Category: Gender & health

Times of Zambia (ToZ) Editorial in 2016 in support of ECL called Mulenga Sata a Malawian foreigner when Mulenga could be 12 years younger than Edgar Chagwa Luungu and could be related to ELC

Times of Zambia (ToZ) Editorial in 2016 in support of ECL called Mulenga Sata a Malawian foreigner when Mulenga could be 12 years younger than Edgar Chagwa Luungu and could be related to ELC

By Kasebamashila Kaseba “Mulenga could not stand as a President of Zambia because his biological mother is from Malawi. When Sata senior arrived back from England in 1966, he met a Malawian immigrant Margaret Nyamanda in 1967 and they got married and later had children that included Mulenga. Given that Margaret was born in Malawi and only arrived in Zambia after 1964, her children cannot be eligible to stand as president of Zambia under the current constitution.” (TOZ) IN FULL Editorial: “As we draw closer to the D-Day-August 11, there will be wars and rumours of wars just like the...

Anglicans praise Oliver Reginald Tambo

By Derrick Sinjela ANGLICAN Cathedral of the Holy Cross Dean Canon Charley Thomas hosted an Oliver Reginald Tambo (O.RT 1917-2017) Centenary Birthday Closing ceremony with South African High Commissioner to Zambia, Ms. Sikose Mji and former African National Congress (ANC) Chaplain Bishop John Osmers tagging him as a rare breed of an African. Earlier, in his sermon, Deacon Rabson Tembo urged congregants and Africa as a whole to build on the immeasurable liberation contribution of the late O.R. Tambo, who died in 1993, after a stroke induced by leading the fight against Apartheid. Speaking during an emotional worship service graced...

Zambia’s President Edgar Chagwa swears Mines Minister Richard Musukwa

Zambia’s President Edgar Chagwa swears Mines Minister Richard Musukwa

His Excellency the President of the Republic of Zambia Edgar Chagwa Lungu during the Swearing in Ceremony at State House on Thursday, 15th February, 2018. Pictures by Eddie Mwanaleza/State House. Kind regards, Cecilia Lubumbashi Mulenga (Mrs) Chief Analyst-Press and Public Relations FOR/SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT (PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS) STATE HOUSE 

South Africa: Ramaphosa Can Restore Country’s Voice, Democratic Leadership

South Africa: Ramaphosa Can Restore Country’s Voice, Democratic Leadership

Washington  –  February 15, 2018 — In response to the election of Cyril Ramaphosa as president of South Africa by the National Assembly, after the resignation of Jacob Zuma, Freedom House issued the following statement: “With the election of President Ramaphosa, South Africa has an opportunity to turn a page and address some of the fundamental issues – such as corruption and the outside influence of private interests  – that have stood in the way of good governance for too long,” said Jon Temin, director for Africa programs at Freedom House. “President Ramaphosa, to whom we offer our congratulations, should swiftly...

Without firm action on gender equality, women’s empowerment, world may miss development targets

Without firm action on gender equality, women’s empowerment, world may miss development targets

View Larger Image Without speedy progress on gender equality and real action to end pervasive discrimination against women and girls, the global community will not be able to keep the promise to ‘leave no one behind’ on the road to ending poverty, protecting the planet and advancing prosperity by 2030, according to a new United Nations report launched on Wednesday. “This is an urgent signal for action, and the report recommends the directions to follow,” Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the Executive Director of UN Women, said on the launch of the new report, Turning promises into action: Gender Equality in the 2030 Agenda for...

Countries urged to strengthen tax systems to promote inclusive economic growth

Countries urged to strengthen tax systems to promote inclusive economic growth

https://web.facebook.com/joinundesa/videos/1591886677567213/ UNITED NATIONS PRESS RELEASE 14 February 2018 New York, 14 February—Major international organizations, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), United Nations and the World Bank Group today called on all governments to strengthen and increase the effectiveness of their tax systems to unlock much-needed domestic resources to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promote inclusive economic growth. “I call upon the international community to establish effective mechanisms to combat tax evasion, money laundering and illicit financial flows, so that developing countries could better mobilize their own resources,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Additionally,...

Speech by His Excellency Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu President of the Republic of Zambia, At the official opening of the seminar for ministers and controlling officers

Under the theme: promoting ethical conduct, integrity and accountability in the public sector for enhanced public service delivery promoting prudent financial management practices At Mulungushi International Conference Centre Wednesday, 7th February, 2018 Honourable Cabinet Ministers; The Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee: Secretary to the Cabinet; The Acting Secretary to the Treasury; The Auditor General The Director General, Anti Corruption Commission; The Director General, Zambia Public Procurement Authority; Members of the Press; Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen: I welcome you all to this very important seminar, where we are meeting as a government system to take stock of the progress the...

Swedish Education Minister Gustav Fridolin launches 3rd Regional Project CSE

Swedish Education Minister Gustav Fridolin launches 3rd Regional Project CSE

By Derrick Sinjela and Favourite Jenala Kalando SWEDISH Education Minister Gustav Fridolin launched 2018-2020 Third Regional Projects on Comprehensive Sexual Education (CSE)reiterating that a common future as articulated in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals will be determined by empowered you g people and women. During at Lusaka’s Intercontinental Hotel, during a launch graced by Chief Mazdimawe of the Ngoni People of Eastern Province, and Chieftainess Mwenda of the Tonga Speaking people of Chikankanta District in the Southern Province, Mr. Fridolin acknowledged the pivotal role of United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in anchoring the Third Regional CSE programme dubbed...

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