Daily Archives: June 17, 2016

Fisho Mwale calls for proper management of markets

Lusaka Aspiring Mayoral candidate Fisho Mwale has called for proper management of market places by local authorities. Mr. Mwale who is an independent candidate says the fire at Kabwata market in which three people died should serve as a reminder on the need for proper management of markets in the capital city. He says there is also need to seriously ...

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Russian athletes to remain banned from international competition

Russian athletes remain banned from international competition including the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Athletics chiefs have decided not to lift the suspension, which was imposed in November following accusations of state-sponsored doping. But individual athletes can compete as neutrals if they prove they are clean. Meanwhile, Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva said she would challenge the IAAF’s decision in court, ...

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Jo Cox MP death: David Cameron and Jeremy Corbyn unite in tributes

David Cameron and Jeremy Corbyn have united to condemn the killing of MP Jo Cox as an “attack on democracy”. Speaking alongside the prime minister in Mrs Cox’s West Yorkshire constituency, Labour leader Mr Corbyn said Parliament would be recalled on Monday, and labelled the attack “an act of hatred”. Mrs Cox, 41, was shot and stabbed in the street ...

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Rooney reborn in England midfield role

Wayne Rooney arrived in France for Euro 2016 with his place in England’s team reportedly under threat, but a new midfield role has given him a fresh lease of life. With Rooney under pressure from rivals such as Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane and Leicester City sensation Jamie Vardy, England manager Roy Hodgson faced pre-tournament calls to drop the country’s record ...

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Muchinga Chiefs praise President Lungu

Traditional leaders in Muchinga Province have commended President Edgar Lungu for increasing maize floor price from K75 to K85 per 50 kg bag for the 2016 crop marketing season. Traditional leaders in Muchinga have told ZANIS in Chinsali in separate telephone interviews from their palaces that they are happy with the move by President Lungu to increase the maize floor ...

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JCTR bemoans lack of public participation in budgeting

The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has bemoaned lack of public participation in contributing and making submissions to the process of National budget. JCTR Social and Economic Development Acting Program Manager Sharon Chileshe says Government is weak in providing the public with opportunities to engage in the budget process. Ms Chileshe says Zambia’s score of 40 out of 100 ...

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Zambian aircrafts free to fly – EU

The European Union (EU) is to approve another program worthy 5.6 million Euros to help Zambia improve on the strides it has made in improving safety and performance in civil aviation. EU Head of Delegation Alessandro Mariani has disclosed that the EU in collaboration with the Ministry of Communication and Civil Aviation Authority are already working on the modalities of ...

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ECZ threaten to suspend campaigns

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has threatened to suspend all political party campaigns and disqualify them from the elections if they continue perpetuating violence. ECZ Public Relations Manager Crispin Akufuna says the commission has noted with dismay the rising levels of violence and intolerance during the campaign period. Speaking during a media briefing in Lusaka this morning, Mr. Akufuna ...

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Meat Loaf collapses on stage in Canada

Video footage from Thursday’s concert in Edmonton shows the singer, whose real name is Marvin Lee Aday, falling on stage during his performance. Edmonton police said they had responded to a medical call, CBC reported. The 68-year-old is one of the most successful recording artists of all time with hits including Bat Out of Hell and I’d Do Anything For ...

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SACCORD hails political mood in Central province

The Southern African Center for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has hailed the sober political mood prevailing in Central province ahead of the August elections. SACCORD Executive Director Boniface Cheembe has told Qfm News from Kabwe via telephone that campaigns in the province have continued on a peaceful note. Mr. Cheembe says his organization has taken note that all ...

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