Daily Archives: January 1, 2016

2015, worst year for Zambia- SACCORD

The Southern African Center for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has described 2015 as arguably the most difficult year for Zambia. SACCORD is of the view that the just ended year is in fact the worst year that Zambia and its people have faced in recent times. Executive Director Boniface Cheembe notes that this is because 2015 has been ...

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I’ll remain true to the vision, vows Lungu

President Edgar Lungu has vowed to remain true to the vision he set out on his inauguration day as Zambia’s 6th president early last year. President Lungu says this is regardless of the difficulties that may come the Country’s way. He says he is proud that the first 11 months of his presidency, Zambia has continued to enjoy peace, stability ...

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‘No magic’ way to improve Man Utd

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says there is no magic formula to turning around the club’s fortunes. United have not won in eight games, including their past six in the Premier League, have dropped to sixth place, and are out of the Champions League. On Saturday they face Swansea, a team Van Gaal has lost to in all three ...

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Ignore calls not to assent to Constitution Bills, Lungu advised

Chipata based Rights Activist Alick Mwanza has advised President Edgar Lungu to ignore calls for him not to assent to the constitution bill. Mr. Mwanza says it is sad that the same people and organizations that made submissions to the constitution making process are now crying foul. He says the President go ahead and give the Zambian people what they ...

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PF youths pledge to lead by example in denouncing violence

Patriotic Front youths in Lusaka province have pledge to lead by example in denouncing and desisting from acts of political violence in the run up to the 2016 general election. PF Lusaka province youth information and publicity secretary Stanley Chiumya says the message has been communicated to all party members that engaging in any acts of violence will attract severe ...

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Govt asks for patience over unissued E-voucher cards

Government has appealed to farmers who have not yet received the Electronic Voucher cards to be patient saying they will soon receive their. Agriculture Deputy Minister Maxas Ng’onga has told QFM News that the delay in issuing farmers with the e-voucher cards is due to the delay by District Agriculture Coordinating Officers to submit the lists to the ministry. Mr. ...

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Kambwili is misleading; Barotseland Agreement is still an issue – Harrington

The Barotse National Freedom Alliance (BNFA) has described as highly misleading, mischievous and insensitive Chief Government Spokesperson Chishimba Kambwili’s assertion that the issue of the Barotseland will be resolved once the President assents to the Constitution Bills passed by Parliament. BNFA Treasurer General and first Trustee William Harrington tells QFM News that the statement by Mr. Kambwili only causes more ...

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Start New Year with renewed minds, Mambo encourages Zambians

Former Church of God Overseer Bishop John Mambo has encouraged Zambians to start the New Year with renewed minds and hearts. Bishop Mambo says people should forget what has happened in the past and focus on the future. He notes that what has past does not matter anymore, but that what is important is that which lies ahead. Bishop Mambo ...

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FFTUZ encourages effective enforcement of Casualization ban

The Federation of Free Trade Unions of Zambia (FFTUZ) has encouraged government to effectively enforce the law on the ban Casualization of labour and unjustified termination of contracts of employment following the amendment of the Employment Act. FFTUZ National Women Chairperson Charity Kampamba has told QFM News that government deserves to be applauded for the move she says will help ...

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