Daily Archives: May 8, 2016

Tayali urges PF to fight corruption

Zambian Voice Executive Director Chilufya Tayali has bemoaned the increasing levels of corruption in the PF Government. Mr. Tayali says it is painful and unfortunate for a party like the PF which was founded on honesty, accountability and transparency to fail to fight corruption. He says the appetite for corruption coupled with their incompetence is killing Zambians, running the economy ...

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ECZ rejects ‘fake G12 certificates’

The Examinations Council of Zambia (ECZ) has disclosed that some politicians have produced forged Grade 12 Certificates for verification as they seek to stand on various elective positions. This follows, among other key requirements by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), that aspiring candidates for the August 11th General Elections must have a full grade 12 certificate inclusive of English. ...

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Totti plays 600th league game as Roma win

Francesco Totti made his 600th Serie A appearance as Roma heaped the pressure on Napoli to move up to second spot with a festive 3-0 home win over Chievo on Sunday. One-club man Totti has yet to settle his future despite reports in midweek claiming Roma are finally warming to his request for a 24th and final year’s contract. But ...

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Afghanistan fuel tanker crash kills 73 in Ghazni province

Two buses and a fuel tanker have collided on a major highway in Afghanistan killing 73 people, a health ministry spokesman has told the BBC. More than 50 other people injured in the accident had been taken to hospital in Ghazni province, officials say. All three vehicles were set ablaze after the collision on the main road linking the capital, ...

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MMD urged to settle differences amicably

Former MMD Kabwata Constituency Youth Chairman Leslie Chikuse has advised the party leadership to take the demand by MMD founding members seriously. Mr. Chikuse says this is because these founding members know how to resolve such conflicts and have the potential of diving and destroying the party. He says it will be shameful if the current party leadership ignore these ...

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President Lungu risks leaving worst legacy – UPND

The opposition UPND says President Edgar Lungu risks leaving a worst legacy in Africa if he fails to adequately deal with most challenges affecting the people. UPND Lubwa Ward Chairman Chisankama Mudenda says President Lungu has neglected the people by ignoring their cries. He says people are suffering and the government is not showing any efforts in uplifting the living ...

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Court asked to give direction on ministers remaining in office after parliament is dissolved

The Constitutional Court has been called upon to help put to rest the debate that Ministers shall remain in office after dissolution of Parliament in accordance of Article 81 of the Constitution of Zambia. Young African Leaders Initiative calls (YALI) Governance Advisor Isaac Mwanza argues that while Article 116 clause 3 (e) states that the office of Minister becomes vacant ...

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Politicians asked to comply with electoral code of conduct

Political players in the 2016 electoral race have been urged to fully comply  and subscribe to the electoral code of conduct as backed by constitutional provision in Article No. 60 clause 2  (g) . Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) Acting Executive Director Chimfwembe Mweenge is also urging political players to realise that fanning violence and all its forms as witnessed ...

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Prince Harry criticises ‘intrusions’ into private life

Prince Harry has criticised what he has described as “incessant” intrusions into his private life. He was speaking in a BBC interview to mark Sunday’s opening in Florida of the Invictus Games, a tournament for injured service personnel and veterans, which he launched two years ago. Prince Harry said the line between his public and private life had become almost ...

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