Author: Zambia Report

Pres. Lungu Pardons 593 Prisoners on Christmas

President Edgar Lungu has pardoned 593 inmates from various correctional facilities in the country to commemorate the 2018 Christmas day. Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo has told journalists in Shiwang’andu Constituency that the inmates consist of convicts serving both short and long term sentences. Kampyongo said short term sentences range from 6 months to 5…

UNZASU Engage Prof. Luo Meal Allowance Scare

UNZASU PRESS STATEMENT Date: 24th December, 2018 Subject: CLARIFICATION ON THE SUPPOSED ABOLISHMENT OF MEAL ALLOWANCES With reference to the allegations circulating on social media over abolishment of meal allowances at higher learning institutions. We The University of Zambia Students Union (UNZASU) thought it wise to seek immediate audience with the Higher Education Minister Prof…

44 UPND MPs Await ConCourt Decision on Presidential Boycott

Government officials, stake holders, journalists and Patriotic Front (PF) supporters awaiting the arrival of President Michael Sata for the first official opening of the eleventh National Assembly at Parliament grounds in Lusaka on October 14, 2011 – Picture by Joseph Mwenda. A Kabangwe resident who applied to have 53 opposition UPND Members of Parliament’s seats…

Grade 7 Results Post 100% Countrywide Pass Rate

All the 388,331 candidates who sat for the grade seven composite examinations have been selected to grade 8, bringing the national progression rate to 100 percent from 99.14 recorded in 2017. Ministry of General Education David Mabumba has however revealed that out of 388,442 candidates that sat for the 2018 grade seven examination, 239,024 candidates…

Student Meal Allowance Scrap Off Proposal Stirs Debate

Press Statement For Immediate Release Monday, 24 December 2018 ON GOVERNMENT ABOLISHING MEAL ALLOWANCES The Zambia National Students Union (ZANASU) has noted the growing anxiety among students from  Copperbelt University and University of Zambia on the news reported in today’s edition of News Diggers about Government abolishing meal allowances. We call for calm among students…
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