Monthly Archives: April 2015

Police avert near-riot in Garden compound

Quick action by Police this morning averted a near-riot by residents of Lusaka’s Garden Compound after makeshift shops erected on a disputed piece of land were found razed down this morning by a businessman claiming ownership to the same land. A Qfm News crew that rushed to scene just opposition Fred Joe found Police in full riot gear deployed to ...

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British police arrest 14-year-old on terror charges

One of the youngest suspects yet has been arrested on terror-related charges in England. A 14-year-old boy was taken into custody after encouraging an attack on an Australian parade honoring the war dead and urging the beheading of “someone in Australia,” Deborah Walsh, deputy head of counter terrorism at the Crown Prosecution Service, said in a statement Thursday. The teenager ...

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Nepal earthquake: Death toll rises above 3,000

At least 3,326 people are now known to have died in a massive earthquake which hit Nepal on Saturday, say officials. More than 6,500 people have been injured, according to the National Emergency Operation Centre. Dozens of people are also reported to have been killed in neighbouring China and India. Thousands have spent a second night outside after the 7.8-magnitude ...

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Drama Tonto Dikeh allegedly owes N192,000 on Fake Designers

Controversial actress, Tonto Dikeh is in the midst of boiling waters as a certain merchandise dealer is alleging that she has refused to pay up after ordering the replicas of original designer bags. The dealer who is named Pearl Chuks has revealed that the actress owes her the sum of N192, 000 to which the actress had denied. The business ...

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Sinkamba encourages workers to celebrate Labor Day

Green Party President Peter Sinkamba says workers in the country deserve to celebrate their day which is the Labour Day. Mr. Sinkamba says workers in the country play a vital role in contributing to the economic development of the country. He notes that despite what the workers in the country may be going through, they should celebrate their day looking ...

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PF advised to think twice before adopting Siliya

The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) has been urged to think twice before adopting former Petauke Central MMD Member of Parliament Dora Siliya as the candidate for Petauke Central parliamentary seat. Governance Activist Maurice Malambo has told QFM News in a walk in interview that Ms Siliya has demonized the PF and she should not be trusted in any way. Mr. ...

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Road projects in Lusaka have resumed – Lusaka DC

Lusaka District Commissioner Davison Mulenga is hopeful that road projects within the district will be completed right on time. Captain Mulenga says most of the road projects were stalled during the rain season for fear of loosing materials by contractors. Captain Mulenga says he had a meeting with a representative from AVIC Contractors, the contractor working on the L400 Road ...

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ZCSD challenges Lungu to deliver constitution if he fears nothing

The Zambia Council for Social Development (ZCSD) has challenged President Lungu to give the people of Zambia a new constitution before the 2016 general elections if he has nothing to fear in giving the people of Zambia a new constitution. ZCSD Executive Secretary Lewis Mwape says the people of Zambia have for a long time been crying for the enactment ...

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Blues’ title bid on hold, United lose

Chelsea will have to keep the champagne on ice for at least a week after their seemingly inevitable progress towards the Premier League title was checked by a goalless draw away to Arsenal on Sunday. Had they beaten their London rivals at the Emirates Stadium, Jose Mourinho’s men would have travelled to Leicester City on Wednesday knowing that victory over ...

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