Daily Archives: October 15, 2014

ZACA urges govt to reduce high poverty levels

The Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) has urged government to work around the clock in reducing the high poverty levels in the country. ZACA Executive Secretary Samuel Simutunda has told Qfm in an interview that the people of Zambia should be able to feel the benefit of celebrating the country’s 50 years of independence, stating that this should not merely be ...

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ZCTU to stage demostrations over wage freeze

The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has threatened to organize countrywide mass demonstrations if government does not lift the wage freeze imposed on the civil service. ZCTU Secretary General Roy Mwaba says from now on government will take full responsibility over its arrogance on the wage freeze. Speaking during a media briefing in Lusaka today, Mr. Mwaba said the ...

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MPs urged to reject K29M for constitution making

The Zambia Council for Social Development (ZCSD) has urged Members of Parliament to reject the 29.26 million kwacha allocated to the constitution making process in the 2015 national budget. ZCSD Executive Secretary Lewis Mwape says it is disappointing that such a small amount of money can be allocated to such an important undertaking. Mr. Mwape stresses that this is a ...

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