With four “James Bond” movies under his belt, it seemed that actor Daniel Craig had bowed out from the iconic role following last year’s hit “Spectre.” Craig infamously announced that he’d “rather break this glass and slash my wrists” than star in another “Bond” movie. “I’m over it at the moment. We’re done. All I want to do is move ...
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Liverpool’s Mane fit for Leicester clash
Liverpool’s Sadio Mane says he is fit for Saturday’s Premier League clash against champions Leicester City, dismissing reports that he had sustained an injury in Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier last week. The 24-year-old, who joined the Merseyside club in June, was substituted in the second half of Senegal’s 2-0 victory over Namibia in Dakar, prompting speculation about his ...
Read More »Sinkamba bemoans lack of mental health services in Zambia
Opposition Green Party President Peter Sinkamba has bemoaned the lack of adequate mental health facilities in the country. Mr. Sinkamba says it is regrettable that the country only has one mental health institution at a time when the number of mental health patients is increasing. He is advising government to priotize the construction of more mental hospitals in all the ...
Read More »Constitutional Court acted within the law – LAZ
The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) says the Constitutional Court acted within the law to dismiss the presidential election petition without a hearing. LAZ vice president Eddie Mwitwa has told Qfm news by telephone that this is in accordance the rules of the Constitutional Court. Mr. Mwitwa explains that the rules of the Constitutional Court are that the decision of ...
Read More »Mambo encourages Zambians to bury differences
Bishop John Mambo has encouraged Zambians to bury their differences arising for the August 11 elections and move in unity regardless of political affiliations. He says it is every ones responsibility to create a better Zambia after the elections. Bishop Mambo says there is no need for name calling or mocking one another. He says the UPND exercised their rights ...
Read More »Dismissal of election petition shocks Milupi
Alliance for Democracy and Development (ADD) President Charles Milupi is shocked by Constitutional Court’s decision to dismiss the presidential petition filed by the UPND. Mr Milupi says he does think justice was done by the Constitution Court without hearing the petition. In an interview with Qfm News, Mr. Milupi says the ADD is of the view that the Constitution Court ...
Read More »Radical preacher Anjem Choudary jailed for five years
Radical preacher Anjem Choudary has been jailed for five-and-a-half years for inviting support for the so-called Islamic State group. The 49-year-old was convicted at the Old Bailey after backing the group in an oath of allegiance published online. Police say Choudary’s followers carried out attacks in the UK and abroad. The judge, who described Choudary as calculating and dangerous, passed ...
Read More »PF denies influencing ConCourt petition ruling
The Patriotic Front has denied having any influence on the decision of the Constitutional Court to dismiss the UPND presidential election petition. PF Deputy Spokesperson Frank Bwalya has told QTV that the PF did not intimidate the judge in any way. He says the party is aware that the UPND is mourning its loss in the election and the petition ...
Read More »V&A boss Martin Roth to step down
The Victoria & Albert Museum’s director Martin Roth is to step down after five years in charge. Under Mr Roth, the V&A has been named museum of the year, achieved record visitor numbers and had hit exhibitions on David Bowie and Alexander McQueen. But the German-born director has voiced his concerns about the future after the UK’s vote to leave ...
Read More »Clinical Murray sweeps past Dimitrov
US Open Venue: Flushing Meadows, New York Dates: 29 August-11 September Coverage: Live commentary on Radio 5 live sports extra plus live text on the big matches on the BBC Sport website and app. Britain’s Andy Murray dropped only five games as he thrashed Bulgarian 22nd seed Grigor Dimitrov to reach the quarter-finals at the US Open. Murray, the second ...
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