Daily Archives: January 30, 2015

Yaya Toure allays injury fears

The Manchester City man took a heavy knock in Cote d’Ivoire’s Africa Cup of Nations win over Cameroon but he says he will be fit to face Algeria in the quarter-finals Yaya Toure has soothed fears surrounding his fitness after being forced off in the closing stages of Cote d’Ivoire’s Africa Cup of Nations clash with Cameroon. The Manchester City ...

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Safaree Samuels Denies Stating He Wrote Nicki Minaj’s Raps

Nicki Minaj’s ex-boyfriend Safaree “SB” Samuels started a stir when he went on The Breakfast Club and responded to Nicki by stating, “Don’t say, ‘I don’t have no talent.’ Because every time it came to writing raps and doing music – it was me, her, and a beat. She doesn’t do it by herself. It’s me and her.” The phrase “came ...

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Eddie Murphy Returns To SNL For 40th Anniversary Special

Known for a multitude of sketches including his classic impersonations of Stevie Wonder, Gumby, Buckwheat and more, it’s been over 30 years since legendary comedian Eddie Murphy last graced the stage of Saturday Night Live, leaving the show in 1984 after finding mainstream success with franchises like Beverly Hills Cop and 48 Hours.  Now he’s announced that he will indeed return for the long running show’s upcoming 40th anniversary ...

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PF ready to dialogue with opposition – Chama

Patriotic Front Secretary General Davies Chama says the ruling party is ready for dialogue with all opposition political parties and their differences. Mr. Chama has told Qfm News in an interview that nothing will stop the party from embracing other political parties. He says the call by the Zambia Centre for Inter party Dialogue (ZCID) for the PF to dialogue ...

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Saunders doubts if PF will deliver new constitution

Political Activist Dante Saunders has proposed that the inauguration ceremony for the president elect should be done at least thirty days after he or she has been declared winner of the election. Mr. Saunders says this may help dissatisfied candidates have enough time to raise pertinent issues with regards the outcome of the election before the president elect is sworn ...

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ZYAFAC implores Lungu to fight corruption without fear

The Zambia Youths Association in the Fight Against Corruption (ZYAFAC) has implored President Edgar Lungu to deal with corruption without fear or favor. ZYAFAC Executive Director Rickson Kanema says Mr Lungu should emulate the zeal late President Michael Sata had by relentlessly dealing with the perpetration of corruption during his tenure. Mr Kanema says President Lungu should start by first ...

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Zambia’s tourism industry is prohibitive – Harrington

Former Tourism Minister William Harrington has noted the need for Zambia’s tourism industry to become more competitive in the region. Mr. Harrington says Zambia’s tourism industry is currently prohibitive. He has told Qfm News that this is despite the country having numerous tourist attractions. Mr. Harrington says there is need to therefore work on making it easy for both local ...

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Establishment of provincial TV stations will accelerate after June – Kasolo

Government says the establishment of provincial Television stations in all provincial headquarters will speed up once the country meets the digital migration deadline in June this year. And government has maintained that Zambia is on track in meeting the June 2015 digital switchover deadline set by the United Nations International Telecommunications Union (ITU). Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services Permanent ...

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Lungu’s governance strategy so far impresses Mutesa

Zambians for Empowerment and Development (ZED) President Fredrick Mutesa has observed that decisions President Edgar Lungu has made so far are a clear demonstration that he is on the right path. Dr Mutesa cites the appointment of the first female republican Vice President Inonge Wina and recognition of Henry Kanyanta Sosala as Paramount Chief Chitimukulu as some of such decisions. ...

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