Category: Gender & health

Panos concerned with threats to ban Facebook in Zambia

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January 22, 2018

Panos concerned with threats to ban Facebook in Zambia

  Lusaka, 19 January 2018: Panos Institute Southern Africa is greatly worried by recent reports attributed to the Minister of Transport and Communications, Hon.  Brian Mushimba, indicating that the Zambian government would consider restricting access to some social media platforms like Facebook. Panos views this threat as an affront to the country’s democracy and development. It is our considered view as an organisation that any restriction on social media would amount to infringement of Zambian citizens’ right to freedom of expression. It will limit the participation of Zambians in the global village, and curtail the growth of ICT based businesses....

Customs, Law and Women’s Land Rights in Zambia

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January 21, 2018

Customs, Law and Women’s Land Rights in Zambia

protection-for-womens-rights-in-zambia  Placing land rights at the heart of development BRIEF Custom, Law and Women’s Land Rights in Zambia Zambia By Peter Veit INTRODUCTION: Most women in Zambia do not enjoy the same land rights as men. Zambia’s Lands Act provides support for women who hold statutory land, but the law does not apply to customary land. Most land is held under custom and most customary tenure systems do not provide women with significant land rights — even when they do, traditional institutions often do not effectively implement the rules. December 2012 Peter Veit is acting Program Director of the Institutions and Governance Program at...

Standard Bank and ICBC finance game-changing Mozambique LNG deal

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January 19, 2018

Standard Bank and ICBC finance game-changing Mozambique LNG deal

    Investment in Mozambique’s Coral FLNG project set to return country to growth JOHANNESBURG, 18 January 2018: An approximately US$8 billion investment in Mozambique’s Coral Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) development marks Mozambique’s first step as a regional and global offshore natural gas producer and supplier. The landmark energy deal is the first of its kind in the country and promises to transform Mozambique’s growth prospects “This game-changing transaction initiates a cycle of energy investment set to return Mozambique to growth while heralding the country’s arrival as a key global liquefied natural gas supplier,” says Paul Eardley-Taylor, Head, Oil &...

ZUJ protests over Daily Nation’s Michael Miyoba torture by Zambia Air Force By ALEX BASOPO NJOVU ZUJ Vice President THE Zambia Union of Journalist (ZUJ) Press statement Thursday, January 18, 2018 THE Zambia Union of Journalists (ZUJ) is disappointed to learn that some Zambia Air Force (ZAF) officers abducted and tortured a Daily Nation journalist Michael Miyoba in the central business district of Lusaka on Monday. It is shocking that the officers, who have been assigned to keep vigil in the central business district in town in light of the outbreak of cholera and subsequent removal of street vendors, subjected Mr Miyoba to inhuman treatment. We understand that this included pulling his manhood. Whatever the case, this is a criminal act that must be condemned in the strongest terms possible. We therefore demand for the arrest of all the ZAF officers involved in this inhuman treatment of Mr Miyoba. Further, we appeal to the good office of the ZAF Commander, Lieutenant General Eric Chimese, to discipline the officers who seem to be overzealous before they tarnish the good image of the air force which is known for its’ discipline. In addition to that, we demand an unreserved apology. Mr Miyoba was abducted from Kulima Tower Bus Station, bundled in a military vehicle and taken to a place behind the Lusaka Main Post Office in town, where he was beaten and tortured. The officers poured cold water on the defenceless journalist. Despite Mr Miyoba identifying himself and producing his identification card, the officers took turns in beating and sexually abusing him. ZUJ has spoken to Mr Miyoba and his employers to offer solidarity. The journalist has been left traumatised in the last few days by the whole experience. We would like to commend Mr Miyoba for refusing to do sit-ups and roll-up on the tarred road. Only two weeks ago, a female Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) journalist was also beaten and abused by a group of Zambia Army officers in Lusaka. This is uncalled for and we demand respect and protection from our men and women in uniform. We are partners and not enemies. Zambia is a signatory to the United Nations conventions on the elimination of all forms of abuse and torture. The criminals therefore that sexually abused and tortured Mr Miyoba must be withdrawn from the streets and brought to book with immediate effect. As journalists we are trained to inform, educate and entertain the public. We are therefore vulnerable when it comes to fighting, it is not our game. It is a shame that one of the female officers pulled Mr Miyoba’s private parts, causing harm and damage to his manhood. One wonders what she wanted to see. The Zambia Union of Journalists is in support of every action taken by the Government to stop the spread of Cholera in Lusaka and other parts of the country. This is the reason why our members and journalists in general have risked their lives by going to epicentres. The whole story about Cholera- outbreak in Zambia would not have been well documented and told if the media had shield away from its’ duty. Let us refrain from harassing, intimidating and beating journalists. ALEX BASOPO NJOVU Vice President For and on behalf Zambia Union of Journalists (ZUJ) Unity is Strength

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January 18, 2018

ZUJ protests over Daily Nation’s Michael Miyoba torture by Zambia Air Force By ALEX BASOPO NJOVU ZUJ Vice President THE Zambia Union of Journalist (ZUJ) Press statement Thursday, January 18, 2018 THE Zambia Union of Journalists (ZUJ) is disappointed to learn that some Zambia Air Force (ZAF) officers abducted and tortured a Daily Nation journalist Michael Miyoba in the central business district of Lusaka on Monday. It is shocking that the officers, who have been assigned to keep vigil in the central business district in town in light of the outbreak of cholera and subsequent removal of street vendors, subjected Mr Miyoba to inhuman treatment. We understand that this included pulling his manhood. Whatever the case, this is a criminal act that must be condemned in the strongest terms possible. We therefore demand for the arrest of all the ZAF officers involved in this inhuman treatment of Mr Miyoba. Further, we appeal to the good office of the ZAF Commander, Lieutenant General Eric Chimese, to discipline the officers who seem to be overzealous before they tarnish the good image of the air force which is known for its’ discipline. In addition to that, we demand an unreserved apology. Mr Miyoba was abducted from Kulima Tower Bus Station, bundled in a military vehicle and taken to a place behind the Lusaka Main Post Office in town, where he was beaten and tortured. The officers poured cold water on the defenceless journalist. Despite Mr Miyoba identifying himself and producing his identification card, the officers took turns in beating and sexually abusing him. ZUJ has spoken to Mr Miyoba and his employers to offer solidarity. The journalist has been left traumatised in the last few days by the whole experience. We would like to commend Mr Miyoba for refusing to do sit-ups and roll-up on the tarred road. Only two weeks ago, a female Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) journalist was also beaten and abused by a group of Zambia Army officers in Lusaka. This is uncalled for and we demand respect and protection from our men and women in uniform. We are partners and not enemies. Zambia is a signatory to the United Nations conventions on the elimination of all forms of abuse and torture. The criminals therefore that sexually abused and tortured Mr Miyoba must be withdrawn from the streets and brought to book with immediate effect. As journalists we are trained to inform, educate and entertain the public. We are therefore vulnerable when it comes to fighting, it is not our game. It is a shame that one of the female officers pulled Mr Miyoba’s private parts, causing harm and damage to his manhood. One wonders what she wanted to see. The Zambia Union of Journalists is in support of every action taken by the Government to stop the spread of Cholera in Lusaka and other parts of the country. This is the reason why our members and journalists in general have risked their lives by going to epicentres. The whole story about Cholera- outbreak in Zambia would not have been well documented and told if the media had shield away from its’ duty. Let us refrain from harassing, intimidating and beating journalists. ALEX BASOPO NJOVU Vice President For and on behalf Zambia Union of Journalists (ZUJ) Unity is Strength

By ALEX BASOPO NJOVU  Vice President THE Zambia Union of Journalist (ZUJ) Press statement Thursday, January 18, 2018 THE Zambia Union of Journalists (ZUJ) is disappointed to learn that some Zambia Air Force (ZAF) officers abducted and tortured a Daily Nation journalist Michael Miyoba in the central business district of Lusaka on Monday. It is shocking that the officers, who have been assigned to keep vigil in the central business district in town in light of the outbreak of cholera and subsequent removal of street vendors, subjected Mr Miyoba to inhuman treatment. We understand that this included pulling his manhood....

2017 Best Savenda Girl Award recipient Maclina Nkhoma scores highest mark in Rufunsa District

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January 18, 2018

2017 Best Savenda Girl Award recipient Maclina Nkhoma scores highest mark in Rufunsa District

By Derrick Sinjela MACLINA Nkhoma, one of the two Nyamphande Orphanage Community School and Rural Health Centre recipient of a trophy and K2, 500 each under auspices of the Savenda Management Services (SMS) Best Girl Child Award has scored the highest Grade 7 mark in Rufunsa District. Barely a month after being acknowledged by Bishop John Mambo as a recipient of maiden Savenda Management Services (SMS) Best Girl Child Award alongside Chipangano Musoni, single-orphaned Nkhoma scored 813 marks, out of the 38 peers at Nyamphande Orphanage and Community School. An elated Bishop Mambo, who is Senior Headman Nyamphande, overseeing 10...

Empower vendors, PNU advises President Lungu

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January 17, 2018

Empower vendors, PNU advises President Lungu

By Highvie Hamududu-President Party of National Unity (PNU) THE current crisis in Lusaka is a build-up of the failed economic policies devoid of people centeredness over the last two decades. Economic policies need a complete overhaul beginning with the 2018 budget, which disappointingly remains business as usual. All arms of government; Executive, Legislature and Judiciary must be repositioned to serve the greater interest of the majority. The post 1990 neoliberal economic policies blindly adopted have failed Africa, and threw the majority into squalor as evidenced by the growing informal sector that is unregulated, unsecured, unconnected to finance and better markets...

Swedish Education Minister Gustav Fridolin launches Third Regional Project CSE

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January 16, 2018

Swedish Education Minister Gustav Fridolin launches Third Regional Project CSE

By Derrick Sinjela and Favourite Jenala Kalando in Lusaka, Zambia  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...

THE NATIONAL DECENTRALISATION POLICY “TOWARDS EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE”

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January 15, 2018

THE NATIONAL DECENTRALISATION POLICY “TOWARDS EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE”

Republic of Zambia (This Document is the Property of the Government of the Republic of Zambia) THE NATIONAL DECENTRALISATION POLICY “TOWARDS EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE” Office of the President Cabinet Office P.O. Box 30208 LUSAKA November, 2002 FOREWORD Over the years since our political independence in 1964, successive Governments of our Republic have designed and endeavoured to implement measures aimed at the attainment of full democratic governance and economic independence with prosperity for all citizens. In view of the highly centralized and exclusive structure and systems of government inherited from the colonial era, the subject of decentralization has as a matter...

LGAZ ‘s  Christopher Pikiti Kang’ombe petitions President Edgar Chagwa Lungu

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January 13, 2018

LGAZ ‘s  Christopher Pikiti Kang’ombe petitions President Edgar Chagwa Lungu

By Derrick Sinjela LOCAL Government Association of Zambia (LGAZ) President  Christopher Pikiti Kang’ombe petitioned President Edgar Chagwa Lungu to facilitate a six-point changes meant to improve service provision throughout Zambia’s 110 districts of the ten provinces namely, Central, Copperbelt, Eastern, Luapula, Lusaka, Muchinga, Northern, Northwestern, Southern and Western.  First,  during a Friday 12th january 2017 interfacewith  President Lungu at State House in Lusaka, Kitwe Mayor, Mr. Kang’ombe and his peers want ‘Councils’ to be allowed to collect motor vehicle licence fees, Toll fees and sale of electricity in line with Article 147 of the Republican Constitution.   Secondly, Councilors propose that the K2 Cement...

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