Archive: 9 August 2021
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Govt reiterates calls for responsible internet use during pollsGOVERNMENT has warned that it will not hesitate to invoke the relevant legal provisions if some people decide to abuse the internet to peddle falsehoods as Zambia heads to the polls on Thursday. And government […]
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ECZ lifts UPND campaign suspensions in Kanyama, IkelengeTHE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has lifted the suspension of campaign activities for the UPND in Ikelenge district and Lusaka’s Kanyama Constituency. On August 2, ECZ suspended campaign activities for the UPND in Kanyama […]
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Nevers refutes reports that he was paid $1m to withdraw from raceMMD leader Nevers Mumba says the report suggesting he has been paid US$1 million by PF to withdraw from the presidential race and cause election postponement is nonsensical and seeks to dent his integrity. And […]
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Lungu asks Kikwete to help manage “certainly acrimonious post election situation”PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has asked head of the Commonwealth election observer mission Dr Jakaya Kikwete to help manage what he predicts will certainly be an acrimonious situation after Thursday’s polls. And President Lungu says once […]
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Thursday election must be a referendum on corruptionWHATEVER else someone might want to say, there is one thing that cannot be denied about the PF government. It is scandal ridden and, unfortunately, rotten to the core. The corruption that has characterised the […]
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When No intervention Means Intervention: Harnessing Agriculture Residence Requires Strategic ThinkingIn my last week’s feature of the Monday opinion, I highlighted general trends of resilience in the agricultural sector, particularly at a micro-scale. An argument was made that this trend shows more could be achieved […]
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Revealed: How Chinese investors paid kickbacks in the share purchase transaction for Marcopolo TilesAN INVESTIGATION has revealed that three top Industrial Development Commission (IDC) officials received in excess of US$500,000 as kickbacks from Chinese nationals during the share purchase transaction in which Marcopolo Tiles Limited sold a minority […]
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HH will not steal once elected – MuchimaIKELENG’I UPND aspiring member of parliament Elijah Muchima says Hakainde Hichilema will not steal from Zambians when ushered into office. Commenting on President Edgar Lungu’s remarks that Zambians should not vote for “thieves” who have […]
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UPND Alliance will crumble immediately after polls – ChamaPF deputy national chairperson Davies Chama says he can guarantee that the UPND Alliance which is filled with “selfish individuals” will crumble immediately after the general elections. In an interview, Friday, Chama said the UPND […]
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5 Indians in court for stealing Mount Meru’s information about filling station constructionFIVE Indian nationals have been dragged to court for allegedly stealing company information relating to construction of filling stations and attempting to corrupt an officer from Mount Meru Limited. In this matter, Chetankumar Chambalal Jain, […]
