Monthly Archives: November 2015

Zambia skipper to miss Sudan clash

Chipolopolo captain Rainford Kalaba and defender Dauti Musekwa have both been ruled out of Sunday’s 2018 Fifa World Cup second round, second leg qualification match against Sudan. National team physician Dr. Joseph Kabungo told fazfootball.com on Saturday that Kalaba had developed a fever and had been given seven days’ rest. “Kalaba had a fever yesterday (Friday) and he is still ...

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Chad stun Egypt, Algeria force draw

Chad shocked Egypt 1-0 and Algeria came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Tanzania on Saturday in African 2018 World Cup first-leg qualifiers. Congo Brazzaville won 4-3 in Ethiopia and Botswana used home advantage to beat Mali 2-1 in a game that completed the 20 first-leg fixtures in the second round of qualifying for Russia. The Chadians triumphed ...

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PF will win 2016 polls despite current challenges – PF in Monze

Monze PF District Chairman Gilbert Mwila is confident that the ruling party will emerge victorious in next year’s general elections despite the current social and economic challenges in the country which are global. Mr. Mwila is confident that President Lungu is on top of things in dealing with these challenges and that the people have confidence in him. Mr. Mwila ...

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Don’t view those helping you as enemies – Lungu advises PF

The Evangelical Youth Alliance International (EYAI) has advised the ruling party not to view those advising and helping them as enemies. EYAI Executive Director Moses Lungu has told QFM News that there are certain organizations and individuals who do not want to see the PF fail to deliver and thus the need for them to sometimes listen to their advice ...

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Islamic Leader advises PF to embrace new members

The Islamic Supreme Council of Zambia says it is a good thing for the ruling party to embrace everyone despite where they are coming from. Supreme Council President Suzyo Zimba says if those that are being embraced are able to contribute to overcoming the challenges that the country is facing, they cannot be left out just because they belong to ...

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ZNUT wants recruited teachers report for work on time

The Zambia National Teachers Union (ZNUT) says it wants to see the teachers that have been recruited in the teacher recruitment exercise deployed in good time. ZNUT Public Relations Manager Joe Kasaka says come January when schools open, the teachers should be in schools they have been posted to and begin to work. He says it would be sad to ...

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Sampa’s statement will bring sanity in PF – Ng’oma

Political Scientist Dr. Alex Ng’oma has observed that the statement by Matero MP Miles Sampa that there is no reason for him to resign from the ruling Patriotic Front which he suffered for for 10-years will restore peace and order in the ruling party. Dr. Ng’oma has also advised Zambians to stop peddling lies and allow affected people to clear ...

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Lubinda assures maize farmers

Agriculture Minister Given Lubinda has assured maize farmers in Zambia that maize markets will still be available for the 2015/2016 crop despite the increasing input costs that farmers are currently experiencing. The Agriculture Minister said this when Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) President, Dr Evelyn Nguleka and her team presented an Issues paper on the increasing costs of maize production ...

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FODEP urges govt to respond to challenges surrounding issuance of NRCs

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has appealed to those involved in the issuance of national registration cards to inform the ministry of home affairs if there any problems so that the minister can appropriately respond. FODEP Executive Director Macdonald Chipenzi says they expect the minister of home affairs to respond to any problems in the issuance of NRCs the ...

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ZACA welcomes lift of ban on importation of edible oils

The Zambia Consumers Association (ZACA) has welcomed the decision by government to lift the ban on importation of edible oils saying it will no doubt mitigate the rising price of cooking oil in the country. The consumer organization has however urged government to formulate policies that will protect local oil producers. ZACA Information Officer Juba Sakala says it is clear ...

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