Daily Archives: December 20, 2014

Sampa called upon to withdraw case againt Lungu

Matero Member of Parliament Miles Sampa has been called upon to withdraw the case in which he is challenging the election of Edgar Lungu as PF president from the Court in a bid to foster peace and unity in the ruling party. Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) House of David Parish Overseer Goodson Kamanga says Acting President Guy Scott ...

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EU commits 64 million Euros towards Kariba Dam rehab

The European Commission has committed 64 million Euros towards the Kariba Dam rehabilitation project. The commission has also announced the adoption of the 2014 Annual Action Programme for Zambia. EU Ambassador to Zambia Gilles Hervio says in line with the 11th European Development Fund National Indicative Programme for Zambia and the Zambian Revised Sixth National Development Plan, the European Commission ...

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Kasonde assures constant antiretroviral drugs supply

Health Minister Joseph Kasonde has assured people living with HIV and AIDS in the country of a constant supply of antiretroviral drugs. Dr. Kasonde says he has gone round the health centers and so far, the indication is that the essential drugs are enough. He says though he cannot state how long the available stocks of ARVs will last, there ...

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JCTR unhappy with Zambia’s failure to meet most MDGs

The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) says it is unfortunate that Zambia has failed to meet most the Millennium Development Goals. JCTR Director Fr. Leonard Chiti says lack of political will has made it impossible for the country to meet the most pronounced goals with only a few weeks remaining before 2015. Fr. Chiti notes that though the country ...

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Keep your word – SACCORD implores presidential hopefuls

Candidates that have successfully filed in their nomination to participate in the 2015 presidential election have been implored to keep their word made to the Zambian people once elected. The Southern African Center for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) says it hopes that whoever will become the country’s new president will endeavor to listen to the wishes of the ...

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PF should not be too confident it will have it easy in 2015 poll – Ng’oma

Political analyst Alex Ng’oma says the ruling Patriotic Front should not be too comfortable by believing that they will easily win the presidential election because their competitors are also working and campaigning hard. Dr Ng’oma has since advised the Patriotic Front to be strategic by using the right formula if they are to remain in power come 20th January, 2015. ...

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Three die on spost in Kapiri-Ndola road accident

Three people from the same family have died on the spot at Kawama Market in Kashitu area along Kapiri – Ndola road after being hit by a speeding vehicle going to Lusaka from Ndola. Our staffer Albert Mpezeni, who was coming from Masaiti on the Copperbelt to Lusaka, reports that the driver of a Benz car registration number ADD 2104 ...

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We’ve buried the hatchet – Scott

Acting President Guy Scott says the reconciliation that has taken place in the ruling PF means that all differences that existed earlier in the party are now buried. Dr. Scott says the ruling PF is now back in business and that it is now looking forward to participating in the 2015 presidential election. Speaking this morning at media briefing held ...

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