Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Nevers Mumba Campaign To Be Launched

During a speech at the Pennsylvania Center for International Exchange and Partnership Nevers Mumba announced that he will be launching his presidential campaign:
"I intend to launch in the next few weeks my campaign and that of most Zambians to liberate ourselves from the old politics of hate and imprisonment of opponents and a lack of delivery of goods and services.

I am aware that Zambians want a consensus president and government. I am therefore of the view that the next government must be a people's government which represents the various interests of the Zambian people.

My team and I will continue to dialogue with other opposition parties before launching our campaign.

I remain committed and determined to play a role in the healing process of my nation. "

Tuesday, August 23, 2005

Friday, August 19, 2005

Mumba Calls for Committee to Pressurise Levy Over Sata Charges

FORMER vice-president Pastor Nevers Mumba has proposed the formation of a committee to lobby G8 nations to pressure President Mwanawasa to drop all charges against Patriotic Front president Michael Sata.
At a reception to honour him, co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania Centre for International Exchange and Partnership (PCIEP) and the Lancaster Country Action at Eden Resort Inn, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Pastor Mumba also said tolerance of corruption and abuse of democratic values by the current administration had taken Zambia backwards. Full article....