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Sumaili backs Veep’s remarks on peaceful transfer of power

Sumaili backs Veep’s remarks on peaceful transfer of power

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…as the former Religious Affairs minister says Zambia’s democratic tradition of peaceful transfer of power will continue after August 13 polls. By NATION REPORTER FORMER Minister of National Guidance and Religious Affairs Reverend Godfridah Sumaili has backed Vice President Mutale Nalumango’s assertion that President Hakainde Hichilema would concede defeat if he lost the August […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

Edgar Lungu only had a RAV4 before he was deputy Minister; his reign was corrupt, says Wynter Kabimba

Edgar Lungu only had a RAV4 before he was deputy Minister; his reign was corrupt, says Wynter Kabimba

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ECL only had a RAV4 before he was deputy Minister; his reign was corrupt, says Wynter ECONOMIC Front —EF president Wynter Kabimba has alleged that former President president Edgar Lungu presided over a government characterised by rampant corruption and lawlessness, claiming the former Head of State and his family amassed unexplained wealth while he was […]

Why Are You Taking Us To Campaign In Southern Province, Southern Province Belongs To HH- Mundubile’s Advisor Mutotwe Kafwaya

Why Are You Taking Us To Campaign In Southern Province, Southern Province Belongs To HH- Mundubile’s Advisor Mutotwe Kafwaya

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“Why are you taking us to campaign in Southern Province instead of Lusaka or the Copperbelt, which are our strongholds? They have put Southern Province on our campaign timetable when they know it’s not our stronghold.”— Mutotwe Kafwaya. Mutotwe Kafwaya, who is advisor to Mundubile and also Chairman for Finance in Tonse Alliance has said […]

Musicians raises concerns over poor event planning

Musicians raises concerns over poor event planning

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Upcoming artist ‎Mwana kalampa’s manager Jeff Samatuka, popularly known as skillz money king, has blamed poor event planning for delays in allowing artists to perform saying the situation forces musicians to rush their performances, limits interaction with audiences and affects the quality of live entertainment. ‎ ‎Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, Samatuka said,delays […]

UPND suffered persecution while in opposition – HH

UPND suffered persecution while in opposition – HH

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…says citizens from selected regions and areas such as Mwinilunga were often harassed, beaten each time they were in Lusaka for associating themselves with the UPND and for wearing the ruling party’s regalia By MUBITA KATETE THE UPND went through untold political tribulations before it formed government with the people from some parts of […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

Campaign driver’s murder raises fresh poll violence concerns

Campaign driver’s murder raises fresh poll violence concerns

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…as civic group condemns Magoye killing, calls for suspension of the campaigns in the constituency By MUBITA KATETE THE Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum Zambia has described the murder of Mr Steven Sakala, a driver for independent candidate for Magoye East Confucious Mweene, as a grave act of political violence that threatens peaceful elections […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

UPND politicising civil service, says Kateka

UPND politicising civil service, says Kateka

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By MUBITA KATETE NEW Heritage Party (NHP) president Chishala Kateka has accused the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) of eroding the neutrality of the country civil service, alleging that some public officials have turned government offices into platforms for partisan political activities. Ms Kateka singled out Thabo Kawana, Permanent Secretary in the […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

ECZ dismisses remarked ballot allegations

ECZ dismisses remarked ballot allegations

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By BARNABAS ZULU THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has dismissed allegations that it plans to print extra ballot papers and has instead challenged those making the accusation to provide proof. The allegations, contained in a widely circulated advisory note, claim that ECZ officials, representatives of Dubai-based Al Ghurair Printing and Publishing, and […]

POLICE ARREST SUSPECT OVER MURDER OF INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE’S DRIVER IN MAZABUKA

POLICE ARREST SUSPECT OVER MURDER OF INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE’S DRIVER IN MAZABUKA

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By Michael Himusa Jnr A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of the driver to an independent parliamentary aspirant in Chief Hanjalika’s area, Mazabuka District of Southern Province. Provincial Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo says the victim, 31-year-old Stanley Sakala of Lusaka, was employed as the driver for an independent aspiring […]