Political leaders today put their political differences aside as they joined in marking the first anniversary of the passing of President Michael Sata who died at King George hospital in London last year. And there was loud applause as President Edgar Lungu and UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema shook hands after Father Charles Chilinda had invited all political leaders present to ...
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Beyoncé’s Copyright Lawsuit Rules In Her Favor But Backup Singer Plans to Appeal
Last week Beyoncé won her case in a copyright infringement lawsuit filed against her by singer Javon, who claims B ripped off his song “XOXO” with her single “XO.” On Oct. 21st a New York City court threw out the case for several of reasons, but Javon says he’s not going to accept the judge’s ruling. Javon’s rep, Domenick Nati ...
Read More »Dubai may become ‘too hot to survive’
We frequently hear of the future dangers that human-caused climate change could bring, but few paint as bleak a picture as the one laid in a new study released this week. The study by authors from Loyola Marymount University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers a harsh assessment: Climate change could leave major cities in a key part of ...
Read More »US signals shift in Syria-Iraq campaign against Islamic State
The US has indicated a shift in its campaign against Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria, including the use of direct ground raids. Defence Secretary Ash Carter said there would also be more air strikes against “high-value targets”. Observers say his comments reflect acknowledgment of the lack of progress in defeating the militant group. Separately, the US says Iran ...
Read More »Bobbi Kristina Brown ‘smoked crack often and also did heroin,’ ex-roommate claims
In a newly released deposition, a friend and ex-roommate of Bobbi Kristina Brown’s claims the star smoked crack and did heroin in the days leading up to her death. The daughter of the late Whitney Houston and singer Bobby Brown died on July 26 at the age of 22 after she was found unconscious in a bathtub and spent months ...
Read More »Arsenal, Chelsea exit League Cup
Eden Hazard squandered the decisive penalty as Stoke City exacerbated Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho’s misery with victory in the League Cup on Tuesday, while second-tier Sheffield Wednesday stunned Arsenal 3-0. After Jon Walters put Stoke ahead with a fine 20-yard shot at the Britannia Stadium, Chelsea substitute Loic Remy, on for the injured Diego Costa, lashed home an injury-time equaliser ...
Read More »Winless Dynamos face Nkwazi
Lusaka Dynamos will battle to end a four-match losing run when they host fellow promoted side Nkwazi in Lusaka on Wednesday. Fifth-from-bottom Dynamos trace their last points to September 5 when they finished 0-0 away at second-from-bottom Nakambala Leopards. Since then, Dynamos have lost twice at home and as many times on the road, scoring four and conceding ten goals. ...
Read More »Sinkamba happy that Lungu will work from Kitwe office
Green party President Peter Sinkamba says his party is excited about President Edgar Lungu’s decision to work from Kitwe. Mr. Sinkamba says his party is excited because this is a test case for the Green Party Decentralization, Access to Land and Housing Policy which was unveiled on 17th October last year. He says his party promised to shift the Executive ...
Read More »Kambwili should be fired – UPND
The opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) has called on President Edgar Lungu to consider removing Information Minister Chishimba Kambwili as Chief Government Spokesperson saying he may put the country on fire. UPND Chairperson for Rural Reconstruction and Development, Moono Mapani says Mr. Kambwili represents government and that some of the statements he issues have the potential to bring ...
Read More »Lungu advised to fire Kaingu!
Zambia Youths Association in the Fight Against Corruption has advised President Edgar Lungu to fire Higher Education Minister Michael Kaingu saying he is becoming a threat to the growth of the education sector in the country. ZYAFAC Executive Director Rickson Kanema tells QFM News via telephone that the manner in which Dr. Kaingu is handling issues affecting higher learning institutions ...
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