Daily Archives: November 15, 2014

Golden Jubilee Michael Sata Express Passenger Train launched

The Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) has officially launched its golden jubilee Michael Sata express passenger train. The state of the art passenger train will run between Kitwe and Livingstone. Speaking at the launch in Lusaka today, Transport, Works, Supply and Communication Minister Yamfwa Mukanga observed that the launch of the train has come at a time two major developments of ...

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GBM favors convention

Former defense Minister Geoffrey Mwamba has expressed disappointment at the continued wrangles and debate that have rocked ruling PF. Mr. Mwamba who is also Kasama Member of Parliament says the debate and wrangles in the party are unacceptable and goes against the vision and legacy of the departed president Michael Sata. Mr. Mwamba notes that the only recognized part organ ...

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Die Hard comes to terms with late Sata’s sentiments about PF MPs

Youths under the MMD Die Hard youth wing have observed that recent happenings in ruling PF are a confirmation that the ruling party suffers from a serious leadership deficit. Die Hard National Youth Coordinator Bowman Lusambo  says even though youths from his party do not ordinarily speak about internal affairs of other parties, they have been left with no choice ...

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Tembo condemns Police’s UNZA riot quelling

Aspiring Kabwata Member of Parliament Clement Tembo has condemned in the strongest terms last night’s Zambia Police’s quelling of a  riot at University of Zambia (UNZA) Great East Campus which has resulted in one student allegedly sustaining a broken spine. Mr. Tembo says he thinks that the police have this time gone too far for having allegedly thrown tear gas ...

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YALI lectures Kasolo

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) has described as saddening directive by newly appointed Information and Broadcasting permanent Secretary Chanda Kasolo that all political parties nominate one member to become point of contact during power transition period. In statement to Qfm News YALI governance advisor Isaac Mwanza has reminded Mr. Kasolo to be mindful that Zambia’s Constitution guarantees all citizens ...

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Jagger ‘upset’ by court disclosure

Mick Jagger says he is “deeply upset” that confidential medical information was revealed during a court battle over a contested insurance claim. On Friday, the Rolling Stones settled a dispute with insurers over a $12.7m (£7.9m) claim for concerts postponed when Jagger’s girlfriend died. But the band expressed concern about private information being made public. Documents revealed Jagger was suffering ...

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Obama warns of Asia ‘intimidation’

US President Barack Obama has said that Asia’s security must not be based on intimidation where big nations bully small ones. Mr Obama told students in Brisbane, Australia – where he is attending the G20 summit – that security in the region must depend on mutual alliances. He said there was “no question” over US commitment to its Asia-Pacific allies. ...

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Sondashi sadden by continued HIV/AIDS related deaths

Inventor of the Sondashi Formula (SF-2000) Dr Ludwig Sondashi says he is saddened that people have continued to die in the country from HIV and AIDS instead when they can benefit from their own herbal medicine which they have been given by God. Dr. Sondashi who is also Forum for Democratic Alternatives (FDA) President says from the time the medicine ...

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Msiska asked to disclose amount of donations towards Sata’s funeral

Youths for Transparency and Integrity (YTI) has appealed to the Secretary to Cabinet to tell the nation how much was realized through donations by well wishers towards President Michael Sata’s funeral. YTI Executive Director Bright Muchimba says it is extremely important to update the nation on how such resources have been used after an important event of such magnitude. Mr. ...

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Campaigns will be peaceful- Kampyongo

Home Affairs Deputy Minister Steven Kampyongo says his Ministry will ensure that campaigns for presidential election are conducted in a peaceful manner. Mr. Kampyongo says his ministry will not tolerate any form of violence during and after campaigns. Speaking in an interview, Mr. Kampyongo say Police will be on hand to ensure that people violating the law are brought to ...

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