Daily Archives: June 8, 2015

Zulu cautions Zambians against enacting constitution hurriedly

A Patriotic Front member in Eastern Province says Zambians should not enact a new constituency hurriedly saying they might later regret. Kennedy Zulu has told QFM News that there are so many issues with the current draft constitution that needs to be looked at in order not to injure certain parts of the community. Mr. Zulu says Article 296 for ...

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Mungo proposes introduction of two terms for MPs

2016 Aspiring Munali Member of Parliament Patrick Mungo has suggested that parliamentarian term of office should be reduced to two terms like that of the republican president. Mr. Mungo says this will pave way for other people to take leadership unlike the case is where people do not give chance to others until they are old enough not to do ...

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Police in Isoka impound truck loaded with Mukula Timber

Police in Isoka District in Muchinga Province have impounded a truck loaded with Mukula timber and the driver is on the run. Isoka District Commissioner Major Joe Siwila has confirmed the development to QFM news in a telephone that the truck has been parked at Isoka Police Station. Major Siwila says the truck with a 40 feat trailer loaded with ...

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Parliamentarians asked to support 2015 budget changes

Parliamentarians have been reminded that they are answerable to the people who voted for them and not to political parties they belong to. Governance Activist Maurice Malambo has told QFM News in a walk in interview that the directive by UPND President Hakainde Hichilema to UPND Members of Parliament not to support the piecemeal amendment of the constitution is misplaced. ...

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ActionAid cautions govt on policy inconsistence

Action Aid Country Director Pamela Chisanga says government should be careful on how it makes changes to tax policies. Ms Chisanga says government should avoid being manipulated by the mining sector on taxes. Ms Chisanga states that there is need for government to formulate policies that will favor both the people of Zambia and the mining companies. She says government ...

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