Daily Archives: April 5, 2016

SACCORD disappointed with ‘violent communication’

The Southern African Center for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has expressed concern that even after the Indaba on ending political violence some politicians are still continuing with violent communication. SACCORD Executive Director Boniface Cheembe says politicians must heed the advice given by Lusaka Catholic Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu to open a new chapter and forget past violent occurrences. Mr. ...

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‘Messi, Suarez, Neymar are not machines’

Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez have scored 107 goals between them this season but after Barcelona’s celebrated trio failed to find the net in the defeat by Real Madrid, coach Luis Enrique defended them by declaring “they aren’t machines”. Luis Enrique said he was not concerned about the physical state of his all-star attacking line despite their below-par performance ...

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Two aeroplanes collide at Jakarta airport

Two planes collided at an airport in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta, resulting in a wing bursting into flames. A Batik Air passenger plane was taking off when its wing clipped the tail of a TransNusa aircraft being towed across the runway. Authorities said there were no injuries in the Monday night incident, and all passengers were evacuated safely. Indonesia has had ...

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MAZ welcome restriction of transportation of maize, mealie meal

The Millers Association of Zambia (MAZ) has welcomed Government’s decision to restrict the transportation of maize and mealie-meal to daytime. MAZ outgoing President Allan Sakala says it is important that the transportation of maize or mealie meal is regulated. Mr. Sakala says this will help in curbing illegal smuggling of the commodities. He notes that there is no need to ...

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