Daily Archives: October 4, 2017

Conflicts during traditional ceremonies irks Sinkamba

Green Party president Peter Sinkamba says it is saddening that traditional ceremonies have become a major source of political tension in the country especially after the 2016 elections. Mr. Sinkamba notes that the trend is escalating and getting spiteful by the day, considering what happened at the Kuomboka traditional Ceremony in April this year leading to treason charges and the ...

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ZFE advises govt against extravagant spending of public funds

The Zambia Federation of Employers (ZFE) has advised government to avoid extravagant spending of public resources on things which are not of significant benefit to the people of Zambia. ZFE president Tyson Chisambo says the federation is deeply concerned that government would spend US$42 million to procure 42 fire tenders when the country has other pressing needs. He says government ...

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PeP embarks on weekly demonstrations

Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) says it will beginning next week on Wednesday start staging weekly  demonstrations against the procurement of 42 fire tenders at a total cost of $42 million. Party president Sean Tembo who was among the six protesters arrested by police last Friday for staging a demonstration near parliament says the demonstrations will be held every Wednesday ...

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