Daily Archives: September 29, 2016

Cliff Richard says ‘cloud has lifted’

Sir Cliff Richard says “a cloud lifted” when he was informed he would not be prosecuted over claims of historical sex offences. “It’s not been the best two years of my life but it’s all gone,” he told Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2. “Even though I knew it couldn’t go anywhere [because] these things never happened, there is always ...

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Many casualties in New Jersey train crash

At least one person has been killed and dozens injured, some of them critically, after a commuter train crashed into a railway station in the US state of New Jersey. The train reportedly went through ticket barriers and into the reception area of Hoboken station. Images show extensive damage to the train carriages and station, with part of the building ...

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Zamalek hoping fans can attend final

The Chairman of Egyptian club Zamalek is hoping a capacity crowd can watch the second leg of their African Champions League final in Cairo. The clash with South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns will be held at Cairo’s International Stadium on 23 October. Large crowds have only been allowed at a few matches in Egypt since 2012, when 72 Al Ahly fans ...

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LWSC shuts down Chongwe treatment plant

The Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company has shut down the Chongwe water treatment plant following the drying up of Chongwe River. In a statement, Interim Managing Director, Manuel Mutale says that measures have been put in place to immediately start transporting water by road from Lusaka into Chongwe until the rainy season. He says the utility is working closely with ...

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FDD to hold convention in December

The Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) has announced that it will hold its national convention in December this year. FDD Spokesperson Antonio Mwanza says the convention will be held between December 9 and 12, and that all the positions including the party presidency will be contested. He says the party’s National Policy Committee resolved in May that the party ...

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Lungu warns Ministers against disloyalty

President Edgar Lungu has warned that he will not hesitate to fire disloyal and under-performing Ministers. Speaking at State House today when he swore-in nine Cabinet Ministers, President Lungu says he expects total loyalty and support from the Ministers for effective service delivery. He adds that he expects the Ministers to be at their best behavior, hard working and focused ...

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September inflation rate declines to 18.9%

Zambia’s annual rate of inflation for the month of September 2016, as measured by the all items Consumer Price Index (CPI) has dropped by 0.7 percent to 18.9 percent. This is from the 19.6 percent recorded in the month of August. Central Statistical Office (CSO) Director John Kalumbi explains that this means that on average, prices increased by 18.9 percent ...

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Plans to create more ministries shocking – JCTR

The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) says it’s shocking that a government that is in the process of addressing its deficit and expenditure wants to create more Ministries. In a statement, the JCTR say the President’s creation of the Ministry of National Guidance and Religious Affairs at a time of economic hardship for example, important as religious issues may ...

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Lungu urged to outline his fight against corruption

President Edgar Lungu has been urged to outline measures his government has put in place to fight corruption during his address to Parliament. President Edgar Lungu is tomorrow, Friday, 30th September expected to officially the National Assembly. Transparent International Zambia (TIZ) Executive Director Goodwell Lungu is urging President Lungu to show commitment to the fight against corruption. And Mr. Lungu ...

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Obama: Congress made mistake with veto of Saudi 9/11 lawsuits bill

President Obama has said Congress made a “mistake” by overriding his veto and pushing through a bill that allows legal action against Saudi Arabia over the 9/11 attacks. He said the bill would set a “dangerous precedent” for individuals around the world to sue the US government. Wednesday’s vote was the first time Mr Obama’s veto power was overruled. CIA ...

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