The European Council President Donald Tusk has called on EU leaders to take a “sober and brutally honest” look at the bloc’s problems, in the wake of Britain’s shock vote to leave the EU. As they gather in Bratislava for a meeting without the UK, they will discuss ways to regain trust in the EU. The meeting is not due ...
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Keane warns Celtic after Barca defeat
Former player Roy Keane has insisted Celtic need to do a “lot better” in Europe following their 7-0 loss away to Spanish giants Barcelona in the Champions League. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers tried to insist the defeat at the Camp Nou was not an embarrassment. But as far as one-time Celtic midfielder Keane was concerned, Rodgers’s words were concerning. Celtic ...
Read More »Govt pledges to strengthen health services
Health Minister Dr. Chitalu Chilufya has reaffirmed government’s commitment in strengthening heath services across the country. Dr. Chilufya says he will diligently spearhead the execution of President Edgar Lungu’s vision on health in the country. Dr. Chilufya says Zambia is burdened by communicable disease that it is his desire to address this challenge. He says he will make sure that ...
Read More »Harrington guides on establishment of commission of inquiry on violence
Former Transport and Communication Minister William Harrington has opposed intensions by President Edgar Lungu to establish a Commission of Inquiry on this year’s post-election violence. Mr. Harrington says such inquiries have already in the past proved to be a drain on the Country’s scarce financial resources. In an interview QTV News Mr. Harrington notes this is besides their findings ending ...
Read More »Mutati to focus on boosting economy
New Finance Minister Felix Mutati says though the journey towards boosting the country’s economy will be painful, it will be worthy it. Mr. Mutati says the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is one option that is on the table as government starts to address the challenges in the country. Mr. Mutati has told journalists in Lusaka that he is confident that ...
Read More »MMD will not die- Mutati
MMD President Felix Mutati says the MMD will not die but will be stronger because it has partnered with a stronger party. Mr. Mutati who addressed MMD Members this afternoon told them that the two political parties will work based on the principles of the alliance. He notes that among the principles of the alliance was that the two parties ...
Read More »Kingsley Chanda is new ZRA Chief
President Edgar Lungu has appointed former Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) Commissioner for Customs Kingsley Chanda as Commissioner-General of ZRA with immediate effect, replacing Berlin Msiska. President Lungu made the appointment in exercise of the powers vested in Him pursuant to section 19 of the Zambia Revenue Act, Chapter 321 of the Laws of Zambia. And the President has written to ...
Read More »ACC elated by Lungu’s pledge to fight corruption
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is elated by the pronouncement made on the fight against corruption by President Edgar Lungu during his speech at the Presidential Inauguration ceremony on Tuesday. ACC Acting Director General Irene Lamba says the President’s comment that his Government will do more in the fight against corruption demonstrates his dedication to the fight against corruption in Zambia ...
Read More »NGOCC aggrieved Lungu has appointed few women
The Non Governmental Organizations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) is aggrieved by the fact that President Lungu has departed from his earlier pledge to appoint more women in positions of decision making. NGOCC Chairperson Sarah Longwe says the President has thus derailed the gender equity and equality mandate stipulated in the ratified AU/SADC Gender Protocols and he has also contravened the gender ...
Read More »Murray to meet Del Potro in Davis Cup semi-final opener
Andy Murray will take on former US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro in the opening match of defending champions Great Britain’s Davis Cup semi-final against Argentina in Glasgow on Friday. Murray, the world number two, will play Del Potro at 13:00 BST, followed by Kyle Edmund against Guido Pella. Del Potro, ranked 64th in the world as he makes ...
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