Monthly Archives: April 2017

Schultz sees need for dialogue among political parties

US Ambassador to Zambia Erick Schultz says there is need for political parties in the country to dialogue in view of the heightened political tension. Mr. Shultz says the people of Zambia want all politicians in the country to sit and talk to each other. He was speaking during the first TechCamp Zambia organized in partnership with the Young African ...

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North Korea: US vows sanctions and will activate Thaad system ‘within days’

The US says it plans to activate a missile defence system in South Korea “within days” and tighten economic sanctions against North Korea. The announcements from the Trump administration come amid rising fears about the North’s military advances. The Thaad system was originally not expected to be in use until late 2017. Many South Koreans oppose it, fearing they will ...

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Lawyers seek to oust LAZ President

  Four Lusaka Lawyers have petitioned the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) Council to call for an extraordinary general meeting this Saturday to discuss a vote of no confidence against the Linda Kasonde led LAZ leadership. The four Lawyers Kelvin Bwalya, Terrence Chali, Robson Malipenga and Tutwa Ngulube have accused the LAZ leadership of failing to enhance the rule of ...

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April inflation static at 6.7%

The annual rate of inflation for April 2017 has remained static at 6.7% as recorded in March 2017. This means that on average, prices increased by 6.7 percent between April 2016 and April 2017. Central Statistical Office Director, John Kalumbi has told a media briefing in Lusaka today that this is mainly attributed to price changes for cereals such as ...

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State agree to preliminary inquiry into HH’s treason charge

The State has agreed to an application by the defence lawyers for a preliminary inquiry into the treason charge opposition UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema and his co-accused are facing. A preliminary inquiry allows the court to screen the proposed criminal charge against the available evidence at the demand of the accused. When the matter came up this morning before Magistrate ...

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FODEP opposes plans to declare ‘State of Emergency’

The Foundation for Democratic Process has opposed President Edgar Lungu’s idea to declare a state of emergency in the country. FODEP Executive Director Mweenge Chimfwembe says President Lungu should instead direct the Zambia Police to arrest people who are perpetuating acts of arson. Mr Chimfwembe says President Lungu should not heed to those who are encouraging him to declare a ...

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Lungu assures investors

President Edgar Lungu has assured both foreign and local investors that their investment in Zambia is safe despite the many statements coming from some section of society of political instability in Zambia. The Head of State said this when he officially commissioned the NRB Pharmaceutical Zambia Limited Plant at the Lusaka Multi Facility Economic Zone today. President Lungu says in ...

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France election: Macron heckled by pro-Le Pen workers

French presidential hopeful Emmanuel Macron has been heckled by factory workers in Amiens after a visit by his far-right rival, Marine Le Pen. Ms Le Pen upstaged her centrist rival earlier by turning up to speak to the workers as he met their union representatives a few miles away. Mr Macron, who is far ahead in opinion polls, is in ...

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ZANACO get tough CAF CL draw

MTN/FAZ league defending Champion ZANACO have been handed a tough draw against perennial CAF Champions league campaigners Al Ahly of Egypt and Wydad Casablanca of Morocco during draws conducted the CAF headquarters in Egypt today.   ZANACO who are in Group D will also face Coton Sport of Cameroun. The bankers will play their first game away in Egypt against ...

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Court dismisses application to quash HH’s treason charge

  Lusaka senior Magistrate Greenwell Malumani has dismissed an application by UPND President Hakainde Hichilema’s lawyers to quash the treason charge he is facing together with his co-accused. Delivering ruling on preliminary issues raised by both the defence and the state this morning, Mr Malumani said the subordinate court has no power to quash a treason charge. He says the ...

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