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Zambia:
Sata Names Cabinet
Monitor, 30 September 2011
Zambia's President Michael Sata yesterday announced a 20-member Cabinet, naming his close ally Guy Scott as Vice-President and co-opting six parliamentarians from rival Rupiah… Read more »
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Zambia:
New President, New Governance Yardstick
IPS, 23 September 2011
The election of Michael Chilufya Sata as Zambia's new president shows that Zambians are more interested in issues of accountability and transparency than mere service delivery, say… Read more »
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Zambia:
Opposition's Sata Sworn in As Fifth President
Nation, 23 September 2011
Thousands of jubilant people witnessed the inauguration of Michael Sata becoming Zambia's fifth President. Read more »
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Zambia:
Sata, Fourth Time Lucky, Faces High Expectations
ISS, 23 September 2011
Michael Sata, leader Zambia's opposition party the Patriotic Front (PF) has won Zambia's presidential elections with 43% of the vote to incumbent Rupiah Banda of the Movement for… Read more »
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Zambia:
Who is Michael Sata?
Citizen, 23 September 2011
It had been a rough terrain, but Michael Chilufya Sata remained positive that one day he will rule Zambia. Read more »
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Zambia:
'King Cobra' Broke Away From Ruling Party to Champion Poor
SANF, 23 September 2011
Former Zambian opposition leader Michael Sata of the Patriotic Front has been declared the winner of Zambia's presidential election held on 20 September, defeating the incumbent,… Read more »
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Zambia:
Banda Accepts Defeat
allAfrica, 23 September 2011
Outgoing president Rupiah Banda has conceded defeat in Tuesday's election, saying "the people of Zambia have spoken and we must all listen". Read more »
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Zambia:
No Change to Relations, Says Zimbabwe V-P
The Herald, 24 September 2011
MICHAEL Chilufya Sata was yesterday sworn in as the fifth Zambian President at a colourful ceremony attended by thousands of his supporters and foreign dignitaries. Read more »
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Zambia:
Populist Sata Wins Presidency
SW Radio, 23 September 2011
Veteran Zambian politician and opposition leader Michael Sata has won the presidential election, with 43 percent of the vote compared to Rupiah Banda's 36 percent. Read more »
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Zambia:
Sata is President
Times of Zambia, 23 September 2011
PATRIOTIC Front (PF) president Michael Sata is the new president of Zambia. Mr Sata was declared winner by Chief Justice Ernest Sakala this morning after beating his closest rival… Read more »
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Zambia:
'MPs Advised to Get Inaugration Ceremony Invitation Cards'
Times of Zambia, 23 September 2011
THE Clerk of the National Assembly has appealed to Members of Parliament (MPs) wishing to attend the inauguration ceremony of the president-elect Michael Sata to collect invitation… Read more »
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Zambia:
EU Poll Observers Appeal for Calm
Times of Zambia, 23 September 2011
THE European Union election observer mission to Zambia has appealed for calm among political stakeholders to allow the Electoral Commission of Zambia deliver transparent results… Read more »
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Zambia:
Inspector General Warns Against Violence
Times of Zambia, 23 September 2011
INSPECTOR General of Police Francis Kabonde has warned perpetrators of violence following the perceived delays in announcing the polls of stern action. Read more »
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Zambia:
President Banda Appeals to Locals to Remain Peaceful
Times of Zambia, 23 September 2011
PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda has appealed to the Zambian people to remain calm and peaceful as they await the announcement of the 2011 tripartite election final results by the Electoral… Read more »
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Zambia:
Opposition Challenger Widens Election Lead
Nation, 22 September 2011
Michael Sata on Thursday evening widened his lead ahead of President Rupiah Banda by over 185, 000 votes from the 116 of 150 constituencies, the Electoral Commission of Zambia… Read more »
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Zambia:
Riots Halt Business
Times of Zambia, 23 September 2011
KITWE central business district (CBD) was yesterday morning completely deserted shortly after riot erupted in Bulangililo, Chamboli, Mulenga and Wusakili townships as residents… Read more »
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Zambia:
False Results Posted on Election Commission Website
Times of Zambia, 22 September 2011
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has said its website carrying the 2011 presidential, parliamentary and local government election results had been tampered with and fake… Read more »
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Zambia:
Election Too Close to Call
allAfrica, 21 September 2011
Opposition presidential challenger Michael Sata's party claimed he was ahead in the vote count from Tuesday's election, but news agencies reported that the poll was too close to… Read more »
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Zambia:
Lusaka Tense After Violence Erupts Over Voting Delays
Nation, 20 September 2011
Riots erupted in Zambia's capital today with electoral materials burnt and almost 10 vehicles damaged over delayed opening of polling stations. Read more »
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Zambia:
Poor Voters 'Anxious' to Make Their Mark For Change
RNW Africa, 20 September 2011
Zambians voted Tuesday in national elections to choose their leaders for the next five years, with President Rupiah Banda facing a tough challenge from his long-time rival Michael… Read more »