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NCC Discussion Updates (Diaspora Voting )

Sun, 21 Jul 2008 05:25:00 GMT

posted by Ambassador
The National Constitution Conference (NCC) has rejected the proposal to allow Zambians abroad to vote. Clause 109 (g ) of the Mung'omba Draft Constitution requires the Electoral Commission of Zambia to ensure that "facilities are available for citizens living abroad to vote". Sensibly the Electoral Commission of Zambia and other participants agreed that this was a costly exercise.

A while back there was a petition doing arounds at various Zambian websites to allow Zambians abroad to vote. I always thought the idea was crazy. The ECZ has barely enough money, let alone the personnel to enforce its existing obligations, how Mung'omba and Co expected them to put facilities in place for Zambians abroad to vote is beyond me. What is unfortunate is that many Zambians abroad even jumped on this idea and started doing petitions. Many arguing that voting is right - at any financial price?

Attractions Of Livingstone

Sun, 19 May 2008 15:58:22 GMT

posted by seofriends

Livingstone is a historic colonial city and present capital of the Southern Province of Zambia, a tourism centre for Mosi-oa-Tunya (Victoria Falls) lying 10 km south on the Zambezi River, and a border town with road and rail connections to Zimbabwe on the other side of the Falls.

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Livingstone’s main attractions are:

Mosi-oa-Tunya (Victoria Falls) which is protected and served by the in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park on the city’s south-western edge.
Wildlife safaris (game drives) in the wildlife section of the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.
Birdwatching in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.
Batoka Gorges below the Falls in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.
Zambezi River above the Falls including river cruises, sports fishing, kayaking.
Victoria Falls Field Museum featuring geology and archaeology around the Falls.
Flights over the Falls including helicopter and microlight flights.
Livingstone Museum is devoted to archaeology, ethnography and history and contains a magnificent collection of memorabilia relating to David Livingstone.
Maramba Cultural Centre featuring traditional dancing, singing, costumes.
Mukuni Village with its annual Lwiindi Ceremony in July.
Victoria Falls Bridge

Online map of Livingstone, Zambia:

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A Human Approach to the Zambia Mining Debate

Wed, 5 Jul 2007 01:14:00 GMT

posted by Ambassador

"They came to make profit, not to look after the lives of the people who
were giving them profit"

Those are the powerful words of Justina Mumba as reported by BBC News . Justina lost her beloved son Thomas two years ago, with 45 workmates in a blast at a subsidiary mine in Chambishi. Her words underscore the human side to the mining debate that has so often been ignored in the deliberations over

Welcome to our blog about Zambia

Wed, 11 Jan 2007 21:41:29 GMT

posted by The_Zimbio_Team
This is our group blog, which is unique because any Zimbio member can post an entry to it. Some members blog about recent news and trends related to the portal topic, others recount relevant personal stories. You can also comment on and rate existing blog entries, to voice your opinion and to help the community identify which members and entries on the portal are must-reads. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this portal? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own blog entry!

Privatisation of Zambia's Copper Mines

Sun, 2 Apr 2007 23:56:00 GMT

posted by Ambassador
Alastair Fraser and John Lungu have recently published an excellent report, For Whom the Windfalls? Winners and Losers in the Privatisation of Zambia's Copper Mines. The associated 'Mine Watch Zambia' website also comes with excellent copies of Development Agreements negotiated between the mining companies and the Zambian government, as well a blog on mining issues.