Daily Archives: September 16, 2016

Milupi warns against underestimating August polls divisions

The opposition Alliance for Democracy and Development (ADD) has warned against underestimating the division that the August 11th general elections have left in Zambia. ADD president Charles Milupi says his party is concerned that if this division is not properly handled it might cause major splits in the nation. In an interview with QTV News Mr. Milupi says the ADD ...

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NGOCC pours out expectations on 2017 national budget

The Non Governmental Organizations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) says it remains positive that the government will rise above the challenge and ensure that the 2017 National Budget is pro-poor. And the organization expects to see increased allocations to key social sectors that have the potential to improve the situation of the disadvantaged people in society that include women and children. In ...

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IMF stands ready to support Zambia

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has assured President Edgar Lungu of its continued support for Zambia. IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde says the IMF stands ready to continue supporting Zambia in every way possible through policy advice, technical assistance and financial support, if needed. In a congratulatory message to President Lungu on His re-election as Sixth Republican President, dated September ...

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Power Tools Bus accident claims 22 lives

Twenty Two people have died, while 48 others have sustained serious injuries after a Power Tools Scania Bus which was coming from Nakonde heading to Kitwe was involved in an accident in Serenje District of Central Province. Both the Police and Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) have confirmed the development to QTV News that the accident involved a Power ...

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Prince William is a royal hero as he rushes to help elderly man after he dramatically collapses during visit with Kate Middleton

Prince William quickly jumped to Lord Lieutenant Jonathan Douglas-Hughes’ aid as he collapsed in front of Kate Middleton and staff at the Stewards Academy in Harlow. Wills appeared to brush the Lord’s shoulders and made sure he was unharmed before they continued their visit. The royals visited the academy to see how children’s mental health charity Place2Be helps support young people ...

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Cech returns for Arsenal at Hull

Petr Cech will return in goal for Arsenal at Hull City on Saturday after missing the 1-1 Champions League draw at Paris St Germain in midweek. Colombian David Ospina was selected in Paris and made some fine saves but manager Arsene Wenger told a news conference on Friday that Cech would be back at Hull. He added that Wales midfielder ...

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South Sudan refugees reach one million mark

The number of people who have fled South Sudan because of the country’s civil war has passed the one million mark, the UN refugee agency says. Fighting that broke out in the capital, Juba, in July is responsible for the latest surge in those fleeing, it says. More than 1.6 million people are also displaced within South Sudan, meaning about ...

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Thirty three Lusaka councilors take oath

The thirty three councilors in Lusaka have today taken oath of office after being elected in last month’s general elections. And Lusaka Town Clerk Alex Mwansa has disclosed that the installation of the Lusaka Mayor Wilson Kalumba will be done before Friday next week. Speaking during the swearing in ceremony of the 33 councilors this morning, Mr. Mwansa says the ...

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UNWTO projects an increase in international tourists flow into Africa

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has projected an increase in international tourist arrivals to Africa. Zambia’s Permanent Representative to the UNWTO Humphrey Chibanda says the UNWTO projects an annually growth of 2 to 5 percent in international tourist arrivals to Africa as a whole. Mr. Chibanda who is also Zambia’s Ambassador to France observed that the projected increase ...

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COMESA begin application consideration for Somalia, Tunisia

COMESA has officially begun the consideration of applications made by Somalia and Tunisia to join following their formal requests to be part of it. The initial consideration of their applications is being done by the Nineteenth Meeting of COMESA Ministers of Justice and Attorneys General which has opened in Lusaka today. And COMESA Assistant Secretary General for programmes Kipyego Cheluget ...

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