Daily Archives: March 18, 2015

Allow Nchito tribunal to take place – Politicians advised

Hope for Human Rights has appealed to politicians to stop politicizing the issue surrounding suspended Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Mutembo Nchito and allow the tribunal constituted to probe him do its work. Hope for Human Rights Executive Director Smart Chanda has told Qfm News that there is need for politicians and the public to be patient and allow the ...

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Use of TAZARA railway by ZRL approved

Government has disclosed that the Council of Ministers and the Board of Tanzania – Zambia Railways Authority (TAZARA) have approved the use of the TAZARA railway line by Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) trains. Transport, Works, Supply and Communications Minister Yamfwa Mukanga has told Qfm News in an interview that TAZARA trains will also be allowed to use the Zambia Railways ...

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Clergy should not make emotional statements -EFZ

The Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) has advised the Clergy in the country to refrain from being emotional when commenting on issues affecting the nation and on the health of the President. Commenting on remarks attributed to former Church of God Overseer Bishop Mambo doubting the fitness of President Lungu, EFZ Executive Director Pukuta Mwanza says as servants of God, ...

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Govt is working against wishes of people- DEGHA

Democratic Governance and Human Rights Advocates (DEGHA) says the plan by the Government to hold a referendum alongside the 2016 general election is against the wishes of the Zambian people. DEGHA Executive Director Gerald Mitelo says what the people want is to have a people driven constitution as soon as possible. Mr. Mitelo notes that the cry of the people ...

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Do not get excited about referendum; PF may not mean it- UPND

The United Party for National Development (UPND) says Zambians should not get excited by Cabinet’s resolution to hold the referendum on the new constitution next year along the general elections. UPND Deputy Spokesperson Edwin Lifwekelo has told QFM News by telephone that the PF is known for not fulfilling promises therefore people should not get excited to avoid being disappointed. ...

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