Monthly Archives: June 2017

MPs urged not to be boycotting parley sittings

Members of Parliament have been advised to ensure that they avoid boycotting Parliament sessions when parliament resumes sitting this month. Opposition Zambia for Empowerment and Development (ZED) Spokesperson Wesley Miyanda has advised MPs to ensure that they are present especially that the justice Minister has started identifying clauses that needs to be amended. Mr. Miyanda says it is important that ...

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UPND not missing GBM!

The opposition United party for National Development (UPND) says it is not missing its vice President Geoffrey Mwamba popularly known as GBM. And the party says it is not worried about his absence, during this period when its leader Hakainde Hichilema remains incarcerated. UPND Secretary General Steven Katuka has cautioned the public to stop talking about their vice president’s absence, ...

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Is Tyga Trying To Get Kylie Jenner To Leave Travis Scott?

(AllHipHop Rumors) I hate to say it, but it seems like things are getting pretty dim for Tyga since his split with Kylie Jenner. After all, for the past few years, his relationship with the younger Jenner/Kardashian sister has seemingly overshadowed his rap career. Word on the curb is that Tyga wants that old thing back with Kylie Jenner, and ...

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South Africa opposition party suspends Helen Zille over colonialism tweets

South Africa’s main opposition party has suspended its former leader after she tweeted that colonialism was not all bad. The leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) said Helen Zille’s remarks undermined its reconciliation project. The party is holding a disciplinary hearing on the case. The anti-Apartheid activist could face expulsion. Her tweets led to a storm of criticism in March. ...

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Energy sector remains priority for govt – Yaluma

Acting Minister of Energy Christopher Yaluma says Government attaches great importance to improving Energy Sector in the Country by supporting both public and private energy institutions with the view to bring about National development. Mr. Yaluma says Government has realized that for Zambia to attain meaningful National development, more national priority programs should be channeled toward promoting energy sector as ...

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PF told to halt ‘2021 debate’

United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ) President Charles Chanda has challenged President Edgar Lungu and the PF to abandon the 2021 debate and concentrate on addressing the challenges the people are facing. Speaking during a press briefing in Lusaka this afternoon, Mr. Chanda says it is irresponsible on the part of the PF to shift their attention on who stands ...

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Lungu receives more support

The ruling Patriotic Front on the Copperbelt Province and Central Province are pleased that the party Secretary General Davies Mwila has emphasized that the ruling party has a presidential candidate for 2021 polls. PF Copperbelt Province Chairperson Stephen Kainga reiterates PF Secretary General Davies Mwila and National Secretary Hon Stephen Kampyongo’s statements that his President Edgar Lungu is the Party’s ...

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NGOCC praises Joyce Nonde

The Non Governmental Organizations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has commended Labour and Social Security Minister, Joyce Nonde Simukoko for appointing more women to the National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) Board by 60%. NGOCC Board Chairperson Sarah Longwe in a statement says as a Focal Point organization of the women’s movement in Zambia, her organization notes that Ms. Simukoko has appointed a ...

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ILO urges govt to enforce casualization law

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has recommended that government should consider employing more Labour inspectors to help enforce the casualization Law. In November 2015 President Edgar Lungu signed into law the amendments to the employment Act that bans casualization and unjustified termination of employment in the country. ILO Country Director for Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique, Alexio Musindo has observed the ...

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