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The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) says it has concluded that Zambia is prepared and ready to hold elections on 11th August concurrently with the referendum. Speaking during the launch of the SEOM to the 2016 general elections, Oldemiro Baloi head of mission has encouraged the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to conduct its work professionally ...

The ruling Patriotic Front has urged the opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) President Hakainde Hichilema and his running mate Geoffrey Mwamba to stop inciting their supporters to engage in violence. PF National Youth Chairman Stephen Kampyongo says the UPND leadership must tone down their speech which he says has been provocative. Mr. Kampyongo was reacting to reports that ...

Visiting Namibian President Dr. Hage Geingob has observed the need for African Countries to closely work with the Private Sector and local entrepreneurs in advancing economic growth. The Namibian Head of State said this in Lusaka this afternoon when he officially opened this year’s Agriculture and Commercial Show which is held under the theme “managing environment for growth”. Dr. Geingob ...

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has welcomed the commitment to peace that has been signed by the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) and opposition United Party for National Development (UPND). FODEP Acting Executive Director Chimfwembe Mweenge says the commitment is a major milestone in the restoration of peace, unity and reconciliation between the two political parties in Zambia. Mr. Mweenge ...

The opposition UPND has expressed concern that the recent statement by President Lungu warning the opposition to accept the results of the forthcoming general elections is worrying. UPND Chairman for Rural Reconstruction and Development Moono Mapani says the party will not accept to see the PF manipulate the results. Mr. Mapani says the voice of the people should be heard ...

President Edgar Lungu has assured the international community that Zambia will once again rise to the occasion and conduct free, fair and credible elections in line with the cherished principles of advancing peace and stability, which has shaped Zambia’s character and reputation as a nation. President Lungu said this in Lusaka last evening during the State Banquet hosted in honour ...

Zambia National Women’s Lobby (ZNWL) Executive Director, Juliet Chibuta has appealed women to stop withdrawing Gender Based Violence (GBV) and other related cases from the courts of law if the vice is to reduce in the country. Mrs. Chibuta notes that withdrawing GBV cases from the courts hinders the fight against the vice as perpetrators go unpunished. She says her ...

The ruling Patriotic Front has resounded the warning to its members against destabilizing opposition political parties rallies. PF Deputy Spokesperson Frank Bwalya says it is not the position of the party for any of its members to disturb campaign activities of other political parties. Mr. Bwalya tells QTV that the PF being the governing party finds such acts unacceptable. He ...

Green Party President Peter Sinkamba says it is indisputable that only his party has put forward a manifesto with a viable and most lucrative revenue generation concept, 12 days to the elections. Mr. Sinkamba says the other political parties contesting the elections are failing to explain where they will get the money to implement their promises. He notes that Zambia ...

Government says it has adequately addressed all the challenges encountered during the implementation of the electronic voucher system last year. Agriculture Minister Given Lubinda says government has increased the number of participating banks from two to five this year. Mr. Lubinda adds that districts that already have supporting infrastructure such as good road network, banking facilities and agro dealers so ...