Daily Archives: October 22, 2015

Lubambo shines in Armenia Cup

Zambia midfielder Lubambo Musonda on Wednesday night helped put Gandzasar one foot into the semifinals of the 2015/2016 Armenian Cup. Gandzasar beat defending champions Pyunik 3-1 away in a quarterfinal first leg match to take healthy advantage into the final leg decider at home on November 4. Lubambo scored one goal in the 61st minute in-between team mate Narek Beglaryan’s ...

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CSCC joins Grand Coalition in opposing constitutional bill

The Civil Society Constitution Coalition (CSCC) has joined in urging all well-meaning genuinely patriotic Members of Parliament not to debate the Constitutional Bill but send it back to the people who have the mandate to give unto themselves a new constitution. CSCC Chairperson Judith Mulenga says her coalition has since turned down the invitation to appear and make submissions before ...

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ECZ warns against multiple voter registration

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has warned the public that registering as a voter more than once is an offence and is subject to prosecution. ECZ Public Relations Manager Crispin Akufuna in a statement to QFM News has however, assured all stakeholders that despite the possibility of people being able to register more than once and obtain more than ...

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Lungu moves e-government functions to State House

Republican President Edgar Lungu has today launched the r-government division which says will contribute to reducing transaction costs and improve productivity. Mr Lungu has since moved the functions of e-government and information and technology to his office. Speaking during the launch of the e-government division in Lusaka today, President Lungu says the move is aimed at improving coordination, implementation of ...

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Jay Z, Timbaland Win ‘Big Pimpin” Sample Trial

by Kory Grow Jay Z and Timbaland have won a lawsuit alleging that they infringed on the rights to a sample used in the former’s 2000 hit “Big Pimpin’.” A judge ruled Wednesday that the nephew of Egyptian composer Baligh Hamdi, whose “Khosara, Khosara” birthed the hip-hop tune’s funky flute hook, did not have standing to pursue his claim against the rapper ...

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Real Madrid failed to score in a Champions League group-stage game for the first time since 2008 as they played out a goalless draw at Paris St-Germain. The two sides had picked up maximum points from their first two fixtures but largely cancelled each other out. The visitors’ Cristiano Ronaldo had the best chance in the second half, shooting just ...

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Syria crisis: US attacks Moscow welcome for Assad

The White House has strongly condemned a visit to Moscow by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. A spokesman criticised Russia for putting on a “red carpet welcome”. The Syrian leader’s trip on Tuesday came three weeks after Russia began air strikes in Syria against Islamic State militants and other forces. It was Mr Assad’s first overseas trip since civil war broke ...

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Govt urged to involve civil society,private sector in SDGs implementation

Government has been urged to create an enabling environment for civil society organizations and the private sector to participate fully in the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) Executive Director Patrick Nshindano says government should take note that the SDGs recognize the multi stakeholders approach and the role every sector has to play to ...

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Mukanga warns contractors

Government has warned ROAD contractors in the habit of stalling construction works during the rainy season that it will not ACCEPT any excuses. Works and Supply Minister Yamfwa Mukanga says the rainy season should not be given as a reason why contractors should reschedule their works. He says he is aware that some constructors take advantage and close completely during ...

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