Daily Archives: November 19, 2014

Islamic State: Second French jihadist seen in video

France has confirmed that a second Frenchman features in a video showing the beheading of Syrian prisoners, and a US hostage killed by Islamic State (IS). He has been identified by French media as Michael Dos Santos, 22, an Islamic convert from an eastern Paris suburb. Earlier, the government identified the first French militant as Maxime Hauchard, a convert from ...

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NWASCO calls for increased funding from govt, partners

The National Water Supply and Sanitation Council (NWASCO) has called for increased funding from government and cooperating partners to the water sector to improve access to adequate sanitation which is a time bomb. NWASCO Public Relations officer Rose Tembo says as the country joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Toilet Day which falls today19th November, 2014, only ...

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Tembo praises Lubinda

Kabwata constituency aspiring Member of Parliament Clement Tembo has commended area Member of Parliament GIven Lubinda for his decision to aspire to become the PF president. Mr. Tembo has told Qfm news in a walk-in interview that the move by Mr. Lubinda who has filed his nominations for the PF presidency, is a step in the right direction considering that ...

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RB advised to continue enjoying retirement

The MMD in Northern Province has advised former republican President Rupiah Banda to continue enjoying his retirement package stop causing confusion in the party. Provincial publicity and information Secretary Cephas Bwalya has told Qfm news in a telephone interview that party members in Northern Province are extremely disappointed to learn of the decision of the MMD National Executive Committee to ...

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Germany govt increases funding to Zambia

The Germany government has increased its funding to the Zambian government by 48 percent for the period from 2014 to 2016. This came to light this afternoon during the signing ceremony of the 980 million kwacha developmental cooperation between the Governments of Germany and Zambia in Lusaka today. Speaking during the signing ceremony on behalf of the Zambian government, Ministry ...

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Captain Phangula challenges PF Presidential aspirants to a debate

Patriotic Front Presidential aspirant Ambassador Seleman Phangula Banda has challenged his fellow aspiring candidates to a national televised debate before going to the general conference. Captain Banda has told QFM News in a walk-in interview that all fully paid up aspiring Presidential candidates should consider going for the debate to sale their ideas. Captain Banda is of the view that ...

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Egypt set for Tunisia cliffhanger

Tunisia will look to end their 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on a high when they welcome a determined Egyptian outfit to the Stade Mustapha Ben Jannet in Monastir on Wednesday. Kick-off is currently scheduled for 9pm but could be moved to 9:15 pm due to a problem with TV rights. A win for the Eagles of Carthage ...

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Dr Kaseba joins PF presidential race

Late President Michael Sata’s widow Dr Christine Kaseba-Sata has become the latest entrant in the Patriotic Front presidential race. Dr Kaseba has since filed in her nominations with Patriotic Front Deputy Secretary General Bridget Atanga. Mrs Atanga has confirmed to QFM News in a telephone interview that Dr Kaseba filed in her nominations this morning at around 11:00 hours. Asked ...

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Last chance for Afcon hopefuls

Defending champions Nigeria will lead several top teams on Wednesday including four-time winners Ghana and the Ivory Coast in a final bid to qualify for next year’s CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea. The Super Eagles got their tottering campaign back on track at the weekend in Pointe-Noire, beating hosts Congo to cancel out a 3-2 shock home ...

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