Daily Archives: August 25, 2016

Political leaders key in ending violence – Bishop Mambo

Bishop John Mambo says political leaders especially President Edgar Lungu as the Commander-in-chief of the armed forces are key to ending the anarchy going on in the country. Bishop Mambo says contrary to President Lungu’s assertion that what is happening is the Armageddon the UPND talked about prior to the elections, what is happening in the country is political. He ...

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First Lady urges youths to preach peace

First Lady Esther Lungu has urged youths across the country to preach the message of peace. Mrs Lungu made the call in Lusaka this afternoon during the farewell reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy for Zambian students under the Chinese government scholarship program for 2016. She says Zambians are privileged to still have first Republican President Dr. Kenneth Kaunda the ...

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Zesco to face Sundowns in semis

Zesco United were held to a 1-1 draw by Wydad Casablanca in their final Group A 2016 Caf Champions League clash at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola on Wednesday. With both teams having secured their passage to the semifinals before the game had kicked off, it was a straight shootout for who would advance as group winners. In the ...

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Don’t fall in the trap of tribalism – HH

UPND President Hakainde Hichilema has cautioned Zambians not to fall in the trap of tribalism which he says the Patriotic Front is allegedly using to orchestrate divisions between Tongas and Bembas. Mr Hichilema says Zambians should not allow themselves to be divided by a single political party’s desperation to stay in power. He says differences in tribe should not be ...

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Grand Coalition demands standalone referendum

The Grand Coalition has demanded that government calls for a standalone national referendum before the 2021 general election to enhance the bill of rights. Speaking during a media briefing, Coalition Chairperson Sara Longwe says government should provide a clear road map for the holding of an all inclusive national referendum which will not be politicized, coupled with a legal framework ...

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EL,HH urged to embrace dialogue

The Zambia Center for Inter Party Dialogue (ZCID) has encouraged President Edgar Lungu and UPND Leader Hakainde Hichilema to embrace dialogue in addressing the political animosity in the country. The ZCID notes that without dialogue, it will be difficult to address the current political hostility following the outcome of the 11th August general election. ZCID Executive Director Horrance Chilando tells ...

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