Daily Archives: January 6, 2016

FODEP implores govt to fund ECZ adequately

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has implored the Government to ensure the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) is adequately funded to enable it conduct successful elections. FODEP Executive Director McDonald Chipenzi says this is considering that the Commission has in the past complained of inadequate funding to carry out its mandate. Mr. Chipenzi has appealed to the Electoral Commission ...

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Lungu praised for signing Constitution Bill

A Ndola based Clergyman has praised President Edgar Lungu for signing the constitution bill into law. Apostle Chris Mulenga of Church of God Ministries International says the occasion marks a new beginning for Zambia with the potential to change the governance system in the country. He has encouraged the people of Zambia to take time to understand the constitution so ...

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ZCSD counsels Lungu how to stop policy inconsistence

The Zambia Council for Social Development (ZCSD) has urged President Edgar Lungu to evaluate his advisors to avoid situations where he makes policy decisions only to reverse them later. ZCSD Executive Secretary Lewis Mwape says lack of consistency in policy pronouncements gives the impression that the President has no clear direction of what he wants to do. Mr. Mwape says ...

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PF will respect outcome of referendum- Chama

The ruling Patriotic Front has assured Zambians that it will respect their decision in the referendum on bill of rights. PF Secretary General Davies Chama says this is despite the feasibility of holding a referendum this year being a debatable matter given the preparations that are being made. In an interview with Qfm News, Mr. Chama has however, reassured people ...

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