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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...

Western Province development cheers Zambian DNA’s Spuki Mulemwa

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September 9, 2018

Western Province development cheers Zambian DNA’s Spuki Mulemwa


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By Derrick Sinjela UNPRECEDENTED development projects in the Western Province have elated Zambian DNA Spokesperson Spuki Mulemwa. Following what he termed as incomparable investment, Mr. Mulemwa is urged the people of Western Province to join the rest of Zambians in backing empowerment programmes initiated by the Patriotic Front (PF) leadership. In a Friday, September 7, 2018, Media Statement To Urge The People Of Western Province To Rally Behind President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, Mulemwa advised the electorate in the Western Province and Zambia as a whole to work with the PF Government, led by President Edgar Chagwa Lungu and Vice-President Inonge...

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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...

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August 16, 2018

Is Education a right? Part 1 -by:Gabriel Kwanja 22/03/2010


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By:Gabriel Kwanja 22/03/2010   Education is a right indeed. An interest that should be recognized and is protected by law. This right should be enjoyed by everyone of this world regardless of background or creed. Education should go beyond sex, tribe, race, colour and class in society. It is supposed to bury the difference between the poor and rich.  Education has stages and different areas of interest; certainly every stage and area of study are very important and should be treated with equal importance in development. The Marxist believes that a strong base will support a good structure and a...

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...

U.S. Embassy Zambia Ambassador Daniel L. Foote hands a refurbished UTH Tuberculosis Ward to Health Minist

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August 14, 2018

U.S. Embassy Zambia Ambassador Daniel L. Foote hands a refurbished UTH Tuberculosis Ward to Health Minist


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  U.S. Embassy Zambia Ambassador Daniel L. Foote handed over a newly refurbished UTH Tuberculosis Ward to Ministry of Health Zambia, Honorable Dr. Chitalu Chilufya. The new TB Control Ward was funded through the #USAID Challenge TB project, in partnership with FHI 360, and offers more effective care for patients with drug resistant TB and protection from cross-infections. Learn more athttp://bit.ly/USAIDUTHTBWard #USwithZambia Be the first to like. Like Unlike

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