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United Nations Resident Coordinator Janet Rogan has observed that while many people have by now heard of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), they probably know very little about the targets that underlie each of the 17 global goals. Speaking during the Cycling for SDGs Campaign in Lusaka today, Ms Rogan says the aim by all should be to contribute to ...

The Human Rights Commission has welcomed the Government’s intention to call for another National Referendum on the proposed Bill of Rights. Commission Chief Information, Education and Training Mweelwa Muleya says the pronouncement by the Justice Minister that the Government will widely consult with key stakeholders before tabling the proposed Bill of Rights to the eligible voters through a national referendum ...

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) says Zambians must not allow the proposal by Patriotic Front Member of the Central Committee Paul Moonga to increase the tenure of office for elected officials including the President to 7 years. YALI Governance Advisor Isaac Mwanza says what should be advocated for is a reduction from the current five to 4 years. Mr ...

Patriotic Front Secretary General Davies Mwila this morning laid PF members in laying wreaths on late President Michael Sata’s grave, who died in a London hospital on 28th October, 2014. Speaking after laying wreaths on the PF founding president’s grave, Mr. Mwila says the PF is where it is today because of President Sata. He says the party remembers President ...

Opposition Green Party President Peter Sinkamba says it would amount to constitutional dictatorship to consider extending the tenure of office for elected officials from five to seven years. Mr. Sinkamba says five years is enough for Zambians to assess a government and re-elect a governing party if they are satisfied with its performance. He says those calling for an increase ...

UPND President Hakainde Hichilema says President Edgar Lungu and his government must reduce on traveling and concentrate on issues affecting the country. Mr. Hichilema says it is disheartening to note that many people in the country are suffering while the PF has continued to spend huge amounts of money on travel expenses. He says patients have continued to sleep on ...

Southern Africa Resource Watch (SARW) has called for the amendment of the Mines and Minerals Development Act of 2015. The organization is also calling on government to review the 2013 Minerals Development Policy to be in tandem with the current prevailing situation in the country. SARW Zambia Country Coordinator Edward Lange has explained that these pieces of legislation need to ...

European Union (EU) head of delegation Alessandro Mariani has observed the need to sustain sound and predictable policies and an enabling environment for the private sector in Zambia. Mr. Mariani says this is what will enable the private sector to contribute to Zambia’s economic development. Speaking during a European Union-Zambia Business Club dialogue meeting in Lusaka today, Mr. Mariani says ...

The annual rate of inflation for the month of October 2016 has significantly decreased by 6.4% from 18.9% in September to 12.5%. Central Statistical Office Director John Katumbi says the reduction is attributed to the full impact of the base effect which has resulted in the decrease of both food and non food inflation. Mr. Kalumbi has told a media ...

Political analyst Dr. Alex Ng’oma says the failure by the opposition UPND to heal from August 11 elections may adversely affect THE PARTY’S performance in the 2021 general election. Dr. Ng’oma says if not careful, the UPND risks performing worst like never before in the history of their participation in the elections. He says whether the UPND acknowledges President Edgar ...