[HRW] Johannesburg -- Align Domestic Laws with International Standards
Posts published in “Day: March 30, 2023”
THIS week, Zambia hosts the African leg of the Summit for Democracy, one of the highest profile events to come to Lusaka for many years. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will speak at the virtual plenary session, chaired by President Hakainde Hichilema, on how democracy delivers strong institutions.Democracy is first and foremost about legitimate government […]
By NALUMINO NALUMINO – SOMEONE called my attention to a video I watched online in which Lumezi independent Member of Parliament (MP) Munir Zulu is categorically stating that minority tribes in Zambia cannot or should never rule over the majority.As though that were not enough, the day he was released on police bond, he aggravated […]
By ELIAS CHIPEPO – NEWLY-APPOINTED national netball team coach Lazarus Tembo is confident the players named in the provisional 16-member squad will perform well at the PacificAus Sports Netball Series slated for next month Gold Coast, Australia....
By SHAMAOMA MUSONDA – AVRAM Grant says he will engage the world football governing body (FIFA) about the limited time national coaches in Africa get to have with players from overseas during the international breaks. Read more
By SHAMAOMA MUSONDA – ZAMBIA women’s team coach Bruce Mwape has called up 23-year-old United States of America (USA) born Inonge Kaloustian into his provisional squad that steps up preparations for the FIFA 2023 World Cup. Read more
By JOSEPH BANDA – FINANCE and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane has told Parliament that importing finished petroleum products is cheaper than running a small refinery with obsolete machinery.
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By CHUSA SICHONE – PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has said free, fair and transparent elections are the foundation of democratic governance.President Hichilema cited the independence of electoral bodies as one of the key ingredients to having free, fair and transparent elections and that strong institutions were the cornerstone of a functioning democracy everywhere in the world. […]
By CHUSA SICHONE – PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has said free, fair and transparent elections are the foundation of democratic governance.President Hichilema cited the independence of electoral bodies as one of the key ingredients to having free, fair and transparent elections and that strong institutions were the cornerstone of a functioning democracy everywhere in the world. […]
By FELIX NKINKE – THE Government has paid more than K1.3 million rental relief aid to more than 500 families who were recently affected by floods in three constituencies of Lusaka.And the Lusaka District Disaster Management Unit has dispelled reports that there is favouritism and corruption in the disbursement of funds for rental relief. Read […]
By JAMES MUYANWA – FINANCE and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane has demanded an immediate and clear apology and a payment of K50 million from Lumezi Member of Parliament, Munir Zulu, for alleged defamation against him.This is according to a demand letter by Dr Musokotwane’s lawyers dated March 29, 2023 which was received by Mr […]
By KETRA KALUNGAStandard Chartered Bank chief executive officer Sonny Zulu says there is need to deepen links with the Chinese community in important trade corridors backed by the bank’s global footprint in key markets.
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By KETRA KALUNGA – The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has bemoaned the lack of raw materials for the textile industry to promote value addition through setting up of factories as most of them was being exported.ZACCI president Chabuka Kawesha said the textile industry in the country was facing the challenge of raw […]
By CHATULA KANGALI – THE construction of the first-ever pleasure resort at the Chishimba Falls in Kasama District has neared completion with more 85 per cent of the works done so far.The pleasure resort is being constructed by Lake Chila lodge o...