Daily Archives: November 6, 2016

ZRA warns ‘The Mast’ Newspaper, says it is operating illegally

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) says it is illegal for any company in Zambia to operate without tax registration. This comes after a search on the ZRA Tax Online system revealed that the newly launched newspaper called The Mast is not registered for taxes. ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Oliver Nzala tells QTV News that without registration for taxes, The Mast ...

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Govt attributes water shortage to climate change

Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection Minister Lloyd Kaziya has attributed the shortage of water the country is experiencing to climate change. Mr. Kaziya says his government is commitment to end the water shortage crisis experienced in the country. He has observed that a combination of drought as well as unsafe environmental practices has conspired to make raw water sources ...

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FODEP urges govt to promote Freedom of Expression

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has urged the Patriotic Front government to promote and protect the universally recognized rights of freedom of expression and association, enshrined in the Bill of Rights in the Zambian Republican Constitution. And the organization has demanded for an enabling environment for public participation in governance of the nation by all even when their views ...

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Kampyongo urged to ensure police officers are professional

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has challenged the Home Affairs Minister to direct the police officers to operate professionally and execute their duties diligently. FODEP Information and Research Officer Gilbert Chisenga says there is need for the police to ensure that the political playing field is leveled in the country. Mr. Chisenga says police should make it conducive for ...

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PROTUZ advocates for teachers’ salary increment

The Professional Teachers Union of Zambia (PROTUZ) has observed the need for government to adjust teachers’ salaries upwards given the current high cost of living in the country. PROTUZ Secretary General Kangwa Musenga says with the recent hike in fuel prices, this will result in most goods and services to go high which will be difficult for teachers to survive. ...

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2016 full of ‘shadow boxing’ between PF, UPND – Ng’oma

Political Scientist Dr. Alex Ng’oma has observed that the year 2016 has been full of ‘shadow boxing’ between the ruling Patriotic Front and opposition United Party for National Development (UPND). Dr. Ng’oma says this is because the two political parties were confrontational towards each other. Dr. Ng’oma says despite the country witnessing pockets of political violence, the people generally conducted ...

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