HH is playing chess, he’ll eventually alter term limit – Mundubile
MPOROKOSO PF MP Brian Mundubile says President Hakainde Hichilema cannot be trusted because all the allegations he is denying pertaining to the constitutional amendments are true. On Sunday, President Hichilema said allegations that he wanted to amend the Constitution in order to increase his term limit, remove the running mate, among other things, were very…...
There’s weak enforcement of electoral code of conduct during campaigns, notes CCMG
THE Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) says there’s weak enforcement of the Electoral Code of Conduct by the Electoral Commission of Zambia during campaigns. And ECZ has urged stakeholders to watch the electoral process closely in order to comment objectively on any developments. Meanwhile, the Zambia Centre for Interparty Dialogue (ZCID) says one of the…...
Constitution manipulation efforts by sitting Presidents have failed before, will fail again – Canisius
PF Central Committee member Dr Canisius Banda says the UPND’s attempts to amend the constitution will fail, just like previous efforts by sitting heads of state to manipulate it. And Dr Banda, who is former UPND vice-president, says when God wants to remove someone from power, He makes them do things that unite everyone against…...
African countries should prioritise internal funding for key sectors – AUC Chairperson
AFRICAN Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf has urged African countries to prioritise internal funding for key sectors, particularly those impacted by the recent withdrawal of foreign aid by the United States of America. He highlighted that the imposition of taxes on the continent, if not handled carefully, could weaken African States and jeopardise…...
Speaker mourns her Clerk; “He was my go to person”
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti and Vice-President Mutale Nalumango led a solemn and heartfelt farewell to the late Clerk of the National Assembly, Roy Ngulube, during a funeral church service held at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Monday. Ngulube joined the National Assembly on April 15, 2002 and rose through ranks…....
3 Zimbabweans in court for trafficking in 30.5 kgs of marijuana
THREE Zimbabwean nationals have been dragged to the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for trafficking in psychotropic substances, namely 30.5 kilograms of marijuana. Hildah Nyandoro, 38, Teresa Loveness Chigutsa, 48, both business ladies and Grace Chigutsa, 34, a student, are facing one count of trafficking in psychotropic substances Contrary to Section 15 (1)(2) of the Narcotic Drugs…...
Kaingu praises UPND for meal allowances: “A hungry student can’t concentrate”
FORMER education minister Michael Kaingu has congratulated the UPND government for the continued provision of meal allowances to students in universities, stating that a student must eat to concentrate. On Monday, UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda said the lack of meal allowances in the past affected the performance of university students. In an interview, Kaingu…...
Munir appeals 1-year sentence, applies for bail
FORMER Lumezi Independent MP Munir Zulu has appealed his one-year sentence in the Lusaka High Court after being convicted in a matter where he was charged with libel. Zulu has also applied for bail pending the hearing and determination of his appeal. In this matter, Zulu was accused of making defamatory remarks against Finance Minister…...
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IBA opens 32 new frequencies for radio stations
THE Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has announced the opening of 32 new frequencies for new radio stations and existing broadcasting houses which wish to expand. Addressing the media, Monday, IBA Board Chairperson Chikosola Chuula said the authority was inviting members of the public, including existing radio stations seeking to expand their broadcasting services, to apply…...