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A Consortium of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) says the 2017 national budget should lead the economy back to the high GDP growth rate of about 7 to 8% per annum at the earliest possible time. The CSOs have also proposed that the pay as you earn (PAYE) threshold should be revised upwards to K3, 500 considering that the cost of ...

The ruling PF in Lusaka’s Kabwata constituency has warned independent aspiring candidates in contesting the Parliamentary election against wearing PF attire. Kabwata youth Chairman Chisha Mutale says his party will take legal action against any outsider found wearing its regalia during the ongoing campaigns. He says it has come to the attention of party that one of the aspiring candidates ...

The Zambia National Teachers Union (ZNUT) has cautioned politicians against using schools for political rallies. Public Relations Manager Joe Kasaka says political parties should realize that holding of rallies at learning institutions tends to result in the destruction of school property as well as disturb the pupils. Mr. Kasaka has also pleaded with political parties not to hold political rallies ...

The opposition UPND has challenged President Edgar Lungu to prosecute corrupt officials in his administration as proof he is committed to the fight against corruption. UPND Deputy Spokesperson Edwin Lifwekelo says President Lungu should prove to the nation that indeed he is a leader that walks the talk. Mr. Lifwekelo says failure by President Lungu to do so should raise ...

Traditional leaders in the Country have been encouraged not to relent at maintaining their none partisan role in presiding over their domains. The traditional leaders are also being reminded of the restriction that the Electoral law imposes on them not to engage in politics. The Young African Leaders initiative (YALI) is further advising traditional leaders to desist from making public ...

Broadcasting media houses in the Country have been cautioned to exercise prudence in their coverage as campaigns for the August elections heighten. The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) is advising broadcasting media houses to keep in mind that they have a role to play in promoting peace during and after the general elections. IBA Director General Josephine Mapoma has particularly urged ...

The Young African leaders Initiative (YALI) has argued against the possibility of the Zambian civil society falling in the trap of being controlled by international regime change state actors. YALI president Andrew Nthewewe thinks that Zambia has been spared from the challenge where international state actors push for regime change. Mr. Nthewewe says his organization is not aware of any ...

The second celebration of International Yoga day was this morning held in Lusaka with particular emphasis put on how Yoga can help in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) And Indian Ambassador to Zambia Gaddam Dharmendra says this year’s celebration also places emphasis on enhancing awareness that Yoga is in fact holistic approach and not just a physical activity. Mr. ...

Retired US based Zambian academician Henry Kyambalesa has observed the need for Zambia to walk the talk in creating an environment designed to promote private investments. Mr. Kyambalesa thinks that it is a waste of people’s time for government to continue preaching to them about the idealized and Utopian benefits of socialism or communism. In his latest paper Mr. Kyambalesa ...

President Edgar Lungu has directed all ruling PF members in the Country not to respond to any attack they may suffer from another political party. President Lungu has particularly called on party members not to pull down other political parties’ campaign material. Speaking this afternoon at a campaign rally held in Lusaka’s Zingalume area President Lungu further called on the Zambia ...