Daily Archives: November 6, 2014

More people continue paying respects to President Sata

The momentum of people from all walks of life trooping to Mulungushi International Conference to pay their last respects to late President Michael Sata who died in London on October 28 has continued to build as member of the public remain with only three days to bid farewell to the departed leader. The late President’s remains have been lying in ...

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Sata had vision to transform Zambia- ZAMRA

The Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) says President Michael Sata would have transformed the country had he been given more years to live because of the vision he had for the country. ZAMRA Acting Inspectorate and Licensing Director Felix Chizu has told QFM News that within the three years of President Sata’s tenure, the country has witnessed massive development. Mr. ...

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Mwenya describes confusion in PF unZambia

Patriotic Front Lusaka district information and publicity secretary Matafwali Mwenya says it is unZambian for senior members of the ruling party to begin causing confusions in the country even before the late President is put to rest. Mr. Mwenya says as a party in the district, they will not accept and tolerate any confusion especially during this mourning period. He ...

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Sata had passion to serve the poor- Muyembe

PROTUZ General Secretary Albert Muyembe says President Sata was a man who had passion to serve the poor and was hardworking and committed to duty. Mr Muyembe says the teaching fraternity in the country will also remember him as man who introduced a fixed pay as well as a fixed pay day for teachers in the country. Mr. Muyembe says ...

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Youths advised against rioting during mourning of Sata

Youths for Transparency and Integrity (YTI) have advised youths in the country to desist from riots and any forms of violence during this mourning period for late President Michael Sata. YTI Executive Director Bright Muchimba notes that much as the youths may be provoked by certain decisions being made, they should control their emotions and try by all means to ...

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Demand for new constitution before 2016 still stands – Chiti

The Grand Coalition championing the enactment of a people driven Constitution says the demand for the enactment of a new constitution before 2016 still stands. This is in view of the forthcoming Presidential election expected in January 2015 following the death of President Michael Sata.   Grand Coalition Chairperson Leonard Chiti has told Qfm News by telephone that the coalition ...

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Gaps in constitution have led to confusion – Mulongoti

People’s Party President Mike Mulongoti has observed that the gaps in the constitution have largely contributed to the  confusion in the country following the death of President Michael Sata. Mr Mulongoti points out that it was unZambian for acting President Guy Scott to act in the manner he did when he revoked the appointment of Edgar Lungu as PF Secretary ...

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Man City in danger of elimination

Manchester City’s Champions League campaign reached crisis point as they were beaten by CSKA Moscow on a desperate night at Etihad Stadium. Not only did they lose to two first-half goals from Seydou Doumbia, they also saw midfielders Fernandinho and Yaya Toure sent off after the break and ruled out of their next home game against Bayern Munich. Toure had ...

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Elton inspired by Gove Blackadder quote

Writer and comedian Ben Elton has said his most recent novel was partially inspired by Michael Gove. Former education secretary Mr Gove said Elton’s TV sitcom Blackadder Goes Forth, which he co-wrote with Richard Curtis “perpetuated left wing myths about World War 1”. Elton told Radio 4’s Front Row that Mr Gove’s comments were “clearly idiocy”, adding the show was ...

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Burkina Faso agrees transition plan

Burkina Faso’s political parties have agreed that the country’s political transition should last a year, followed by elections in November 2015. But the crisis talks in the capital Ouagadougou ended without a deal on who would head a transitional government. The military has been in charge since President Blaise Compaore was forced to quit last week amid mass protests. The ...

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