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The young leaders initiative (YALI) says it has received the expulsion of roan member of parliament Chishimba Kambwili from the ruling patriotic front (PF) party  with shock. YALI Governance Advisor Isaac Mwanza says his organization thrives on strong and democratic practices, because internal democracy is cardinal within political parties. Mr.

President Edgar Lungu has directed cabinet to ensure that all ministries present their ministerial needs to finance minister Felix Mutati. Government spokesperson Kampamba Mulenga says this is because it will help the finance minister include their submissions during the preparations of the 2018 national budget. And Ms.

The ruling patriotic front (PF) says it will write to the speaker of the national assembly dr. Patrick Matibini to declare roan constituency seat vacant following  the expulsion of its member of parliament Chishimba Kambwili.

Japan international cooperation agency-JICA says it has invested over 2 billion unites states dollars in Zambia since its existence in the country.

Finnish Ambassador to Zambia Timo Olkkonen says government’s decision to declare a state of threatened public emergency will have a negative impact on the country’s image. Mr. Olkkonen says the move will affect Zambia’s image internationally regardless of the justification of the declaration by government.

 The High Court has set 14th August, 2017 as the date for the commencement of the treason trial for incarcerated UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema and his co-accused. Mr Hichilema’s lawyer and UPND Chairperson for legal affairs Jack Mwiimbu has confirmed the development to Q-news in a telephone interview.

 Eleven people have died on the spot while 29 others sustained injuries in an accident which happened at Munali hills on the Kafue-Mazabuka road last night around 21:40hours involving a Hino Ranger truck registration number AKB 2872.

Lands Minister Jean Kapata says the illegal trade in Mukula tree logs has been brought under control. Ms Jean Kapata however, states that officers will continue impounding trucks carrying Mukula logs as well as arresting those involved in the illegal trade.

Former President Dr Kenneth Kaunda remains admitted to the University Teaching Hospital (UTH). Health Minister Chitalu Chilufya has told Journalists yesterday that the former president will be discharged today.

Vice President Inonge Wina says government has created a disaster loss data base which will be used to capture information relating to economic loss.