Daily Archives: July 21, 2015

Lungu counsels bitter politicians

Republican President Edgar Lungu has expressed concern that some politicians in the country are harbouring too much bitterness. President Lungu says such politicians are power hungry, advising them to wait for 2016 and see what will happen. President Lungu says the opposition sees nothing positive in the PF government and criticizes everything without considering the strides made by the ruling ...

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Burundi elections: Pierre Nkurunziza seeks third term amid violence

Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza is standing for a third consecutive term in elections that have been denounced by his opponents as unconstitutional. The opposition says the president is only entitled to stand for two terms. Public anger over his bid for a third term provoked violent protests in April and a failed coup attempt in May. Polls opened at 06:00 ...

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Underage African footballers ‘trafficked’ to Laos

African footballers as young as 14 are being trafficked to Asia and forced to sign contracts, the BBC has learnt. Six minors are still with top Laos side Champasak United, after it imported 23 under-age players from West Africa to an unregistered football academy in February, a BBC investigation found. Fifa regulations prohibit the movement of players to a foreign ...

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Kim Kardashian’s toddler North West has a personal trainer

KIM Kardashian‘s little girl North West has a personal trainer – oh, yes, you did read that right. The 2 year old is said to be following in the footsteps of her superstar parents by adopting a strict fitness regime. And the trainer tasked with the job has said the exercise includes “nothing strenuous” and they aren’t pushing the toddler ...

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Kasenengwa MP wants Msoro road worked on

Kasenengwa MMD Member of Parliament Victoria Kalima says people in her constituency are looking forward to having the Msoro Road worked on by government. Ms. Kalima has told Qfm News the Msoro Road which is one of the main roads in the constituency is in a bad state. She is however happy that the Road Development Agency has promised to ...

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Shikapwasha want more deep tanks in his constituency

MMD Kembe Member of Parliament Ronnie Shikapwasha says having one deep tank is one of the many disappointments the people of his constituency have in the PF government. Lieutenant General Shikapwasha says the people of Kembe need more deep tanks for their animals. He has told Qfm News in an interview that the people of Kembe are also disappointed that ...

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Livingstone riot tip of iceberg – Sinkamba

Green Party President Peter Sinkamba says the recent riot in Livingston triggered by the increase in fuel and road tax is only but a tip of the iceberg. Mr. Sinkamba has charged that the incident is typically a narrative of a chaotic, dysfunctional government system. Mr. Sinkamba says while common people are feeling the pain of the high cost of ...

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Messi needs to rest – Enrique

The logistics of Barcelona’s North American tour are tough enough, coach Luis Enrique makes no apologies for letting stars including Lionel Messi skip the pre-season excursion. The Spanish giants landed in Los Angeles on Sunday to begin preparations for a three-match tour that opens with a game against Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles Galaxy at the Rose Bowl on Tuesday. ...

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PS highlights malnutrition in prisons

Zambia Prisons Service has disclosed that six out of ten children whose mothers are serving prison sentences in prisons across the country are malnourished. Prisons Service Deputy Commissioner General Chileshe Chisela says the situation is disheartening and requires the attention of all relevant stakeholders. Dr. Chisela who is also Zambia Prisons Service Director of Health Services notes that despite the ...

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