Daily Archives: July 17, 2015

ZACA asks govt to defer increase in Road Tax

The Zambia Association of Consumers (ZACA) has appealed to government to defer the increase in Road Tax which has been hiked by 50% effective next year. ZACA Information and Publicity Secretary Juba Sakala has told QFM News that the increase will have a negative bearing on motorists and commuters. Mr. Sakala says the move to increase Road Tax will be ...

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Zambia only attains two of Six ‘Education for All Goals’

Zambia has only attained two of the Six Education for All goals which come to an end in December this year. Speaking during the global action week for education commemoration in Lusaka today, Zambia National Education Coalition (ZANEC) Board Member Hamilton Mambo says goal number two which is achieving universal access to primary education and goal number five which is ...

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Govt courts opposition on constitution clauses

President Edgar Lungu has disclosed that government will soon call a caucus meeting with opposition political parties to discuss clauses in the draft constitution to be tabled before Parliament for amendment. And the Head of State has directed the Deputy Inspector of Police to ensure perpetrators of violence in Kitwe were UPND Leader Hakainde Hichilema attacked are brought to book. ...

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Kanene’s pardoning heartbreaking – NGOCC

The Non Governmental Organization Coordinating Council (NGOCC) says the decision by President Edgar Lungu to pardon convicted child defiler Clifford Dimba AKA General Kanene who was serving an 18 year jail term with hard labour is not only an insult to the women of Zambia, but a serious draw back in the fight against child defilement and Gender Based Violence. ...

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Tight battle for Barca presidency

The German parliament has voted in favour of starting negotiations on Greece’s €86bn (£60bn) bailout deal. The motion passed with a clear majority, with 439 MPs in favour, 119 votes against and 40 abstentions. Prior to the vote, Chancellor Angela Merkel warned of “predictable chaos” if the Bundestag did not back the plan. The Greek parliament has already voted in ...

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Birdman Suing Jay Z’s Tidal For $50 Million Over Lil Wayne Album

Cash Money Records leader Birdman was reportedly upset at his artist Tyga for releasing his latest project The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty on streaming sites such as Spotify. But the part-time rapper is taking more serious steps over the release of Lil Wayne’s recent Free Weezy Album. TMZ reports Birdman has filed a $50 million lawsuit against the Jay Z led ...

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‘Real must move past Casillas debacle’

The controversial departure of Real Madrid captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas has created “division” at the Spanish giants and they must put it behind them as soon as possible, coach Rafael Benitez said on Friday. Real were heavily criticised for a perceived lack of respect for the goalkeeper after he appeared alone at the Bernabeu media room on Sunday to ...

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Constitution amendment Bill coming – Wina

Republican Vice President Inonge Wina says the Bill to table non contentious clauses of the draft constitution is almost ready for presentation before Parliament. Ms. Wina says government is currently in the process of having the Bill printed by the Government Printers after which it will be made available to the public. She has encouraged people in the country to ...

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