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Investigate Police Brutality, Says Rights Group The Zambian police routinely engage in cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment, including torture, to extract confessions, Human Rights Watch said today. The government should investigate, discipline those found to be implicated, and train officers to interrogate suspects without coercion, Human Rights Watch said. Govt Wins World Bank Praise The World Bank yesterday said Zambia's economic management has been exemplary and the projected growth will enable the country access more funds from the International Development Association (IDA). Country Experiences Economic Boom Zambia's economic management to all intents and purposes has been exemplary and it is not surprising that this achievement has been recognised by the World Bank. New Orange Maize Breed Coming Zambia will this year introduce a new breed of orange maize to further curb the high vitamin A deficiency levels among people in the country especially the children. PF Deputy Secretary General Quits Patriotic Front (PF) deputy secretary general Chileshe Mulenga has resigned from the party and declined an appointment by party leader Michael Sata to be the party's chairperson for the research bureau, citing the party's failure to uphold its constitution. 'Mpombo, Magande Failed to Reform' The MMD has said expelled Kafulafuta Member of Parliament George Mpombo and his Chilanga Constituency counterpart Ng'andu Magande failed to reform despite being given chance to do so. Police Brutality, Torture Rife The Zambian police routinely engage in cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment, including torture, to extract confessions, Human Rights Watch said today. The government should investigate, discipline those found to be implicated, and train officers to interrogate suspects without coercion, Human Rights Watch said. President Witnesses Kagame Inauguration President Rupiah Banda returned home from Kigali last evening after attending an inauguration ceremony for Rwandan President Paul Kagame who was sworn in for a second seven-year term of office. Diplomat is New Chief Chiwala Second secretary of protocol at the Zambian High Commission in Kenya, Majaliwa Muwaya was yesterday installed as Senior Chief Chiwala of the Lamba people of Ndola, bringing to an end a long and bitter feud over the throne. State to Review Cattle Restocking Progamme The Government is reviewing the cattle restocking programme in Southern Province to assist the farmers that lost their animals to cattle diseases. MP Mwamba's Wife Battered Patrioctic Front (PF) Kasama Central Member of Parliament Geoffrey Mwamba's wife Chama is admitted to MKP Hospital in Lusaka's Kabulonga area after she was allegedly battered by her spouse in a marital dispute. Chiefs Call for Respect of Sovereignty THREE traditional rulers have called on the British government and other countries accredited to Zambia to respect the country's sovereignty by desisting from interfering in its internal affairs. Economy to Grow By 6.6 Percent THE Government has said the economy is expected to grow by 6.6 per cent this year, an upward revision from the earlier projection of five per cent. Economy Shows Resilience AGAINST all odds, particularly the pressures that came with the global economic meltdown last year, Zambia has continued to show resilience in its economy and the country is certainly on its way up the development ladder. Lower Stockfeed Market Prices Cheer Women Poultry Farmers SMALL-SCALE female poultry farmers in Lusaka have expressed happiness at the prevailing market prices for stock feed which they have attributed to the 2009/10 bumper harvest. Cifire Hails Women's Role in Church, Society INFORMATION and Broadcasting Services Deputy Minister, Angela Cifire has hailed the role women play in developing the Church and society. Sata's Inconsistent - Ronnie THE Government has said the U-turn by Patriotic Front (PF) president Michael Sata on mining taxes is a clear sign that the opposition leader is inconsistent on various national matters. 60 Chiefs Back Rupiah Banda's Growth Programmes SIXTY chiefs from Southern, Central and Luapula provinces have endorsed President Rupiah Banda's infrastructure development programme. First Lady Launches Conservation Agriculture First Lady Thandiwe Banda has said Conservation Agriculture Programme will ease the pressure that Government faces in implementing activities aimed at supporting small-scale farmers in the country. Men Urged to Partner With Spouses in Farming A NDOLA small-scale farmer has called on men in the agriculture sector to partner with their spouses and share proceeds from their suffering together as opposed to relegating them to mere labourers in their own farms. DEC Arrests Shakafuswa THE Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit of the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested Katuba Member of Parliament Jonas Shakafuswa's brother, Charles for money laundering activities involving more than K200 million. Helpers Society Tosses Out Milingo FORMER Lusaka Catholic Archbishop Emmanuel Milingo has been removed from the Zambia Helpers Society (ZHS), the organisation he founded in 1996, after members abolished the position of president. Reckless Waste Disposal Worries Environmental Council THE Environmental Council of Zambia (ECZ) has expressed concern at the reckless disposal of waste by passengers using public transport, and warned that such behaviour would continue affecting the environment. NHA Gets K6.5 Billion Loan for Houses NATIONAL Housing Authority (NHA) chief executive officer Elias Mpondela has said his organisation has secured a K6.5 billion loan from Shelter Afrique for the construction of housing units countrywide. Banda Arrives in Kigali PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda yesterday arrived in Rwanda to attend a one-day heads of State and Government summit that will discuss progress on the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). MMD Dares Mpombo, Magande MMD deputy national secretary Chembe Nyangu has challenged expelled Kafulafuta Member of Parliament (MP) George Mpombo and his Chilanga counterpart Ng'andu Magande to prove that they are popular by not challenging the decision to expel them from the ruling party. Economic Issues Must Not Be Politicised IT appears some people in this country never run short of issues to pick on against the Government at the expense of development. A case in point is the debate that has surrounded president Banda's trips abroad, made for the benefit of the country. EU Funded Kitwe Markets Ready THE Kitwe City Council has finally started the process of allocating stands to marketeers in the newly-constructed European Union (EU) funded markets in the district. Ndola Widow Complains of Harassment A WIDOW in Ndola whose late husband's body was exhumed last month following suspicions of poisoning has complained that the family of her deceased spouse is harassing her and wants to grab all her property. MP Warns Against Abuse of CDF SOLWEZI West Constituency Member of Parliament (MP), Humphrey Mwanza has warned that action will be taken against anyone abusing the Constituency Development Funds (CDF).
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Mozambique bread price climbdown Mozambique says it will reverse the increase in the price of bread that sparked deadly riots last week. Arrests over Swaziland protests Police in Swaziland arrest about 50 people ahead of protests against sub-Saharan Africa's last absolute monarchy, activists say. Nigeria sets president poll date Nigeria's next presidential election will take place on 22 January 2011, reigniting speculation about current leader Goodluck Jonathan's intentions. Nigeria arrests ex-football heads Four Nigerian former football officials are arrested amid accusations that some $8m (£5m) went missing during the World Cup finals in South Africa. Nigeria city fears sect attacks The army is conducting joint patrols with the police in Nigeria's northern city of Maiduguri after a wave of killings blamed on the Islamist sect, Boko Haram. 'No climate link' to African wars A study suggests climate change is not responsible for civil wars in Africa, challenging widely held assumptions. Poor children dying 'of neglect' Save the Children says there have been four million preventable child deaths over the past 10 years because the poorest have not been the focus of aid. SA public sector strike suspended South African trade unions suspend a nationwide strike which has paralysed schools and hospitals for 20 days. UK vicar jailed for sham marriages A British vicar found guilty of carrying out hundreds of sham marriages between African men and Eastern European women is jailed for four years. SA ex-police chief Selebi appeals Jackie Selebi, the former South African police chief convicted of taking bribes from a drug dealer, is allowed to appeal against his 15-year jail sentence. Etuhu pens new deal with Fulham Dickson Etuhu signs a three-year contract extension at Premier League Fulham. Rejevac given Ghana deadline The Ghana FA gives Black Stars Coach Milovan Rajevac a seven-day deadline to sign the new contract offered to him. Ghana defeat Swazis, Egypt held World Cup quarter-finalists Ghana cruised to a 3-0 win over Swaziland in their opening 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Mbabane on Sunday. Figure happy How many trillions does it take to change a Nigerian light bulb? Nigerian economy 'to grow by 10%' Nigeria's economy is set for rapid growth, the finance minister says. Wheat pushes world food prices up Russia drought leaves food prices highest since 2008, UN says Algeria Key facts, figures and dates Angola Key facts, figures and dates Benin Key facts, figures and dates Botswana Key facts, figures and dates Burkina Faso Key facts, figures and dates Burundi Key facts, figures and dates Cameroon Key facts, figures and dates Cape Verde Key facts, figures and dates Central African Rep Key facts. figures and dates Chad Key facts, figures and dates Comoros Key facts, figures and dates Republic of Congo Key facts, figures and dates Dem Rep of Congo Key facts, figures and dates Djibouti Key facts, figures and dates Egypt Key facts, figures and dates Equatorial Guinea Key facts, figures and dates Eritrea Key dates, facts and figures Ethiopia Key facts, figures and dates Gabon Key facts, figures and dates Gambia Key facts, figures and dates Ghana Key facts, figures and dates Guinea Key facts, figures and dates Guinea-Bissau Key facts, figures and dates Ivory Coast Key facts, figures and dates Kenya Key facts, figures and dates Lesotho Key facts, figures and dates Liberia Key facts, figures and dates Libya Key facts, figures and dates Madagascar Key facts, figures and dates Malawi Key facts, figures and dates Mali Key facts, figures and dates Mauritania Key facts, figures and dates Mauritius Key facts, figures and dates Morocco Key facts, figures and dates Mozambique Key facts, figures and dates Namibia Key facts, figures and dates Niger Key facts, figures and dates Nigeria Key facts, figures and dates Rwanda Key facts, figures and dates XML error: not well-formed (invalid token) at line 845