Archive: 26 July 2021
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Democracy and Accountability ahead of August 12 pollsWhat is a democracy? You may ask. If the term ‘democracy’ is even regarded in this country, is a conundrum. For years, African governments have strived to stand on their own feet, leading a people... […]
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ECZ may cancel polls if presidential candidate dies, argues Solicitor GeneralSOLICITOR General Abraham Mwansa has argued that ECZ only has power to cancel general elections where a Presidential candidate dies, resigns or is disqualified after the close of nominations but before the election date. He... […]
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Strategies for enhancing the contribution of the Gemstone Mining Sector to Zambia’s economyIn last week’s Monday Opinion, I undertook a review of Zambia’s Gemstone mining sector particularly drawing your attention to its historical background and technical status. In this Monday Opinion I escalate the conversation further by […]
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Don’t let politicians divide you, Lungu tells the churchPRESIDENT Edgar Lungu says the church should not allow politicians to divide it. Speaking when he briefly addressed congregants at the United Church of Zambia St Margaret’s in Itezhi-Tezhi, Sunday, President Lungu said the politician’s... […]
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No country in the region can match Zambia’s investment in the energy sector – ZescoZESCO Limited senior corporate affairs manager Dr John Kunda says Zambians should be proud of the “insane” developments in power generation that the country has done. And Dr Kunda says power outages that some customers... […]
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Debt swap is just one way of liquidating what is owed to govt employees – YambaSECRETARY to the Treasury Fredson Yamba says the debt swap initiative is actually a way of paying arrears owed to public workers in form of leave travel benefits, salary arrears and other fringe benefits. Speaking... […]
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People will vote for Lungu despite high cost of living – Vubwi PF aspiring MPVUBWI PF aspiring candidate Ackleo Banda says people in the constituency will vote for President Edgar Lungu because the area is no longer a bush. And Banda says the high cost of living is not... […]
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Zambians will miss PF and will regret if they vote us out – MutalePF national mobilisation committee member Bizwell Mutale says Zambians will miss the PF leadership if they decide to change government next month. In an interview, Thursday, Mutale however, said the PF would retain power because... […]
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Wina reaffirms Zambia’s preparedness to hold August polls in line with Constitutional provisionsVICE-President Inonge Wina has reaffirmed Zambia’s preparedness to hold the August polls in line with the provisions of the Constitution and relevant international instruments on the maintenance and promotion of democratic values. Speaking when she... […]
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It’s a coincidence that construction of City market has been completed before elections – NgulubeLOCAL Government Permanent Secretary Mathew Ngulube says it’s a mere coincidence that the reconstruction of the gutted City market has been completed right before elections. But Development activist Lewis Mwape has wondered why it has... […]
