Daily Archives: November 13, 2014

2015 Afcon hosts to be named this week

New hosts for the 2015 African Nations Cup will be named within three days after Morocco was ruled out amid fears of the spread of the deadly Ebola virus, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said on Wednesday. CAF president Issa Hayatou said the regional governing body would talk to countries who were interested in taking over the Jan. 17 ...

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Chipolopolo back in training

Zambia return to training on Wednesday after taking day three of practice off. Chipolopolo took Tuesday off as a mark of respect for the late Zambian Republican President Michael Sata who was put to rest on the same date in Lusaka. “Tradition is that it is not our culture to work when we are burying someone and it is especially ...

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Kate Middleton shows off baby bump in stylish dress as she pays visit to Olympic hopefuls

KATE Middleton showed off the tiniest baby bump earlier today as she made yet another solo royal appointment. The Duchess, who is currently 16 weeks pregnant with her second child, looked radiant as she arrived in Brentford, West London, dressed in a stylish Goat Iris Vreeland belted number that skimmed over her blossoming bump a treat. Keeping her at the top ...

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Mucheleka urges CSOs not to be compromised

Lubansenshi Member of Parliament Patrick Mucheleka has urged credible civil society organizations to resist the temptation of being compromised during campaigns for the presidential by-election. Mr. Mucheleka has told Qfm news in an interview that there is need for all civil society organizations to maintain their dignity and stick to their mission statements. He says civil society organizations should always ...

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House of chiefs called upon to join constitution fight

The House of Chiefs has been called upon to take a leading role in pushing for a referendum to adopt a new republican constitution. Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) Spokesperson Antonio Mwanza has told QFM News in an interview that traditional leaders throughout the country played a pivotal role during the previous constitution making processes. Mr. Mwanza says chiefs ...

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Debate on Scott’s presidency eligibility intensifies

Debate on the eligibility of Acting President Guy Scott to stand in the forthcoming presidential election has intensified. Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Governance Advisor Isaac Mwanza has joined the debate arguing that Dr. Scott qualifies to stand as a Republican President based on Article 34 of the current Constitution. Mr. Mwanza says it is worth noting that the Constitution ...

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Govt’s admission that Sata was evacuated to London cheers Changala

Civil rights activist Brebner Changala has welcomed the admission by Information and Broadcasting Services Minister Joseph Katema that President Michael Sata was actually evacuated to London where he died. State House had prior to President Sata announced that he had traveled abroad for a medical checkup. In an interview with Qfm News Mr. Changala has however observed that the revelation ...

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PF Central Committee meeting to go ahead as scheduled – Lungu

Patriotic Front (PF) Secretary General Edgar Lungu insists that the Central Committee Meeting will proceed as scheduled despite the instructions from the party Acting President Guy Scott. In a letter written to the Acting President and copied to all members of the Central Committee obtained by QFM News, Mr. Lungu says it is imperative that the Central Committee is convened ...

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Lubinda denies reports that he has joined PF Presidential race

Kabwata Member of Parliament Given Lubinda says media reports suggesting that he has joined the PF presidential race are not true. Mr Lubinda says he will not be forced by the media to make wrong statements pertaining to the PF presidential race. Mr. Lubinda has told Qfm news in an interview that it is an ethical for some media institutions ...

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