Daily Archives: March 22, 2019

It is unattainable to declare dry spells a disaster – Wina

Vice President Inonge Wina says government has no intentions of declaring a national disaster arising from the dry spells and severe flooding some parts of the Country are currently experiencing. Mrs. Wina says such a decision cannot be made when other parts of the Country, apart from the Southern part of Zambia, are still receiving good rainfall. She has told ...

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ActionAid study reveals Zambia has shrinking political space

A study conducted by ActionAid Zambia has revealed that political and civic space is shrinking in the country. The study dubbed the ‘Impact of Shrinking Political and Civic  Space on Operations of Human Rights Activists in Zambia’ done by McDonald Chipenzi and Lewis Mwape has highlighted numerous social challenges that have engulfed the nation. Speaking when presenting the findings, Mr. Chipenzi says ...

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SACCORD happy with POA review process

The Southern African Center for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) is elated by the commencement of the process to review the Public Order Act. Executive Director Boniface Cheembe says his organization is delighted that government has also invited international stakeholders to be part of the review process. Mr. Cheembe says SACCORD believes that the two day workshop for Members ...

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