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Zambia: National Constitution Convention Lost Plot on Human Rights

[Pambazuka]At the recent convention, debates on what was initially a very progressive draft constitution became a distorted fascination with limiting rights as opposed to ensuring their universality

Zambia Must Sacrifice ‘Cheap Popularity’ to Remove Subsidies

Zambia, Africa’s biggest copper producer, must avoid an unsustainable “regime of subsidies,” Finance Minister Alexander Chikwanda said, after the government scrapped support for fuel this month.

Zambia: Two Kapiri Gays Nabbed

[Times of Zambia]TWO men in Kapiri Mposhi have been arrested for allegedly cohabiting in a homosexual relationship.

Zambia: Govt Against Bus Fares Hike

[Times of Zambia]GOVERNMENT is ready to dialogue with public transport operators over their proposed increase of bus and taxi fares, Transport, Works, Supply and Communications Minister Christopher Yaluma has said.

Zambia arrests gay couple

Zambian police have arrested a gay couple after the family of one of the men reported the relationship to authorities, who made the first arrest of its kind under tough anti-gay laws .

Zambia’s envoy in SA assures of warm ties with SA

Zambia has assured South Africa the countries will continue to have close ties following reports of insulting anti-South African remarks by Zambia’s Vice President Guy Scott.

Tax avoidance by multinational companies still rampant in Zambia-Action Aid

Action Aid Zambia has observed that tax avoidance by multinational companies that are operating in the country was rampant and widespread.

Zambia Reassures South Africa over Diplomatic Relations

Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa has reassured the government in Pretoria that diplomatic relations between the two nations will remain strong, according to Clayson Monyela, South African Foreign Affairs Ministry Spokesman. “South Africa noted with regret this negative comment about South Africa attributed to the vice president of Zambia,” said Monyela, referring to a report in the ...

Zambia arrests gay couple

Zambian police Monday arrested a gay couple after the family of one of the men reported the relationship to authorities, who made the first arrest of its kind under tough anti-gay laws.

Zambia: Chipimo Urges FR Bwalya to Concentrate On His Retreat

[Times of Zambia]NATIONAL Restoration Party (NAREP) president Elias Chipimo has urged outspoken cleric Father Frank Bwalya to concentrate on his 40-day retreat and have sufficient time to listen to his God.

Zambia: Work With Judges, LAZ Advised

[Times of Zambia]FORMER Chief Justice Matthew Ngulube has urged the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) to work closely with judges to resolve delays in the administration of justice and delivery of judgments.

Zambia: Information Minister Confirms 'Times of Zambia' Salary Woes

[Zambia Reports]Information minister Kennedy Sakeni has publicly acknowledged the government owned and Patriotic Front controlled Times of Zambia workers have gone two months without pay, clearly exposing its union leaders James Muyanwa and Anthony Mulowa that were recently full of praise for ruling party officials when the issue hit the public.

Zambia man was almost swallowed by a hippo

London, May 5 (ANI): A man from Zambia has revealed that he was once swallowed by a hippo.

Zambia: Laz Sternly Warns PF Government Lawyers

[Zambia Reports]The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has moved to show where real legal power lies by warning government advocates never to forget they are bound by the body's Code of Ethics.

Zambia: Rogue PF Official to Form New Party

[Zambia Reports]Former Patriotic Front supporter Father Frank Bwalya has finally announced that he will form his own political party following his resignation, complaining that President Michael Sata and the ruling Patriotic Front have "betrayed the public's trust."

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