Daily Archives: September 30, 2015

PPAZ in support of SDG number five

Planned Parenthood Association of Zambia (PPAZ) says it is in support of the Sustainable Development Goal number five which is aimed at the women empowerment and girls. Executive Director Edford Mutuma says his association believes this goal will reduce the high number of early marriages, teenage pregnancies in the country. He says his organization is happy that issues to do ...

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FDD asks govt to cut down on public expenditure

Opposition Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) says the decision by President Edgar Lungu and his government to charter a private jet at a colossal sum of 300 000 US Dollars to go to New York is a demonstration that the leaders in the country do not care about the sufferings of the people. FDD spokesperson Antonio Mwanza says instead ...

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PF clarifies on Musicians’ trip to New York

The ruling Patriotic Front has refuted reports that the trip for musicians and party officials to New York, USA was sponsored by government saying the reports are not true. PF Media Committee and Publicity Vice Chairman Sunday Chanda has told QFM News via telephone that such reports are misleading clarifying that the trip was sponsored by the party. Mr. Chanda ...

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PF’s arrogance will cost them 2016 polls – HH

United Party for National Development (UPND) President Hakainde Hichilema says it is very clear that a number of economic fundamentals and policy inconsistencies under the PF Government are a hindrance to Foreign Direct Investment. And the UPND Leader says the arrogance of the PF Government over the constitution making process will cost them next year’s elections. Mr. Hichilema says he ...

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Zambia’s economic challenges were predictable – Musokotwane

Former Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane says the current economic challenges that Zambia is experiencing were predicted to happen as early as 2011. And Dr. Musokotwane notes that the PF government has in the last four years failed to encourage expansion out put of the private sector. He says this has consequently led to Country not having increased revenue from taxes. ...

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