Daily Archives: May 5, 2015

FFTUZ hails Lungu for lifting wage freeze

The Federation of Free Trade Unions of Zambia (FFTUZ) has hailed as brave President Lungu’s decision to lift the wage and subsequently direct the opening of negotiations for new conditions of service for public service workers. FFTUZ National Chairperson Charity Kampamba has told QFM News says the decision of the Head of State has been long overdue. Ms Kampamba has since ...

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Zambia’s trade performance worries CTPD

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has noted with concern Zambia’s trade performance in the first quarter of 2015. CTPD Executive Director Isabel Mukelabai in a statement says the March trade deficit of K310 million implies an increase in the deficit by K202.7 million, an increase almost double the February 2015 deficit which stood at K107.3 million. Ms ...

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Over 7,000 girls have gone back to school – Mabumba

Government says over seven thousand girls have gone back to school after falling pregnant and delivering from May 2014 to date. Education Deputy Minister David Mabumba says the re-entry policy has received an overwhelming response from stakeholders and parents who are encouraging their children to get back into school after delivering. Mr Mabumba says government attaches great importance to the ...

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People have confidence in Lungu’s leadership – Mpundu

The Patriotic Front (PF) on the Copperbelt says people have confidence in the leadership of President Edgar Lungu the reason why the party has continued attracting new members. PF Copperbelt Youth Secretary Binwell Mpundu has told QFM News by telephone that people have realized that the PF is the only party with a vision to develop the country. Mr Mpundu ...

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ECZ sets June 30th for three by-elections

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has set Tuesday, 30th June, 2015 as the date on which to hold parliamentary by-elections in Petauke, Malambo and Mulobezi constituencies. The by-elections are as a result of the nullification by the courts of the election of Dora Siliya, Maxwell Mwale and Hastings Sililo as Petauke, Malambo and Mulobezi Members of Parliament respectively. ECZ ...

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Royal baby: Queen meets great-granddaughter

The Queen has met her new great-granddaughter Princess Charlotte for the first time at Kensington Palace. The princess, who is fourth in line to the throne, was born on Saturday at London’s St Mary’s Hospital, weighing 8lbs 3oz (3.7kg). Kensington Palace revealed on Monday that she had been named Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have formally ...

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‘Dozens die’ as migrant boat sinks in Mediterranean

Dozens of migrants have drowned in the Mediterranean after a boat carrying an estimated 137 people sank south of Sicily, Save the Children says. The aid group says survivors reported up to 40 people fell into the sea as a rescue vessel was approaching. The survivors arrived in the city of Catania on Tuesday. At least 1,750 people have died ...

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Terry wants Drogba deal

John Terry wants Chelsea to keep Didier Drogba at the club next season by offering him a new deal. After returning to Stamford Bridge last summer, the 37-year-old has played an important role in helping Chelsea win the Premier League this season. He has netted seven goals in all competitions for the champions but is out of contract in the ...

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Wenger wants Gunners to finish second

Arsene Wenger has challenged his Arsenal side to finish the season unbeaten and secure second place in the Premier League. The Gunners cruised to a 3-1 win at Hull City on Monday, their 10th straight match unbeaten all but securing a top-four finish for the 18th successive season. Chelsea were crowned champions on Sunday but Wenger said finishing second for ...

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