Daily Archives: February 22, 2015

Lungu calls on Church to stamp out violence, tribalism

Republican President Edgar Lungu has called on the church in the country to play a role in uniting the nation by stamping out tribalism and violence. Speaking during interdenominational thanks giving mass for the peaceful elections at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross this afternoon, President Lungu says Zambia will remain a Christian nation. President Lungu has also called on ...

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Sampa comforts people not appointed by Lungu

Rights and governance activist Kelvin Sampa has urged people who supported the Patriotic Front in the recent Presidential by elections but have not received any appointments must understand that government has a fixed number of positions. Mr. Sampa notes that not every one can be appointed but obviously the President and the party as a whole appreciate what they did ...

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Ng’oma tips Grand Coalition

Political Scientist Alex Ng’oma has counseled the Grand Coalition to remain focused on the main foundation they formed the coalition if they are to remain relevant to the constitution making process. Dr. Ng’oma has told QFM News in a telephone interview that there was unity of purpose when the coalition was formed which he says is no longer there. Dr. ...

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Ukraine crisis: Deadly bomb blast hits rally in Kharkiv

A bomb has killed at least three people and injured 10 at a patriotic rally in Ukraine’s second city, Kharkiv, in what police suspect was a terror attack. The device exploded at 13:20 (11:20 GMT) as people gathered near the city’s Palace of Sport for a march in support of national unity, Ukrainian media say. At least one police officer ...

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Bobbi Kristina Brown’s Breathing Tube Removed

Bobbi Kristina Brown is still in a medically induced coma at Atlanta’s Emory University Hospital. According to CNN, doctors have decided to remove the 21-year-old’s breathing tube. A family source tells USA Today the procedure is not any indication on the decision to take Brown off the life support ventilator. The breathing tube is removed to prevent the patient from getting an infection. ...

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Sampa advises young people to embrace politics

Rights and Governance Activist Kelvin Sampa has observed that young people have now realized that they cannot do without politics. Speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka this morning, Mr. Sampa says young people have come to the realization that not involving themselves in active politics is putting their future at risk. Mr. Sampa notes that young people being the ...

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Give Lungu time to deliver – Lusambo urges Zambians

MMD Die Hard Youth Wing National Coordinator Bowman Lusambo says the MMD youth wing is disturbed with the amount of attacks that President Edgar Lungu’s administration has been subjected to since he took oath. Mr. Lusambo states that yesterday marked exactly one month since Zambians decide to vote for President Lungu and that the last four weeks have seen him ...

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YALI supports calls for PF, opposition dialogue

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) has advised President Edgar Lungu not to ignore calls of calling for a dialogue meeting with opposition leaders and iron out issues affecting the people. YALI Governance Advisor Isaac Mwanza has told QFM News in a telephone interview that there is no doubt that there is still political tension between the ruling party and ...

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The Treasury releases K4.32m for govt programmes

The Treasury has released K4.32 Billion to step up the development drive and infuse a positive trajectory in the implementation of Governments poverty reduction and job-creation programmes. As at 31stJanuary2015, the Treasury raised K2.75 Billion in terms of revenues and grants, while releases to Ministries Provinces and Other Spending Agencies amounted to K4.32 Billion. The difference between revenue and expenditure ...

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Kim Kardashian And North West In Car Accident

The inclement weather almost got the loves of Kanye West’s life hurt. Kim Kardashian, North West and others from the clan were in a car accident when their car slid off an icy road in Montana. Khloe was driving the black GMC Yukon when the incident happened. Another vehicle passed by the reality star’s car when snow flew, obstructing their ...

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