Daily Archives: June 18, 2016

Radiohead condemn attack on Turkish fans

UK rock band Radiohead have condemned an attack on people listening to their new album at a record store in the Turkish city of Istanbul. Some 20 suspected Islamists beat up customers and staff for drinking alcohol and listening to music during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Unconfirmed reports said one person was injured in the incident on Friday. ...

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Brexit would ‘make UK like Guernsey’

Leaving the European Union would make the UK as significant as Guernsey, France’s economy minister has said. Emmanuel Macron told Le Monde newspaper that Britain would become “a little country on the world scale [that] would isolate itself… at Europe’s border”. He said the EU should send “a very firm message” about the consequences of a British vote to leave ...

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Review of NCC Act advances

The review National Council for Construction (NCC) Act has now reached an advanced stage. NCC Executive Director Charles Mushota says so far 3 drafts have been produced with several validation exercises held across the Country. Mr. Mushota has disclosed to QTV News what is being down now is compilation of inputs from the NCC board which will be submitted to ...

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FODEP hails ECZ’s boldness

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has hailed the boldness of the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to condemn acts of political violence in the Country. FODEP finds it gratifying and encouraging for the ECZ to come out in the open in condemning the vice especially that the commission has a major role to play in stopping acts of political ...

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Choma accident was caused by overspeeding

Preliminary investigations have revealed that the traffic accident that happened last night in Choma in which 4 pupils and a teacher of the same school died was caused by overspreading. A report by the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) suggests that the accident happened when the driver of the Mitsubishi Rosa registration number AJC 5110 in which the pupils ...

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Kabwe begins Power reign

Dan Kabwe prepares for his first test as Power Dynamos coach this weekend. Kabwe who was appointed last weekend, will take charge of his first match this Saturday, when Power travel Lumwana Radiants in what will also be the two sides first-ever meeting in the FAZ Super League following the homesides’ debut promotion this season. He replaced Tennant Chilumba who ...

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APC welcomes adjustment in maize floor price

The opposition All People’s Congress (APC) has added its voice in welcoming government’s announced upward adjustment to the maize floor price. APC president Nason Msoni says his party thinks says government should be commended as it has responded at an appropriate time. Mr. Msoni notes that the adjustment should give impetus to farmers to produce more. In an interview with ...

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Suspend PF & UPND, Nawakwi urges ECZ

The  Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has been called upon to consider  suspending the ruling PF and the opposition UPND from contesting the August general elections. The Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) president  Edith Nawakwi says it is these two political parties her party has observed are clearly the most violent. Ms. Nawakwi says it is a well known ...

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Govt told to publish the findings of the legal & justice reforms commission

Government has been challenged to unveil to the nation the findings of the legal and justice reforms commission which was tasked to receive submissions from the public on legal and justice reforms. Electoral expert Macdonald Chipenzi is concerned that from the time the commission concluded its public hearings, the nation has not been informed of its findings. In an interview ...

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Enyimba seek redemption in Port Harcourt

Two-time champions, Enyimba International will on Sunday look to get their Caf Champions’ League group stage campaign off to a flyer when they face Egyptian club, Zamalek in the opening game of Group B. Enyimba reached this stage of the competition by the skin of their teeth after going through the harrowing experience of penalty kicks against Tunisian side, Etiole ...

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