Daily Archives: June 12, 2016

Euro 2016: Marseille clashes leave Britons in hospital

A number of British people are in hospital in France, the UK’s ambassador has said following a series of clashes between football fans in Marseille. Violence has broken out between England fans, rival supporters and police for three days in the French port city. There were also clashes in the stadium following England’s 1-1 Euro 2016 draw with Russia, after ...

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Chipenzi condemns Chiefs’ salary increment

Elections expert McDonald Chipenzi says the purported increment in chiefs’ salaries has come at a wrong time and is a pure act of electoral blackmail on the part of government. Mr. Chipenzi says the gesture has even put the chiefs in very awkward situation where, in public eye, are now seen to be easily blackmailed. He has wondered where government ...

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PF defends its corruption strategy

The ruling Patriotic Front says its quest to fight corruption in the country cannot be questioned. PF Deputy Spokesperson Frank Bwalya says contrary to assertions by some stakeholders, the ruling PF in government has endeavored to eradicate corruption in the country. Mr. Bwalya says President Lungu and the late President Michael Sata demonstrated their resolve to fighting corruption by not ...

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Bishop Mambo calls for enhanced voter education

Former Church of God overseer Bishop John Mambo says there is need for government and stakeholders to enhance voter education to avoid high numbers of rejected ballots. Bishop Mambo says since the country will be holding general elections, it is important that people are taught on how to vote citing that there are new voters on board as well as ...

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