Opposition Alliance Withdraw From ZCID »
The Opposition Alliance has withdrawn from the Zambia Center for Inter- party Dialogue (ZCID) in the ongoing national dialogue and reconciliation process citing lack
OPPOSITION ALLIANCE NOT AGENDA DRIVEN – MWANZA »
PATRIOTIC Front (PF) says it was not worried by the Alliance formed by 10 opposition political Parties because it was not Agenda driven.
UPPZ PRESIDENT BEMOANS GOVERNMENT INSUFFICIENT EFFORTS IN TAKING DEVELOPMENT TO RURAL AREAS. »
Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ) party president Charles Chanda has expressed disappointment over government’s inadequate supply of development to rural areas around the
Senior citizens express concern over Zambian political disaster »
The Eminent Persons, Senior Citizens and Freedom Fighters have expressed concern over the current political situation which is prevailing between the ruling Patriotic
TIZ calls on Govt to safeguard the media »
Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) has called on government to ensure that all journalists are protected from outside influence and attacks.
Acting TIZ Executive
Govt geared to reduce road accidents by 50 % »
Government has signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with stakeholders and eight ministries on the reduction of road fatalities and injuries as per United Nations Decade of action on road safety requirement. Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) Director Zindaba Soko said reducing fatalities by 50 percent 2011-2020 is a mammoth task and requires multi-sectoral approach.
Agric sector important to development process – Veep »
THE agriculture sectors plays a critical role in the development process of the country and the improvement of the population’s livelihood, Vice president Inonge Wina has said. Ms. Wina was speaking at this year’s symposium for regional small scale farmers yesterday held under the theme ‘The African agriculture mirror reflecting small scale farmers, image.’
Traditional practices hinder women from owning land – government »
GOVERNMENT says women are disadvantaged in terms of ownership and control over land despite their major role in food production which makes up for more than 60 percent of small scale farmers. Deputy Minister of Chiefs and Traditional Affairs John Kafuna said government was sad that many of these women did not have ownership and control over land due to inhibiting practices and traditions relating to land.
ACC should investigate corruption allegations made against government by Post Newspaper reporter – Mumbi Phiri »
PATRIOTIC Front (PF) deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri has challenged the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to investigate corruption allegations labelled against government in a news article carried by the Post Newspaper. Speaking in a telephone interview with the Lusaka Star, Mrs. Phiri urged the Commission to accurately and thoroughly investigate the allegations made by Post Newspaper reporter Mukosha Funga that government officials attempted to bribe her in disclosing who gives her classified documents.
Luanshya pastor prefers political leaders to fellow pastors at church events, Lusaka clergies irked by his statment »
SOME Lusaka clergymen have condemned a statement made by a named pastor of Luanshya’s Mpatamatu area that “it is better to invite a politician to a church event who can contribute money than a Bishop who may not even know the price of cement.” Muvi TV on Monday 24th August 2015 carried a story that a Copperbelt based Pastor preferred politicians to fellow men of God to officiate at his church events.