Monthly Archives: August 2015

Clergymen challenged to state political positions

The Evangelical Youth Alliance International (EYAI) has challenged Clergymen in the country to state clearly their political positions so that people know how to address them. EYAI President Moses Lungu says it is saddening that some men of God are allowing themselves to be used by some politicians for their own selfish desires. Reverend Lungu notes that men of God ...

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Zambia is sitting on a time bomb – Banda

United Party for National Development (UPND)vice president for political affairs Canicius Banda has charged that country is sitting on a time bomb which is about to explode. Dr Banda says this because of the ruling Patriotic Front’s poor leadership, and that the only way to defuse this bomb is to remove the PF from power. He tells QFM News that ...

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Barcelona lose Spanish Super Cup to Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao won a first trophy in 31 years as a 1-1 draw with Barcelona at the Nou Camp secured the Spanish Super Cup with a 5-1 aggregate victory. Bilbao won the first leg 4-0 but Barcelona threatened a comeback with Lionel Messi’s close-range finish. Barca defender Gerard Pique was sent-off after the break and Aritz Aduriz struck late on ...

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Bangkok bomb was worst ever attack on Thailand, says PM

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has said the bombing of a shrine in the capital, Bangkok, on Monday was the “worst ever attack” on the country. The attack killed at least 21 people, including foreigners, and scores were injured. Mr Prayuth said the perpetrators had not been identified, but that police were investigating one suspect seen on security footage at ...

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It’s impossible for Zambians to remove PF from power – Chitotela

Patriotic Front Pambashe Member of Parliament Ronald Chitotela says it is impossible for the Zambian people to remove the PF from government. Mr Chototela has told QFM News that Zambians are not ready to change government because the ruling party has delivered massive development since taking over government in 2011. Mr Chitotela who is also youth and sport deputy Minister ...

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Mukanga warns bus operators

Government has warned that any increase in bus fares beyond what was agreed upon with bus operators will be considered illegal. Transport, Works, supply and communication Minister Yamfwa Mukanga says government is not against the increase in bus fares, but that bus operators should to stick to what they agreed with Government and representatives from the Bus and Taxi Drivers ...

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CBU reopens

The Copperbelt University which was recently closed indefinitely reopened today. And the Copperbelt University Students Union (COBUSU) is excited about the reopening of the institution. COBUSU President Humphrey Mwenya has told Qfm News that the students have begun attending lectures, while lecturers are conducting lectures. Mr. Mwenya says the union is grateful to government for intervening in the standoff between ...

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Man Utd riches fail to sway Ramos

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos insisted he wasn’t motivated by money after ending speculation surrounding his future by signing a new five-year deal with the club on Monday. Ramos had been courted by Manchester United during a standoff in negotiations between his representatives and Madrid president Florentino Perez over the Spanish international’s salary with his previous deal set to expire ...

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Bangkok bomb: Deadly blast rocks Thailand capital

  A bomb has exploded close to a shrine in the centre of Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, killing at least 12 people and injuring dozens more. A second bomb has been found in the area and made safe, officials say. No-one has yet said they carried out the attack, which took place close to the Erawan Shrine in Bangkok’s central Chidlom ...

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