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Former Zambian leader on trial - 14 Aug 07
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Frederick Chiluba, Zambia's former leader, has been accused of stealing state funds during his ten years as leader of the country from 1991-2001. Yvonne Ndege, reporting for Al Jazeera from Lusaka, looks at the case against the former president.
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published: 14 Aug 2007
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WRAP Fmr president Chiluba cleared of corruption, sot, leaving court
(17 Aug 2009)
1. Former Zambian President Fredrick Titus Jacob Chiluba exiting court surrounded by cheering well-wishers
2. Chiluba and supporters singing
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Fredrick Titus Jacob Chiluba, former Zambian President:
"I will speak much later, in another two weeks. I just now want to thank the almighty God whose mercy endures forever. On behalf of my wife, my entire family, we want to pay tribute to him. He has never failed us."
4. Chiluba getting into car outside courtroom, cheered on by crowd
5. Car driving away
STORYLINE:
A magistrate acquitted former Zambian President Frederick Chiluba of corruption charges on Monday after a six-year trial in a ruling that overjoyed his supporters but frustrated clean-government campaigners in Africa.
The 63-year-old former ...
published: 30 Jul 2015
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ZAMBIA/CONGO: CONGO PEACE DEAL LATEST
(11 Jul 1999) English/Nat
Defiant Congolese rebels insisted on Sunday they will battle on despite the signing by six nations of a long-awaited peace accord to end the fighting in Congo's civil war.
The agreement was signed on Saturday by Congo's government and the five neighboring countries which have been drawn into the fight.
But the rebels were excluded from the historic deal after inter-faction squabbling prevented them from coming to the table.
The headlines of morning papers around Africa announced the news of the historic signing which all involved hoped would signify the end of one of Africa's biggest conflicts.
Despite the fact that rebel groups had not signed the agreement Zambia's President Frederick Chiluba, who mediated the discussions which lead to the signing,...
published: 21 Jul 2015
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Today in history - Zambia’s President Frederick Chiluba abruptly ended his three-day state vist
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published: 28 Apr 2020
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Biography of Frederick Chiluba,Origin,Education, Career,Policies,Struggles,Trials,Family
Frederick Jacob Titus Chiluba was born on the 30th of April 1943. He was a Zambian politician who succeeded Kenneth Kaunda and became the second President of Zambia from 1991 to 2002, how did he get to power and what did he do with it? Watch!
published: 10 Jan 2020
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Presidential elections in Zambia, opposition candidate voting
(27 Dec 2001)
1. Pull out from polling station sign to wide of polling station
2. Crowd of people waiting to vote
3. Wide shot of Anderson Mazoka, Leader of the United Party for National Development, arriving to vote
4. Press waiting outside polling station
5. SOUNDBITE: (English) Anderson Mazoka, Leader of the United Party for National Development: "(Q: Can you just tell me on what grounds is your confidence based?) It is on the basis of the response we have seen through the public over the years, the message we have is very acceptable to the Zambian people, they have responded to us, they have talked to us and it gives us the confidence that we are going to be successful.
(Q: Do you think that the elections are going to be free and fair?) We are receiving reports that are distur...
published: 21 Jul 2015
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Zambian Elections
In Zambia, residents are poised to vote in presidential and local elections on Tuesday. Incumbent President Ruiah Banda weathered an early constitutional challenge to his bid for a second term. This election is a rematch of the 2008 race between Mr. Banda and Michael Sata. Over 5 million people are registered to vote in Tuesday's election. VOA's Paul Sisco reports
published: 19 Sep 2011
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ZAMBIA: FORMER PRESIDENT KAUNDA TO BE PLACED UNDER HOUSE ARREST
(31 Dec 1997) English/Nat
International pressure has forced the Zambian government to move former President Kenneth Kaunda from prison and put him under house arrest.
Kaunda - who stands accused of mounting a coup attempt will also be barred from political activities.
However, it is not yet clear if the 73-year-old former president - considered the father of Zambia's independence - will be released or how long he will continue to be detained.
It was here - to a high-security prison north of Zambia's capital, Lusaka that the country's former President Kenneth Kaunda was taken after his arrest on Christmas Day.
He was jailed on December 25th soon after returning to Zambia from a trip abroad, accused of being behind an October 28th coup attempt.
Here he's meeting former Tanz...
published: 21 Jul 2015
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Zambia’s Independence Celebrations
Zambia's president Michael Sata was absent from the country's golden jubilee celebrations due to health reasons but, Zambians celebrated the day with the country's founding father, Kenneth Kaunda. The 90 year old former president led Zambia from its independence until 1991 when he gave way to Frederick Chiluba.
published: 27 Oct 2014
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WRAP Fmr president Chiluba cleared of corruption ADDS sbite, leaving court
(17 Aug 2009)
1. Wide shot of Lusaka Magistrates Court where Former Zambian President Fredrick Titus Jacob Chiluba's case is being heard
2. Pull out from sign reading (English): "Lusaka Magistrates Court Complex" to wide exterior of court
3. Car with police escort arriving outside court
4. Mid of Chiluba getting out of car and shaking hands with officials
5. Chiluba walking to court room accompanied by his wife, Regina
6. Chiluba entering court room
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7. SOUNDBITE: (English) Fredrick Titus Jacob Chiluba, former Zambian President:
"I will speak much later, in another two weeks. I just now want to thank the almighty God whose mercy endures forever. On behalf of my wife, my entire family, we want to pay tribute to him. He has never failed...
published: 30 Jul 2015
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Former Zambian leader on trial - 14 Aug 07
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Frederick Chiluba, Zambia's former leader, has been accused of stealing state funds during his ten years as ...
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Frederick Chiluba, Zambia's former leader, has been accused of stealing state funds during his ten years as leader of the country from 1991-2001. Yvonne Ndege, reporting for Al Jazeera from Lusaka, looks at the case against the former president.
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Frederick Chiluba, Zambia's former leader, has been accused of stealing state funds during his ten years as leader of the country from 1991-2001. Yvonne Ndege, reporting for Al Jazeera from Lusaka, looks at the case against the former president.
At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.'
Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained.
Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on.
We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world's most respected news and current affairs channels.
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- published: 14 Aug 2007
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WRAP Fmr president Chiluba cleared of corruption, sot, leaving court
(17 Aug 2009)
1. Former Zambian President Fredrick Titus Jacob Chiluba exiting court surrounded by cheering well-wishers
2. Chiluba and supporters singing
3...
(17 Aug 2009)
1. Former Zambian President Fredrick Titus Jacob Chiluba exiting court surrounded by cheering well-wishers
2. Chiluba and supporters singing
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Fredrick Titus Jacob Chiluba, former Zambian President:
"I will speak much later, in another two weeks. I just now want to thank the almighty God whose mercy endures forever. On behalf of my wife, my entire family, we want to pay tribute to him. He has never failed us."
4. Chiluba getting into car outside courtroom, cheered on by crowd
5. Car driving away
STORYLINE:
A magistrate acquitted former Zambian President Frederick Chiluba of corruption charges on Monday after a six-year trial in a ruling that overjoyed his supporters but frustrated clean-government campaigners in Africa.
The 63-year-old former leader, was accused of diverting nearly 500-thousand US dollars of state money into accounts to pay for an extravagant lifestyle when he served as Zambia's first democratically elected leader from 1991 to 2001.
The judge ruled that the funds could not be traced to government coffers.
About 150 supporters in the courtroom broke into applause even before Magistrate Jones Chinyama finished reading the handwritten, 3,400-word verdict.
"After studying the evidence presented to this court, I'm left with no doubt that the prosecution failed to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt," Chinyama said.
Speaking after the hearing, Chiluba said he would discuss the case in further detail in the next two weeks.
In the meantime he said, he just wanted to "thank the almighty God whose mercy endures forever."
Chiluba smiled and hugged his wife and other family members, then walked from the courthouse to his black Mercedes-Benz as his supporters ran after him, singing and dancing.
Two co-defendants, former executives of a financial services company, were found guilty of receiving stolen money from the Zambian intelligence services.
They both were sentenced to five years in jail.
Chiluba, who had faced up 15 years in jail, had claimed to be the victim of a political witch hunt backed by Britain, Zambia's former colonial rulers.
Chiluba's prosecution was part of a larger anti-corruption strategy pushed by the late President Levy Mwanawasa, once Chiluba's protege.
Mwanawasa died last year at the age of 59 after a stroke.
Mwanawasa's vice president, Rupiah Banda, won election last October to complete the remaining three years in Mwanawasa's five-year term.
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(17 Aug 2009)
1. Former Zambian President Fredrick Titus Jacob Chiluba exiting court surrounded by cheering well-wishers
2. Chiluba and supporters singing
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Fredrick Titus Jacob Chiluba, former Zambian President:
"I will speak much later, in another two weeks. I just now want to thank the almighty God whose mercy endures forever. On behalf of my wife, my entire family, we want to pay tribute to him. He has never failed us."
4. Chiluba getting into car outside courtroom, cheered on by crowd
5. Car driving away
STORYLINE:
A magistrate acquitted former Zambian President Frederick Chiluba of corruption charges on Monday after a six-year trial in a ruling that overjoyed his supporters but frustrated clean-government campaigners in Africa.
The 63-year-old former leader, was accused of diverting nearly 500-thousand US dollars of state money into accounts to pay for an extravagant lifestyle when he served as Zambia's first democratically elected leader from 1991 to 2001.
The judge ruled that the funds could not be traced to government coffers.
About 150 supporters in the courtroom broke into applause even before Magistrate Jones Chinyama finished reading the handwritten, 3,400-word verdict.
"After studying the evidence presented to this court, I'm left with no doubt that the prosecution failed to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt," Chinyama said.
Speaking after the hearing, Chiluba said he would discuss the case in further detail in the next two weeks.
In the meantime he said, he just wanted to "thank the almighty God whose mercy endures forever."
Chiluba smiled and hugged his wife and other family members, then walked from the courthouse to his black Mercedes-Benz as his supporters ran after him, singing and dancing.
Two co-defendants, former executives of a financial services company, were found guilty of receiving stolen money from the Zambian intelligence services.
They both were sentenced to five years in jail.
Chiluba, who had faced up 15 years in jail, had claimed to be the victim of a political witch hunt backed by Britain, Zambia's former colonial rulers.
Chiluba's prosecution was part of a larger anti-corruption strategy pushed by the late President Levy Mwanawasa, once Chiluba's protege.
Mwanawasa died last year at the age of 59 after a stroke.
Mwanawasa's vice president, Rupiah Banda, won election last October to complete the remaining three years in Mwanawasa's five-year term.
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- published: 30 Jul 2015
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ZAMBIA/CONGO: CONGO PEACE DEAL LATEST
(11 Jul 1999) English/Nat
Defiant Congolese rebels insisted on Sunday they will battle on despite the signing by six nations of a long-awaited peace accord t...
(11 Jul 1999) English/Nat
Defiant Congolese rebels insisted on Sunday they will battle on despite the signing by six nations of a long-awaited peace accord to end the fighting in Congo's civil war.
The agreement was signed on Saturday by Congo's government and the five neighboring countries which have been drawn into the fight.
But the rebels were excluded from the historic deal after inter-faction squabbling prevented them from coming to the table.
The headlines of morning papers around Africa announced the news of the historic signing which all involved hoped would signify the end of one of Africa's biggest conflicts.
Despite the fact that rebel groups had not signed the agreement Zambia's President Frederick Chiluba, who mediated the discussions which lead to the signing, sounded upbeat when discussing the significance of the deal.
He said that the Congolese problem was both an internal and external one and that with the signing of the agreement one of the difficulties had been solved.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"Therefore we have what we call belligerent nations, assisting one side or another. These are the nations which yesterday very willingly signed this agreement. And the importance of the signing is that they will not abate war, they will not assist those who will be engaged in fighting . And therefore with them staying away from that activity or assistance we are hopeful that hostilities will cease and that observance of the agreement will begin to follow."
SUPER CAPTION: Frederick Chiluba, Zambian President
The exclusion of three rebel groups from the signing came after one faction refused to participate if the leader of another splinter group was allowed to sign.
The agreement called for a truce to start within 24 hours and for a joint military commission to administer the plan and oversee a ceasefire between all parties.
But on Sunday the rebel groups announced they are not bound by the agreement and vowed to fight on.
Chiluba said he hoped the situation would be resolved soon.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"Let me hasten to say before I do anything that this is the work of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defence and the rebel groups. Their input from start to finish is recorded here. Nobody, no one at all has got any argument with this paper. As I said the signing difficulty within the R-S-C-D emanates from the leadership problems which they have within which I hope can be resolved as quickly as possible."
SUPER CAPTION: Frederick Chiluba, Zambian President
Laurent Kabila came to power on a wave of optimism after his rebel forces had defeated the unpopular president Mobutu Sese Seko who had been in power for 32 years.
On May, 17 1997 his supporters marched into the capital of the country which was then known as Zaire.
Mobutu had already gone into exile.
He was sworn in as president on May 29 1997 but soon the Democratic Republic of Congo was embroiled in another civil war.
Rebels from Rwanda and Uganda have accused Congolese President Laurent Kabila of corruption, mismanagement and warmongering while Zimbabwe, Namibia and
Angola have backed Kabila.
Fighting between troops loyal to Kabila and the rebels, backed by other countries in the region, even reached the capital, Kinshasa.
Many rebels have been taken prisoner, while others have not been so lucky.
The Congo conflict has threatened economic and social stability throughout Central Africa and displaced tens of thousands of Congolese.
Chiluba took the opportunity to slam the record of the United Nations on their handling of refugees in Africa.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
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https://wn.com/Zambia_Congo_Congo_Peace_Deal_Latest
(11 Jul 1999) English/Nat
Defiant Congolese rebels insisted on Sunday they will battle on despite the signing by six nations of a long-awaited peace accord to end the fighting in Congo's civil war.
The agreement was signed on Saturday by Congo's government and the five neighboring countries which have been drawn into the fight.
But the rebels were excluded from the historic deal after inter-faction squabbling prevented them from coming to the table.
The headlines of morning papers around Africa announced the news of the historic signing which all involved hoped would signify the end of one of Africa's biggest conflicts.
Despite the fact that rebel groups had not signed the agreement Zambia's President Frederick Chiluba, who mediated the discussions which lead to the signing, sounded upbeat when discussing the significance of the deal.
He said that the Congolese problem was both an internal and external one and that with the signing of the agreement one of the difficulties had been solved.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"Therefore we have what we call belligerent nations, assisting one side or another. These are the nations which yesterday very willingly signed this agreement. And the importance of the signing is that they will not abate war, they will not assist those who will be engaged in fighting . And therefore with them staying away from that activity or assistance we are hopeful that hostilities will cease and that observance of the agreement will begin to follow."
SUPER CAPTION: Frederick Chiluba, Zambian President
The exclusion of three rebel groups from the signing came after one faction refused to participate if the leader of another splinter group was allowed to sign.
The agreement called for a truce to start within 24 hours and for a joint military commission to administer the plan and oversee a ceasefire between all parties.
But on Sunday the rebel groups announced they are not bound by the agreement and vowed to fight on.
Chiluba said he hoped the situation would be resolved soon.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"Let me hasten to say before I do anything that this is the work of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defence and the rebel groups. Their input from start to finish is recorded here. Nobody, no one at all has got any argument with this paper. As I said the signing difficulty within the R-S-C-D emanates from the leadership problems which they have within which I hope can be resolved as quickly as possible."
SUPER CAPTION: Frederick Chiluba, Zambian President
Laurent Kabila came to power on a wave of optimism after his rebel forces had defeated the unpopular president Mobutu Sese Seko who had been in power for 32 years.
On May, 17 1997 his supporters marched into the capital of the country which was then known as Zaire.
Mobutu had already gone into exile.
He was sworn in as president on May 29 1997 but soon the Democratic Republic of Congo was embroiled in another civil war.
Rebels from Rwanda and Uganda have accused Congolese President Laurent Kabila of corruption, mismanagement and warmongering while Zimbabwe, Namibia and
Angola have backed Kabila.
Fighting between troops loyal to Kabila and the rebels, backed by other countries in the region, even reached the capital, Kinshasa.
Many rebels have been taken prisoner, while others have not been so lucky.
The Congo conflict has threatened economic and social stability throughout Central Africa and displaced tens of thousands of Congolese.
Chiluba took the opportunity to slam the record of the United Nations on their handling of refugees in Africa.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
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- published: 21 Jul 2015
- views: 39888
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Today in history - Zambia’s President Frederick Chiluba abruptly ended his three-day state vist
New Vision TV offers analyzed news content on trending stories in Uganda, be it politics, business, and the day today life
This is broadcast in various show...
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This is broadcast in various shows such as The daily News bulletin, the hourly news updates, the business show called The Handshake and Music News show.
Since Uganda is known as the Pearl of Africa, New Vision TV has a show that broadcasts Uganda’s beauty called the Pearl of Africa.
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This is broadcast in various shows such as The daily News bulletin, the hourly news updates, the business show called The Handshake and Music News show.
Since Uganda is known as the Pearl of Africa, New Vision TV has a show that broadcasts Uganda’s beauty called the Pearl of Africa.
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- published: 28 Apr 2020
- views: 2028
8:06
Biography of Frederick Chiluba,Origin,Education, Career,Policies,Struggles,Trials,Family
Frederick Jacob Titus Chiluba was born on the 30th of April 1943. He was a Zambian politician who succeeded Kenneth Kaunda and became the second President of Za...
Frederick Jacob Titus Chiluba was born on the 30th of April 1943. He was a Zambian politician who succeeded Kenneth Kaunda and became the second President of Zambia from 1991 to 2002, how did he get to power and what did he do with it? Watch!
https://wn.com/Biography_Of_Frederick_Chiluba,Origin,Education,_Career,Policies,Struggles,Trials,Family
Frederick Jacob Titus Chiluba was born on the 30th of April 1943. He was a Zambian politician who succeeded Kenneth Kaunda and became the second President of Zambia from 1991 to 2002, how did he get to power and what did he do with it? Watch!
- published: 10 Jan 2020
- views: 71755
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Presidential elections in Zambia, opposition candidate voting
(27 Dec 2001)
1. Pull out from polling station sign to wide of polling station
2. Crowd of people waiting to vote
3. Wide shot of Anderson Mazoka, Leader ...
(27 Dec 2001)
1. Pull out from polling station sign to wide of polling station
2. Crowd of people waiting to vote
3. Wide shot of Anderson Mazoka, Leader of the United Party for National Development, arriving to vote
4. Press waiting outside polling station
5. SOUNDBITE: (English) Anderson Mazoka, Leader of the United Party for National Development: "(Q: Can you just tell me on what grounds is your confidence based?) It is on the basis of the response we have seen through the public over the years, the message we have is very acceptable to the Zambian people, they have responded to us, they have talked to us and it gives us the confidence that we are going to be successful.
(Q: Do you think that the elections are going to be free and fair?) We are receiving reports that are disturbing, that there is some attempts to rig but we are confident that the majority of people will see the right way."
6. Polling boxes inside the polling station
7. Woman voting
8. Pan from election official to Mazoka
9. Mazoka's wife voting
10. Mazoka voting
11. Woman voting
STORYLINE:
Opposition leader and election favourite Anderson Mazoka, who heads the United Party for National Development, cast his vote in Zambia's national elections on Thursday.
Zambians, who have known only two leaders in their nation's 37 years of existence, are going to the polls for presidential and parliamentary elections.
Outgoing president Frederick Chiluba of the ruling party Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) is not running as the constitution forbids a third term.
Although there was no clear frontrunner in the latest polls, Anderson Mazoka was leading the pack.
Mazoka, who entered politics in 1997 and founded the party he now runs, presents himself as a manager and capable government outsider who can turn Zambia's ailing economy around.
Eighty-six percent of Zambia's population live below the poverty line.
Originally a mechanical engineer, Mazoka was managing director of the Anglo-American Corporation, a major copper mining company.
Most of his support comes from the southern and western regions of the country - he's been pegged as a regionalist who is uninterested in other parts of the country.
But he's also been commended by observers for surrounding himself with capable advisers.
The people of this poor southern African country are choosing between 11 presidential candidates, including businessmen, ex-generals and even a television evangelist.
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(27 Dec 2001)
1. Pull out from polling station sign to wide of polling station
2. Crowd of people waiting to vote
3. Wide shot of Anderson Mazoka, Leader of the United Party for National Development, arriving to vote
4. Press waiting outside polling station
5. SOUNDBITE: (English) Anderson Mazoka, Leader of the United Party for National Development: "(Q: Can you just tell me on what grounds is your confidence based?) It is on the basis of the response we have seen through the public over the years, the message we have is very acceptable to the Zambian people, they have responded to us, they have talked to us and it gives us the confidence that we are going to be successful.
(Q: Do you think that the elections are going to be free and fair?) We are receiving reports that are disturbing, that there is some attempts to rig but we are confident that the majority of people will see the right way."
6. Polling boxes inside the polling station
7. Woman voting
8. Pan from election official to Mazoka
9. Mazoka's wife voting
10. Mazoka voting
11. Woman voting
STORYLINE:
Opposition leader and election favourite Anderson Mazoka, who heads the United Party for National Development, cast his vote in Zambia's national elections on Thursday.
Zambians, who have known only two leaders in their nation's 37 years of existence, are going to the polls for presidential and parliamentary elections.
Outgoing president Frederick Chiluba of the ruling party Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) is not running as the constitution forbids a third term.
Although there was no clear frontrunner in the latest polls, Anderson Mazoka was leading the pack.
Mazoka, who entered politics in 1997 and founded the party he now runs, presents himself as a manager and capable government outsider who can turn Zambia's ailing economy around.
Eighty-six percent of Zambia's population live below the poverty line.
Originally a mechanical engineer, Mazoka was managing director of the Anglo-American Corporation, a major copper mining company.
Most of his support comes from the southern and western regions of the country - he's been pegged as a regionalist who is uninterested in other parts of the country.
But he's also been commended by observers for surrounding himself with capable advisers.
The people of this poor southern African country are choosing between 11 presidential candidates, including businessmen, ex-generals and even a television evangelist.
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- published: 21 Jul 2015
- views: 30540
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Zambian Elections
In Zambia, residents are poised to vote in presidential and local elections on Tuesday. Incumbent President Ruiah Banda weathered an early constitutional challe...
In Zambia, residents are poised to vote in presidential and local elections on Tuesday. Incumbent President Ruiah Banda weathered an early constitutional challenge to his bid for a second term. This election is a rematch of the 2008 race between Mr. Banda and Michael Sata. Over 5 million people are registered to vote in Tuesday's election. VOA's Paul Sisco reports
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In Zambia, residents are poised to vote in presidential and local elections on Tuesday. Incumbent President Ruiah Banda weathered an early constitutional challenge to his bid for a second term. This election is a rematch of the 2008 race between Mr. Banda and Michael Sata. Over 5 million people are registered to vote in Tuesday's election. VOA's Paul Sisco reports
- published: 19 Sep 2011
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ZAMBIA: FORMER PRESIDENT KAUNDA TO BE PLACED UNDER HOUSE ARREST
(31 Dec 1997) English/Nat
International pressure has forced the Zambian government to move former President Kenneth Kaunda from prison and put him under hous...
(31 Dec 1997) English/Nat
International pressure has forced the Zambian government to move former President Kenneth Kaunda from prison and put him under house arrest.
Kaunda - who stands accused of mounting a coup attempt will also be barred from political activities.
However, it is not yet clear if the 73-year-old former president - considered the father of Zambia's independence - will be released or how long he will continue to be detained.
It was here - to a high-security prison north of Zambia's capital, Lusaka that the country's former President Kenneth Kaunda was taken after his arrest on Christmas Day.
He was jailed on December 25th soon after returning to Zambia from a trip abroad, accused of being behind an October 28th coup attempt.
Here he's meeting former Tanzanian leader, Julius Nyerere, one of many pressuring Zambia's government to either try Kaunda or release him.
The United States, Britain, South Africa, Botswana, Libya and the Organization for African Unity had all called for Kaunda to be put on trial or be released.
And on Wednesday, their appeals seem to have been heard.
In a national T-V address, Zambia's President Chiluba remembered Kaunda's days of greatness.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"To governments in the region, we appreciate their concern. We appreciate their concern about Dr Kaunda, who was our leader during the liberation time. He led Zambia, and we can't take this away from him."
SUPER CAPTION: Frederick Chiluba, President of Zambia
Kaunda will be placed under house arrest, not kept in jail, he said.
But he will face strict restrictions -- including no political activities.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"And so I listened to my elder statesmen and they are saying 'Keep him away from prison' so I called an emergency cabinet meeting last night and I informed them, and we agreed that we will not keep him in prison, we will move him from there and restrict him in his own house so that the former First Lady doesn't have difficulties in seeing my dear elder brother, Dr Kaunda. He will consequently be restricted in his own home but there are conditions on these restrictions and I hope he cooperates because if he doesn't we may be compelled to take him back to where he thinks he must stay."
SUPER CAPTION: Frederick Chiluba, President of Zambia
Kaunda led Zambia to independence from Britain in 1964.
He ruled the southern African nation for 27 years until he lost to Chiluba in the nation's first multiparty elections in 1991.
But it's not clear when the 73-year-old former president, would actually be released.
One Zambian leading the fight in Kaunda's support -- his son, a former army major -- here, leading a noisy demonstration outside Lusaka's High Court.
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(31 Dec 1997) English/Nat
International pressure has forced the Zambian government to move former President Kenneth Kaunda from prison and put him under house arrest.
Kaunda - who stands accused of mounting a coup attempt will also be barred from political activities.
However, it is not yet clear if the 73-year-old former president - considered the father of Zambia's independence - will be released or how long he will continue to be detained.
It was here - to a high-security prison north of Zambia's capital, Lusaka that the country's former President Kenneth Kaunda was taken after his arrest on Christmas Day.
He was jailed on December 25th soon after returning to Zambia from a trip abroad, accused of being behind an October 28th coup attempt.
Here he's meeting former Tanzanian leader, Julius Nyerere, one of many pressuring Zambia's government to either try Kaunda or release him.
The United States, Britain, South Africa, Botswana, Libya and the Organization for African Unity had all called for Kaunda to be put on trial or be released.
And on Wednesday, their appeals seem to have been heard.
In a national T-V address, Zambia's President Chiluba remembered Kaunda's days of greatness.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"To governments in the region, we appreciate their concern. We appreciate their concern about Dr Kaunda, who was our leader during the liberation time. He led Zambia, and we can't take this away from him."
SUPER CAPTION: Frederick Chiluba, President of Zambia
Kaunda will be placed under house arrest, not kept in jail, he said.
But he will face strict restrictions -- including no political activities.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"And so I listened to my elder statesmen and they are saying 'Keep him away from prison' so I called an emergency cabinet meeting last night and I informed them, and we agreed that we will not keep him in prison, we will move him from there and restrict him in his own house so that the former First Lady doesn't have difficulties in seeing my dear elder brother, Dr Kaunda. He will consequently be restricted in his own home but there are conditions on these restrictions and I hope he cooperates because if he doesn't we may be compelled to take him back to where he thinks he must stay."
SUPER CAPTION: Frederick Chiluba, President of Zambia
Kaunda led Zambia to independence from Britain in 1964.
He ruled the southern African nation for 27 years until he lost to Chiluba in the nation's first multiparty elections in 1991.
But it's not clear when the 73-year-old former president, would actually be released.
One Zambian leading the fight in Kaunda's support -- his son, a former army major -- here, leading a noisy demonstration outside Lusaka's High Court.
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- published: 21 Jul 2015
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Zambia’s Independence Celebrations
Zambia's president Michael Sata was absent from the country's golden jubilee celebrations due to health reasons but, Zambians celebrated the day with the countr...
Zambia's president Michael Sata was absent from the country's golden jubilee celebrations due to health reasons but, Zambians celebrated the day with the country's founding father, Kenneth Kaunda. The 90 year old former president led Zambia from its independence until 1991 when he gave way to Frederick Chiluba.
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Zambia's president Michael Sata was absent from the country's golden jubilee celebrations due to health reasons but, Zambians celebrated the day with the country's founding father, Kenneth Kaunda. The 90 year old former president led Zambia from its independence until 1991 when he gave way to Frederick Chiluba.
- published: 27 Oct 2014
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WRAP Fmr president Chiluba cleared of corruption ADDS sbite, leaving court
(17 Aug 2009)
1. Wide shot of Lusaka Magistrates Court where Former Zambian President Fredrick Titus Jacob Chiluba's case is being heard
2. Pull out from sig...
(17 Aug 2009)
1. Wide shot of Lusaka Magistrates Court where Former Zambian President Fredrick Titus Jacob Chiluba's case is being heard
2. Pull out from sign reading (English): "Lusaka Magistrates Court Complex" to wide exterior of court
3. Car with police escort arriving outside court
4. Mid of Chiluba getting out of car and shaking hands with officials
5. Chiluba walking to court room accompanied by his wife, Regina
6. Chiluba entering court room
++CLIENT NOTE - VIDEO QUALITY AS INCOMING++
7. SOUNDBITE: (English) Fredrick Titus Jacob Chiluba, former Zambian President:
"I will speak much later, in another two weeks. I just now want to thank the almighty God whose mercy endures forever. On behalf of my wife, my entire family, we want to pay tribute to him. He has never failed us."
8. Chiluba getting into car outside courtroom, cheered on by crowd
9. Car driving away
STORYLINE:
Former Zambian President Frederick Chiluba was cleared of corruption charges on Monday following a six-year trial after a magistrate ruled the funds could not be traced to government money.
Those in the courtroom broke into applause before Magistrate Jones Chinyama finished reading the 3,400-word verdict.
"After studying the evidence presented to this court, I'm left with no doubt that the prosecution failed to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt", Chinyama said.
Chiluba, who was in attendance on Monday with his wife, was accused of stealing nearly 500-thousand US dollars of state money to fund an extravagant lifestyle during his decade as Zambia's first democratically elected leader.
Speaking after the hearing, Chiluba said he would discuss the case in further detail in the next two weeks.
In the meantime he said, he just wanted to "thank the almighty God whose mercy endures forever."
Chiluba, who was president of the impoverished southern African nation from 1991 to 2001, could have faced up to 15 years in jail if convicted.
He had argued that he and his associates were targeted in a political witch hunt backed by the British, Zambia's former colonial rulers.
Chiluba's prosecution was part of a larger anti-corruption strategy pushed by the late President Levy Mwanawasa, once Chiluba's protege.
Mwanawasa died last year at the age of 59 after a stroke.
Mwanawasa's vice president, Rupiah Banda, won election last October to complete the remaining three years in Mwanawasa's five-year term.
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(17 Aug 2009)
1. Wide shot of Lusaka Magistrates Court where Former Zambian President Fredrick Titus Jacob Chiluba's case is being heard
2. Pull out from sign reading (English): "Lusaka Magistrates Court Complex" to wide exterior of court
3. Car with police escort arriving outside court
4. Mid of Chiluba getting out of car and shaking hands with officials
5. Chiluba walking to court room accompanied by his wife, Regina
6. Chiluba entering court room
++CLIENT NOTE - VIDEO QUALITY AS INCOMING++
7. SOUNDBITE: (English) Fredrick Titus Jacob Chiluba, former Zambian President:
"I will speak much later, in another two weeks. I just now want to thank the almighty God whose mercy endures forever. On behalf of my wife, my entire family, we want to pay tribute to him. He has never failed us."
8. Chiluba getting into car outside courtroom, cheered on by crowd
9. Car driving away
STORYLINE:
Former Zambian President Frederick Chiluba was cleared of corruption charges on Monday following a six-year trial after a magistrate ruled the funds could not be traced to government money.
Those in the courtroom broke into applause before Magistrate Jones Chinyama finished reading the 3,400-word verdict.
"After studying the evidence presented to this court, I'm left with no doubt that the prosecution failed to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt", Chinyama said.
Chiluba, who was in attendance on Monday with his wife, was accused of stealing nearly 500-thousand US dollars of state money to fund an extravagant lifestyle during his decade as Zambia's first democratically elected leader.
Speaking after the hearing, Chiluba said he would discuss the case in further detail in the next two weeks.
In the meantime he said, he just wanted to "thank the almighty God whose mercy endures forever."
Chiluba, who was president of the impoverished southern African nation from 1991 to 2001, could have faced up to 15 years in jail if convicted.
He had argued that he and his associates were targeted in a political witch hunt backed by the British, Zambia's former colonial rulers.
Chiluba's prosecution was part of a larger anti-corruption strategy pushed by the late President Levy Mwanawasa, once Chiluba's protege.
Mwanawasa died last year at the age of 59 after a stroke.
Mwanawasa's vice president, Rupiah Banda, won election last October to complete the remaining three years in Mwanawasa's five-year term.
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- published: 30 Jul 2015
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