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Opposition Movement for Multi-Party Democracy MMD President Nervous Mumba has promised to address challenges to do with corruption, the country’s debt, equity, tribalism and street vending within 100 days when his party forms government. Dr. Mumba says his party will put the interests of the Zambian people once ushered in…
Patriotic Front PF Secretary General Davies Mwila says all PF aspiring candidates contesting in this year’s general elections have been counseled against violence. Mr. Mwila has underscored that the PF party will condone violence at the expense of the voters. Speaking when he met traditional leaders in Mpongwe district of…
The Electoral Commission of Zambia ECZ has with immediate effect suspended campaign rallies in view of the increasing covid19 cases in the country. ECZ Chief Electoral officer Patrick Nshindano says political parties will however continue with their campaigns using other means such as digital platforms. Speaking during a press briefing…
The Anti- Voter Apathy AVAP has called on political parties across the country to hold peaceful conventions and campaigns ahead of the 2021 general elections. AVAP Executive Director Richwell Mulwani says violence should not be entertained by political parties during the said activities, a vice he said leads to voter…
Opposition United Party for National Development UPND President Hakainde Hichilema has appointed Mutale Nalumango as his Vice President ahead of this year’s August general elections. Speaking at a Press Briefing in Lusaka today, Mr. Hichilema congratulated Ms. Nalumango and said his party’s goal is to re-unite the country without any…
President Edgar Lungu says government remains determined towards ensuring that next year’s general elections are held in a free and fair environment. President Lungu said like in the past, government will ensure that the 2021l elections are held in line with the due process of the law. The Head of…