Daily Archives: December 18, 2014

Supreme Court declares Nevers MMD official candidate

The Supreme Court has ruled that Nevers Mumba is the official candidate for the MMD to contest the forthcoming presidential election. This means that former President Rupiah Banda’s chance of making another attempt at the presidency have been dashed. The Supreme Court also affirmed that it has powers to determine any matter. The two hour Judgment was read on behalf ...

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Intallation of Radar Surveillance System at KK airport on course

National Airports Corporation Limited says significant progress has been made with regards the installation of the long awaited Radar Surveillance System (RSS) at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport and Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport. NACL Communications and Branding Manager Sally Namutowe in a statement made available to QFM News says the Radar equipment installation is scheduled for the month of February ...

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France gives Zambia K390 million for water infrastructure rehabs

The French Government, through the French Agency for Development [AFD], has given Mulonga Water and Sewerage Company [MWSC] 50 Million Euros about K390 million support for rehabilitation and expansion of water supply services in Mufulira, Chingola and Chililabombwe Districts on the Copperbelt Province. The project, France’s first operation in water and sanitation in Zambia, is targeted at ensuring that urgent ...

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Govt reinstates fired nurses

GOVERNMENT has reinstated all the nurses that were fired last year for going on an illegal strike. Health Minister Joseph Kasonde has said at a media briefing today that the 570 nurses became eligible for re-employment without loss of their benefits following months of negotiations and exculpation of their actions. Dr Kasonde says out of the 570 health workers who ...

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Chipimo files as Mulyokela fails to raise nomination fee

National Restoration party (NAREP) president Elias Chipimo junior has successfully filed in his nomination papers for the 20th January presidential before acting Chief Justice Lombe Chibesakunda. Mr. Chipimo has also told journalists after filing his nominations that he will mortgage the country to God because he believes God is the one who gives leadership. Mr. Chipimo says it is important ...

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Ministers resolve to boycott Scott’s meetings

The Patriotic Front has dismissed assertions that it want to use public resources for their 2015 presidential campaigns. PF Presidential Candidate Edgar Lungu’s Spokesperson Harry Kalaba has reiterated that the PF will not use any public resources in its quest to win the January 20th presidential election. Mr. Kalaba says they will rely on well wishers and the need for ...

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Scott given 7 days to exculpate himself

Patriotic Front Secretary General Davis Chama has given acting President Guy Scott seven days to exculpate himself and show cause why disciplinary action should not be taken against him for writing a letter to acting Chief Justice Lombe Chibesakunda without authority of consent of the Central Committee or the party President. In a letter to Dr Scott dated 17th December ...

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ECZ warns aspiring presidential candidates

The Electoral Commission of Zambia has warned political parties, aspiring presidential candidates filing nominations and their supporters that it is an offence for a registered voter to possess a voter’s card and National Registration Card belonging to another person. This warning follows the arrest of about six (6) supporters of Green Party aspiring candidate, Peter Sinkamba, who presented voters cards ...

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FODEP concerned with PF wrangling

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has expressed deep concerned at the continued political wrangling in the ruling Patriotic Front which is now affecting the smooth operations of the government and posing as a potential threat to national peace and security. FODEP Executive Director McDonald Chipenzi in a statement issued today says the resolution by the 14 Cabinet Ministers to ...

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Nawakwi laments conduct of PF officials,files nominations

Opposition Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) Leader Edith Nawakwi has charged that the continued immature conduct by senior Patriotic Front officials is endangering the security of the nation. Ms Nawakwi says the conduct of the ruling PF is not inspiring confidence on the international community. Ms Nawakwi states that a lot of people are having sleepless nights not knowing ...

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