Daily Archives: May 2, 2016

Govt urges foreign contractors to help local contractors

Special Assistant to the President for Project Monitoring and Implementation, Lucky Mulusa is concerned with lack of support from foreign contractors in helping government promote local contractors’ participation in developmental projects. Mr. Mulusa has observed that many foreign contractors have not being helping government in promoting local participation especially in manner they price the rates of jobs which are subcontracted ...

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SACCORD challenges govt over POA

The Southern African Center for Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has challenged government to inform the nation if they will amend the Public Order Act during the remaining nine days before parliament is dissolved. And the organization has also expressed concern that some key pieces of legislation that Zambians hoped would pass in parliament have not seen the light of ...

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PF in Kitwe praises media in Zambia

The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) in Kitwe District has praised the media in Zambia for their high levels of professionalism over the years. Kitwe District PF Spokesperson Christopher Kang’ombe tells QFM News via telephone that the PF in Kitwe joins the media fraternity and the rest of the world in commemorating the World Press Freedom Day which falls on 3rd ...

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Tayali vows to continue putting pressure on Lubinda

Zambian Voice Executive Director Chilufya Tayali has charged that he will continue talking until the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) takes action against Agriculture Minister Given Lubinda over his alleged corrupt practices at the Food Reserve Agency (FRA). And the Zambian Voice Executive Director has denied receiving money or support from anyone to attack Agricultural Minister Given Lubinda. Mr. Tayali has ...

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Mulongoti cautions fellow politicians

People’s Party President Mike Mulongoti has cautioned his fellow politicians against using alarming statements ahead of this year’s general elections. Mr. Mulongoti has observed that this year’s elections will be competitive and there is no need to start issuing alarming statements saying such things may cause chaos in the country. He says elections are not about tribes neither are they ...

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Nkana down Dynamos to restore lead

Nkana restored their four-point lead at the summit of the Faz Super League table on Sunday, when they beat Lusaka Dynamos 3-0 at home in Kitwe. The victory saw the early pacesetters continue to keep defending champions Zesco United at arms length on 15 and 19 points respectively. Sunday’s win saw Nkana stay unbeaten in their opening seven games after ...

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Ryan Giggs splits from wife Stacey in a £20m divorce

RYAN Giggs has split from his wife Stacey, after reportedly flirting with waitresses in his restaurant. The former Manchester United player’s wife has stayed with him despite his string of affairs in the past, including his 8-year affair with his brother’s wife, Natasha. The mum of 2 has now reportedly had enough of her husbands infidelities, and called time on ...

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Pep under pressure for Atletico return

Bayern Munich’s coach Pep Guardiola knows he needs to prove his critics wrong by overturning a 1-0 first-leg deficit against Atletico Madrid in Tuesday’s crunch home Champions League semifinal. Guardiola and Bayern are bidding to avoid losing a semi-final to a Spanish side for the third year running having lost the first-leg last Wednesday at Atletico after Saul Niguez’s early ...

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Trump accuses China of ‘raping’ US with unfair trade policy

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump has accused China of “raping” the US, in renewed criticism of China’s trade policy. He told a rally in Indiana that China was responsible for “the greatest theft in the history of the world”. Mr Trump, a billionaire businessman, has long accused China of manipulating its currency to make its exports more competitive globally. This, ...

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US cruise ship travels to Cuba for first time in decades

An American cruise ship is sailing to Cuba from the US, the first such trip in more than 50 years. The Adoni has sailed from the port of Miami carrying some 700 passengers. It is due to arrive in Havana on Monday. Cuba and the US restored diplomatic relations last year. But several Cold War-era restrictions on travelling and trading ...

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