Daily Archives: April 12, 2015

Chelsea move closer to title with win

Cesc Fabregas fired Chelsea another step closer to the Premier League title as the Spain midfielder’s late strike sealed a hard-fought 1-0 win over QPR on Sunday. Jose Mourinho’s side were well below their best in a scrappy west London derby, but the leaders stole a vital three points when Fabregas converted their only shot on target two minutes from ...

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PF disputes reports of Lungu ‘entertaining Sangomas’

The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) has challenged political parties claiming that President Edgar Lungu is entertaining ‘Sangomas’ at State House to provide evidence of him allowing them into State House. PF Media Committee Vice Chairperson Sunday Chanda says President Lungu has categorically stated that Zambia is a Christian nation and there is no way he is going to be entertaining ...

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Dry spells worries BRE

The Bemba Royal Establishment (BRE) has expressed concern over the poor rainfall pattern that has been experienced in Kasama during the 2014/2015 farming season. BRE Spokesperson Washanga Impika Shalubemba has told QFM News via telephone that the establishment is worried that the poor rainfall for the 2014/2015 farming season might greatly affect the harvest. Washanga says some maize fields in ...

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Zambian politics turned into spiritual battles – ZDDM

The Zambia Direct Democratic Movement (ZDDM) has charged that Zambian politics have degenerated into a vicious spiritual battle between forces of good and evil which calls for Christians to pray. ZDDM President Edwin Sakala says the toothless lion must be defeated and Zambia must be saved from the current chains of Satan tormenting the people. Mr. Sakala has warned Zambians ...

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Turkey anger at Pope Francis Armenian ‘genocide’ claim

Turkey summoned the Vatican ambassador over Pope Francis’s use of the word “genocide” to describe the mass killing of Armenians under Ottoman rule in WW1. The foreign ministry reportedly told the envoy it was “disappointed” by the comments, which caused a “problem of trust” between Turkey and the Vatican. Armenia and many historians say up to 1.5 million people were ...

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Abel Chungu tells fellow musicians to unite Zambians

Gospel Musician Abel Chungu has advised his fellow musicians in the country to come on board and help relevant stakeholders of uniting Zambians. Chungu told Journalists in Lusaka last night after the Mosi 2015 Zambia Music Awards (ZMAs) that Musicians should come together and promote the One Zambia One Nation motto. Chungu states that musicians are very influential and can ...

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Lusambo calls on Lungu to work with Lambas

MMD National Youth Secretary Bowman Lusambo has called on President Edgar Lungu to explore ways of constructively engaging the Lamba Royal Establishment with the aim of appointing more Lambas in decision making positions. Mr. Lusambo has told QFM News in a statement that the PF government has a duty to take development to all areas. Mr. Lusambo believes that the ...

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Its too early to assess performance of Lungu – Kamanga

  Former National Restoration Party (NAREP) National Secretary Jevan Kamanga says it is too early for people to start assessing President Lungu’s performance in the few months he has been in office. Reverend Kamanga says in fact President Lungu has started on a good note with some policies he has made so far saying he is inspiring confidence in the ...

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Govt urged to ensure that labour laws are not flouted

Zambian academician based in United States of America Henry Kyambalesa says it is important for the government to ensure that labor-related laws and regulations are not flouted by employers, and to enact pieces of legislation designed to make it illegal for employers to hire casual workers. Mr. Kyambalesa says there is a need for Parliament to enact legislation designed to ...

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YALI asks President Lungu to update Zambians on e-voting

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) has called on President Edgar Lungu to convene a stakeholders meeting involving Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), political parties and civil society organizations to discuss his proposal of introducing e-voting system in Zambia. YALI Governance Advisor Isaac Mwanza has told QFM News that there is need to come up with a workable plan for ...

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