Daily Archives: December 12, 2014

Flights disrupted after computer failure at UK control centre

Passengers are facing widespread flight disruption after a computer failure at the UK’s air traffic control centre. Nats confirmed a “technical problem” at its Swanwick control centre in Hampshire and said airspace remained opened but restricted. It said “every possible action” was being taken to resolve the issue. Heathrow reported delays and Gatwick said all its departing flights had been ...

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‘Balotelli could return against United’

Mario Balotelli could return for Liverpool at Manchester United this weekend having returned to training after missing a month with a thigh injury, manager Brendan Rodgers said on Friday. The Italian, who has yet to score a Premier League goal for Liverpool since arriving from AC Milan in the close season, has not figured since the Merseysiders’ 2-1 defeat by ...

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Beyonce Gets More Vulnerable Than Ever With New Short Film

If you’d like a taste of the world according to Beyoncé, her new short film is for you. One year ago, Bey shocked the music world by dropping an album out of nowhere. And on Friday (December 12), she celebrated the anniversary of that self-titled release by dropping “Yours and Mine.” The nearly 12-minute piece finds the 33-year-old reflecting, uplifting ...

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Scott urged to remain resilient

Acting Republican President Guy Scott has been called upon to continue being above board as he leads the country through the power transition period. The Evangelical Youth Alliance International (EYAI) is urging Dr. Scott to realize that sometimes what is required for a political party to move forward after succession is a political compromise. EYAI Director Moses Lungu says his ...

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YALI extols Scott

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) has praised Acting Republican President Guy Scott for his exceptional performance during the transition period. And YALI has called on the public media to ensure that they give equal coverage to all political players saying they are unfair in their reporting. YALI Governance Advisor Isaac Mwanza has told QFM News in an interview that ...

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NWASCO outlines challenges in water sector

The National Water and Sanitation Council (NWASCO) say the water sector is still facing a number of challenges despite the successes recorded. NWASCO Director Kelvin Chitumbo says among the challenges is the drying of dam reservoirs and rivers and low yields from boreholes due to climate variability and anthropogenic activities. Mr. Chitumbo says water and sewerage companies’ adherence to service ...

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FODEP defends political parties over campaign funding

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) says it is unfair for anyone to criticize the Patriotic Front (PF) or indeed any political party for soliciting administration and campaign funds from any well-wisher of their own choice. FODEP Executive Director MacDonald Chipenzi has told QFM News that the PF should not even be apologetic or feel guilty of anything for the ...

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ZRL Headquarters to be moved to Kabwe

Government has approved the transfer of Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) Headquarters to Kabwe in Central Province from Lusaka. Transport Works and Communications Minister Yamfwa Mukanga has told a media briefing that as minister responsible for transport he keenly took time to study and look at the operations of Zambia Railways Limited. Mr. Mukanga explains that he is also impressed with ...

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Uganda maid Jolly Tumuhirwe guilty of assaulting toddler

A maid in Uganda who was secretly filmed beating a little girl has been found guilty of assaulting the toddler. Jolly Tumuhirwe, 22, told the court she had been driven to attack the 18-month-old because the child’s mother had beaten her – something the mother denied. A video of the assault caused outrage when it was posted online. Earlier charges ...

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