Monthly Archives: November 2015

Kapoma doubts if there is democracy in NAREP

Former National Restoration Party (NAREP) Presidential Advisor David Kapoma says the decision by NAREP President Elias Chipimo to withdraw from the 2016 presidential race will result in people doubting if there is democracy in the party. Mr. Kapoma believes that there are people within the party who may wish to contest the presidency under the NAREP ticket than him denying ...

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PF defends Lungu’s austerity measures

The ruling PF has defended the austerity measures announced by President Lungu on Thursday that only those who do not mean well for the nation cannot support such measures. PF media Committee Vice Chairman Sunday Chanda says the same measures President Lungu has announced are the same measures proposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Mr. Chanda has told QFM ...

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CSPR urges govt to actualize Lungu’s austerity measures

The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has called on government and implementing agencies to ensure that the austerity measures announced by President Lungu on Thursday are actualized. And the organization has called on government to contain foreign borrowing to reduce on the cost of repayments while also reducing domestic borrowing to free some funds for private sector lending and ...

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UPND urges Zambians to prepare for more sufferings

The opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) says the decision by President Lungu to increase both fuel and electricity prices is a disastrous move to the economy as it will automatically push prices of essential goods. The opposition political party feels that President Lungu’s press conference on Thursday was expected to give practical solutions to the economic crisis the ...

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Parliamentary route of amending constitution risky – NGOCC

The Non-Governmental Organizations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) says the Parliamentary partial amendment route of adopting the new constitution is highly risky especially that there is no legal framework to protect the contents as submitted by the people. The organization feels that the partial amendment route taken by Government to enact the new constitution using Parliament is against the wishes of the Zambian ...

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Lungu’s 2016 victory threatened by constitution reform process – YALI

President Edgar Lungu has been reminded that his 2016 victory is threatened by constitution reform process and land issues among average Zambians. The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Governance Advisor Isaac Mwanza says although President Lungu was on spot when he encouraged the nation to rise between partisan politics in the amending of the Constitution of Zambia, he missed an ...

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Mwamba pledges to strengthen Zambia, SA ties

Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa Emmanuel Mwamba yesterday presented letters of credence to South Africa’s President, Jacob Zuma with a pledge to work with that country’s government to promote and enhance relations between the two countries. Mr. Mwamba was among 14 other ambassadors and high commissioners -designate at a credentials ceremony at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria. ...

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Katy Perry Shares the Ultimate Awkward Family Photo

Apparently even Katy Perry has fallen victim to the awkward family photo. The “Roar” singer shared a hilarious #tbt on Thursday, giving us the ultimate Thanksgiving gift. The Instagram post showed Perry in a red dress to match outfits worn by her mom, Mary, and little brother, David, and older sister, Angela, while her dad, Maurice, opted for a black-and-white ...

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Jose Mourinho: Drogba made comments to sell books

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has taken a swipe at club great Didier Drogba, claiming he refuses to take notice of his former favorite’s recent jibes. Drogba, now playing in MLS with the Montreal Impact, called for the Chelsea squad to show more leadership, with the defending champion languishing in the 15th position of the Premier League table. Mourinho has hit back at the criticism, however, ...

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