The Zambia National Women’s Lobby (ZNWL) says the August 11th general elections present a great opportunity for Zambia to bridge the gender gap and join the ranks of South Africa and Rwanda who have higher numbers of women in political decision making positions. And the organization is pleased with President Edgar Lungu’s pronouncement that Vice President Inonge Wina will be ...
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GBM to appear in court tomorrow
Copperbelt Police Commissioner Charity Katanga has refuted claims that police in Ndola yesterday released UPND Vice President for Administration Geoffrey Mwamba. And Ms Katanga has disclosed that the UPND Vice President for Administration will appear in court tomorrow. Ms Katanga has told Journalists in Ndola, that Mr. Mwamba will officially be arrested today over three dockets her Command is in ...
Read More »Jemma Lucy accuses Charlotte Crosby of ‘trying to steal people’s boyfriends’
CHARLOTTE Crosby has been accused of “trying to steal people’s boyfriends” by Ex On The Beach star Jemma Lucy following a night out. The Geordie Shore star had shared a number of Snapchat photos of herself with Ex On The Beach’s Stephen Bear, who has recently been linked to both Jemma and Gaz Beadle’s ex Lillie Lexie Gregg. In a ...
Read More »Gold Stars cry foul
Bibiani Gold Stars are unhappy with the Appeals Committee of the Ghana Football Association for what they say is unfairness. The Division One side were handed a ban of 10 home matches as well as a fine of 15,000 cedis ($3,900) for beating a referee in their clash with Elmina Sharks on match day three and are yet to get ...
Read More »United claim FA Cup with win over Palace
Jesse Lingard’s extra-time thunderbolt earned Manchester United a record-equalling 12th FA Cup as Louis van Gaal’s side came from behind to defeat Crystal Palace 2-1 in Saturday’s final at Wembley. In a rematch of the 1990 final, which United won after a replay, underdogs Palace took the lead in the 78th minute when Jason Puncheon slammed home, only for Juan ...
Read More »Afghan Taliban leader Mansour ‘probably killed’ in US air strike
Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour has probably been killed in a US air strike, US officials say. He and another male combatant were targeted as they rode in a vehicle in a remote area of Pakistan close to the Afghan border, the officials said. The Pentagon has confirmed it targeted Mansour in strikes but said they were still assessing ...
Read More »Austria votes in run-off between far-right and independent
The European Union could see its first far-right president if Norbert Hofer wins the second, run-off round of the Austrian election. The Freedom Party candidate faces an independent, Alexander Van der Bellen, who has the backing of the Greens. Mr Hofer topped the first vote but fell well short of an outright majority. For the first time since World War ...
Read More »Mwila reassures Zambians of peaceful campaigns
Home Affairs Minister Davies Mwila has reassured Zambians that the police service will endeavor to maintain law and order during this campaign period. Mr. Mwila says just like he assured parliament of total security, Zambians should be assured that the police service will not relent in maintaining peace and order in the country. He says the fears being expressed by ...
Read More »Siliya clarifies on Saudi Arabia oil deal
Energy Minister Dora Siliya says the oil deal that President Edgar Lungu signed in Saudi Arabia this week will come as a finished product. And Ms Siliya says the oil deal is not a campaign gimmick as perceived by some people. Ms Siliya says a delegation from Saudi Arabia will be in the country this week to finalize the deal ...
Read More »MMD, PF alliance still open – Bwalya
The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) says it is still open to talks for a possible alliance with the opposition MMD. PF Deputy Spokesperson Frank Bwalya says President Edgar Lungu has however made it very clear that he desires to work with a united MMD. Mr. Bwalya has told Qfm in an interview that the PF is thus aware that the ...
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