Monthly Archives: October 2014

Napsa target revenge over Zesco

Napsa Stars face Zesco United in the 2014 Barclays Cup semifinal vowing not to lose to their opponents for a third time this season. Zesco have picked up back-to-back league wins over Napsa this season heading into the two sides Barclays Cup semifinal meeting at Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe on Saturday. The clash will see the record three-time winners ...

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Hong Kong protesters strike back

Pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong have retaken streets in the Mong Kok district, just hours after they were cleared by the authorities. Activists clashed with police, as about 9,000 protesters re-occupied the area. At least 26 people have been arrested. Demonstrators have been occupying parts of the city for weeks, angered at China’s curbs on who can stand in the ...

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ZDDM to mourn in black on Jubilee

The opposition Zambia Direct Movement (ZDDM) says it will use the Zambia 50th independence jubilee to dress in black as a sign of mourning for the country’s failure to remain independent. ZDDM president says his party is of the view that a country that is rich and blessed with abundant natural wealth is today more divided and with no common ...

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Restore trust in MMD – Lungu tells Zambians

Opposition Movement for Multi Party and Democracy (MMD) has appealed to the people of Zambia to restore trust in it. Speaking during the welcoming of 81 defectors from the ruling Patriotic Front and the United Party for National Development (UPND) in Lusaka today, MMD National Secretary Muhabi Lungu says MMD is a united party which is ready for the 2016 ...

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Zambia’s Ethiopian mission hold jubilee prayers

The Zambian Embassy in Addis Ababa on Thursday the 16th of October held a thanksgiving Service commemorating God’s favour of Zambia’s 50 years of Independence for continued peace, unity, democracy, patriotism and prosperity. The service, which was held at the International Evangelical Church, attracted members of the Zambian community in Ethiopia, diplomats and Ethiopians. A group of Theologians from the ...

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SACCORD calls for give, take wage freeze dialogue

The Southern African Center for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has called for a give and take dialogue over the public service wage freeze between government and the labor unions. Executive Director Boniface Cheembe says while this dialogue takes place government should show respect for the views of the labor unions to avoid bringing productivity of the country’s economy ...

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Sikota cautions PF against symbolizing colonialism

Opposition United Liberal Party President Sakwiba Sikota has charged that failure to release the final draft constitution within the promised week of Jubilee will symbolize a mentality of colonialism on the part of PF government. The Grand Coalition has disclosed that during its meeting with Justice Minister Edgar Lungu on Thursday, 16th October, he promised that the final draft constitution ...

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Pay more attention to manufacturing – Mutati advise

Former Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Felix Mutati has advised government to begin paying more attention to the manufacturing industry stating that it is one of the viable sectors government can use to boost the economy. Mr. Mutati has told QFM News that government should ask themselves whether they are targeting the right investment that will benefit the people of ...

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FDD calls for decency in leadership

Opposition Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) says there is need for decency and compassion in leadership in the country. FDD Spokesperson Antonio Mwanza has told Qfm news that the people of Zambia have themselves allowed the ruling Patriotic Front to behave in an arrogant and reckless manner. Mr. Mwanza says time has come for the people of Zambia to ...

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