Daily Archives: July 28, 2016

‘Arsenal cannot compete financially’

Arsenal do not have the financial strength to “outgun” Premier League rivals in the transfer market and have to be careful in signing new players, according to the club’s chief executive Ivan Gazidis. Arsenal finished a distant second to champions Leicester City last season and fans have vented frustration at the lack of big-money signings. Over the past few years, ...

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Khloe Kardashian looks slimmer than ever after none-stop gym sessions

KHLOE Kardashian has made no secret that she’s become a fitness fanatic. But this latest snap shows the gym-keen Keeping Up With The Kardashians queen looking more slimmed down and toned than ever before. The star exhumed confidence in a figure hugging black jumpsuit showing off her muscular shoulders and arms, with the whole look complimented by her short blonde bob. And ...

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Merkel rules out migrant policy reversal after attacks

Recent attacks in Germany involving asylum-seekers would not change its willingness to take in refugees, Chancellor Angela Merkel has said. She said the attackers “wanted to undermine our sense of community, our openness and our willingness to help people in need. We firmly reject this”. But she did propose new measures to improve security. These include information sharing, deciphering web ...

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MAZ counsels millers in Zambia

The Millers Association of Zambia (MAZ) has advised milling companies to ensure they engage the Zambia Weights and Measures Agency to avoid situations where they package underweight mealie meal. MAZ Chairman Andrew Chintala says it is unfortunate that some of its members have been found guilty of the offence of packaging and offering for sale underweight mealie meal. He however ...

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Govt committed to fight corruption

Government has reiterated its deliberate prioritization of the fight against corruption because of the devastating effects of the vice on a country’s development. Speaking during the launch of the evaluation reports for the National Anti-corruption Policy and the Integrity Committee programme in Zambia in Lusaka today, Deputy Secretary to Cabinet, Peter Kasanda says government will continue supporting measures such as ...

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PF disowns cadre buying voters cards

The Patriotic Front has disowned David Phiri a PF cadre who was apprehended and taken to Woodlands Police station by Republican Progressive Party President James Lukuku for buying voters cards from electorates in Lusaka central. Speaking in a telephone interview with Qfm, PF Secretary General Davis Chama says the PF is enjoying popularity in Lusaka and other parts of the ...

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Ballot papers arrive

Ballot papers for the August 11th elections have arrived in the country. The Etihad cargo plane carrying the first consignment of over 150 pallets of ballot papers touched down at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport at 14:15 hours this afternoon amidst tight security. Various stakeholders including political party representatives witnessed the arrival of the ballot papers which have since been secured ...

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Supreme Court did not reinstate Nevers – Nakachinda

The Felix Mutati led MMD faction says yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling has been twisted to create an impression that Dr. Nevers Mumba has been reinstated as MMD President. Briefing Journalists in Lusaka this morning, faction National Secretary Raphael Nakachinda says the Supreme Court merely referred the matter back to the High Court for retrial and did not reinstate Dr. Mumba. ...

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Tallulah film explores toddler kidnap

“I’ve never stolen a baby – but I did once seriously consider it,” says Sian Heder, the writer and director of Tallulah, a dark comedy starring Ellen Page as a rootless young drifter who impulsively takes a toddler from a negligent mother, after agreeing to babysit. Heder, a writer and producer on hit TV series Orange is the New Black, ...

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Obama: ‘We’ll carry Clinton to victory’

US President Barack Obama has implored voters to help continue his legacy by carrying Hillary Clinton to victory at the polls in November. Mr Obama praised Mrs Clinton at the Democratic convention in Philadelphia, as the most qualified person ever to run for the White House. He said voters faced a choice between hope and fear, attacking “homegrown demagogue” Republican ...

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