Monthly Archives: November 2016

RPP files complaint with Judicial Complaints over ‘The Post’ Liquidation

The Republican Progressive Party (RPP) has filed a complaint with the Judicial Complaints Commission over the process of liquidating the Post Newspapers. RPP President James Lukuku suspects that the liquidation of the Post Newspaper is politically motivated championed by individuals who want to satisfy the requirements of the government. Mr. Lukuku contends that the rules of justice were not followed ...

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Teachers’ registration extended

The Teaching Council of Zambia has extended the deadline for the submission of teacher registration applications to 15th December, 2016. And the Council has so far received over 111, 000 applications from teachers across the country. Teaching Council of Zambia Registrar, Dr. Ebby Mubanga has told QTV News that the extension of the registration deadline which was initially scheduled to ...

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TALC speaks against expired ARVs

Treatment Advocacy and Literacy Campaign (TALC) says there is need for government to treat people living with HIV with dignity. Speaking in an interview with QTV News ahead of the commemoration of the World AIDS day which falls tomorrow, 1st December, TALC National Coordinator Felix Mwanza says there is need for government to put a stop to the procurement of ...

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Its erroneous to attack judiciary – ZED

Zambians for Empowerment and Development (ZED) says it is erroneous for anyone to attack the Judiciary while there are still a number of petition cases yet to be determined. ZED Spokesperson Wesley Miyanda says such criticism has the potential to compromise the judicial system. Mr. Miyanda says there is need for the Executive to allow the judiciary to operate without ...

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Taylor Swift lands her own channel on DirecTV streaming service

Taylor Swift is about to become a lot more available. The singer is launching a channel on DirecTV Now, a new streaming TV service from AT&T announced Monday. The channel will see Taylor provide video, concert performances, and behind-the-scenes footage along with commentary for T-Swizz herself, according to just released press information. Earlier this year, Swift signed a wide-ranging deal with ...

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NBC boss Grant Tinker dies at age 90

Grant Tinker, who brought “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and other hits to the screen as a producer and a network boss, has died. Tinker died Monday at his home in Los Angeles, according to his son, Mark Tinker. He was 90. Though he spent years at NBC, Tinker is best known for his work at MTM Enterprises. He founded ...

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Lumwana hunt for first points at Zanaco

New boys Lumwana Radiants face newly-crowned champions Zanaco on Wednesday seeking their second away points this season in Lusaka. The Faz Super League first-timers have lost on four out of their last five visits to the Midlands with their 2-0 win over Lusaka Tigers on September 11 the only points collected in the area to date. Lumwana do not also ...

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Trump says he will ‘leave business’ to focus on presidency

President-elect Donald Trump has announced he is to leave his business empire to focus on the presidency and avoid perceived conflicts of interest. Mr Trump gave few details but said he would expand on his plans at a press conference next month. He has previously dismissed concerns over potential conflicts between his businesses and the presidency. Meanwhile, former Goldman Sachs ...

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Nkana calm despite Zesco pressure

Second placed Nkana are not feeling any pressure despite third placed Zesco United last minute push to oust them from the number two spot. Nkana and Zesco have 67 and 60 points, with one and four games left to play respectively. Whoever secures the number two spot at the end of the 2016 Faz Super League season will represent Zambia ...

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