Daily Archives: August 25, 2015

PF in Shiwang’andu ready for 2016 polls

The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) in Shiwang’andu Constituency has expressed confidence of whitewashing the opposition in next year’s general election. Shiwang’andu Constituency Vice Chairman Cephas Ng’andu says the ruling party in the constituency will not have difficulties in winning elections starting from the ward through to the presidency. Mr. Ng’andu tells QFM News via telephone that the party is busy ...

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Sinkamba challenges govt over shortage of drugs

Green party President Peter Sinkamba says Health Deputy Minister Chitalu Chilufya should stop disputing reports that there is a shortage of drugs in hospitals. Mr. Sinkamba has since challenged Dr. Chilufya to visit Kitwe Central Hospital which he says is one of those health facilities facing a drugs shortage. He says people are being given prescriptions to buy drugs from ...

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Eight months of Lungu include major successes – PF

The Patriotic Front (PF) says While the opposition have gone on rampage trying so hard to discredit the eight (8) months of President Edgar Lungu, his 18 month term of office will include major successes that will forever be engrained in Zambia’s history. PF Media and Publicity Vice Chairperson Sunday Chanda says the challenges faced by President Lungu upon becoming ...

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PF are worried ahead of 2016 – HH

United Party for National Development (UPND) President Hakainde Hichilema says targeted attacks on him by the Patriotic Front (PF) shows how worried they are of being removed from power in 2016. Reacting to PF Secretary General Davies Chama who has challenged him to hold a party convention Mr Hichilema says instead of attacking him, the PF should consider dealing with ...

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Saudi Arabia executes 175 people in a year – Amnesty

At least 175 people have been executed in Saudi Arabia in the past year after unfair trials lacking basic safeguards, Amnesty International says. A new report alleges the Gulf kingdom’s “faulty justice system facilitates judicial executions on a mass scale”. In many cases, it adds, defendants are denied access to a lawyer and in some they are convicted on the ...

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Afghan gas blasts ‘kill 10 children’ in Herat

A series of explosions at a gas terminal in the western Afghan city of Herat has killed 10 children and an adult, a hospital official says. Those killed lived in a camp for displaced people, which was next to the the gas company compound. A spokesman for Herat Regional Hospital said another 18 people were wounded the in the blasts ...

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Eminem Looks Gaunt at Wall Street Journal Event

Is that the real Slim Shady? Eminem appeared at the Wall Street Journal‘s Innovator Of the Year Awards in New York City on Wednesday, Nov. 5, and looked noticeably aged and gaunt. Wearing a black beanie, Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III, looked worn beyond his 42 years of age. The Grammy winner, who has admitted to ...

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Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne and Niall Horan break Twitter silence on One Direction split news

Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne and Niall Horan have broken their silence on reports that One Direction are set to ‘disband’ in March 2016. The young stars took to Twitter to address the widespread speculation, suggesting they weren’t splitting up but, instead, were just taking a break. Niall tweeted: “OK so lots of rumours going round. We are not splitting up, ...

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Balotelli undergoes Milan medical

Liverpool misfit Mario Balotelli said he is ready to resurrect his career as he re-joined AC Milan on a season-long loan deal that has divided fans and pundits in Italy. Balotelli joined Liverpool from Milan in the summer of 2014 but after a dismal season at Anfield the controversial Italian striker has rejoined the seven-time European champions on a season-long ...

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Ramsey calls for video technology

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has called for video technology to help with crucial decisions after his goal against Liverpool during Monday’s 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium was ruled out for offside. Ramsey ran through onto Santi Cazorla’s pass in the first half and slotted home past Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, only to realise that assistant referee Simon Bennett had ...

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