Ndulo, Beyani say constitution-making process is deeply flawed
Two Zambian constitutional lawyers based outside the country have observed that the current constitution-making process is deeply flawed and unlikely to produce good results. Law Professor Muna Ndulo and Dr Chaloka Beyan are among the people that were last week included in the Committee of Exerts drafting the constitution but just as consultants. In a joint statement, [...]
The Mbunda speaking people have dismissed reports that they plan to block roads between Western province towns on Monday. On Saturday, a Lusaka based radio station aired a story that Mbundas are against the restoration of Barotseland and are calling on the PF government to move in quickly and deal with people calling for cessation. [...]
Continue reading …SA’s New Age: Zambia’s poor still waiting for change after Sata’s 90 days
December 25, 2011 50 Comments
The following article was published in South Africa’s New Age newspaper. Zambia’s new President Michael Sata promised to transform the lives of the poor in 90 days, but while he axed directors and increased mining taxes, people say life went on without much change. The long-time opposition leader was elected September 20 to the highest [...]
Continue reading …The U.S. State Department has produced a video in which Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is appealing for recognition and support of gay rights. The Video, http://iipdigital.usembassy.gov/st/english/video/2011/12/20111219142526aerdna0.5667492.html#axzz1hX5PibOE is also available on the USA embassy website in Lusaka The text by Clinton in the video are reproduced below: I am talking about gay, lesbian, bisexual [...]
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