Daily Archives: December 1, 2016

ISCZ counsels against politicizing review of Constitution

The Islamic Supreme Council of Zambia has encouraged stakeholders to take advantage of the indication by government to amend the constitution to make submissions on the possible amendments. Council President Suzyo Zimba says it is gratifying that following an outcry on the lacunas in the constitution, government has opened a door to amend the supreme law of the land. Mr. ...

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Nullified seats, indication August polls were unfair – Chikuse

Governance Activist Leslie Chikuse has charged that the nullification of some parliamentary seats by the High Court is an indication that the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) did not conduct this year’s general election fairly. Mr. Chikuse has told QTV that the ECZ should therefore ensure that all the issues that have been raised in the courts are addressed in ...

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You’re only a civil servant, Katuka reminds Chanda

UPND Secretary General Stephen Katuka has reminded presidential press aide Amos Chanda to be mindful that he is a civil servant. Mr Katuka says Mr Chanda’s should not think that his being at State House makes him a special civil servant. He says Mr. Chanda should therefore not attack the Judiciary in the manner he did when he appeared on ...

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