Daily Archives: July 2, 2016

ECZ asked to punish ‘violent political parties’

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) says the Electoral Commission of Zambia will be blamed for failing to take decisive action against violent political parties ahead of the August 11th general elections. YALI Governance Advisor Isaac Mwanza says the ECZ earlier bemoaned the lack of powers to take action against such political parties but that they are now mandated to ...

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First Lady calls for establishment of more GBV fast track courts

First Lady Esther Lungu has observed the need for government through the Ministry of Justice to establish more fast track courts in other parts of the country, especially in provincial and district centers. Speaking after the Medical Association of Zambia March against Gender based Violence and Sexual Violence against Children in Zambia in Lusaka today, Mrs. Lungu says the number ...

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Thousands at ‘March for Europe’ Brexit protest

Thousands of people are marching through London to protest against the referendum decision to leave the EU. Demonstrators at the “March for Europe” rally, which was organised on social media, are holding placards saying “Bremain” and “We Love EU”. More than 46.5 million people voted in the referendum on 23 June, which resulted in the UK voting by 51.9% to ...

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The Wicker Man director Robin Hardy dies

Film director Robin Hardy has died at the age of 86, a family friend has confirmed. He was best known for cult British film The Wicker Man, starring Sir Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward. The 1973 film told the story of police sergeant Howie, played by Woodward, who was sent to search for a missing girl on the fictional island ...

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CCPC seize expired products worthy K4, 100

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has seized expired products in Chilanga, Kafue and Chirundu worthy K4, 100. CCPC Public Relations Hanford Chaaba says CCPC public officers and local officers inspected various shops in the three districts and seized a number of expired products. Mr. Chaaba says the commission is worried with the low levels of compliance in the ...

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Luo comes out strong on women battering

The Ministry of Gender is disgusted with the shameful video circulating on social media depicting a battered young woman at the hands of ‘thugs’ in full view of on lookers. Gender Minister Professor Nkandu Luo says the filming of the video goes to show that people were not concerned about the wellbeing of the helpless woman as they could have ...

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UNZA workers on go slow

University of Zambia (UNZA) workers have gone on a go slow following nonpayment of their June salaries. University of Zambia Lecturers and Researchers Union (UNZALARU) General Secretary Jason Mwanza who has confirmed the development to Qfm news via telephone says they are disappointed that even after the ultimatum was given neither government nor management has been moved morally. Mr. Mwanza ...

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Kate Middleton hit by more pregnancy claims

KATE Middleton has been hit with rumours she’s expecting her third child. The Duchess of Cambridge got fans talking when a picture of her with what appears to be a rounded stomach were posted on the Kensington Palace Twitter account. Dressed in an elegant lace gown, many people commented on her shape. One follower wrote: “Slight bump there on Kate, ...

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