Monthly Archives: March 2015

Nemtsov mourners to march in Moscow

housands of people are expected to take to the streets of Moscow to honour opposition politician Boris Nemtsov, who was shot dead on Friday. He was due to lead an opposition march on Sunday but his supporters will now be marching to mourn his death. President Vladimir Putin condemned Mr Nemtsov’s murder as “vile and cynical” and vowed to find ...

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SAPP approves K154, 000 worth grants for Chikankata farmers

The small holder Agribusiness Promotion Programme (SAPP) has approved grants to four cooperatives in Chikankata district amounting to K154, 000 to improve the farmers’ livelihood. Chikankata District Marketing Development Officer Kambole Chansa confirmed the development in an interview stating that the beneficiary cooperatives are bata, Katuya, Simutwe and Choolwe that will venture in a livestock service centre, goat production, marketing, ...

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Kasolo assures journalists of protection against harassment

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Chanda Kasolo says he will not tolerate any harassment of journalists by political party cadres. Mr. Kasolo has told Qfm News in an interview that government wants to set serous standards OF protecting journalists from harassment because they are the pillar to informing and educating the nation. Mr. Kasolo notes government particularly ...

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