Tag Archives: Patriotic Front
By Robert Amsterdam After 16 months under the Patriotic Front (PF) government, it is fair to draw some conclusions regarding its performance. It is time to acknowledge that Zambia’s democracy is in crisis, and the future of the multiparty system … read more »
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The very conditions demanded by the Patriotic Front from Ian Smith, must be the same conditions we insist on today for free and fair elections. It is incontrovertible that, when leadership ceases to be responsive to the needs and aspirations … read more »
A group of lawyers representing various opposition parties in Zambia have announced the formation of The Coalition for the Defence of Democratic Rights (CDDR), an organization which will work within both local and international legal structures to halt the violation … read more »
Former Zambian Vice President George Kunda died Monday at the University Teaching Hospital in the capital, Lusaka. Kunda served as vice president in former President Rupiah Banda’s administration before his party lost to current President Michael Sata’s Patriotic Front Party … read more »
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Tagged Africa news, African news, George Kunda, IndepthAfrica, LUSAKA, Michael Sata, Patriotic Front, Rupiah Banda, University Teaching Hospital, Zambia, Zambia Post
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PATRIOTIC Front (PF) Secretary-general Wynter Kabimba says President Sata will ensure Zambia becomes a better country to live in. “Mr Sata’s leadership style gives me hope that Zambia will change for the better,” Mr Kabimba said on Crossfire on Flava … read more »
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Lusaka – Opposition lawmakers in Zambia walked out of parliament on Wednesday, saying President Michael Sata and his government had been violating the constitution. “As members of parliament, we pledged to uphold the constitution of the Republic of Zambia and … read more »
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Nigerians in Zambia are being subjected to unpleasant treatment allegedly on the direct orders of the newly-inaugurated President Michael Sata. Already, many Nigerians with genuine papers living and doing legitimate business in the southern African country have been deported for … read more »
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September 22, 2011 by benim
Lusaka – Zambia’s high court has issued an injunction blocking independent media from publishing results of the country’s elections before they are officially released by the national electoral commission. The injunction, which was filed by Attorney General Abyudi Shonga and … read more »
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Tagged Indepth Africa Magazine, Michael Sata, Movement for Multi-Party Democracy, Patriotic Front, Rupiah Banda, Sata, Tuesday, Zambia
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September 22, 2011 by benim
Lusaka – Riots erupted on Thursday in two Zambian mining towns over the slow pace of results from this week’s polls, as European Union observers accused the ruling party of abusing state resources in the campaign. The tense election pits … read more »
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Tagged European Union, Kitwe, LUSAKA, Michael Sata, Movement for Multi-Party Democracy, Patriotic Front, Rupiah Banda, Zambia
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September 21, 2011 by benim
The outcome of Zambia’s presidential election was still too close to call on Wednesday, officials said, as vote counting continued a day after Africa’s top copper producer went to the polls. The closely contested campaign has seen Michael Sata, leader … read more »
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September 20, 2011 by benim
Zambians are heading to the polls on Tuesday in what is expected to be a close presidential election rematch between incumbent Rupiah Banda and opposition leader Michael Sata. President Banda hopes to ride a wave of recent economic success to … read more »
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September 19, 2011 by benim
Lusaka – President Rupiah Banda on Monday made a stern call for peace as Zambians prepared to cast their votes in hotly contested elections that will see him face off on Tuesday against fiery rival Michael Sata. The last contest … read more »
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Lusaka – Zambia’s main opposition party the Patriotic Front on Thursday accused President Rupiah Banda of lying about his parents’ nationality and asked a court to block him from contesting next month’s polls. The country’s constitution requires both parents of … read more »
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Zambia’s copper exports are not being properly accounted for because major exporters are exploiting a vicious circle of corruption to avoid paying tax, the country’s main opposition leader said on Tuesday. Michael Sata, who will be running against President Rupiah … read more »
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Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it would ensure that election materials are made accessible for forensic inspection as might be ordered by any election tribunal. Spokesperson for the commission Kayode Idowu made this known to reporters on … read more »
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A scholar says the breakdown of the alliance between Zambia’s two major opposition parties will help advance President Rupiah Banda’s re-election prospects. Political science lecturer Pheneas Bbaala of the University of Zambia said the coalition was meant to strengthen the … read more »
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