Daily Archives: June 25, 2016

Poland edge Swiss on penalties

Poland reached the quarterfinals of Euro 2016 on Saturday when they beat Switzerland 5-4 in a penalty shootout after the sides had drawn 1-1 after extra-time. Granit Xhaka missed the second penalty for the Swiss when he fired his shot wide of the post. Jakub Blaszczykowski put Poland in front six minutes before halftime when he slotted the ball between ...

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ZNFU submits proposals for 2017 national budget

The Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) has submitted its 2017 Tax and Non-Tax Proposals to Ministry of Finance for consideration and possible inclusion in the 2017 National Budget. The ZNFU proposals are focussing on improving agricultural productivity and competiveness in the 2017 fiscal year and beyond. The proposals include addressing the high cost of doing business, triggering and accelerating mechanization ...

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HH demands for reopening of The Post

UPND President Hakainde Hichilema has demanded for the reopening of the Post Newspapers which was closed by the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) this week. Mr. Hichilema says the actions taken by President Lungu against the Post can never be justified and demonstrate the broken democratic society he has created. Mr. Hichilema says instead of trying to talk about policies and ...

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Govt asked to promote steel industry

Kafue Steel Plant Technical Director Dr. Julius Kaoma says steel industry is the backbone of economic development in any country across the world. Dr. Kaoma said this today when President Edgar Lungu visited the Kafue Steel Plant. Dr. Kaoma says the company which is fully owned by Zambians has the capacity to produce world class metal and steel product. He says ...

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Kanganja warns against use of dangerous weapons

Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja has warned that police will not hesitate to arrest any member of the public found armed in public in a manner that causes terror even if such a person is licensed fire arm holder. In a statement released to Qfm by police deputy Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga, Mr. Kanganja says the police service has noticed ...

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The Post should pay taxes – ActionAid

ActionAid Zambia has called on the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) to enforce and apply the tax collections fairly and independently on all entities including multinational companies who may be in arrears or engaged in tax avoidance practices. And the organization says the Post Newspapers should pay taxes and any tax arrears that they may owe to ZRA just like any ...

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Confusion rocks PROTUZ

Confusion has rocked the Professional Teachers’ Union of Zambia (PROTUZ) over the holding of the quadrennial conference where the union’s new leadership is expected to be elected. This as one faction of the union led by current Secretary General Kangwa Musenge has organised a quadrennial conference at Garden House in Lusaka, while another group is waiting to hold the conference ...

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Woman drops defamation suit against Bill Cosby

A 72-year-old New Hampshire woman who says Bill Cosby raped her in 1965 has withdrawn her civil defamation lawsuit against the comedian. Kristina Ruehli filed a notice to voluntarily dismiss the suit Friday. It came after a federal judge in Springfield, near where Cosby has a home, rejected the comedian’s bid to dismiss the case Thursday. Ruehli’s lawyer, Megan Deluhery, ...

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Twenty people die in West Virginia floods

At least 20 people, including an eight-year-old boy and a toddler, have died in flooding in West Virginia, according to state officials. Heavy storms and flooding have caused widespread damage throughout the state, said Governor Earl Ray Tomblin. A state of emergency was declared in 44 of the state’s 55 counties. Rescue efforts were under way for about 500 people ...

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Irish fans eye revenge against France

Both the Republic of Ireland and France camps have played down Thierry Henry’s infamous handball, but Irish fans will be hoping for revenge in Sunday’s Euro 2016 last 16 clash. It was at the Stade de France in Paris on November 18, 2009 that Henry used his hand – twice – to control the ball in the buildup to William ...

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