Zambia : President Hichilema Expected In Chinsali Tomorrow

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: June 13, 2026Country: Zambia

Politics

Zambia : President Hichilema Expected In Chinsali Tomorrow

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema is expected tomorrow, June 14, 2026, in Chinsali. The visit comes amid political tension after four UPND MPs did not vote for Bill 7. No further details on the purpose of the visit have been provided.

Stay informed with NewsBoulevard

Get the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Related News

Ruto Defends 6% NSSF Deductions, Says High Rates Will Boost National Savings

Business & EconomyPoliticsKenya

Timothy Cerullo•now ago

Ruto Defends 6% NSSF Deductions, Says High Rates Will Boost National Savings

President William Ruto defended the government's push for higher NSSF contributions, stating that employees will contribute 6% of monthly wages, matched by employers. He noted NSSF assets grew from Ksh312 billion to Ksh670 billion in two years, aiming for Ksh1 trillion by 2027. The remarks come amid a legal dispute: a Court of Appeal ruling declared the NSSF Act 2013 unconstitutional, but NSSF and FKE advise continued deductions, while LSK warns employers of legal action.

Constitutional Council: What makes the Ousmane Sonko case even more complex

PoliticsSenegal

senenews.com•28m ago

Constitutional Council: What makes the Ousmane Sonko case even more complex

The debate over the reinstatement of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to the National Assembly is intensifying, raising major legal questions. Professor Meissa Diakhate argues that the Constitutional Council has no clear textual basis to handle the case, challenging its jurisdiction. According to him, the arguments put forward lack solid textual grounding, weakening legal interpretations. This institutional issue is crucial for Senegal.

Iran announces funeral, burial dates for late Supreme Leader Khamenei

PoliticsWorld / InternationalIran

Al Jazeera Staff•29m ago

Iran announces funeral, burial dates for late Supreme Leader Khamenei

Iran announced that the funeral of late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will begin in Tehran on July 4 and he will be buried in his hometown of Mashhad on July 9. Khamenei, 86, was killed in a joint US-Israeli air strike on his compound in February. The three-day funeral ceremonies will start on July 4 in Tehran, followed by a ceremony in the holy city of Qom on July 7.

Stay Updated with NewsBoulevard

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Learn more