Monthly Archives: November 2015

Paris attacks: Manhunt for Salah Abdeslam and accomplices

A huge manhunt is under way for surviving members and accomplices of the Islamist group that killed 129 people in Paris on Friday night. Police have named Brussels-born Salah Abdeslam, 26, as a key suspect. He was reportedly stopped by officers in the wake of the attacks – but then let go. Meanwhile, French aircraft have attacked the Syrian stronghold ...

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Zambia, Uganda, Morocco advance

Midfielder Farouk Miya bagged a brace to help Uganda trounce Togo 3-0 on Sunday and advance to the group stage of 2018 World Cup qualifying in Africa. Captain Geoffrey Massa scored the other goal in Kampala as Uganda qualified 4-0 on aggregate after matching their record home victory margin in a qualifier for the global football showpiece. Zambia also advanced ...

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Bafana much smarter – Angola coach

Angola’s coach Romeu Filemon has admitted South Africa were “much smarter” on Friday in the first leg of their World Cup qualifier but promised a new strategy to try and turn around the situation in Tuesday’s second leg in Durban. “You have to give credit to South Africa because they were a much smarter team,” he told reporters on Saturday ...

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Governance Activist cautions PF ahead of 2016 polls

The ruling PF has been cautioned that if it does not put its house in order they risk loosing next year’s general elections. Governance Activist Maurice Malambo has told QFM News in a walk in interview that calls by some members to go for a convention may weaken the party if not handled well. Mr. Malambo says the PF should ...

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HH challenged over convention

United Party for National Development (UPND) President Hakainde Hichilema has been challenged to convene a convention to allow party members to democratically choose their leaders. Evangelical Youth Alliance International Executive Director Moses Lungu says the UPND Leader must be seen promoting intraparty democracy by following the party constitution. Reverend Lungu says the UPND will do well to educate the masses ...

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LCM concerned with traders taking advantage of weak kwacha

The light carriers mission (LCM) has expressed concern over some traders who are taking advantage of the depreciation of the kwacha to exploit consumers through the pricing of goods and services. LCM Project Director Bernard Mwanda says it is sad that some traders are uncontrollably increasing prices even when the goods in question have nothing to do with the dollar. ...

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Saunders reminds PF over ATI

Political Activist Dante Saunders has reminded the PF Government that Zambians are still craving to have Access to freedom of Information Bill. Mr. Saunders has emphasized that the Access to Information Bill should be made law for the betterment of the nation. Mr. Saunders has advised the government to focus on the greater good that this Bill if enacted into ...

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Zesco distributes over 315, 000 energy saving bulbs

The power utility company, Zesco Limited, has so far distributed 315, 000 energy saving bulbs for the past two months in an effort to mitigate the power deficit Zambia is currently facing. ZESCO Spokesperson Henry Kapata says the company is almost concluding the distribution of these energy saving bulbs in North Western Province where they are spending colossal sums of ...

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Zambia through in WCup qualifers

Goals from Lubambo Musonda and Winston Kalengo guided Zambia to a 2-0 (3-0 on aggregate) win over Sudan at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola on Sunday. The duo found the back of the net in the second half as George Lwandamina’s men successfully booked their place in the third round of 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifying, alongside Gabon and Uganda. ...

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PF won’t stop me, vows HH

UPND President Hakainde Hichilema has vowed never to stop party mobilization activities across the country despite many attempts by the PF Government to stop him. The UPND Leader has called on party members to continue mobilizing the party at all levels saying there is not time for holiday especially with the current economic situation that requires their urgent intervention. Mr. ...

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