MEDIA REVIEW
1st to 6th December
Saturday 1st December
The Times
· Chief Justice, Mathew Ngulube announces that 11 nominations of presidential aspirants have been successfully filed
· Social Democratic Party leader, Gwendoline Konie manages to file in nomination papers after struggling for more than four hours to find the 200 supporters
· Patriotic Front Leader, Michael Sata threatens to take legal action against MMDs Mandevu constituency parliamentary candidate, Patrick Katyoka for alleging that his father comes from Tanzania
· Patriotic Front leader lashes out at ZRP President, Ben Mwila for subjecting his supporters to lifting him on a hammock as if he were a king
· MMD Presidential candidate, Levy Mwanawasa urges people in Masaiti and Chiwala districts on the Copperbelt to take to active farming and refrain from dependence on relief food supplies
· A senior official of the NCC says that the display of big numbers in terms of crowds or the quantifying of logistical support are not indicators of winning polls
· President Chiluba bids farewell to Comesa member states and assures the people of Zambia that the political leadership will always work for growth of the regional grouping
· Independent Churches and Other Ministries in Zambia (ICOZ) National Chairman, Reverend David Masupa says his institution will always support the government of the day
· Conflict management resolution committee constituted in Mkushi District aimed at averting electoral conflicts
· Opposition Zambia Alliance for Progress (ZAP) says the next government after this years elections should consider limiting the number of presidential aspirants to three to avoid confusing the electorate
· Ndola’s Kabushi constituency independent parliamentary candidate, Evans Mabenga appeals to other voters to vote for the MMD presidential candidate, Levy Mwanawasa
· NCC President, Nevers Mumba brags that he is a better candidate than Heritage Party Leader, Godfrey Miyanda
· Heritage Party members in Kitwe’s Wusakile constituency reject the party’s adopted parliamentary candidate, former international soccer star, Kenneth Bubble Malitoli
· President Chiluba says the tripartite elections are symbolic as they mark the end of a transition which started in 1991 when the state had more than 80% control in enterprise
· Some women complain against women NGOs for failing to support female presidential candidates yet they are receiving donor support for such a cause
· MMD aspiring candidate for Mkushi South, Abel Chambeshi expresses grave concern at the high rate of poaching in Mkushi Luano valley game management area
· UNIP castigates former Ndola District Chairman, James Chasaya for saying that former president, Kenneth Kaunda, his son Tilyenji and embattled former party president, Francis Nkhoma were responsible for the divisions rocking Zambia’s oldest political party
· Heritage Party adopts former Zambia Democratic Congress (ZDC) Secretary General Dante Saunders for Matero Constituency
· Former UNIP Chairman for Finance and Economic Affairs Muhabi Lungu quits UNIP and active politics
· Members of the Concerned Elders Association of Zambia (CEAZ) expresses worry about the alleged hatred and violence being preached by political leaders to their party cadres
· BY Mwila: The man and his Vision for Zambia
· The Mind Boggling Game of Numbers
· Returning Officer, Chief Justice Mathew Ngulube declares the nominations of eleven presidential aspirants as valid
· Social Democratic Party President, Gwendoline Konie struggles to raise the required 200 supporters to enable her to stand as Presidential candidate in the December 27 election
· President Chiluba bids farewell to COMESA in his last address as republican president, past chairperson of the African Union, thanking his counterparts for their corporation
· The ruling MMD replaces two parliamentary candidates in Eastern and Northern Provinces
· Former Chairman for Economy and Finance, Muhabi Lungu quits active politics saying he will not join any political party
· MMD Presidential candidate, Levy Mwanawasa says the hunger which is facing he country cannot be reduced through “spoon feeding” but through self reliance
· Over 300 Heritage Party cadres petition against the adoption of Susan Kawandami who recently defected from the MMD to stand on the Heritage party ticket
· Mines Minister Chitalu Sampa directs employers to stop miners from politicking at their places of work to avert any chaos or disruption of operations
· Prominent FDD member, Cindy Mpundu to stand as an independent MP in Munali after what she has described as manipulation by the top brass to have the party Vice President, Edith Nawakwi adopted for the seat
· FDD cadres in Kitwe accuse the Zambia National Marketeers Association (ZANAMA) of beating their members for allegedly trespassing in Chisokone Market
· Agenda for Zambia (AZ) presidential candidate, Inonge Mbikusita Lewanika charges that all the political parties formed in the last five years are run by political mercenaries who only want to plunder the countries resources
· Six MMD Officials in Wusakile Constituency in Kitwe have been dismissed for allegedly campaigning against the adopted candidate, Mr. Stephen Mkuka
· Former Broadcaster, Dora Siliya Folotiya Eyes Petauke Seat
MIRROR Dec 1-7
· Presidential nominations close on a high note as plot 1 aspirants warned
· Opposition Patriotic Front Leader and aspiring republican presidential aspirant, Michael Sata says Vice President, Enoch Kavindele’s fear of bailiffs has made him remain in the ruling party
· Foreign Affairs Minister, Keli Walubita is alleged to have circulated notices to Zambian Diplomats abroad asking for financial assistance to help him in the campaign in his Sinjembela Constituency in Western Province
· After boycotting the multi party elections in 1996, UNIP seems to be reborn as demonstrated at the Supreme Court in Lusaka during presidential nominations
· Luanshya residents tick off the MMD for the economic downfall of the town and declare that there is no need to vote for the party in this years general elections
· Chief Justice, Mathew Ngulube pays glowing tribute to Agenda for Zambia President, Inonge Mbikusita Lewanika for becoming the first female candidate to file in nomination papers for republican presidency on November 29
· Opposition FDD vice national Secretary, Teddy Mulonga says assertions that his party has intentions of mortgaging Zambia are note only unfounded but also baseless
· FDD: Vindicate Yourselves
· December 27: Can Women Lead
Sunday 2nd December
The Times
· FDD Vice President, Edith Nawakwi’s parliamentary hopes shattered with the majority of her party cadres in Lusaka’s Munali constituency ditch her for independent candidate, Cindy Mutale
· Former UNIP President, Francis Nkhoma pledges unwavering support to MMD Presidential candidate, Levy Mwanawasa in this years tripartite elections
· MMD Presidential candidate, Levy Mwanawasa says in his government, timber, hunting and fishing levies will be paid directly to respective local authorities to broaden their revenue base and revive the local government sector
· National Leadership for Development (NLD) President, Yobert Shimapande blames former MMD Leaders now in the FDD for the collapse of agriculture in the country
· Social Democratic Party (SDP) Leader, Gwendoline Konie denies media reports that her party paid out K20 000 for the 200 supporters who endorsed her candidature during the presidential nominations
· MMD Presidential candidate, Levy Mwanawasa defends the December 27 elections date as conducive arguing that going by the tenure of office of the president, the date was the right time for elections
· MMD Mufulira constituency parliamentary candidate, Kaunda Lembalemba says he is confident of retaining his seat in this years elections
· ZRP strongly defends the use of traditional hammock on which it’s president, Ben Mwila was carried to the Supreme Court to file his nomination papers
· UNIP says Zambians should not vote for any opposition political party formed by MMD defectors
· Some registered voters in Kitwe complain of lack of information on aspiring ward councilors who have been adopted by the various parties for the December 27 elections
· Former Zambia Airways employees shower praise on President Chiluba and Communications and Transport Deputy Minister, Alfred Ndholvu for having attended to their problems
· Heritage Party members in Ndola call upon party president, Godfrey Miyanda to intervene in the wrangle that has erupted in the district over the two adopted parliamentary aspiring candidates in Chifubu and Bwana Mkubwa constituencies whom they charge have been imposed
· The National Women’s Lobby Group offers campaign material to support 10 independent women candidates in this years tripartite elections
· Youths from major opposition political parties in Kitwe form a security alliance to offer protection to candidates during the campaigns for the December 27 general elections
· Executive Director of Radio Icengelo, Kunda Kunda lashes out at political parties claiming that he has been adopted to stand as their parliamentary candidate
The Daily Mail
· Political battlelines in the race to Manda Hill drawn with most constituencies recording a high turnout of parliamentary candidates filing their nominations
· MMD Presidential candidate, Levy Mwanawasa says government will study the possibility of allowing voting by proxy in general due to the advent email
· Community and Social Services Minister, John Chisanga resigns from the ruling party to join Patriotic Front
· The Zambia Union of Financial Institutions says it will not urge its members to support a single political party in the run up to this years tripartite elections
· ZRP lashes out at Patriotic Front Leader, Michael Sata for castigating its leader, Ben Mwila when his cadres carried him on a hammock
· MMD Ndola Central constituency parliamentary aspirant, Eric Silwamba says he is committed to helping the people of his constituency
· Who Takes Over The Republican Reigns
· Politics is Much More Than Power Struggle
Monday 3rd December
The Times
· Government directs all public service workers who have been adopted as parliamentary candidates on various party tickets to resign
· ZRP dismisses and describes as sour grapes claims by the FDD that Munali independent candidate, Cindy Mutale is being sponsored by the MMD
· Candidates for the local governmental elections which takes place simultaneously with the presidential and parliamentary elections on December 27 file in their nominations their nominations throughout the country
· President Chiluba pays glowing tribute to MMD presidential candidate, Levy Mwanawasa and has urged the electorate to vote for him
· Vice President, Enoch Kavindele and three other contestants successfully file in their nominations for Kabompo West Constituency
· FDD Spokesman, Fisho Mwale says the party will intensify campaign efforts in Munali constituency where supporters have rejected party vice president, Edith Nawakwi
· NCC fails to file the nomination for Livingstone parliamentary seat as it’s candidate arrived after the polling station had been closed
· Scores of opposition political parties members in Lunte Constituency of Mporokoso defect to join the ruling MMD
· Heritage Party in Ndola suspends it’s Bwana Mukubwa constituency chairman, Willie Mafwali and Secretary, Phineas Fombe for behavior not compatible with the party’s aspirations
· The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) urges the electorate to be wary of bribes from politicians and appealed to them to vote wisely in this years tripartite elections
· Eight foreign tourists visiting Livingstone declare Zambia as the most peaceful country they have ever known
· ZRP concedes that the failure by their parliamentary candidate, Aaron Katuta to file in his nomination papers for Chilubi Island seat is a set back to the party
· UNIP members from 24 wards in Lusaka threaten to ditch the party following the resignation of former party president, Francis Nkhoma
The Daily Mail
· President Chiluba charges that any leader who once tried to topple former President Kaunda’s government through unconstitutional means was beyond reform
· The Electoral Commission of Zambia prescribes an affidavit of declaration regulation for all the election monitors to secure commitment and compliance with the Electoral code of conduct during the elections
· Nominations for the December 27 tripartite elections end with aspiring candidates drawn from various political parties filing in their papers at various centers to contest the local government polls
· Former MMD National Women’s Chairperson, Princess Nakatindi Wina and her husband Sikota file in their nominations for Sesheke and Mulobezi constituencies respectively on the UPND ticket
· Bandits steal a motor vehicle, K1 million cash and property worth K2 million from members of a conflict management committee of the Electoral Commission
The Post
· MMD cadres clobber Lusaka Central parliamentary candidate, Dipak Patel at Lusaka Civic Centre grounds before he filed in his nomination papers
· Patriotic Front Leader, Michael Sata says we have to finish the MMD, punish them, hit them so hard that they will know the people of Zambia are annoyed
· Opposition UPND and MMD cadres clash during nominations
· President Chiluba seeks slow democratization process
· NGOCC Executive Director, Grace Kanyanga saves Social Democratic Party President, Gwendoline Konie’s ambition to have her name on the ballot paper as presidential candidate after she failed to raise the 200 registered voters required to endorse her nomination
· NCC parliamentary candidate fails to file in nomination papers after arriving 15 minutes after the close of nominations
· President Chiluba says, MMD Presidential candidate, Levy Mwanawasa deserves to be president
· Anti Voter Apathy Project (AVAP) Executive Director, Bonnie Tembo says the MMD in Northwestern Province is using the Office of the President, ZESCO and Medical Stores motor vehicles in distributing campaign materials
· FDD Vice President, Edith Nawakwi warns that Zambians will be buying Mealie Meal on a teaspoon if they do not vote out of office the cruel MMD government this year
· Former UNIP President, Francis Nkhoma says he has not thrown his weight behind MMD Presidential candidate, Levy Mwanawasa
· Opposition UPND Secretary General, Benny Tetamashimba directs his cadres to be peaceful and respectful of other political parties leaders, cadres and supporters in their campaigns
· Helicopter delays nominations for parliamentary candidates in Samfya
Tuesday 4th December
The Times
· UPND Deputy National Chairperson for Youth Affairs, Mrs Masela Sekeseke-Chinyama claims that the women in Munali Constituency have resolved to campaign against FDD Vice President, Edith Nawakwi
· ZRP cadre dies instantly after falling off a moving vehicle
· Father and Son vie for the same local government seat in Kitwe where 186 contestants are jostling for 25 wards
· MMD Chairman for Legal Affairs, Eric Silwamba is confident of retaining the Ndola Central parliamentary seat
· UNIP in Nakonde may disintegrate following what the District Executive Committee has termed as an imposition of parliamentary candidate
· Kawambwa Central MMD candidate, Africa Chungu appeals to his cadres to love one another and avoid malicious campaigns
· Mufulira UPND ward chairman, Lewis Sinyangwe says his party will emerge victorious in the forthcoming tripartite elections
· Political parties in Kawambwa urge the Catholic Commission of Justice and Peace (CCJP) to organize a forum for political leaders to debate issues
· The Nazerene Church in Kitwe’s Kawama township expresses dismay that the congregation failed to hold it’s Sunday service because of confusion by political parties
· Chingola Constituency independent candidate bitterly complains over rumors that he is being circulated that he has pulled out of the December 27 parliamentary elections
· Opposition councilors in Chingola call upon the electorate to vote for leaders who are mature and morally upright for smooth delivery of goods and services
· UPND Vice President, Robert Sichinga pledges to revive Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia (NCZ) and Kafue Textile of Zambia (KTZ) if elected Kafue MP
· Nevers Mumba: The Smart Televangalist-Cum-Politician
· Dr Mumba’s Profile
· Social Democratic Party (SDP) leader, Gwendoline Konie plans to act against a women’s organization which is reported to have helped her mobilize 200 supporters after her party struggled in vain to raise this number to enable her to file nominations for presidency last Friday
· Zambia Independent Monitoring Team appeals to Chief Justice Mathew Ngulube to disclose the liabilities of the 11 presidential candidates
· The ruling MMD intensifies campaigning with it’s top leadership spreading out the countryside to mobilize support for it’s presidential, parliamentary and local government candidates
· A police officer testifies how he recalls FDD Vice President, Edith Nawakwi uttering defamatory statements against President Chiluba at a rally
· ZRP Secretary General, Sylvia Masebo urges the electorate not to be swayed by the wind of change, but be critical of each aspirant in this years tripartite election
· Six officers injured in a road accident on their way to a nomination center for parliamentary and local government elections
· A father and his son from the same house in Ndeke township declare war against each other after filing their nominations as aspiring councilors on the Patriotic Front and UPND tickets respectively
· The ruling MMD in Kalulushi is among three parties which have managed to field candidates for local government elections in all the twenty wards
· Prominent UPND member, Jonathan Kwalombota decides to stand as an independent MP for Livingstone constituency after what he has described as greediness among top officials to have party vice president, Sakwiba Sikota adopted for the seat
· Women in Politics: Any Hope?
· A loaded Week of Politics
· Sound Leadership is Key to Children’s Well-being
· MMD cadres hack Patriotic Front officials in Kanyama compound with pangas
· Patriotic Front leader, Michael Sata says President Chiluba will get out of state house a miserable man
· Police Chief Inspector, James Ngulube tells Lusaka Principle Resident magistrate, Frank Tembo that it is not defamatory to call a thief a thief
· International Fellowship of Christian Churches President, Bishop Simon Chihana claims that the MMD is making arrangements for their student cadres at some colleges in Lusaka to stay until the elections set for December 27
· Opposition FDD Vice President, Edith Nawakwi says the Electoral Commission is working in collaboration with the ruling MMD to disadvantage the opposition
· The Electoral Commission will print ballot papers for presidential candidates in this month end’s elections
· FDD Kanyama parliamentary candidate, Mwalimu Simfukwe says he is now tired of restraining youths from counter attacking small MMD gangsters
· Former Agenda for Zambia President, Akashambatwa Mbikusita Lewanika says the reckless and fast pace of Zambia’s privatization programme has resulted in the failure of its intended objectives
· Six electoral officers seriously injured in road accident
Wednesday 5th December
· President Chiluba says government will import cheap mealie meal and maize to counter the sharp increase in the price of maize
· MMD Presidential candidate, Levy Mwanawasa says his administration shall subsidise agricultural production in line with the MMD manifesto
· The Electoral Commission receives complaints from ZRP and Heritage Party over their listing of candidates and parties
· MMD National Secretary, Vernon Mwanga says MMD candidate, Levy Mwanawasa is the best suited person to take over as president because he is committed to continuing with the 1991 programme
· FDD candidate contesting the Chibefwe Ward in Mkushi North, Mary Sepeti disqualified for not meeting certain electoral conditions
· National Energy Sector and Allied Workers Union (Nesawu) says it is not in their collective agreement that ZESCO employees vying for political office should resign
· The majority of district, constituency and branch leaders together with hundreds of followers in Siavonga resign citing party Vice President, Edith Nawakwi’s foul language
· Munkulungwe Orphanage Ministries (MOM) President, Zondiwe Sibbande expresses concern over the lack of information about the existence of some political parties participating in this years tripartite elections
· Communications and Transport Deputy Minister, Alfred Ndholvu says his replacement as MMD Chipata Central Constituency parliamentary candidate is in the best interest of the party
· Copperbelt UNIP Provincial women’s secretary, Jemima Banda and staunch member, Harriet Witola resign from the party citing frustration by the party leadership
· NCC Presidential candidate, Nevers Mumba says this years tripartite elections are not just about changing the economic set up of the country but to scrutinize personalities vying for presidential and parliamentary office
· Opposition FDD presidential candidate, Christon Tembo calls for calm and unity in his party and among opposition parties ahead of the December 27 tripartite elections
· Chingola constituency independent candidate, nelson Mumba accuses the FDD of disturbing his campaign by telling the electorate that he has pulled out of the race
· MMD candidate for Lufwaanyama, Goodson Mulilo pledges to have the area electrified once voted into office
· President Chiluba arrives in Petauke to begin a seven day tour of Eastern Province and drum up support for MMD Presidential candidate, Levy Mwanawasa
· National Leadership for Development unveils its manifesto providing much emphasis on agriculture and poverty reduction
· Gwendoline Konie: Is She Just Making Another CV?
The Daily Mail
· President Chiluba says former Cabinet Ministers who have now joined the FDD are responsible for the mess in the agriculture sector
· President Chiluba leaves for the Eastern Province to drum up support for the MMD Republican presidential candidate, Levy Mwanawasa
· Opposition political parties cry foul over the style of writing names on ballot papers
· Another police officer testifies that the burden of proof on whether or not President Chiluba is a thief lies on those who have alleged so and not the police
· MMD Presidential candidate, Levy Mwanawasa lashes out at his competitors who he has accused of taking the elections as a joke
· The European Union stations 18 Long Term Observers in all the nine provinces of Zambia
· Kitwe District MMD Secretary, Mrs Moyo suspended from the party for allegedly giving away the Chamboli Ward seat during nominations for local government elections
· ZRP President, Ben Mwila says he his is saddened with the death of his member in Nakonde who jumped out of a moving vehicle
· United Church of Zambia (UCZ) Presbyterian Bishop, Jose Antonio calls on Christians to commit themselves to prayers to avoid confusion during the December 27 tripartite elections
· NGOCC Executive Director, Grace Kanyanga says her organization did what it thought was right to help Social Democratic Party President, Gwendoline Konie during nominations for presidency
· Patriotic Front Leader, Michael Sata claims that he is the most corrupt free politician among the 11 Presidential candidates
· Two Full Pages on Women’s Manifesto. Motto: More Women in Politics
· Government blocks opposition FDD plane from landing in Mbala
· President Chiluba says his former Ministers failed him lamentably
· The police officer who arrested and charged Dipak Patel and Fred M’membe discloses that he cannot prove that President Chiluba was not involved in the US$4 relief maize scam
· Patriotic Front President, Michael Sata says privatization has enslaved most of the people in Zambia
· Retired Politician and hero of Zambia’s independence, Mainza Chona says Zambia deserves a strong man for president after December 27
· NCC Leader, Nevers Mumba says MMD Presidential candidate, Levy Mwanawasa needs to be scrutinized like any other leader in the opposition to allow voters to make an informed choice
· National Leadership for Development (NLD) President, Yobert Shimapande says his party will abolish the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
· Lusaka High Court bans all District Administrators (DA’s) from participating in politics whilst being engaged in the civil service
· The newly formed Leadership 2011 Forum declares that only Dr Kaunda can save Zambia
· FDD Chairman for Employment, Labour and Social Development, Sketchey Sacika charges that President Chiluba has reduced the dignity of labour
· The Trinity Broadcasting Network resumes the recording of political debates involving aspiring presidential candidates
· Government is said to be owing Zambia Airways over 2.5 billion kwacha in unsettled arrears for the presidential charters and is not willing to settle the amount
· MMD aspiring candidate, Levy Mwanawasa promises veteran politician, Emmanuel Kasonde the post of Vice President once elected to power
· Voters interviewed say, the proclamation of the dissolution of parliament signed November 21 gives jobs to the opposition
· Opposition UPND in Northwestern Province retaliates that once voted into power it will provide free education to the people in the area
· Parties take a stake of State House
· Bishops, Pastors Unite for Nevers
· Kulilalila Mazoka’s UPND
· Mwila’s Umuselo Party
· Tembo’s Train at State House?
· Women Where are You?
· What is Chiluba’s Legacy? Lessons From The Presidential Petition
· Petition and the Donor Community
· Chiluba’s Trump Card
PROFILE: National Leadership for Development President. Yobert Shimapande
· From the UN to Zambian President?
· Who is Shamapande?
· Why Shamapande is the Right Candidate
Shamapande and Employment
PROFILE: Zambia Republican Chairman, Ben Kapita
· Who is Ben Kapita?
· When did Ben Kapita join politics?
· National Problems Also at Constituency
· A life dedicated to agriculture
ZAMBIA TODAY
· Voting for MMD
· December 27 disturbs Christ
· Shifting the Election focus
Thursday 6th December 2001
The Times
· MMD Presidential candidate, Levy Mwanawasa becomes the first presidential aspirant to declare his assets ahead of this years tripartite elections
· Chief Ndake of the Nsenga people of Petauke passes a congratulatory message to MMD presidential candidate three weeks ahead of the December 27 polls
· Police seek two drivers believed to be from opposition political parties who ran over two people in separate accidents in the on going campaign trial
· FDD Senior official, Wellington Musonda says Lusaka Central parliamentary candidate, Dipak Patel is a pathological liar who lied about his recent beating
· Coalition 2001 appeals to the government to declare December 27, the day of tripartite elections, a public holiday to enable people to turn up in large numbers to vote
· National Energy Sector and Allied Workers Union (NESAWU) backpedals on its position saying all it’s members with ambitions of vying for parliament should resign
· NCC adopted parliamentary candidate for Ndola Central, Charity Mtesha calls on women in the constituency not to fall prey to politicians who are trying to win support by bribing them
· UNIP President, Tilyenji Kaunda pledges to revamp the agriculture sector once voted into power
· Opposition UPND predicts outright victory in Luapula Province in the December 27 tripartite elections
· Western Province Permanent Secretary, Geoffrey Akafekwa commends political parties and the people in the province for the peaceful manner in which they conducted themselves during the just ended nominations for the forthcoming elections
· MMD candidate for Kamfinsa constituency, Webby Chipili urges the people in the area not to fall prey to the opposition but stand firm and vote for the MMD
· ZRP candidate for Ndola Central Constituency says the race for the Ndola Central constituency will be between the ruling MMD and ZRP
· MMD Nkana constituency parliamentary candidate George Chilumanda says he will ensure continued development in the constituency once elected MP
· Independent Churches and Other Ministries in Zambia (ICOZ) cautions churches against being used by politicians to work against the government
· Copperbelt University Students Union (Cobusu) appeals to donors to provide food to students who will remain on campus to wait for election day
· Wusakile constituency FDD parliamentary candidate, Kaweche Banda expresses confidence that he will scoop the seat
· Only two out of 11 political party spokespersons invited to attend the elections reporting workshop in Lusaka confirm their participation
· Opposition Patriotic Front says it will not receive any funding from donors because it does not want to mortgage the country to foreigners
· Gen Tembo’s Unanswered Questions
The Daily Mail
· FODEP to pay the incidental allowance of K40 000 to each polling agent of the 11 presidential candidates who have successfully filed in their nominations
· MMD National Secretary, Vernon Mwanga says President Chiluba saved former MMD National Secretary, Michael Sata from being impeached by the National Executive Committee (NEC) which was unhappy with his poor performance
· Chief Ndake of the Nsenga people in the Eastern Province says, President Chikluba will leave office in triumph because of the peace which the country has enjoyed under his leadership
· National Organisation for Civic Education (NOCE) urges Zambia to hold FDD Vice President, Edith Nawakwi and other FDD members for Zambia’s economic mess
· Six aspiring presidential candidates vow to amend the republican constitution once voted into power
· Participants to a public debate for aspiring candidates say FDD Vice President, Edith Nawakwi’s knack for insults may cost her votes in the Munali Constituency
· The Africa House of Prayer chapter declares a 40 day national prayer and fasting from November 27 up to January 5 2002
· Some adopted candidates from various parties including the ruling MMD fail to file in their nominations for the local government elections in Kalulushi because they allegedly owe the council large sums of money
· Coalition 2001 hails political parties for the mature manner and peaceful atmosphere in which both presidential and parliamentary nominations were lodged
· Political Violence: A Danger to Country’s Development
The Post
· Mealie meal shortage worsens with most shopping outlets in Lusaka running out of the commodity
· UPND President, Anderson Mazoka charges that the current shortage of mealie meal is a result of MMD’s poor economic policies
· Ruling MMD and former mayor, Patrick Kangwa says he sees the pain that the MMD policies have done to Zambians
· Vice President, Enoch Kavindele says the MMD remains committed to bettering the lives of citizens
· Patriotic Front leader, Michael Sata discloses that his party will not seek donor funding
· Lusaka lawyer, Edgar Lungu says he has quit UPND to join Patriotic Front because UPND only has managers and not politicians
· UPND President, Anderson Mazoka pleads to the electorate to give the Winas another chance
· FDD Chairman for Finance, Dipak Patel discloses that more than K250 billion was used during the OAU Conference
· Former MMD Petauke Central MP, Esau Mwannza resigns from the ruling MMD to join opposition FDD
· Agenda for Zambia presidential candidate, Inonge Mbikusita Lewanika demands that the government should immediately address the nation on the current fuel shortages
· Coalition 2001 Chairperson, Ngande Mwanajiti appeals to the government to declare December 27, the date for this years elections, as a national holiday
· Full Page Open letter to FDD Vice President, Edith Nawakwi from NOCE-Page 7