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Confederation of Trade Unions in Zambia (COTUZ) President Joe Kamutumwa says the opposition UPND largely contributed to the failure of the national referendum on the bill of rights . And Mr Kamutumwa says the UPND is enjoying the benefits that came with the amended constitution which they refused to support. He says UPND has filed the petition in Constitution Court ...

The Anti Voter Apathy Project (AVAP) says it is shocking that the referendum has failed despite a huge turnout of voters during the August 11th general election. AVAP Executive Director Richwell Mulwani says stakeholders should take responsibility for the failure of the referendum. In an interview with QFM, Mr. Mulwani notes the need to differentiate politics from matters of national ...

The ruling Patriotic Front has accused the opposition UPND of issuing alarming statements aimed at causing panic in the minds of Zambians. Addressing a media briefing, PF Deputy Spokesperson Frank Bwalya says it is important that the UPND leadership appeals to its members to remain calm as the nation awaits the outcome of the petition. And Mr. Bwalya says the ...

The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has with immediate effect suspended broadcasting licenses for Muvi TV, Komboni Radio and Radio Itezhi Tezhi. IBA Board Chairperson Retired Brigadier General Justin Mutale has told a media briefing in Lusaka today that the IBA board which sat this morning resolved to suspend the licenses for the three broadcasting stations for the unprofessional conduct in ...

Former national boxing heavy weight champion Joseph Chingangu is battling for his life in Levy Mwanawasa General Hospital after being badly beaten by a mob of University of Zambia students after he allegedly attempted to steal a laptop. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga explains that it is alleged that Chingangu attempted to steal the laptop through the window of one of ...

Former National Restoration Party (NAREP) Presidential Advisor David Kapoma says government must learn lessons from the failed referendum. Mr. Kapoma says in as much as this was a missed opportunity for Zambia to have the enhanced Bill of Rights, it must be accepted by government that it did not do enough in preparing for this undertaking. Mr. Kapoma says it ...

The Patriotic Front in Shibuyunji district says calls by Dr. Nevers Mumba that President Elect Edgar Lungu should step aside and allow the speaker of the National Assembly to perform executive functions of government is uncalled for. Shibuyunji District PF Chairman Joseph Kasonde says Dr. Mumba is a notorious leader who cannot be allowed to go scot free with his ...

Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja has assured members of the general public that they must feel protected. Mr. Kanganja says it is important that the Zambian people ignore all propaganda that is being spread on social media. He says the police service is ready for whatever the outcome of the constitutional court will be. Mr. Kanganja says all provinces ...

President Elect Edgar Lungu has urged the church to continue praying for peace and unity in the aftermath of the election. Speaking during a mass at St. Ignatius Parish in Lusaka this morning, President Lungu says he was heartbroken this morning to learn that government offices in Lukulu District were burnt last night. He says it was his prayer that ...

Lusaka District Electoral Officer Alex Mwansa says the verification of Ballot Paper Account Forms which started yesterday is progressing well. Mr. Mwansa says all stakeholders are happy with the process so far. Mr. Mwansa states that the exercise, which has also attracted monitors and observers, is expected to end on Tuesday, 23rd August, 2016. He says the verification of Ballot ...