Monthly Archives: August 2016

PF accuse UPND of issuing alarming statements

The ruling Patriotic Front has accused the opposition UPND of issuing alarming statements aimed at causing panic in the minds of Zambians. Addressing a media briefing, PF Deputy Spokesperson Frank Bwalya says it is important that the UPND leadership appeals to its members to remain calm as the nation awaits the outcome of the petition. And Mr. Bwalya says the ...

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IBA suspends MUVI TV, two radio stations

The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has with immediate effect suspended broadcasting licenses for Muvi TV, Komboni Radio and Radio Itezhi Tezhi. IBA Board Chairperson Retired Brigadier General Justin Mutale has told a media briefing in Lusaka today that the IBA board which sat this morning resolved to suspend the licenses for the three broadcasting stations for the unprofessional conduct in ...

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Chingangu battling for his life after beating

Former national boxing heavy weight champion Joseph Chingangu is battling for his life in Levy Mwanawasa General Hospital after being badly beaten by a mob of University of Zambia students after he allegedly attempted to steal a laptop. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga explains that it is alleged that Chingangu attempted to steal the laptop through the window of one of ...

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Constitutional Court adjourns hearing

  The Constitutional Court has adjourned the inter-party hearing in the petition in which UPND president Hakainde Hichilema has challenged the declaration of President Edgar Lungu as the winner of the August 11th presidential election has been adjourned to tomorrow. This is to allow lawyers for the respondents to be served with the petition. The respondents in the petition are ...

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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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