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The Electoral Commission of Zambia says inmates will not be allowed to vote in this year’s election because the constitution has no provision allowing them to vote. ECZ Public Relations Manager Crispin Akufuna says the Commission is not aware of any provision in the constitution which allows prisoners to vote. Mr. Akufuna says the Commission has since written to the ...

The Opposition Zambians for Empowerment and Development has blamed the media for fueling conflicts and the continued political violence in the country through negative reporting. ZED spokesperson Wesley Miyanda says some journalists report stories relating to violence and conflicts without doing proper investigations. Mr. Miyanda says the media should promote peaceful co-existence of political players. He states that if not ...

UPND President Hakainde Hichilema says the UPND Government will strive to bring down food prices by lowering the cost of farming inputs such as fertilizer and seeds. Mr Hichilema says this will be done by negotiating better deals with suppliers that are corrupt free , as well as by providing fair tax incentives in the sector. He says the UPND ...

The Non Governmental Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) says the number of women left out during the adoption process is a setback towards the attainment of 50% women representation at various decision making levels. NGOCC Executive Director Engwase Mwale says they have received a number of complaints from a number of women that offered themselves for adopted as councilors, but have ...

Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) has urged all stakeholders to embark on educating Zambian citizens on contents of the just released Bill of Rights in readiness for the referendum to be held on 11th August 2016. TIZ Executive Director Goodwell Lungu in a statement says he has noted that in the past, stakeholders have spent a lot of time debating the ...

MMD President Felix Mutati has issued a stern warning against former MMD President Dr. Nevers Mumba to stop campaigning for the UPND using the name of the former ruling party. Mr. Mutati says Dr. Mumba is no longer the party president and so he should not use the name of the MMD to campaign for the UPND. Mr. Mutati says ...

Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) says it was a disrespect of people’s will for political parties to adopt candidates who lost during their internal primary elections. YALI President Andrew Nthewewe says it is in fact a mockery for political parties to impose candidates on the people. Mr. Nthewewe says his organization believes that political parties should have courage to respect ...

The opposition Movement for Multi- party Democracy (MMD) says it has now emerged united following the holding of the national convention. MMD National Secretary Rapheal Nakachinda says the MMD is in what he has termed as state of good health and back on course. Mr. Nakachinda says the MMD will defend itself from any people who want to destroy it. ...

The Islamic Supreme Council of Zambia (ISCZ) has encouraged political parties to exhibit maturity as the Country heads towards the August elections. Council president Suzyo Zimba has reminded political parties that fighting is not a solution because it is in fact God who gives power and not individuals. Mr. Zulu says it is therefore disappointing that some politicians have resorted ...

The ruling PF has refuted reports suggesting that over 10, 000 of its members in Kasama have defected to the opposition UPND. Mr. Bwalya says these reports are nothing but a lie as the ruling PF in Kasama still remains strong. He suspects that if anyone had defected to the UPND it must have been people the opposition party ferried ...