Daily Archives: August 23, 2015

FODEP questions delay in commencement of issuance of NRCs

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has expressed concern at the delay to commence the issuance of National Registration Cards (NRCs) as promised without explanation in the targeted 4 provinces. FODEP Executive Director Macdonald Chipenzi says the delay will generate political speculations and suspicions. Mr. Chipenzi wonders why government announced the start of such a program when it has its ...

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Sampa toasts his adoption, not intimidated by GBM

Patriotic Front (PF) adopted candidate for Kasama Central Parliamentary seat Kelvin Sampa says he is grateful with the decision that has been made by the PF Central Committee and the entire PF leadership. And Mr. Sampa says he is not intimidated by the former PF Kasama Central Member of Parliament Geoffrey Mwamba. In an interview with Qfm News via telephone, ...

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Mikel Obi Shuns Sunday Oliseh

Since the new coach of the Nigerian National team, Sunday Oliseh, released the lists of his invited players to camp who would be picked for the forthcoming 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Tanzania, fans have been questioning the exclusion of some vital players. While responding to questions from journalists in Abuja, the head coach of the team ...

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Shoreham air crash: Police fear death toll ‘may rise’

More bodies may be found after a vintage jet crashed, killing seven people, while performing at an air show in West Sussex, police have said. Air crash investigators and emergency services will continue to search the crash scene on Sunday. The Hawker Hunter failed to complete a loop-the-loop at the Shoreham Air Show and descended into the A27 on Saturday. ...

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Migrants crisis: More than 2,000 people rescued near Libya coast

More than 2,000 migrants and refugees have been rescued from boats off the coast of Libya in one of the biggest single-day operations mounted, Italy’s coastguards have said. Distress calls came from more than 20 vessels, AFP reported. More than 2,000 people have died this year in attempts to reach Europe in overcrowded, unseaworthy boats. The route from Libya to ...

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Chelsea swoop for Brazilian teenager

Premier League champions Chelsea continued to strengthen their squad by signing 19-year-old Brazilian winger Kenedy from Fluminense on Saturday. The Under-20 international played in the London club’s pre-season tour match against Barcelona in the United States having been granted permission by his Brazilian team. “I am very happy to complete my transfer,” Kenedy told the club’s official website (www.chelseafc.com). “It ...

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First win for Bournemouth, United held

Manchester United’s winning start to the Premier League season ended on Saturday as they were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Newcastle United at a sun-soaked Old Trafford. The hosts, who gave Bastian Schweinsteiger a full debut, dominated the early stages and Wayne Rooney saw a goal ruled out for a tight offside, but Newcastle went close when Aleksandar ...

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Harrington mourns Tokoph

Former Transport and Communications Minister William Harrington says the late Aero Zambia Chief Executive and Chairman David Tokoph will be remembered for his contribution in the aviation sector. Mr. Tokoph was piloting a T-28 vintage Navy plane that crashed last week near the Las Cruces International Airport in USA and was hospitalized at University Medical Center in El Paso where ...

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Zimba counsels opposition

The Islamic Supreme Council has urged opposition leaders in the country to talk about things affecting the country and not engage in trivial politics. Council President Suzyo Zimba says the people of Zambia expect the opposition to be mature in the way they provide checks and balances to the party in government. He stresses that personal attacks do not add ...

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