The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Liberia free of the Ebola virus, confirming that the country has had no new cases in 42 days. President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf told the BBC that Liberia had “crossed the Rubicon” and would be celebrating a concerted effort to stem the disease. More than 4,700 deaths from Ebola have been recorded in Liberia, ...

Andy Murray progressed to the Madrid Masters semi-finals with a 6-4 7-5 victory over fifth seed Milos Raonic. The British number one, 27, broke once in each set to overcome the Canadian, who was hampered throughout by a trapped nerve in his right foot. He will play Japan’s Kei Nishikori on Saturday after the fourth seed beat Spaniard David Ferrer ...

A Las Vegas judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing blues legend BB King’s business manager of financial and welfare abuse. King’s long-time manager Laverne Toney will remain in legal control of the 89-year-old’s affairs. Three of King’s children claimed Toney was stealing money and neglecting the musician’s medical care. A judge said investigations found no evidence of abuse or reason ...

Choma Central Member of Parliament Cornelius Mweetwa has called on government to transform Choma District Hospital into a General Hospital in view of the growing population of the District. Mr. Mweetwa has disclosed to Qfm News that the Hospital has been stretched to the limit by the influx of people moving to Choma District following its declaration as the provincial ...

The opposition UPND has described as unfortunate remarks attributed to PF Deputy Secretary General Mumbi Phiri in which she has been quoted to have urged Zambians not to vote for “ba kachema” to mean animal herders in an apparent reference to the UPND. The opposition UPND says it has also taken note that the same remarks were allegedly uttered by ...

Political analyst Neo Simutanyi says three months of being in office is still too early to fairly access President Edgar Lungu’s performance. Dr. Simutanyi says he has personally reserved his view on President Lungu’s performance for until he clocks 6 months in office. He has however noted that for the fact that there has been change in the country’s government, ...

The Southern African Center for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has expressed concern that Eastern Province is slowing turning into a battle field ahead of the June Parliamentary by-elections. SACCORD which has monitors in the Province, notes that the battle is being created by the two major political parties which are the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) and the opposition ...

Opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has noted the need for government to clearly state the roadmap of the current constitution making process. The PDP wants the Patriotic Front government to clear the misunderstandings and misinterpretations that have continued to surround the mode of adopting Zambia’s new constitution. PDP president George Mpombo says his party finds it important that government puts ...

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard made him a “better manager”, ahead of their final Premier League meeting on Sunday. The champions host the Reds in one the 34-year-old’s final matches for the Anfield club (16:00 BST kick-off). “My dear enemy, he has made me a better manager because to stop him has been very difficult,” Mourinho ...

Nigella Lawson’s US cookery show The Taste has been axed by TV network ABC after two series, following a dramatic ratings slump. The cooking competition lost more than half its viewers, falling from highs of seven million to less than three million viewers on New Year’s Day. Channel 4 axed the UK version of The Taste last year after just ...