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Commemorate World Teachers Day, prods ZNUT’s Joe Kasaka

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September 9, 2018

Commemorate World Teachers Day, prods ZNUT’s Joe Kasaka


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By Favourite Jenala Kalando in Lusaka ZAMBIA National Union of Teachers (ZNUT) Spokesperson Joe Kasaka is urging teachers to embrace quality education services as enshrined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (UNSDG) number four: dubbed – “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”. Perhaps making reference to a view by Irina Bokova, Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), that “Education can, and must, contribute to a new vision of sustainable global development’, Mr. Kasaka wants teachers to act as perfect role models by being disciplined and continue offering...

Create Cooperatives Ministry, Highvie Hamududu implores President Edgar Chagwa Lungu 

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September 9, 2018

Create Cooperatives Ministry, Highvie Hamududu implores President Edgar Chagwa Lungu 


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By Derrick Sinjela and Favourite Jenala Kalando in Lusaka AS ZAMBIA grapples with high poverty, high income inequality and high unemployment, Party of National Unity (PNU) President Highvie Hamududu urging President Edgar Chagwa Lungu to heed calls seeking immediate establishment of fully-fledged Cooperatives Ministry. Preaching home grown solutions to Zambia’s myriad of socio-economic woes, Mr. Hamududu advised President Lungu to abolish one or two ministries to create space for the establishment of a fully-fledged Cooperatives Ministry. Formerly Chairperson of the Expanded Parliamentary Committee on Estimates, Hamududu believes that once established, a fully-fledged Cooperatives Ministry will facilitate anticipated socio-economic transformation. “Government...

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September 5, 2018

Zambia deserves complete Constitutional overhaul CiSCA’s John Hard Mambo prods Justice Minister Given Lubinda


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Bishop John Hard Mambo Chairperson – #CivilSocietyConstitutionAgenda #CiSCA  PRESS STATEMENT  LUSAKA, 5TH SEPTEMBER 2018   The Civil Society Constitution Agenda (CiSCA) has taken note with interest the intimation by the Minister of Justice, Hon. Given Lubinda, to proceed with the tabling of the ‘refined’ draft constitution before the National Assembly due to the delay in commencement of the much-anticipated national dialogue. CiSCA’s view is that the constitution amendment process should not be delayed any further in view of the few years remaining to the 2021 General Elections. The delay in the constitution amendment process may cause delays in the much-needed electoral...

THE September 2018 FOCAC Summit: What are the opportunities for Zambia?

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September 5, 2018

THE September 2018 FOCAC Summit: What are the opportunities for Zambia?


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By Bernadette Deka – Executive Director Policy Monitoring and Research Centre (PMRC) Dear Friends & Colleagues   The 3rd edition of the Forum for Africa – China Cooperation (FOCAC) came to an end on 4th September 2018. We now reflect on what has been deliberated and more so what Zambia has benefited. The FOCAC summit is a meeting between China and Africa and is largely premised on ways to increase diplomatic, economic and bilateral ties. This year’s edition theme was “China and Africa: Towards an Even Stronger Community with a Shared Future through Win-Win Cooperation.” Established 18 years ago, FOCAC...

Social Media Taxes Draconian, must be stopped immediately, prods  

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August 14, 2018

Social Media Taxes Draconian, must be stopped immediately, prods  


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PRESS STATEMENT Tuesday 14th August 2018 By Percy Chanda United Party for National Development (UPND) Chairperson for Mines and Freedom Fighter Taxes and more taxes for our already impoverished citizens as the morally and financially bankrupt PF leadership yesterday introduced social media taxes. We have said it before and we will say it again, that we have a PF leadership that drove us into an economic ditch through reckless borrowing and uneconomic irresponsible spending. Unfortunately they have no clue whatsoever on how to get us out of the economic mess they put us in. All they know is to keep squeezing...

UPPZ’s Able Ngwenya eyes Kasenengwa seat

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August 14, 2018

UPPZ’s Able Ngwenya eyes Kasenengwa seat


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By Derrick Sinjela UNITED Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ) Kasenengwa parliamentary aspirant Able Ngwenya is determined to clinch the vacant portfolio come Thursday 6th September 2018 on account of being a popular candidate. An optimistic 36-year-old Ngwenya says once elected Member of Parliament (MP) he will endeavor to reduce distance to secondary schools and increasing access to clean water in Kasenengwa constituency, Chipata Eastern Province. Born 31st December 1981, Ngwenya is worried that pupils trek five kilometers to a nearest secondary school, with teachers lacking accommodation, though Kasenegwa Constituency has sufficient primary education facilities. “My chances of winning are very...

APO Group and Kwesé Sports announce strategic alliance to promote rugby across Africa and the globe

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August 14, 2018

APO Group and Kwesé Sports announce strategic alliance to promote rugby across Africa and the globe


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Partnership means increased exposure for African rugby as teams compete to join the world’s elite at the 2019 Rugby World Cup   LAUSANNE, Switzerland, August 14, 2018/ — APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading media relations consultancy for Africa and the Middle East, today announced a strategic alliance with Kwesé TV’s sports content platform Kwesé Sports (www.Kwese.ESPN.com), arguably Africa’s most trusted source for sports programming, aimed at developing the reputation and image of African rugby on a global scale.   As part of the new deal Kwesé Sports, the exclusive rights-holder for both TV and all digital platforms of Rugby Africa’s...

NGOCC CONGRATULATES CHILESHE KAPWEPWE ON HER APPOINTMENT

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August 11, 2018

NGOCC CONGRATULATES CHILESHE KAPWEPWE ON HER APPOINTMENT


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By NGOCC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Engwase B. Mwale   The Non-governmental Gender Organisation’s Coordinating Council (NGOCC) congratulates Ms. Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe on her appointment and subsequent ratification as the new Secretary General of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) during the Heads of State Summit in Lusaka. As the focal point of the women’s movement we are elated that Ms. Kapwepwe becomes the first ever Zambian and female Secretary General of the regional body. We have no doubt that Ms. Kapwepwe has the requisite skills and experience to propel the regional body to greater heights.   NGOCC commends...

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August 10, 2018

Mayor Sampa Dedicates Council to God


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By Brenda Katongola   LUSAKA, Tuesday – New Lusaka Mayor, Miles Sampa has dedicated his office and Lusaka City Council, in general, to God because of his firm belief in God.   Mayor Sampa said this when South African-based Zambian prophet, Isaiah Brian Sovi paid a courtesy call on him at his office on Tuesday morning.   The Mayor said the Council was facing a lot of challenges and that there was need to put God first in all they do.   The Mayor said his office welcomed all men and women of God and other religions because the Republican...

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August 10, 2018

Hilton Garden Inn Arrives in Zambia


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   Hilton Garden Inn Lusaka Society Business Park Opens as the First Hilton Branded Property in the Country    PRESS RELEASE   LUSAKA, ZAMBIA and MCLEAN, Va. – 7 August 2018 – Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, has officially welcomed Hilton Garden Inn, the award-winning midscale brand by Hilton (NYSE: HLT). The hotel is the second Hilton Garden Inn property to open in Sub-Saharan Africa this year, and joins 42 existing Hilton properties in Africa.   Hilton Garden Inn Lusaka Society Business Park is the latest addition in the recently refurbished mixed-use development Society Business Park (SBP), offering leisure and business traveller alike access to Hilton’s renowned hospitality...

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