Daily Archives: November 29, 2014

Lubinda has technically knockout himself -Tembo

Aspiring Kabwata Member of Parliament Clement Tembo has observed that by vying for presidency Kabwata Member of Parliament Given Lubinda has technically knocked out himself for re-election in 2016. Mr. Tembo says he is now convinced that Mr. Lubinda has now come to the realization that the people of Kabwata constituency will not give him another chance to represent them. ...

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HH grateful for Mongu, Limulunga reception

Opposition UPND President Hakainde Hichilema has expressed gratitude for the reception he has been accorded during his campaign tour of Mongu and Limulunga in Western province. Mr. Hichilema has particularly thanked the Litunga for the reception he has been given in the Province. He has further extended his gratitude to the Members of Parliament from other opposition political parties that ...

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Chikwelete resigns from PF

Ruling Patriotic Front (PF) Chawama Constituency chairperson Robert Chikwelete has resigned from the party. In a statement released to Qfm News this afternoon, Mr. Chikwelete says he has resigned because he does not want to be part of what is happening in the ruling party. Mr. Chikwelete who is also former Lusaka Mayor states that the spate of violence that ...

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PF General Conference yet to open

The Patriotic Front (PF) General Conference that is scheduled for today Saturday the 29th of November has not yet been officially opened. Acting republic president Guy Scott, by virtue of being acting PF party president is the one that is set to officially open the conference. But by 17:30hrs this evening delegates were still waiting for the outcome of the ...

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Saunders cautions ECZ not to bend 2015 presidential election rules

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has been urged to maintain its position of ruling out postponement of the 2015 presidential regardless of the on going intra party conflicts in some political parties. ECZ Public Relations Manager recently indicated that despite of the intra party conflicts that is in the ruling PF and the opposition MMD, filing of nomination exercise ...

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Accreditation for PF General Conference underway

Accreditation of delegates for the PF General Conference is still underway in Kabwe. By 12:00hrs this afternoon, the accreditation that was supposed to start at 08:00hrs had not commenced. And addressing  delegates this afternoon ahead of the accreditation at Mulungushi Rock of Authority  Chief government spokesperson Joseph Katema expressed happiness that the atmosphere at the venue has remained peaceful. Dr. ...

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Sampa withdraws from PF presidential race

Matero Member of Parliament Miles Sampa has withdrawn from the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) presidential race. In a statement released to Qfm News this morning by his spokesperson Chitambala Mwewa, Mr. Sampa who is also Commerce Deputy Minister explains that his pulling out from the party presidential race follows his reflection on the crossroad that his party has found itself. ...

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Van Persie low after ‘very bad game’

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says Robin van Persie’s confidence is low after a “very bad game” against his former club Arsenal. The £24m Dutch forward has scored just three times in 11 games this season. Van Persie, 31, was substituted during United’s 2-1 victory at the Emirates and could lose his place to fit again Radamel Falcao. “You ...

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Star Wars teaser trailer premieres

The first trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens has been unveiled online and in US cinemas. It gives fans an 88-second glimpse of the new film, the first new addition to the series since 2005. Featuring shots of the Millennium Falcon, it also offers the first look of a new cross-shaped lightsaber. The film, which reunites original stars Mark ...

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Nigeria leader condemns mosque raid

The president of Nigeria has vowed “to leave no stone unturned” in tracking down the perpetrators of a mosque attack that killed at least 81 people. Goodluck Jonathan urged the nation “to confront the common enemy” after the gun and bomb attack during Friday’s prayers in the northern city of Kano. Hundreds of people were injured in an attack which ...

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