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The Southern African Center for Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has called on authorities to stop suppressing individuals who are merely exercising their freedoms of expression. SACCORD Executive Director Boniface Cheembe says the summoning of Veteran Politician Vernon Mwaanga by the Police is unfortunate considering that he was merely exercising his freedom of expression. Mr. Cheembe states that the concerns ...

Government says it is determined to put in place both hard and soft infrastructure required for accelerated development. Speaking during the launch of the Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA) online registration system in Lusaka today, Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Margret Mwanakatwe says while developing road, power, telecommunications and other key infrastructure, government is mindful of the need to ...

The Civil Servants and Allied Workers Union of Zambia has urged civil servants to defy orders by politicians who push them to act in a partisan manner. Secretary General Joy Beene says civil servants should not obey orders bordering on advancing partisan interests. He says by acting in a partisan manner, civil servants will be violating the Republican Constitution. Mr. ...

Police have recorded a warn and caution statement from Veteran  politician Vernon Mwaanga for seditious practices under section 67 of the penal code. Dr. Mwaanga arrived at Central Police at exactly 9hrs in the company of his wife Edna amidst a heavy down pour. This follows complaints filed by MMD National Youth Secretary Bowman Lusambo and National Revolution Party (NRP) President ...

Government has assured people in the rural areas of the Country of its protection from the adverse effects that will arise from this year’s poor rainfall pattern. Vice President Inonge Wina says government is aware that people in the rural areas that depend on rainfall fade farming are the most vulnerable to this varying rainfall pattern. Ms. Wina who is ...

Special Assistant to the President for Project Implementation and Monitoring Lucky Mulusa has urged contractors to endeavor to use local materials in their construction works. Speaking during a media breakfast on the Statutory Instrument No. 39 of 2015 of the National Council for Construction regulations, Mr. Mulusa says importing of material inputs should be the last option and only in ...

Government has reiterated its commitment to improving the Zambian business climate and economy through the promotion of investment and private sector development. Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Margaret Mwanakatwe says government is keen to enhance private sector led growth in the country. Speaking during the launch of the Zambia International Investment Forum 2016 in Lusaka this morning, Ms.Mwanakatwe said government ...

Patriotic Front youths in Lusaka province say they will work towards meeting the 71 percent winning threshold President Edgar Lungu has set for the August 11 elections. PF provincial youth information and publicity secretary, Stanley Chiumya says party youths in Lusaka will ensure that the ruling party wins the first round of voting to avoid a re-run. He says PF ...

The MMD and UPND have expressed willingness to work with other opposition political parties in the forthcoming elections. This follows the proposal by ADD President Charles Milupi for the opposition parties to consider forming an alliance ahead of the August 11 elections. MMD President Nevers Mumba says being part of an opposition alliance is part of the options on his ...

Patriotic Front Secretary General Davies Chama says it is not in order for Matero Member of Parliament Miles Sampa to dare the party to expel him. Mr. Chama says this especially that Mr. Sampa had pledged his loyalty to the party and to President Edgar Lungu following the reconciliation that took place in the last year. He has advised Mr. ...