Daily Archives: September 3, 2015

Mungo speaks for Munali youths

Munali Constituency Member of Parliament Professor Nkandu Luo has been advised to revamp the recreation facilities in her constituency so that youths can have something to do. Patrick Mungo, who is Munali Constituency aspiring Member of Parliament, says the youth in the area deserve the best recreation facilities. He notes that if youths have nothing to do due to lack ...

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Govt notes absence of specialized healthcare

Government has noted the absence of specialized healthcare in most parts of the country especially in remote areas where access to health is a challenge due to long distances patients have to cover to reach health facilities. Ministry of Defence acting Permanent Secretary Ranford Simumbwe says it is for this reason that the American International Health Alliance in partnership with ...

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HRC reaffirms commitment to human rights promotion

The Human Rights Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to promotion of human rights in the country by engaging all stakeholders. Commission Chief Information, Education and Training Officer, Mweelwa Muleya has told QFM News that it is for this reason that the commission saw it fit to create a web platform that will enable the people report any violation of human ...

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AVAP hails Lubansenshi peaceful campaigns

The Anti- Voter Apathy Project (AVAP) has hailed the generally peaceful conduct of campaigns by political players ahead of the Lubansenshi parliamentary by-election which will be held on 24th September. AVAP Executive Director Richwell Mulwani has told Qfm News that this is despite a few complaints against certain political parties pertaining to how they are conducting themselves. Mr Mulwani says ...

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Zambia headed for economic turmoil – Chanda

Fourth Revolution party President Erick Chanda has charged that the country is headed for economic turmoil at the rate the Kwacha is losing value against major currencies. Mr Chanda notes that at no time has the local currency reached its lowest point as the case is at the moment. He says this is worrying, as soon the Kwacha might enter ...

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Arsenal’s Welbeck out until Christmas

Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck is expected to be out until Christmas after having knee surgery. Welbeck, 24, sustained the injury at the end of April, after scoring eight goals in his first 34 Arsenal games. “The injury to his cartilage did not respond as well as hoped and the decision was taken last week for him to undergo surgery,” said ...

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Puccio crime clan continues to intrigue Argentina

The story of the Puccio family, whose members abducted wealthy Argentines for ransom and hid them in their house before killing them, is making headlines again, 30 years after their convictions. Irene Caselli reports from Buenos Aires. It was 1985 and Argentina was coming to grips with its newly restored democracy. Secrets were slowly emerging after seven years of military ...

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Migrants refuse to leave train near Hungary camp

Scuffles have broken out west of the Hungarian capital, Budapest, after police tried to force migrants off a train at a refugee camp. Amid chaotic scenes, police ordered journalists from the scene at Bicske, declaring it an “operation zone”. The train had left Budapest hours after police let migrants into the railway station following a two-day stand-off. Meanwhile, there have ...

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FAZ,Supersport ink US$5 million deal

The Football Association of Zambia has signed a new contract with Supersport for the sponsorship and broadcast of the MTN Super League for another five years. This new extension is with immediate effect and runs from 2015 to 2020 for the sponsorship sum of US$5million. FAZ President Kalusha Bwalya has described the signing of the new contract as an exciting ...

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French company to set up US$15 million pharmaceutical plant in Zambia

FRENCH Pharmaceutical manufacturing company, Pharma Development, has announced plans to set up a Pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Zambia at a cost of US$15 million. Briefing journalists in Lusaka this morning, Pharma Development President Dr. Mario Giron says the company is looking at possibilities of entering the African market by setting up a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Zambia. Dr. Giron says ...

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