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08Apr/22

British voters want lying politicians to face consequences – new study

April 8, 2022PoliticsAlan Renwick, Constitution of the United Kingdom, Constitutional law, Democracy, Government, Law, Parliament of Singapore, R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, United Kingdom constitutional lawadmin

Alan Renwick, UCL

Does the British public care about the integrity and honesty of its politicians? The answer to this question may profoundly shape domestic politics in the weeks ahead. The Metropolitan police are in the process of issuing fines to government officials who broke lockdown restrictions in 2020 and 2021, and the prime minister may be one of the recipients of these fines. Civil servant Sue Gray, meanwhile, is preparing to release the full version of her report on the rule breaking. If she concludes that failures of leadership fed a culture of impunity at No 10, there are bound to be voices calling for Boris Johnson’s resignation.

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27Mar/22

Five ways the monarchy has benefited from colonialism and slavery

March 27, 2022PoliticsBritish monarchy, Cambridge, Colonialism, Colony of Jamaica, Commonwealth of Nations, Countries, Decolonization, Elizabeth II, Government, Heads of state, Laura Clancy, Monarchy in Jamaica, Political history of Canada, Political history of the United Kingdomadmin

Laura Clancy, Lancaster University

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s tour of the Caribbean for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee has been criticised over the royals’ connection to colonialism and slavery.

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25Jan/22

Passport, an International Shipping Carrier Built for E-Commerce, Raises $39 Million in Series B Funding

January 25, 2022TransportBiometrics, Government, Human activities, Identity documents, International relations, Passports, Public records, Shippo, Visasadmin

Passport, an international shipping carrier built for cross-border e-commerce, today announced $39 million in new Series B funding. Continue reading

16Jan/22

Mpelembe Network expresses condolences following the death of the Chairman of The Kenneth Kaunda Africa Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Captain Kambarage Kaunda

January 16, 2022Human InterestGovernment, Kambarage Kaunda, Kenneth Kaunda, Mpelembe Secondary School, Presidents of Zambia, Prime Ministers of Zambia, Zambia, Zambian peopleadmin

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Captain Kambarage Kaunda, Chairman of the The Kenneth Kaunda Africa Centre for Democracy and Human Rights.

Captain Kambarage Kaunda was a dedicated humantarian, a passionate fighter for democracy and human rights. He worked tirelessly for a more united and socially conscious Africa with citizens at its centre. His kindness and humility will be sorely missed.

“I am grieving Captain Kambarage Kaunda’s passing. Africa has lost a leader and a tireless defender of African values,” said Mpelembe Network Chief Community officer Sam Mbale

We wish to send heartfelt condolences to Captain Kambarage Kaunda’s family and to his friends and colleagues, and lifting prayers in his honour.

Kenneth Kaunda Africa Centre for Democracy and Human Rights
https://kennethkaunda.org

19Oct/21

Facebook, Google and Amazon are similar to states. Bremmer: Will they replace nationhood?

October 19, 2021MediaAmerican people of German descent, Articles, Biden family, Donald Trump, Far-right politics in the United States, Government, Joe Biden, Politicians, Presidents of the United States, QAnon, Right-wing populism in the United States, Time 100, Trumpism, United States, United States Congressadmin

On the day in early January when former President Donald Trump encouraged thousands of his followers to storm America’s capitol building during Congress’s session to certify the election of Joe Biden, the most consequential decisions to re-establish order were made not by law enforcement or the military, but by giant tech companies, who decided – on their own, and without government encouragement – to punish the leaders of the failed insurrection. Continue reading

30Sep/21

New Energy Transitions Commission Briefing Paper – Six Actions to Limit Global Warming to 1.5°C

September 30, 2021EnvironmentAnthropocene, Climate change, Climate change mitigation, Countries, Energy policy, Energy transition, Environment, Foreign relations, Government, Human impact on the environment, Paris, Paris Agreement, Politics of climate changeadmin

The Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) today set out the actions which nations and companies could take during the 2020s to deliver the Paris agreement and limit global warming to 1.5°C. Continue reading

07Sep/21

President Hichilema unveils Cabinet

September 7, 2021Zambia ElectionsAlfred Chipoya, Ambrose, Ambrose Lwiji Lufuma, Anthony Bwalya, Brenda Tambatamba, Cabinet of Barbados, Cabinet of Jamaica, Charles Milupi, Chipoka Mulenga, Christopher Mvunga, Chushi Kasanda, Collins Nzovu, COPPERBELT PROVINCE, Cornelius Mweetwa, Derrick Chilundika, Doreen Mwamba, Douglas Siakalima, Elias Mubanga, Elijah Muchima, Elisha Matambo, Elvis Nkandu, Felix Mutati, Felix Nkulukusa, Francis Chipimo, Frank Tayali, Fredson Yamba, Gary Nkombo, Government, Government of Barbados, Hakainde Hichilema, Henry Sikazwe, Jacob Jack Mwiimbu, Kapelwa Mbangweta, Leonard Mbao, LUAPULA PROVINCE, Lufuma, LUSAKA PROVINCE, Makozo Chikote, Martin Mtonga, Mike Elton Mposha, Mtolo Phiri, MUCHINGA PROVINCE, Mulambo Haimbe, Paul Chanda Kabuswe, Peter Chibwe Kapala, Peter Phiri, Rodney Sikumba, Shadow Cabinet of Mmusi Maimane, Sheal Shacholi Mulyata, Source, Stanley Kakubo, Sylvia T. Masebo, Zambiaadmin

September 7, 2021 /PRESS STATEMENT/ — President Hakainde Hichilema has appointed and sworn-in 14 Cabinet Ministers, 3 Provincial Ministers and a Senior Private Secretary.
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24Aug/21

Inauguration Speech by the President of the Republic of Zambia His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema

August 24, 2021Zambia ElectionsAfrica, Anderson, Chilando Chitangala, Continents, Countries, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, Edgar Lungu, Esau Chulu, Esther Lungu, Government, Hakainde Hichilema, Inonge, Irene Chirwa, k. Nalumango, kenneth david kaunda, Kenneth Kaunda, Lusaka, michael musonda, Mutale Nalumango, NATIONAL FARMERS UNION, Outline of Zambia, patrick matibini, Presidents of Zambia, Rupiah Bwezani Banda, Simon K. Miti, Thandiwe Banda, United Party for National Development, Wina, Women in Zambia, Zambia, Zambian general election, zambiansadmin

Republic of Zambia Inauguration Speech by the President of the Republic of Zambia, His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema, delivered on Tuesday, 24th august, 2021 at the
National Heroes Stadium Lusaka Community House
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17Jun/21

Kenneth Kaunda dies aged 97

June 17, 2021PoliticsBemba, Government, Kenneth Kaunda, Lusaka, Pneumonia, Presidents of Zambia, Prime Ministers of Zambia, Rulers, Zambian peopleadmin

“KK”, as he was popularly known, was being treated for pneumonia at the Maina Soko Medical Centre, a military hospital in Lusaka. More to follow

Source: Kambarage Kaunda, Google News

17Dec/16

Zimbabwe's ruling party announces Mugabe as sole 2018 presidential candidate

December 17, 2016PoliticsAfrica, China Central Television, Company: CCTV, Countries, Edgar Tekere, Emmerson Mnangagwa, Government, Government of Zimbabwe, Grace Mugabe, Politics, Robert Mugabe, Shona people, ZANU-, ZANU–PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front, Zimbabwean coup d'état, Zimbabwean general election, Zimbabwean presidential electionadmin

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