Daily Archives: January 1, 2016

Anderson set to return, Steyn out

Second Test: South Africa v England Venue: Newlands, Cape Town Dates: 2-6 January Start time: 08:30 GMT Coverage: Ball-by-ball Test Match Special commentary on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra, BBC Radio 4 LW, online, tablets, mobiles, BBC Sport app & BBC iPlayer Radio app. Live text commentary on the BBC Sport website & mobile devices Pace bowler James Anderson ...

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Lucas sorry for ‘white slaver’ remark

George Lucas has apologised for remarks he made in an interview in which he referred to Disney as “white slavers”. Lucas, the creator of the original Star Wars films, sold the franchise to Disney for $4.05bn in 2012. Last week, the filmmaker told US TV host Charlie Rose he had sold his “kids… to the white slavers”. In a statement ...

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Rwanda’s Kagame to run for third term

Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has confirmed that he will seek re-election for a third term in 2017. The announcement was expected after a referendum approved constitutional changes to allow him to run for three further terms and could potentially see him to stay in power until 2034. Mr Kagame said Rwandans had made clear they wanted him to lead the ...

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Nevers wishes Zambians great 2016

Opposition MMD president Nevers Mumba has wished the people of Zambia a great and peaceful 2016. In his New Year message Dr. Mumba has observed that with all the conflicts and differences as a people, Zambians have ended 2015 in the Zambian spirit and tradition of peace. Dr. Mumba is optimistic that Zambians shall continue in 2016 to depend on ...

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Bwalya urges embracement of presidential New Year message

Zambians have been urged to embrace and live President Edgar Lungu’s message unveiled in his New Year’s national address on Thursday yesterday. People in the Country are being advised to realize that the message in President Lungu’s national address is what will inspire them and unite them as they start the year 2016. PF Central Committee chairperson for information Frank ...

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Old age is no disease- Lungu

President Edgar Lungu has urged people in the Country to refrain from mistreating the aged because ageing is not a disease but a stage in life. President Lungu says it is unacceptable for any old person especially women that reach 60 years of age to be branded as witches. President Lungu was speaking this morning when he visited Matero After ...

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Police record 4 fatal traffic accidents

The Zambia Police has recorded four fatal road accidents between 11:00hrs of yesterday the 31st of December 2015 and 06:00hrs of  today Friday the 1st of January 2016. Police spokesperson Charity Munganga Chanda has disclosed to Qfm News that the first happened 37km away from Serenje along the Great North Road in which a catholic nun sister Mary Francis Wapakwenda ...

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HH wishes Zambians God’s blessings in 2016

UPND president Hakainde Hichilema has wished the people of Zambia an enjoyment of God’s blessings as they enter the new year of 2016. Mr. Hichilema says as people across the country bring to a close a difficult 2015, in which food prices have pushed the cost of living sky high and job shortages have left many without the opportunity to ...

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Lungu counsels Zambia Army ahead of general elections

President Edgar Lungu says he expects the Zambia Army to work even harder in 2016 it being a crucial year in which the Country is holding general elections. President Lungu says the challenge ahead of the Army is to remain professional, non-partisan, loyal to the Zambian constitution, the government and the people of Zambia. He states that as Commander In ...

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