Daily Archives: December 29, 2015

ZP ponders protection of journalists during 2016 election year

The Media in country has been encouraged to look out for measures that the Zambia Police will put in place to assure their safety against political violence during the election year of 2016. Police Spokesperson Charity Munganga Chanda has however held back from pre-empting what measures Police will put in place to protect journalists. Ms. Chanda has told Qfm News ...

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Reject tribalism- Kabwe urges Zambians

Kitwe District Commissioner Chanda Kabwe has urged Zambians to guard against being divided on tribal lines. Mr. Kabwe says the tribal talk that has started resurfacing in the Country is retrogressive and unZambian. He has encouraged all Zambians to stand up and reject tribalism. Mr. Kabwe has particularly urged young people and women in the Country to realize that leaders ...

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Zambians reminded of Christian life as they turn 24 in faith

The Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) has reminded Zambians to reflect on their Christian lives as the country today marks 24 years since it was declared a Christian nation by late President Dr. Fredrick Chiluba. EFZ Executive Director Pukuta Mwanza notes that the Christian nation status has helped the country in many ways. He says therefore need for the people ...

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PF is plotting to arrest me for helping farmers – Nawakwi

Forum for Democracy and Development President Edith Nawakwi has disclosed that the PF government is plotting to arrest her for initiating a program of helping farmers with farming inputs. Ms Nawakwi disclosed this when she delivered farming inputs to farmers in Chinkuli Ward in Kasisi area of Chongwe Constituency this afternoon. Ms Nawakwi says if it is illegal to help ...

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Cabinet approves loans totaling US$541 million

Cabinet has approved the contraction of four loans totaling US$541 million. Speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka today following the 28th Cabinet meeting held yesterday, Acting Chief Government Spokesperson Vincent Mwale said cabinet approved the contraction of a loan from the Export and Import Bank of China amounting to US$128 million to support the implementation of the Kafue bulk ...

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Tributes paid to Motorhead’s Lemmy

Music stars and celebrities have paid tribute to Motorhead frontman Lemmy, who has died at the age of 70. Lemmy died at home in Los Angeles on Monday, two days after learning he had cancer. He formed Motorhead in 1975 and recorded 22 albums, including the classic Ace of Spades. The band said on its Facebook page: “Our mighty, noble ...

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Belgium holds two over ‘New Year plot’

Belgian police have arrested two people suspected of planning attacks in Brussels on New Year’s Eve. Raids took place on Sunday and Monday in Brussels and the provinces of Flemish Brabant and Liege. Police seized military clothing and computer equipment in the raids, but no weapons or explosives. Belgium has been on high alert since the attacks of 13 November ...

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ZESCO United sign three foreign players

ZESCO United Football Club has announced the conclusion of the players transfer business with the signing of three foreign players to bolster the team ahead of the CAF Champions league and the 2016 FAZ MTN Premier League season. The Ndola based side has acquired the services of Kenyan international Anthony Akumu Agay a defensive midfielder formerly of Al Khartoum of ...

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Police pursue criminals targeting Toyota Corollas

Police in Lusaka have declared war against criminals who have been targeting Toyota Corollas which are being used as Taxis. Police Spokesperson Charity Munganga-Chanda in a statement to QFM News says the criminals are either stealing these vehicles whilst parked or pretend to book and later snatch them before or after reaching their intended destinations. Ms. Chanda says some of ...

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Economic hardships a threat to political stability – Mpombo

People’s Democratic Party (PDP) President George Mpombo says economic hardships if allowed to continue have the potential to affect the country’s political stability. Mr. Mpombo notes that people are mourning and groaning under the current economic hardships. He tells Qfm News by telephone that the people’s expectation is that there will be some improvement in the economic situation next year. ...

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