Daily Archives: December 2, 2016

Human Rights Commission concerned with overcrowding of correctional facilities

The Human Rights Commission is concerned with the continued overcrowding of correctional facilities in the country. Briefing the media after touring Kamwala and Lusaka Central Correctional facilities, Human Rights Commission Chairperson Mudford Mwandenga says most facilities have exceeded their recommended capacities. Mr. Mwandenga says the commission is also concerned that untried prisoners are not being kept separate from convicted criminals ...

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RTSA adopts 2016 Road Safety Indaba resolutions

The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has adopted resolutions that were agreed upon by stakeholders during a road safety indaba that was held on 22nd September 2016 at Mulungushi International Conference Centre. This follows a meeting with various stakeholders held at the RTSA Head office on 10th October 2016 in Lusaka. Among the resolutions that were reviewed by stakeholders ...

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NGOCC defends Linda Kasonde

The Non-Governmental Organizations’ Coordination Council (NGOCC) has condemned stakeholders condemning Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) President Linda Kasonde over her remarks against Presidential Aide Amos Chanda’s statement on the judiciary. The NGOCC has joined the OASIS Forum in condemning attacks against Ms Kasonde. NGOCC Chairperson Sarah Longwe says as a women’s movement, the organization stands in solidarity with Ms. Kasonde ...

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Andrew Sachs: Fawlty Towers’ Manuel dies aged 86

Fawlty Towers star Andrew Sachs, who played hapless Spanish waiter Manuel in the BBC sitcom, has died aged 86, his family has confirmed. Sachs, who had been suffering from dementia for four years, died on 23 November and was buried on Thursday. On his role of Manuel, the actor had told the BBC in 2014: “It was just a part ...

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Barca out to break Madrid streak

Barcelona are the more desperate side as Real Madrid visit Catalonia on Saturday for the first El Clasico of the season boasting a six-point lead at the top of La Liga. Madrid have won 15 more points in all in La Liga under the guidance of Zinedine Zidane since the sides last met in April and are riding a 31-game ...

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Gambia’s Jammeh loses to Adama Barrow in shock election result

Yahya Jammeh, The Gambia’s authoritarian president of 22 years, has suffered a surprise defeat in the country’s general election. He will be replaced by a property developer, Adama Barrow, who won more than 45% of the vote. Mr Jammeh, who came to power in a coup in 1994, has conceded, said electoral commission chief Alieu Momar Njie. Before announcing the ...

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PF to treat Linda Kasonde as political opponent

The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) says it will now take Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) President Linda Kasonde as a political opponent. PF Secretary General Davies Mwila has told Journalists in Lusaka that because of Ms Kasonde’s interest in politics, the ruling party has no option but to treat her as a political enemy. Mr. Mwila says it is very ...

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Investigations in 2015 AG’s report still ongoing – Wina

Vice President Inonge Wina says investigations into alleged corruption cited in the 2015 Auditor General’s report are still ongoing. Ms. Wina says there are many cases of corruption the Anti- Commission Corruption (ACC) which has the mandate to conduct the investigations is currently looking at. Speaking this morning in Parliament during the Vice President’s Question time, Ms. Wina told the ...

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Opposition advised against politicizing Agric reforms

Opposition political parties have been advised against politicizing the reforms government is introducing in the Agriculture sector. Former Agriculture Deputy Minister Maxas Ng’onga says measures meant to improve the Agriculture sector should not become a political subject for debate. Mr. Ng’onga says any Zambian whether in opposition or in the ruling party agrees by now that the key to improving ...

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Yaluma assures Malole of better things to come

Malole Member of Parliament Christopher Yaluma has assured people in his Constituency that challenges being faced in the accessing healthcare services will soon be a thing of the past. Mr. Yaluma says he has engaged the Ministry of Health to ensure that the construction of Health posts which has stalled in the constituency resumes. He has told QTV News that ...

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