Author: Charles Sakala

CISCA Says Erecting Of Billboards On Bill 10 Will Not Reverse The Rejection Of The Bill By The General Public

By Lomphande Phiri   The Civil Society for Constitution Agenda (CISCA) says the backlash by various stakeholders on the Young African Leaders’ Initiative’s decision to put up billboards on Constitutional Amendment Bill 10 is a sign that Zambians have rejected the bill. This follows YALI’S scaled up constitutional reform campaign activities by putting up billboards…

Over 100 Zambian Drivers Stuck In South Africa Following Protests Against Foreign Drivers Employed By South African Transporters

By Michael Kaluba   More than 100 Zambian drivers are stuck in South Africa and are in danger after locals in that country decided to protest against all foreign drivers that work for South African transporters demanding that they all step down. SADC Truck Drivers Association President Stanley Muluka says the protests in some parts…

Macky2 Goes To University

Eden University has awarded Zambian rapper Mulaza Kaira “Macky2” a Scholarship to study  business management and leadership at the institution. Macky2 thanked the university for the opportunity and said educating him will contribute to the arts industry in Zambia. “As musicians I’ve always said this a number of times, it’s not only about entertaining people…

Govt Continued Ignorance To Expert Warnings On Current Hunger Situation Disappoints CSO-SUN

By Lomphande Phiri   The Civil Society Scaling up Nutrition Alliance CSO-SUN is disappointed that government has continued to ignore expert warnings on the current hunger situation in the country. Following a three day tour of Lunga District in Luapula Province undertaken by CSO-SUN this month to get first-hand information on the current hunger situation,…

Revised Nomination Fees For The 2021 General Elections Rejected For The Second Time

By Lomphande Phiri   Stakeholders have again rejected the revised nomination fees for the 2021 general elections recently announced by the Electoral Commission of Zambia –ECZ-. According to the latest proposals, male aspiring presidential candidates are expected to pay K100, 000 from K150, 000 while female, youth and disabled will have to pay K80, 000…

Government Urged To Take An Aggressive Approach In Its Negotiations With Mopani Copper Mines

By Tinkerbel Mwila   Kantashi Member of Parliament Anthony Mumba has advised government to take an aggressive approach in the ongoing negotiations with Mopani Copper Mines on their intention to place its Mufulira and Kitwe mines on care and maintenance next month. Mr. Mumba tells Phoenix News that a 50/50 outcome should be reached for…
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