Daily Archives: December 12, 2015

ZANASU speaks for Mulungushi University students

The Zambia National Students Union (ZANASU) has expressed sadness over the report that students at Mulungushi University have been denied access to write exams for not paying their tuition fees. ZANASU Vice President Prince Ndoyi says no parent would choose not to pay their children’s school fess and so if they have money they will pay for their children when ...

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Advisory Board spearheading construction of National House of Prayer holds first meeting

The Advisory Board spearheading the construction of the National House of Prayer held its first meeting this week at which elections for the Office holders were held. Secretary to the Cabinet Dr. Rowland Msiska has explained to QFM News in a statement that the members of the Board elected Bishop Dr. Joshua Banda of Northmead Assemblies as the Chairperson and ...

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PF mourns Simusamba

The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) has described late UPND Deputy Secretary General Kuchunga Simusamba as a leader who loved Zambia. Mr. Simusamba, aged 44 who served as UPND Deputy Secretary General, died yesterday evening at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) where he was admitted for a heart condition. PF Deputy Secretary General Mumbi Phiri in a statement says she is ...

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UPND takes Govt to court

The opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) has taken a court action against government for allegedly continuing denying them their constitutional right of mobilizing the party across the country. UPND Secretary General Stephen Katuka has told QFM News in a statement that the police have so far refused the party leadership across the country permits to hold meetings using ...

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Willow Smith Drops Surprise Debut Album and It’s Nothing Like You’ve Seen or Heard Before

We’ve already seen her famously whip her hair back and forth, but now, five years later, Willow Smith is finally gifting us with an entire album that’s edgy and experimental. On Friday, the 15-year-daughter of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith quietly dropped her surprise debut album, Ardipithecus, on iTunes and Spotify. “Ardipithecus Ramidus is the scientific name of the first ...

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Women in Saudi Arabia voting for first time

Saudi Arabia is going to the polls in unprecedented municipal elections in which women can cast a ballot for the first time. Women are also standing as candidates, another first, despite the conservative kingdom being the only nation where women are not allowed to drive. A total of 978 women have registered as candidates, alongside 5,938 men. Female candidates have ...

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EYAI advises politicians not to lose focus

The Evangelical Youth Alliance International (EYAI) has advised political players not to lose focus because of their appetite for political power. Alliance Executive Director Moses Lungu has reminded politicians that in as much as they want to remain or ascend to power, they should always remember to serve the interests of the people before thinking about their personal interests. Reverend ...

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ZCSD describes 2015 as turbulent year for Zambia

The Zambia Council for Social Development (ZCSD) has described 2015 as a generally turbulent year for the country. ZCSD Executive Secretary Lewis Mwape notes that 2015 has been a turbulent year not only for the people of Zambia, but the government as well as the civil society organizations. Mr. Mwape has cited the fall of the kwacha, the power crisis ...

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Wenger turns attention to league

Arsene Wenger hopes the euphoria generated from Arsenal’s against the odds qualification for the Champions League last 16 will provide a welcome boost to his side’s Premier League title charge. The Gunners recovered from a miserable start to the campaign to progress in Europe thanks to Olivier Giroud’s hat-trick in a 3-0 victory at Olympiakos on Wednesday. Sunday’s trip to ...

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COP21: Climate deal final draft ‘agreed’ in Paris

Organisers of the climate talks in Paris say a final draft text has been agreed after nearly two weeks of intensive negotiations. An official in the office of French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius told the AFP news agency the draft would be presented to ministers at 10:30 GMT. No details of the proposed agreement have been released so far. The ...

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