Daily Archives: June 25, 2016

OYV want referendum question translated into local language

Operation Young Vote (OYV) has called for the translation of the referendum question into local languages. OYV Executive Director Guess Nyirenda says this is in order to enable as many people as possible to understand the question. Mr. Nyirenda notes that not everyone understands English and especially those in rural areas, and thus the need to have the question translated ...

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Emulate Britain over referendum, govt urged

The Government has been called upon to take leaf from the successful holding of a referendum by Zambia’s former colonial master Britain. Electoral Expert MacDonald Chipenzi has taken note that the UK has managed to hold a referendum to leave the European Union (EU) barely a year after holding a general election. Mr. Chipenzi says the lesson that can be ...

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PF says not amused by The Post closure

Patriotic Front Secretary General Davies Chama says the ruling party does not take pleasure in the shutting down of the Post Newspapers. Mr Chama says he finds it most unfortunate that the closure of the Post Newspapers for none payment of taxes has been politicized. He says it is asking too much for anyone to suggest that the Post is ...

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