Sata fires military doctors by mistake
Editor, It has been found out that some of the Brigadier Generals and Colonels that were publicly fired by the head of state were actually medical staff required for the operations of military hospitals in the country. A look round army medical facilities has found them working with no consultants and medical staff who were [...]
‘A near-accident involving RB and Zuma led to buying of Lexus armoured vehicles’
November 7, 2011 134 Comments
A security breach that could have led to the deaths of former president Rupiah Banda and South African president Jacob Zuma necessitated the urgent procurement of four armoured 4×4 Lexus motor vehicles. The Watchdog has been informed that the two presidents could have been involved in a fatal accident on December 9, 2009 when the presidential [...]
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By Maurice Makalu The Zambian media has disappointed in their coverage of the President’s statement calling on the Muslim community to participate in national development. On the occasion of the Muslim holiday, Eid-Ul-Adha, the president said, “I wish to urge all my brothers and sisters in the Muslim Community to let love, sacrifice and compassion, [...]
Continue reading …Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) Reverend Suzanne Matale has advised President Michael Sata to be cautious as he appoints citizens to the public service. Speaking to 5fm, Matale said the President should avoid appointing individuals who have questionable characters or cases pending in the courts of law. She noted that if the head of [...]
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The UK Minister for Africa, Henry Bellingham will make a three day visit to Zambia from 7 – 9 November, 2011. The Minister’s visit will strengthen the broad bilateral relationship that exists between theUnited Kingdom and Zambia. Bellingham said: “I am very much looking forward to my first visit toZambia. This visit provides an opportunity [...]
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By George Lubasi When the PF were campaigning, they made grand promises. Other than for reasons of populism and expediency, it is difficult to understand why a group of people, some of them with immense government experience, went on to make some of the promises they made. Encompassing all was their legendary promise of turning around [...]
Continue reading …National Restoration Party (NAREP) President Elias Chipimo has refuted reports by certain sections of society that the opposition in the country is slowly collapsing. In an interview with HOT FM, Chipimo said the opposition needs time to reorganize itself after the September 20 polls and plan for better performance in future elections. He disclosed that [...]
Continue reading …Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) Executive Director McDonald Chipenzi has urged residents in Chongwe, Nakonde, and, Magoye constituencies to ensure they uphold the electoral code of conduct as they elect their Members of Parliament (MPs). Chipenzi told the watchdog that it is vital that voters maintain peace and unity, and avoid unnecessary tension to create [...]
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Wife of late President Levy Mwanawasa, Maureen has admitted that she was interested in the gold seized by DEC but only as an agent. Mwanawasa told a government controlled newspaper the Daily Mail that she represented a prospective gold buyer from South Africa. “I represented one of the people that were interested in buying the gold,” [...]
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