Daily Archives: July 22, 2016

PF, UPND Kabwata youths put difference aside

Some Patriotic Front and UPND youths in Kabwata Constituency have decided to put their political differences aside and help in maintaining peace ahead of the elections. The youths say they have realized that if youths are being used as tools of violence, they can also be used to unify the country. Kangwa Mwashilika of the PF says they want to ...

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JCTR hails parties’ co-existence in Livingstone

The Jesuit Center for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has hailed the co-existence political parties have exhibited in Livingstone, Southern Province. JCTR Executive Director Leonard Chiti says his organization has taken noted that political parties in the tourist capital have been campaigning without any incident of violence recorded. Father Chiti has told Qfm News from Livingstone that this is what he believed ...

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Criminalities of some politicians is shocking – Nawakwi

Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) Leader Edith Nawakwi says the perpetration of what she has termed as hilarious criminal activities by some politicians is shocking. Ms Nawakwi says elections are not a do or die encounter where people should start forcing their way into office by using unacceptable acts such as endangering people’s lives. She has advised fellow political ...

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Minchin ‘in knots’ over Groundhog musical

Tim Minchin is worried. He may be a successful comedian, actor and composer, but he says he “just feels sick all the time” ahead of the world premiere of his new musical Groundhog Day. It opens at The Old Vic in London in August. Minchin has written the score and the lyrics for the show, which reunites the creative team ...

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Allardyce named England manager

Sam Allardyce has been appointed England manager. The 61-year-old signed an initial two-year deal after compensation was agreed with Sunderland, whom he steered to Premier League safety last season. He succeeds Roy Hodgson, who quit after England were knocked out of Euro 2016 in the last 16 by Iceland. Allardyce, whose first game in charge will be a friendly at ...

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Brexit causes ‘dramatic drop in economy’

Britain’s decision to leave the EU has led to a “dramatic deterioration” in economic activity, not seen since the aftermath of the financial crisis. Data from IHS Markit’s Purchasing Managers’ Index, or PMI, shows a fall to 47.7 in July, the lowest level since April in 2009. A reading below 50 indicates contraction. Both manufacturing and service sectors saw a ...

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EU election observer mission counsels stakeholders

The European Union (EU) Election Observation Mission to Zambia says it is the responsibility of all stakeholders to ensure a peaceful election process. Briefing journalists in Lusaka this morning, EU Election Observation Mission to Zambia, Chief Observer, Cecile Kyenge notes that next month’s elections will be held in a sensitive environment. Ms Kyenge says peaceful elections are very important, and ...

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Demi Lovato on Rekindling Friendship with Nick Jonas: ‘I Had to Have Some Time Sober Before I Wasn’t Embarrassed’

Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato are truly two peas in a pod. The longtime best friends, both 23, opened up in a new interview about starting their Disney careers side-by-side, the challenges that tore them apart and how their mended their strong bond. “We joked around that it was Disney High, except we all were shooting shows and really overworking,” ...

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Zesco prepare for Asec game in Lusaka

Zesco United will switch camp from their Ndola base to Lusaka this weekend for three days, before facing Asec Mimosa in a Group A away clash next Wednesday on match-day-three of the 2016 Caf Champions League. Zambia’s Caf Champions League representatives will train on an artificial pitch this weekend in Lusaka, to adopt to the Stade Robert Champroux surface in ...

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Zambia face Kenya in Cosafa U17 opener

Zambia Under-17 begin their Cosafa Cup title defence on Friday in a Group B opener against Kenya in Port Louis, Mauritius. Young Chipolopoplo are gunning for an equaling second title to tie with record winners South Africa. Coach Oswald Mutapa’s team also heads into the tournament facing its first competitive test under the new boss who is deputized by his ...

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