Daily Archives: November 3, 2017

UPND MPs walk out of Parliament

Opposition UPND Members of Parliament today walked out of Parliament in protest against Speaker of National Assembly Dr. Patrick Matibini’s ruling on President Edgar Lungu’s alleged statement on the judiciary while in Solwezi. President Lungu is quoted in the media warning of chaos in the country if judges try to emulate the Kenyan courts and stop his third term bid ...

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Lubinda cautions Zambians

Justice Minister Given Lubinda has cautioned Zambians against misinterpretation of the Republican Constitution saying this has a negative impact on Zambia’s co-existence. Debating the budgetary allocation for the Ministry of Justice in parliament, Mr. Lubinda has advised people to leave the interpretation of the constitution to the Constitutional Court which has a mandate to do so on behalf of Zambians. ...

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CSOs demand sacking of parastatal heads

A consortium of Civil Society Organizations has called demanded the sacking of Chief Executive Officers of parastatal companies named in the latest Auditor General’s report as having incurred losses. Speaking on behalf of the Civil Society Organizations during a media briefing, Operation Young Vote (OYV) Executive Director Guess Nyirenda said they are concerned by the continued loss in revenue and ...

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President Lungu accused of judicial interference

President Edgar Lungu has been accused of intimidating the judiciary following his utterances while in Solwezi forewarning Constitutional Court Judges against emulating Kenyan Supreme Court judges when determining the case of his eligibility to stand in the 2021presidential election. Gears Initiative Zambia Executive Director MacDonald Chipenzi  says the President’s utterances have the potential to undermine the country’s constitution and the ...

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Kevin Spacey seeks treatment as more stars face harassment claims

Kevin Spacey has said he is seeking treatment after facing allegations of sexual misconduct from a string of men. A representative for the actor said he “is taking the time necessary to seek evaluation and treatment”. They did not give any information about what kind of treatment he wants. He is one of several Hollywood figures who have been accused ...

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Former Democratic chief: Clinton ‘took control’ of party

The Democratic Party’s ex-interim chief has accused Hillary Clinton of seizing control of the party in exchange for funding during the 2016 campaign. Donna Brazile alleges in her new book that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) signed a deal with Clinton’s team to keep the party financially afloat. In exchange, the Clinton campaign would control the DNC’s “finances, strategy and ...

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Catalonia crisis: Protests as ex-ministers held in Spanish custody

Thousands of Catalans have protested against the detention of eight regional ministers sacked over Catalonia’s push for independence from Spain. The officials – who appeared in Spain’s high court – are accused of rebellion, sedition and misuse of public funds. Prosecutors are also seeking a European Arrest Warrant for ousted Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont, who did not show up in ...

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Govt urged to find a market for local farmers

The opposition UPND has called on government to facilitate a market within the region where local farmers can sale their remaining maize following the Food Reserve Agency’s decision to close its maize marketing season. UPND Chairman for Rural Reconstruction and Development Moono Mapani says most farmers especially in rural areas still have maize stocks, wondering where they will take their ...

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Works have progressed on Mooya rural health centre- Michelo

Bweengwa UPND Member of Parliament Kasautu Michelo says construction works have progressed on the Mooya Rural Health center funded by UPND Leader Hakainde Hichilema. Mr. Michelo says once completed, the health centre will help in serving the people of Bweengwa better in terms of the provision of health services. He says the modern clinic is being constructed in the UPND ...

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