Daily Archives: January 5, 2015

Women’s Lobby condemns political violence

The Zambia National Women’s Lobby (ZNWL) has condemned the violence exhibited by suspected Patriotic Front cadres on the opposition in many parts of the country during ongoing campaigns. Board Chairperson Beauty Katebe in a statement the Zambia National Women’s Lobby is particularly saddened by attacks on former First Lady Dr Maureen Mwanawasa and former Deputy Speaker of the National assembly ...

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Opposition have auctioned Zambia – Lungu

Nakonde Member of Parliament Able Sichula was today booed at a PF rally by Nakonde residents in the presence of PF President Edgar Lungu for failing to perform. The residents passed a vote of no confidence in their Member of Parliament as they shouted that they did not want him anymore. And PF President Edgar Lungu has warned PF Members ...

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Rupiah should not engage in partisan politics – UCZ

United Church of Zambia (UCZ) Secretary General Reverend Dr. Peggy Kabonde says former President Rupiah Banda should not engage in partisan politics, but be the chief advisor to all political parties. Rev. Kabonde notes that it wrong for the former President to engage in active politics and support a particular political party, stating that as a father he should treat ...

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ECZ allays fears on wrong dated voters cards

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has assured the nation that holders of voters cards issued with wrong dates during the recent replacement exercise will be allowed to vote contrary to the suggestion that holders of such cards will not be allowed to vote. ECZ Public Relations Manager Crispin Akufuna in a statement has explained that the wrong date on ...

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HH pledges reforms to Education sector

UPND President Hakainde Hichilema says his party in government will reform the education sector so that children and youth have full access to education from primary up to university. Mr Hichilema notes that Zambia has a young population with great potential, and that it is this young population that will move Zambia forward in the future. He says there is ...

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UPND label RB a hypocrite

The United Party for National Development (UPND) says former President Rupiah Banda is exhibiting hypocrisy by endorsing the same party he a few weeks ago said had eroded the gains Zambia made during the MMD’s reign. UPND Deputy National Spokesperson Edwin Lifwekelo says Mr Banda will not add any value to PF campaigns, but will simply send the PF to ...

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UCZ calls for corruption free polls

The United Church of Zambia (UCZ) has called for peaceful and corruption free elections. Addressing a media briefing in Lusaka today, UCZ Secretary General Reverend Dr Peggy Kabonde says as a Christian nation, there is need to uphold the principle of love and tolerance towards each other during campaigns. Rev Kabonde has urged political parties to refrain from any violent ...

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Goodbye to Language wins US film prize

Goodbye to Language has won the US National Society of Film Critics award for film of the year in 2014. The 70-minute 3D film was named best picture ahead of Boyhood, for which Richard Linklater won best director. Timothy Spall was chosen as best actor for Mr Turner, at the group’s 49th annual awards in New York. The film, about ...

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Lebanon tightens flow of Syrians

New restrictions on Syrians entering Lebanon come into force on Monday, further tightening the flow of asylum seekers trying to escape the war. Previously, travel between the two countries was largely unrestricted, but now Syrians will have to obtain a visa. It is the latest in a series of steps to stop the influx of refugees. Lebanon already hosts more ...

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