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03/11/2020

Zambian Scholar Appointed to Lead Top Canadian College
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Zambian Scholar Appointed to Lead Top Canadian College

OTTAWA, November 02, 2020 – Zambia High Commission in Ottawa, is pleased to announce that Dr. Misheck Mwaba has been appointed as the new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), at Bow Valley College, in Calgary/Alberta Province in Canada.

Dr Mwaba is an accomplished academic and Zambian born research scientist living in Canada. He is expected to lead the College’s robust Open Doors - Open Minds strategy and continue to lead post-secondary collaboration across Canada to create a seamless pathway for individuals to upskill and reskill their competencies, creating an employable and knowledgeable workforce.

Dr. Mwaba, a proud Calgarian since 2017, holds deep ties to the community and a commitment to strengthening Alberta’s workforce. He is committed to challenging the College’s ...
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03/11/2020

Joint Statement on the occasion of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
(IDEI) on 2 November

Issued by the Chairs of the Groups of Friends on the Safety of Journalists and members of the Groups of Friends in Paris, New York, Geneva, Vienna (OSCE) and Strasbourg (CoE) listed in the annex On 2 November, the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, established pursuant to UN General Assembly Resolution 68/163, we commend the work of all journalists and media workers, online as well as offline, who daily risk their lives and health in the service of the general public, upholding a free, independent, plural and diverse media, and pay tribute to those who lost their lives exercising their profession. Journalists have a crucial function in maintaining the integrity of democracy, rule of law and good governance, inter alia by uncovering economic injustices and inequalities, human rights violations ...
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03/11/2020

Tribal Politics of UPND MP’s Disgust Kungo
Mr. Jackson Kungo who serves as the Former PF North Western Province Chairperson says it is disappointing and disheartening to note that all UPND members of parliament from Southern Province refused to support the progressive Constitutional Amendment Bill number 10 of 2019.

Mr. Kungo says, this is a clear indication that the UPND continues to practice tribal politics in the country.

He stated that, the people of Zambia have now been shown clearly that the UPND has no interest in them except, in taking their leader to State House to continue amassing questionable wealth as he did during privatization.

He further said, by ordering all Southern Province UPND MP’s to stay away and boycott the debate without giving adequate reasons for or against is tantamount to cheating Zambians who sent them to Parliament in the first place to participate.

Mr. Jackson further highlighted that, the youth, women, ...
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Mr. Jackson Kungo who serves as the Former PF North Western Province Chairperson says it is disappointing and

03/11/2020

Tribal Politics of UPND MP’s Disgust Kungo
Mr. Jackson Kungo who serves as the Former PF North Western Province Chairperson says it is disappointing and disheartening to note that all UPND members of parliament from Southern Province refused to support the progressive Constitutional Amendment Bill number 10 of 2019.

Mr. Kungo says, this is a clear indication that the UPND continues to practice tribal politics in the country.

He stated that, the people of Zambia have now been shown clearly that the UPND has no interest in them except, in taking their leader to State House to continue amassing questionable wealth as he did during privatization.

He further said, by ordering all Southern Province UPND MP’s to stay away and boycott the debate without giving adequate reasons for or against is tantamount to cheating Zambians who sent them to Parliament in the first place to participate.

Mr. Jackson further highlighted that, the youth, women, ...
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31/10/2020

TANZANIA’S MAGUFULI WINS ELECTION BY A LANDSLIDE
Tanzanian President John Magufuli won a resounding election victory Friday with 84 percent of votes in a poll his main rival said was riddled with irregularities such as ballot box stuffing.

Magufuli's main challenger, the Chadema party candidate Tundu Lissu, 52, won only 13 percent of the vote, after denouncing widespread fraud, intimidation and oppression of the opposition.

"The commission declares John Magufuli of CCM (Chama Cha Mapinduzi) who garnered the majority of votes as the winner in the presidential seat..." said commission chairman Semistocles Kaijage.

Voter turnout was 50.7 percent from more than 29 million voters, with over 260,000 votes declared invalid.

No final results were given for the parliamentary results however Magufuli's ruling CCM had earlier won all but two seats, with around 200 of 264 parliamentary seats announced.

In 2015, Magufuli won with only 58 percent ...
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30/10/2020

MILES SAMPA AND KANG’OMBE CLEARED TO RESUME OFFICIAL MAYORAL DUTIES
Breaking News

Engineer Christopher Kang’ombe who serves as the Kitwe Mayor and Lusaka Mayor Miles Sampa have been cleared by the adhoc committees investigating the two councils they represent.

The Ministry of Local Government has since directed them to report back for work on Monday 2nd November 2020.

This follows the Minister of Local Government's decision to lift the suspension of Kitwe and Lusaka Councils today.

The land agency, for the two councils however, remains withheld until further notice.

In addition, some unnamed ward councillors from both Lusaka and Kitwe councils have been found wanting by the adhoc Committee which is yet to address the uprising issues. ...
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28/10/2020

Diaspora Policy Roll Out Virtual Meeting with Zambian Diaspora in Angola
PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Luanda, Wednesday 28th October, 2020 - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Zambian mission in Luanda, Angola held a virtual conference with the Zambian community living in Angola and stakeholders from Ministry of Home Affairs including private sector business entities MTN and UBA bank.

The objective of the meeting, held on 21st October, 2020, was to roll out the Diaspora Policy objectives and measures and to explain how dual citizenship could be accessed by the Diaspora.

The presenters during the Webinar included Ministry of Home Affairs Permanent Secretary Ms. Liya Mutale, Ministry of Local Government Permanent Secretary Bishop Edward Chomba, Ambassador of Zambia accredited to the Republic of Angola Mr. Lawrence Chalungumana, Chief Passport and Citizenship Officer Mr. Emmanuel Tembo, Ministry of Foreign Affairs ...
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PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Luanda, Wednesday 28th October, 2020 - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs

28/10/2020

AFRICAN UNION LAUDS ZAMBIA’S DEMOCRACY

PRESS STATEMENT

Addis Ababa-28th October, 2020

African Union Commission Chairperson, His Excellency, Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat has commended President Edgar Lungu for upholding principles of democracy as well as promoting social economic environment for the well-being of Zambians.

In a letter congratulating His Excellency President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, on the occasion of the Zambia's 56th independence Anniversary that fall on 24th October, 2020, Mr. Mahamat stated that he was confident that under the able leadership of President Lungu, Zambia will continue to make significant strides towards the progress and prosperity of the country.

He further conveyed his wishes on President Lungu’s wellbeing and that of the people of Zambia.

This year’s independence anniversary was held ubder the theme; "One Land, One Nation, Building our future, Proud and Free".

Issued by

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24/10/2020

INDEPENDENCE MESSAGE FROM DR KENNETH KAUNDA
INDEPENDENCE MESSAGE FROM DR KENNETH KAUNDA

Zambia’s founding president Dr Kenneth Kaunda has called on Zambians to remain united as the country celebrates its 56th independence anniversary today.

Dr Kaunda has further thanked and sent special greetings to President Edgar Lungu for ably leading the counter.

The first President also greeted all Zambians and appealed to them to observe health guidelines during celebrations for this year’s Independence Day. ...
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INDEPENDENCE MESSAGE FROM DR KENNETH KAUNDA Zambia’s founding president Dr Kenneth Kaunda has called on Z

23/10/2020

NAMIBIA EASES TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS FOR ZAMBIANS
Press Statement

For Immediate Release

Namibia Eases Further Regulations for Entry into the Country

Windhoek, 23rd October, 2020 – Zambia’s High Commissioner to Namibia Her Excellency Ms. Stella Libongani has advised Zambians that the Republic of Namibia has further eased measures and regulations for entry into the country amid the Covid-19 pandemic with effect from 22nd October to 30th November, 2020.

High Commissioner Libongani stated that all travellers seeking entry into Namibia will not need to notify the High Commission of the Republic of Namibia in Lusaka of their intention to enter Namibia.

The High Commissioner noted that all travellers who arrive in Namibia with a negative PCR test result, that is not older than seventy-two (72) hours, will be allowed to proceed to their final destination in the county.

“The requirement for the mandatory five (5) day retest has been ...
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Press Statement For Immediate Release Namibia Eases Further Regulations for Entry into the Country Windhoek,

23/10/2020

Sponsored Plan to Destabilize the Country

HH and his UPND will go to any length to cause havoc in this country because they are under the illusion that change of government would happen easily under such circumstances. HH’s thirsty for political power has shown us that the current political dispersion exposes serious weakness in Zambia’s opposition political systems. UPND has a serious challenge of misguided political leadership to marshal the required effective opposition strength to create a climate for development to unseat the PF government.

By Dr. Joze Manda

The statement by Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo last week that “government was aware that some opposition leaders were soliciting funds from their collaborators who were asking them to cause lawlessness in the country” just confirms what we have always said and it is high time our security forces swung into action to avert any possible catastrophe before next ...
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HH and his UPND will go to any length to cause havoc in this country because they are under the illusion that

22/10/2020

Coronavirus is ‘back with full force’ in Germany, Bavarian state premier says as Czech Republic orders partial lockdown and France extends curfews to fight second wave
Coronavirus is 'back with full force' in Germany, Bavarian state premier says as Czech Republic orders partial lockdown and France extends curfews to fight second wave

Covid-19 is 'back with full force' in Germany, the state premier of Bavaria said today while the Czech Republic ordered a partial lockdown and France is expanding its curfews as the second wave worsens across Europe.

One Alpine district in Germany is already back in lockdown and Bavarian leader Markus Soeder warned today that the virus is in danger spinning out of control in the country.

While Germany's infection rate is lower than in much of Europe, it has risen sharply to more than 6,500 cases per day, and the closely-watched R rate has been constantly above 1 for more than two weeks.

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22/10/2020

Ambassador Kapambwe Joins Secretaries Azar II, Pompeo in Geneva Consensus Declaration Ceremony

https://zambiaembassy.org/article/ambassador-kapambwe-joins-secretaries-azar-ii-pompeo-in-geneva-consensus-declaration

Washington D.C., Wednesday, 21 October 2020 — Zambia’s Ambassador to the United States H.E. Lazarous Kapambwe will join US Secretary of Health and Human Services, Alex M. Azar II and the United States Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo as Zambia unites with many other countries for the ceremonial signing of the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Thursday 22nd October in Washington D.C.

The Declaration is a celebration of partnership between the countries gathered and aims to achieve four main pillars that include (1) better health for women, (2) the preservation of human life, (3) strengthening of family as the foundational unit of society, and (4) protecting every nation's national sovereignty in global politics.

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21/10/2020

LUAPULA PROVINCE TO BE GRACED BY H.E EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU

His Excellency President Edgar Chagwa Lungu is today expected in Luapula Province for a two-day working visit in the province.

The Minister of Luapula Province Honourable Nickson Chilangwa, confirmed the President’s visit to ZANIS in Kawambwa yesterday.

Honourable Nickson Chilangwa established that President Lungu is expected to arrive in Nchelenge at 08:30 hours.

He provided that while in Nchelenge, the Head of State is expected to inspect developmental projects before meeting traditional leaders and some of the Patriotic Front officials.

Mr. Chilangwa further highlighted that, the Republican President will also conduct a tour of developmental projects in Mwense District upon which he will conclude his visit to Mwense by engaging traditional leaders and PF structures before heading back to Lusaka.

Honourable Chilangwa provided that, “I can confirm that our Republican ...
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His Excellency President Edgar Chagwa Lungu is today expected in Luapula Province for a two-day working visit in the province. The Minister of Luapula Province Honourable Nickson Chilangwa, confirmed the President’s visit to ZANIS in Kawambwa yesterday. Honourable Nickson Chilangwa established tha...

21/10/2020

ZAMBIA NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM JETS IN ETHIOPIA ON WEDNESDAY FOR FRIENDLY WITH ETHIOPIA AND SUDAN.
Press Statement

20th October, 2020

ZAMBIA NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM JETS IN ETHIOPIA ON WEDNESDAY FOR FRIENDLY WITH ETHIOPIA AND SUDAN.

The Zambia National Soccer team is on Wednesday 21st October, 2020 expected in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for friendly matches with Ethiopia and Sudan.

Zambia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Mr. Emmanuel Mwamba and FAZ General Secretary Mr. Adrian Kashala confirmed the development.

And Ethiopian Football federation President Esayas Jira has confirmed that all preparations for both matches have been completed.

Mr. Jira says the Walia Ibex are ready to battle with the Chipolopolo boys.

And Ambassador Mwamba said the friendly matches will go a long way in cementing bilateral relations especially that both Ethiopia and Sudan are under the mission’s accreditation.

Mr. Mwamba has also urged the Zambian community in ...
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Press Statement 20th October, 2020 ZAMBIA NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM JETS IN ETHIOPIA ON WEDNESDAY FOR FRIENDLY WITH ETHIOPIA AND SUDAN. The Zambia National Soccer team is on Wednesday 21st October, 2020 expected in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for friendly matches with Ethiopia and Sudan. Zambia’s Ambassador ...

20/10/2020

Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa Major General Jackson Miti
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pretoria-19th October, 2020.

Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa Major General Jackson Miti says Zambia’s annual fish demand of 140,000 metric tonnes provides room for a flourishing fish farming industry as the country’s production per annum is around 95,000 metric tonnes.

Speaking at the official launch of the Zambia Association in South Africa (ZASA) Fish Farm Project under the auspices of David Ficham AquaCulture in Muldersdrift Gauteng Province Maj Gen Miti said there is a guaranteed market in Zambia for fish and fish products.

He said fish farming has the potential to create employment and incomes for households as well as contribute to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Maj Gen Miti said the government is committed to the promotion of aquaculture, which it sees as an important means to improve the ...
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20/10/2020

Zambians in Belgium, France, Switzerland and Turkey Join the country in Observing National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance and Reconciliation.

Ankara, Brussels, Geneva, Paris, Monday, 19 October 2020-Zambian Missions in Belgium, France, Switzerland and Turkey, together with the Zambian community in the countries of accreditation, yesterday joined the country in observing National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance and Reconciliation.

Zambia’s Ambassador to Turkey, His Excellency Dr Joseph Chilengi, Zambia’s Ambassador to France, Her Excellency Dr Christine Kaseba-Sata, Zambia’s Ambassador to Belgium, Her Excellency Professor Esther Munalula-Nkandu and Zambia’s Ambassador to Switzerland and Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Her Excellency, Martha Lungu Mwitumwa, led diplomats and the Zambian community during a virtual church service conducted by various clergymen from Turkey, France, Switzerland and Belgium. ...
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Ankara, Brussels, Geneva, Paris, Monday, 19 October 2020-Zambian Missions in Belgium, France, Switzerland and

19/10/2020

Zambia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, His Excellency, Mr. Emmanuel Mwamba says the National Day
Press Statement

For Immediate Release

19th October, 2020

Zambia's Ambassador to Ethiopia, His Excellency, Mr. Emmanuel Mwamba says the National Day of Prayer is not held to honor man or the Government but is held to honour God and uphold the principles and values of Zambia as a Christian nation.

Speaking during a virtual commemoration of the National Day of prayer and fasting in Ethiopia today, Mr. Mwamba encouraged Zambians based in Ethiopia to commemorate the Day as it was a national event.

He said it was imperative that the day was used to heal the wounds in the country and for to forge as a united people.

The Ambassador said the declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation was not enough but this needed to be affirmed through practicing godly principles and practicing acts of love and kindness.

He said Zambia was a country whose ...
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Press Statement For Immediate Release 19th October, 2020 Zambia's Ambassador to Ethiopia, His Excellency,

17/10/2020

VICTORY IN EASTERN PROVINCE IN 2021 IS INEVITABLE- EASTERN PROVINCE CHAIRMAN

Andrew Lubusha who is the Patriotic Front Eastern Province Chairman has said that, victory in next year's election is inevitable as a result of the massive development brought about in the province and the country at large.

The eastern province chairman who is also a member of the central committee noted that, the party is so popular in the province and as such, has continued to receive defectors from the opposition party to a point that, there is not enough room to accommodate more opposition members.

Mr. Lubusha highlighted that, the party mobilization activities in the province have been made very easy owing to the tremendous development under the able leadership of President Edgar Chagwa Lungu.

Mr Lubusha addressed provincial party leaders yesterday when the Republican Vice President Madam Inonge Wina met the party provincial leaders in eastern province ...
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Andrew Lubusha who is the Patriotic Front Eastern Province Chairman has said that, victory in next year's

17/10/2020

PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The of the fourth Republican President wishes to inform the nation that, His Excellency Mr Rupiah Bwezani Banda has disclosed that he has been diagnosed as having cancer of the colon.

“I have been moved to make this announcement taking into consideration that, although, this is a personal and private matter, which was initially only known by my close relatives. Including my two sisters, Mrs Velesi Katema, Mrs Seba Zulu, my younger Brother Mr James Banda, and my children here in Zambia and diaspora led by my eldest son James Banda, the Zambian People, who honoured me with the privilege to serve them as Head of State, for which I will remain forever grateful and indebted, deserve to know that I have been diagnosed with cancer of the colon.” He said.

“Most importantly as the nation will no doubt recall, I lost my first wife, Hope Makulu Banda to cancer and as ...
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PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  The of the fourth Republican President wishes to inform the nation that, His Excellency Mr Rupiah Bwezani Banda has disclosed that he has been diagnosed as having cancer of the colon. “I have been moved to make this announcement taking into consideration tha...

17/10/2020

National day of Prayer, Fasting and Repentance ...
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16/10/2020

LOVE FOR THE POOR SHOWN BY PRESIDENT EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU UNMATCHED- PERMANENT SECRETARY MUSHOTA

Permanent Secretary for Luapula Province Engineer Charles Mushota has applauded the works of President Edgar Lungu, for providing assistance to the Luapula cooperatives which have been in need of empowerment.

The Permanent secretary was speaking at the officiating of the ECL-MPEC meeting in which the district commissioners of Mansa were present. The Permanent Secretary stated that, President Edgar Lungu has shown his love for the peasants of Luapula by implementing of the ECL-MPEC in Luapula.

Engineer Charles Mushota stated that, his Provincial Administration is ready to support the ECL-MPEC team as it rolls out various empowerment packages to the deserving cooperatives in Luapula Province.

The Permanent Secretary further appealed to all district commissioners present at the meeting, to put in maximum support to the ECL-MPEC and to also organise ...
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Permanent Secretary for Luapula Province Engineer Charles Mushota has applauded the works of President Edgar

16/10/2020

LOVE FOR THE POOR SHOWN BY PRESIDENT EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU UNMATCHED- PERMANENT SECRETARY MUSHOTA

Permanent Secretary for Luapula Province Engineer Charles Mushota has applauded the works of President Edgar Lungu, for providing assistance to the Luapula cooperatives which have been in need of empowerment.

The Permanent secretary was speaking at the officiating of the ECL-MPEC meeting in which, the district commissioners of Mansa were present. The Permanent Secretary stated that, President Edgar Lungu has shown his love for the peasants of Luapula by implementing of the ECL-MPEC in Luapula.

Engineer Charles Mushota stated that, his Provincial Administration is ready to support the ECL-MPEC team as it rolls out various empowerment packages to the deserving cooperatives in Luapula Province.

The Permanent Secretary further appealed to all district commissioners present at the meeting, to put in maximum support to the ECL-MPEC and to also ...
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Permanent Secretary for Luapula Province Engineer Charles Mushota has applauded the works of President Edgar

16/10/2020

Media Statement For Immediate Release
Geneva, 16th October, 2020 - Zambia’s Ambassador Extraordinary andPlenipotentiary to the Swiss Confederation Her Excellency Mrs. MarthaLungu Mwitumwa presented her Letters of Credence to Her Excellencythe President Ms. Simonetta Sommaruga at a ceremony held in Bern on13th October 2020.During the ceremony, President Sommaruga congratulated theAmbassador on her appointment and expressed confidence that thefriendly relations between Switzerland and Zambia will continue togrow during her tenure.In her remarks, Ambassador Mwitumwa expressed gratitude for thewarm welcome received and conveyed warm sentiments to PresidentSommaruga on behalf of His Excellency the President of the Republicof Zambia, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu.Ambassador Mwitumwa thanked the Swiss Confederation for thesupport rendered to Zambia under Switzerland's technical cooperationprogrammes, which include training in capacity building, andscholarships ...
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Geneva, 16th October, 2020 - Zambia’s Ambassador Extraordinary andPlenipotentiary to the Swiss Confederation H

16/10/2020

AFRICAN UNION CONCLUDES FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING
AFRICAN UNION CONCLUDES FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING

Press Statement

For Immediate Release

15/10/2020

The African Union (AU) has successfully held its first ever virtual Executive Council.

The Thirty-Seventh (###VII) Ordinary Session of the Executive Council was held on 13th and 14th October 2020.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Joseph Malanji and Zambia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the AU, Mr. Emmanuel Mwamba attended the meeting on behalf of Zambia.

The Executive Council led by Ministers of Foreign Affairs considered among others the Report of the Joint Sitting of the Ministerial Committee on Scale of Assessment for the newly created Peace Fund.

The Peace Fund will see Africa raise its own resources to tackle peace and security issues.

Member states have so far contributed $170million out of the ...
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15/10/2020

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Honourable Mutotwe Kafwaya who is the Transport and Communications Minister, today launched two communication

15/10/2020

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15 OCTOBER 2020 Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thandi Modise, Chairperson of the National Council of