Daily Archives: March 28, 2015

James Corden hails ‘overwhelming’ US chat show reaction

James Corden has talked of the “overwhelming” reaction to his US late night chat show, saying he had feared a “terrible onslaught” of criticism. The UK actor and comedian’s debut on The Late, Late Show won praise from fans and critics but he says a “rocky year” in viewing figures lies ahead. Corden told BBC Radio 4’s Today “it is ...

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‘Game should not have restarted after flare’

Coach Fabio Capello does not think Russia’s Euro 2016 qualifier in Montenegro should have restarted after Igor Akinfeev had been hit by a flare. The game was stopped for 35 minutes after the incident involving Russia’s goalkeeper in the first minute. It did resume but was eventually abandoned after further crowd disturbances and a touchline brawl involving players from both ...

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Nigeria election: Partial extension of voting to Sunday

Elections in parts of Nigeria have been extended until Sunday after delays and a number of attacks. The delays were “not widespread” but were still “a matter of concern”, an election official told the BBC. Technical problems with new biometric cards slowed down voter registration, even affecting President Goodluck Jonathan. More than a dozen people have reportedly been killed in ...

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Lungu congratulated for appointing envoy to Israel

Jerusalem House of Prayer has congratulated President Edgar Lungu for the appointment of the Zambian Ambassador to Israel, Martin Mwanambale. Jerusalem House of Prayer –Zambia Founder and Senior Pastor Subusisiwe Zulu says Mr. Mwanambale’s appointment was divine. Reverend Zulu says it is great and humble to note that the establishment of the embassy has come after 40 years of struggle ...

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Chitala advises against exporting of maize

Public policy analyst Mbita Chitala has advised government against allowing any further maize exports owing to seeming drought that has hit the country. Dr. Chitala says government should ensure that the country has enough maize stock before contemplating to allow any exports. He says his concerns is particularly that next year is an election year and therefore the country must ...

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Lungu is within power to dissolve Chikopa tribunal – Sikota

Constitutional lawyer Sakwiba Sikota has observed that President Edgar Lungu is within his powers to dissolve the Malawian judge Lovemore Chikopa- led tribunal that was set up by late President Michael Sata to probe two Judges of alleged professional misconduct. Mr. Sikota says this is because the decision to set up the tribunal was made by the office of Presidency ...

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Nigeria votes in tight Jonathan-Buhari contest

Nigerians are going to the polls to elect a president, with incumbent Goodluck Jonathan facing a strong challenge from Muhammadu Buhari. It is said to be the most closely fought election since independence. The election was delayed by six weeks to allow the army to recapture territory from militant Islamist group Boko Haram. Despite reports of delays in some areas, ...

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DEC arrests 28yr old Lusaka cocaine trafficker

The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) in Lusaka has arrested a 28 year old man of John Laing Compound for trafficking in cocaine. Elvis Jombo, 28, a Mechanic of John Laing Compound in Lusaka has been arrested for being in possession of four (04) rocks of cocaine. Meanwhile the Commission in the last three (03) days has arrested fifty (50) Peasant ...

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I have a heart for people- Mungo

Aspiring Munali Member of Parliament Patrick Mungo has reiterated his intention to improve the lives of the less privileged in his constituency once he is elected. Mr. Mungo says to prove what he will do once he is elected the representative of the people of Munali he has already donated 10 makeshift tents which have been distributed to the five ...

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Nsanda; a difficult mobilizer to replace – Chama

PF Secretary General Davies Chama has described the late Willie Nsanda as a lively mobiliser and effective strategist whom the party will find difficult to replace. Mr. Chama says the PF is greatly indebted to Mr. Nsanda and would miss him as he was a cardinal asset to the party. Mr. Chama was speaking at a requiem mass held for ...

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