Monthly Archives: July 2016

Zanaco down Nkana to extend lead

Zanaco opened a nine-point lead at the summit of the Faz Super League table on Saturday following a 2-0 home win over Nkana at Sunset Stadium in Lusaka. The Bankers’ victory in this rescheduled Week 7 match lifted Zanaco from 37 to 40 points from their allotted first17 matches at the mid-way point of the 2016 league season. Goals from ...

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Germany end Italy jinx in shootout

Jonas Hector fired Germany into the Euro 2016 semifinals at Italy’s expense after an epic round of 18 penalty kicks that saw players from both sides produce stunning misses in Bordeaux on Saturday. World Cup holders Germany won the shoot-out 6-5 after a tense match finished 1-1 at the end of 90 minutes and extra time, beating old foes Italy ...

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UPND asks RTSA to take action on ‘ECL number plates’

The opposition UPND has called on the Road Transport and Safety agency (RTSA) to act on the continued use of Edgar Chagwa Lungu (ECL) personalized number plates by some PF supporters. UPND Member Chisankama Mudenda says it is sad that the agency has continued to entertain such vehicles on the roads. He says just because they are branded Edgar Lungu, ...

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Zambia in safe hands under Lungu – PF

Patriotic Front Deputy Spokesperson Frank Bwalya says Zambia is safe in the hands of the PF under President Edgar Lungu. Mr. Bwalya says the PF are assured by the people of Zambia that come August 11th, they will carry the day so that they continue what they have started. He says the PF is amazed to see the kind of ...

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ActionAid encourages mines to set up own power plants

ActionAid Zambia has encouraged mining firms to invest in the development of their own power generation either using solar or thermal to support their mining activities. ActionAid Country Director Nalucha Ziba tells QTV News that the recent pronouncement by government that mines should consider setting up their own power plant should be supported as this will scale up mining production. ...

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ECZ asked to punish ‘violent political parties’

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) says the Electoral Commission of Zambia will be blamed for failing to take decisive action against violent political parties ahead of the August 11th general elections. YALI Governance Advisor Isaac Mwanza says the ECZ earlier bemoaned the lack of powers to take action against such political parties but that they are now mandated to ...

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First Lady calls for establishment of more GBV fast track courts

First Lady Esther Lungu has observed the need for government through the Ministry of Justice to establish more fast track courts in other parts of the country, especially in provincial and district centers. Speaking after the Medical Association of Zambia March against Gender based Violence and Sexual Violence against Children in Zambia in Lusaka today, Mrs. Lungu says the number ...

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Thousands at ‘March for Europe’ Brexit protest

Thousands of people are marching through London to protest against the referendum decision to leave the EU. Demonstrators at the “March for Europe” rally, which was organised on social media, are holding placards saying “Bremain” and “We Love EU”. More than 46.5 million people voted in the referendum on 23 June, which resulted in the UK voting by 51.9% to ...

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The Wicker Man director Robin Hardy dies

Film director Robin Hardy has died at the age of 86, a family friend has confirmed. He was best known for cult British film The Wicker Man, starring Sir Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward. The 1973 film told the story of police sergeant Howie, played by Woodward, who was sent to search for a missing girl on the fictional island ...

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