Highlights from the swearing in ceremony at State House today; ✅ President Hakainde Hichilema has sworn in Princess Kasune as Minister of Justice. ✅ The Constitution amendment Act No. 2 of 2016 empowers the President to appoint office holders in accordance with respective articles of the constitution. ✅ The President has congratulated Princess Kasune and… Continue reading Highlights from the swearing in ceremony at State House today;
Category: Politics
Kenya’s nullified tribal jobs filled
Kenya’s nullified tribal jobs filled OVER 1,406 jobs that were nullified by the High Court in Nairobi because the recruitment process was purely tribal and therefore unconstitutional are now being refilled on merit. The Kenya Revenue Authority, had recruited the 1,406 revenue service assistants last June, but in October 2023 petition, a petitioner Peter Kabinga… Continue reading Kenya’s nullified tribal jobs filled
Macenje Mazoka presents credentials to Pope Francis
Macenje Mazoka presents credentials to Pope Francis Ambassador Macenje Mazoka on Saturday, 8th June 2024, successfully presented her letters of credence to the Holy Father Pope Francis, accrediting her as Zambia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Holy See. Her Excellency Mazoka arrived in Rome a few days prior, for scheduled engagements with key Holy… Continue reading Macenje Mazoka presents credentials to Pope Francis
TRUMP TO SIT FOR PROBATION INTERVIEW ON MONDAY
TRUMP TO SIT FOR PROBATION INTERVIEW ON MONDAY (BBC) Donald Trump will sit for a virtual interview with a probation officer from his home in Florida on Monday, part of the sentencing process for his felony conviction in the New York hush-money case. The first former US president criminally convicted, Trump will appear from Mar-a-Lago… Continue reading TRUMP TO SIT FOR PROBATION INTERVIEW ON MONDAY
RIGHTS ACTIVIST PRAISES POLICE ACTION, QUESTIONS TIMING OF ARRESTS
RIGHTS ACTIVIST PRAISES POLICE ACTION, QUESTIONS TIMING OF ARRESTS Human Rights Activist Ng’ande Mwanajiti has acknowledged the Lusaka Police for detaining United Party for National Development (UPND) members accused of harassing citizens. The incident occurred during the funeral procession of the late UPND Lusaka province vice treasurer, Brian Mizinga. Mwanajiti emphasized that the principle of… Continue reading RIGHTS ACTIVIST PRAISES POLICE ACTION, QUESTIONS TIMING OF ARRESTS
AIPAC Condemns Zambia Police’s Suppression of Opposition Rallies
AIPAC Condemns Zambia Police’s Suppression of Opposition Rallies Lusaka, Zambia – Acton Institute for policy analysis Centre-(AIPAC) strongly condemns the Zambia Police’s recent behavior of denying opposition parties the right to hold rallies. This action is not only an affront to Zambia’s democracy but also an insult to the veterans of the 1991 movement who… Continue reading AIPAC Condemns Zambia Police’s Suppression of Opposition Rallies
ZAM CALLS FOR ACCELERATED VAT REFUNDS, TAX REFORMS TO BOOST MANUFACTURING
ZAM CALLS FOR ACCELERATED VAT REFUNDS, TAX REFORMS TO BOOST MANUFACTURING Lusaka, Monday (June 10, 2024)MEDIA STATEMENT The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has made a strong appeal to the government to expedite the process of Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds for manufacturers who consistently comply with tax regulations. During the 2024 pre-budget meeting held… Continue reading ZAM CALLS FOR ACCELERATED VAT REFUNDS, TAX REFORMS TO BOOST MANUFACTURING
MINING COMPANIES CAUTIONED AGAINST USING CURRENT ECONOMIC HARDSHIPS AS EXCUSE FOR JOB CUTS
MINING COMPANIES CAUTIONED AGAINST USING CURRENT ECONOMIC HARDSHIPS AS EXCUSE FOR JOB CUTS As Zambia continues to grapple with prevailing economic challenges, the National Union of Miners and Allied Workers-NUMAW- has cautioned mining companies against using current economic hardships as a justification for laying off workers. NUMAW National Secretary Steven Mwanga says although most companies… Continue reading MINING COMPANIES CAUTIONED AGAINST USING CURRENT ECONOMIC HARDSHIPS AS EXCUSE FOR JOB CUTS
GOVT SHOULD EXPEDITE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 17 SDGS
GOVT SHOULD EXPEDITE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 17 SDGS ….by integrating them in the existing Development Plans of the country, says BSLT Lusaka… Monday June 10, 2024 (SMART EAGLES) Government should expediate implementation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by integrating them in the existing Development Plans of the country, says Born Short Living Tall… Continue reading GOVT SHOULD EXPEDITE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 17 SDGS
ZAMBIANS CAN’T WAIT TO SEE A FULLY FUNCTIONAL KCM
ZAMBIANS CAN’T WAIT TO SEE A FULLY FUNCTIONAL KCM ….people are expecting Vedanta to fully take over KCM before end of this June, says ANDD The Advocates for National Development and Democracy (ANDD) says Zambians cannot wait to see a fully functional Konkola Copper Mines Plc after exhausting all the modalities for Vedanta Resources to… Continue reading ZAMBIANS CAN’T WAIT TO SEE A FULLY FUNCTIONAL KCM