Category: Sustainable Development

Should Chiefs in Zambia be involved in ‘Active or Partisan politics’?

Should Chiefs in Zambia be involved in ‘Active or Partisan politics’?

Wednesday May 19, 2018 By Alfred A. K. Ndhlovu [Hon.] SEVERAL political leaders in Zambia have commented, or sometimes comment, that all chiefs should not comment on political matters because as traditional rulers they must be neutral in politics. There are two terms which have not been defined properly by politicians themselves which confuse the citizens of Zambia. The terms are “active politics” and “partisan politics” to which can, or must, be added the other common phrase “traditional rulers”. Is being neutral in politics consistent with respect for fundamental human rights? Do chiefs have human rights as traditional rulers and...

Keep hair short, Joyce Nonde-Simukoko prods Zambian girls

By Derrick Sinjela PARENTS are spoiling children with cosmetics, laments Labour and Social Security Minister, Ms. Joyce Nonde-Simukoko during a Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) sensitization breakfast meeting on Saturday 1st April 2017 in Lusaka hosted by Nyumba Yanga Secondary School Head Teacher, Tiku Msoni Banda. Flanked by Provincial Education Office (PEO) Representative, Senior Education Standards Officer, Ms. Rose Siziya, District Education Board Secretary (DEBS) Ms. Priscilla Lydia Chulu-Mwanzah, UNESCO Country Representative, Joyce Saili and Parent Teachers Association (PTA) Representative, Fabien Mambwe, Ms. Nonde-Simukoko argued that girls spend more time and money on looking good. A straight-talking Ms. Simukoko implored parents...

Let us emulate Theresa May, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, prods ‘Zambia-first mindset’

Let us emulate Theresa May, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, prods ‘Zambia-first mindset’

Fellow Citizens, Let me quote the former Prime Minister of Britain, Mrs. Theresa May, because her words in the attached video are relevant to Zambia today. Among other things, Mrs. May said:“I am worried about the state of politics…. One which believes that if you simply assert your view loud enough and long enough, you will get your way in the end…. This is coarsening our public debate. Some are losing the ability to disagree without demeaning the views of others. Online technology allows people to express their anger and anxiety without filter or accountability. Aggressive assertions are made without...

Power Africa Partners U.S. African Development Foundation and GE Announce Women in Energy Challenge Winners in Uganda

Power Africa Partners U.S. African Development Foundation and GE Announce Women in Energy Challenge Winners in Uganda

Power Africa Partners U.S. African Development Foundation and GE Announce Women in Energy Challenge Winners in Uganda Joint Energy and Environments Projects (JEEP) and Conservation and Development Uganda Limited (CODE) will each be awarded a grant of $100,000 to expand their renewable energy enterprises to reach women beneficiaries KAMPALA, Uganda, August 23, 2017/ — The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF), in collaboration with partners Power Africa and GE (www.GE.com), is proud to announce the winners of the 2017 Women in Energy Challenge in Uganda, where only 20% of the population is connected to electricity. Joint Energy and Environments Projects (JEEP)...

Threat by Mopani to retrench 4,000 miners: it is high time Government invoked its golden share to end protectionist policies in mining sector

By Sinkamba Peter Tuesday August 22nd 2017 at 5:46pm As the Green Party, we extremely nauseated by Mopani Copper Mines (MCM)’s threaat to retrench 4,000 miners if Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) sticks to cost-reflective tariffs. We find this threat, when the electorates are paying even at higher rates a perfect example of corporate impunity bred from protectionist policies. The threat is actually an insult to the Zambian Government and its people. If MCM proceeds to implement its threat, we urge Government to invoke its golden share to outvote all other shares in on this issue. The golden share held by...

ZAMWA Chairperson Caroline Kalombe elected

ZAMWA Chairperson Caroline Kalombe elected

By Derrick Sinjela THE Zambia Media Women Association ((ZAMWA) has elected  Caroline Kalombe as Chairperson during an Annual General Meeting held in Lusaka on Saturday  30th September 2017. Seeking revival of the role and space of women in the electronic and print media, Zambia Daily Mail (ZDM) staffer, Christine Chisha showered praise on peers for courage toward a gender parity renaissance beyond Zambia. Aside from Ms. Kalombe, ZDM staffer, Violet Nakamba-Mengo was elected Vice-Chairperson, with Top Star Public Relations Officer, Mwazipeza Sakala-Chanda becoming Secretary, Treasurer portfolio going to Chawe Barbara, and Nancy Mwape taking the Publicity Secretary position, and Meluse...

GENEVA / CAR VIOLENCE

GENEVA / CAR VIOLENCE

15-Sep-2017 00:01:26 A spokesperson for the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said the continued violence in the Central African Republic (CAR) has been causing “massive new levels of displacement” resulting in the “highest number of Central African refugees seen since the start of the crisis in 2013.” UNTV CH Subject to the Terms of Usages of UNifeed, UNifeed materials are available free of charge for news purposes only. UNifeed materials may not be sold or redistributed to third parties without the prior written consent of the UN or the UN entity which is source of the UNifeed material. All users of...

Lloyd Mulenga  Kaziya launches 2016 Water Resources Management Authority Annual report

Lloyd Mulenga Kaziya launches 2016 Water Resources Management Authority Annual report

Water Resources Management Authority Water Resources Management Authority 8th December, 2017 Lusaka For immediate release ZAMBIA’S WATERS – OUR FUTURE Water Resources Management Authority releases Annual Report • The Water Resources Management Authority launched its Annual Report 2016 in the presence of Government Ministers, Senior Officials and representatives of the private sector and civil society• Honorable Lloyd M. Kaziya, Minister of Water Development, Sanitation, and Environmental Protection, commends the organization for the successful work done and encourages citizens, the private sector and authorities to work with WARMA to ensure Zambia’s water resources benefit the key sectors of the economy as a prerequisite...

STATEMENT BY  HIS EXCELLENCY MR EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU,  PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA WHEN HE RECEIVES LETTERS OF CREDENCE  FROM AMBASSADORS AND HIGH COMMISSIONERS-DESIGNATE ACCREDITED TO THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA  THURSDAY, 14TH DECEMBER, 2017

STATEMENT BY HIS EXCELLENCY MR EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA WHEN HE RECEIVES LETTERS OF CREDENCE FROM AMBASSADORS AND HIGH COMMISSIONERS-DESIGNATE ACCREDITED TO THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA THURSDAY, 14TH DECEMBER, 2017

YOUR EXCELLENCIES, AMBASSADORS AND HIGH COMMISSIONERS: I WISH TO FORMALLY WELCOME YOU TO ZAMBIA AND TO STATE HOUSE IN PARTICULAR. LET ME CONGRATULATE YOUR EXCELLENCIES ON YOUR APPOINTMENTS AS AMBASSADORS AND HIGH COMMISSIONERS TO THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA. YOU HAVE JOINED A VIBRANT DIPLOMATIC COMMUNITY IN LUSAKA. ZAMBIA VALUES THE WARM RELATIONS SHARED WITH EACH COUNTRY REPRESENTED HERE, PREMISED ON MUTUAL RESPECT, TRUST AND COOPERATION AT BOTH BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL LEVELS. I AM CONFIDENT THAT YOUR APPOINTM ENTS TO REPRESENT YOUR RESPECTIVE GOVERNMENTS IN ZAMBIA WILL SERVE TO FURTHER ENHANCE OUR RELATIONS AND TRANSCEND OUR BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL COOPERATION TO...

Macpherson Mutale at ‘2018 UNILUS The Tell Your Own Story Authors Awards’

Macpherson Mutale at ‘2018 UNILUS The Tell Your Own Story Authors Awards’

Said Macpherson Mutale: “Tonight, Saturday 21st April 2018,  we honoured some of the local writers and authors who have done us proud. In our own small way we will contribute to this nation. Legacy continues as my man Gift Cosmic Phiri the main architect of this event would always say. Am proud of you my man and great work done. The Tell Your Own Story Authors Awards. Congratulations to all the winners. Let me also take this opportunity to thank the management of University of Lusaka (UNILUS) for according us a chance to host the awards at their Pioneer Campus. Let me...

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