe. Lusaka High... […]
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Political friends are fake, that’s why I’m closer to those I grew up with – LuoPF presidential running mate Professor Nkandu Luo says she has maintained most of her childhood friends because she has realised that political friendships are not genuine. And Prof Luo says the remaining days before the... […]
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Govt making little effort in distributing COVID-19 preventive items in schools – NAQEZNATIONAL Action for Quality Education in Zambia NAQEZ executive director Aaron Chansa says COVID-19 preventive measures in schools are not serious because the government has taken little effort in distributing anti-COVID items. And Chansa has […]
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UNZAPROSU warns of industrial disharmony if govt maintains ‘wage freeze’ stanceTHE University of Zambia Professional Staff Union (UNZAPROSU) has warned of an industrial disharmony if government does not respond to their demands. Union vice-president Likezo Pumulo says it is saddening that government does not prioritise... […]
