Daily Archives: January 4, 2015

VJ asks Scott to quickly invite international election observers

The ruling PF has been called upon to realize that it has the greater responsibility to set high standards of discipline it being the party in government. Veteran politician Vernon Mwaanga also notes that the PF government has an inescapable duty to protect the citizens of Zambia from violence and intimidation. In a statement to Qfm News Dr. Mwaanga states ...

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Fewer games behind Gerrard’s exit

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says being told he will start fewer games is the main reason he has decided to leave Anfield for America in the summer. Gerrard will join a Major League Soccer (MLS) club at the end of the season. The midfielder, 34, told Liverpool’s website:  “The key conversation was when the manager sat me down and said ...

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Changala calls for continued peace

Civil rights activist Brebner Changala has urged the people of Zambia to continue being a peaceful people as they await their new President to be elected this month. Mr. Changala has also called up political parties taking part in the forthcoming presidential election to ensure that while they conduct their campaigns, they should remember that Zambia will still be there ...

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Chipimo wants to end high unemployment once elected

National Restoration Party (NAREP) president Elias Chipimo has reaffirmed his party’s readiness to end high unemployment in the country once voted in power. Mr. Chipimo says he particularly finds it disheartening to see how majority Zambians are struggling to find jobs despite having obtained tertiary education. And Mr. Chipimo notes that much as country needs investment there is need for ...

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Presley’s private jets up for sale

Two private planes owned by Elvis Presley – the Lisa Marie and Hound Dog II – are going up for auction. The Lisa Marie, named after his daughter, was bought by Presley in 1975 and refurbished to include a master suite with full-size bed and conference room. Neither plane is airworthy but have been on display at Graceland for more ...

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N Korea attacks ‘hostile’ US sanctions

North Korea has described new sanctions imposed in response to a major cyber-attack against Sony Pictures as part of groundless and hostile US policy. The US placed sanctions on three North Korean organisations and 10 individuals, after the FBI blamed Pyongyang for the cyber-attack. North Korea has denied involvement but has praised the attack on Sony. It came as Sony ...

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Govt pays out K1.150 billion to farmers

Government has disclosed that it has paid out K1.150 billion to farmers who supplied maize to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) in the 2014 crop marketing season. Agriculture and Livestock Minister Wilbur Simuusa has disclosed in an interview that the disbursement had left a balance of only K250 million out of what the K1.4 billion FRA initially owed farmers. Mr. ...

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