Daily Archives: August 21, 2016

Kapoma urges Govt to learn lessons from a failed referendum

Former National Restoration Party (NAREP) Presidential Advisor David Kapoma says government must learn lessons from the failed referendum. Mr. Kapoma says in as much as this was a missed opportunity for Zambia to have the enhanced Bill of Rights, it must be accepted by government that it did not do enough in preparing for this undertaking. Mr. Kapoma says it ...

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PF in Shibuyunji cautions Nevers Mumba

The Patriotic Front in Shibuyunji district says calls by Dr. Nevers Mumba that President Elect Edgar Lungu should step aside and allow the speaker of the National Assembly to perform executive functions of government is uncalled for. Shibuyunji District PF Chairman Joseph Kasonde says Dr. Mumba is a notorious leader who cannot be allowed to go scot free with his ...

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Police IG assures Zambians of protection

Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja has assured members of the general public that they must feel protected. Mr. Kanganja says it is important that the Zambian people ignore all propaganda that is being spread on social media. He says the police service is ready for whatever the outcome of the constitutional court will be. Mr. Kanganja says all provinces ...

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Continue Praying for peace – Lungu

President Elect Edgar Lungu has urged the church to continue praying for peace and unity in the aftermath of the election. Speaking during a mass at St. Ignatius Parish in Lusaka this morning, President Lungu says he was heartbroken this morning to learn that government offices in Lukulu District were burnt last night. He says it was his prayer that ...

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Verification of Ballot Paper Account Forms underway in Lusaka

Lusaka District Electoral Officer Alex Mwansa says the verification of Ballot Paper Account Forms which started yesterday is progressing well. Mr. Mwansa says all stakeholders are happy with the process so far. Mr. Mwansa states that the exercise, which has also attracted monitors and observers, is expected to end on Tuesday, 23rd August, 2016. He says the verification of Ballot ...

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Referendum outcome shocks Hope for Human Rights

Hope for Human Rights Executive Director Smart Chanda has expressed shock that some political parties went on rampage to de-campaign the referendum which was aimed at bettering the lives of the people. Mr. Chanda tells QFM News via telephone that it is unfortunate that in Zambia there are leaders who can stand against the things that are aimed at improving ...

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Preach peace, Lungu encouraged

The Independent Churches of Zambia (ICOZ) has encouraged President Elect Edgar Lungu to continue preaching peace in the country. The church mother body is also pleased that President Lungu has called for peace just after the august eleven general elections. ICOZ Board Chairperson Bishop David Masupa say peace should be guarded jealously as the nation cannot operate freely without peace. ...

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Forest Rangers end Arrows jinx

Forest Rangers ended their five-game winless run when they rallied to make nemesis Red Arrows pay the penalty with a 2-1 home win on Saturday at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. Two second-half penalties converted by striker Felix Nyaende handed Forest their first win since June 19, when they beat Green Buffaloes 1-0 at the same venue on that date. ...

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Zanaco restore eight-point lead

Zanaco on Saturday restored their eight point lead at the summit of the Faz Super League log, after a 1-0 Lusaka derby home win over Green Buffaloes at Sunset Stadium. The win was Zanaco’s second on the trot after last weekend’s 6-1 home win over Lusaka Dynamos that saw them bounce back from a 2-1 away loss against third-placed Power ...

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