Monthly Archives: November 2016

Increasing cases of murder involving married couples worries ICOZ

The Independent Churches of Zambia (ICOZ) says it is disturbed by increasing cases of murder involving married couples in the country. ICOZ Board Chairperson Bishop David Masupa says the trend of women killing their husbands is saddening. He says problems in marriages are inevitable, but that they can be solved by open and honest communication and apologizing when one has ...

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Zambia to host UN’s Retreat of Peace & Security Council

Zambia will for the second time host a Retreat of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union from 7 to 9 November. The country in 2008 hosted the Fourth African Union Peace and Security Council Retreat. Foreign Affairs Minister Harry Kalaba has told a media briefing that top on the agenda of the retreat is the discussion on ...

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Yaya Toure: Man City midfielder apologises for ‘misunderstandings’

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has apologised to the club for “misunderstandings from the past”. City manager Pep Guardiola has said he will not pick Toure until his agent Dimitri Seluk apologises for criticising the decision to leave him out of the Champions League squad. “I wish to apologise – on behalf of myself and those who represent me,” said ...

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Kane in Spurs squad for Arsenal tie

England striker Harry Kane will return to Tottenham Hotspur’s squad for Sunday’s North London derby at Arsenal, manager Mauricio Pochettino said on Friday. Kane has been out of action since he suffered an ankle injury after scoring the winner in a 1-0 victory against Sunderland on September 18. “He will be available for selection for Sunday and now I need ...

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Lungu orders probe into reports of corruption by Ministers

President Edgar Lungu has instructed investigative wings to ascertain reports that some Ministers are involved in corruption before he can take any action. Vice president Inonge Wina has told Parliament during the Vice President’s question time that the President cannot instantly fire the Ministers in question because the reports he has received are considered as hearsay. She says it is ...

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QFM hailed for neutral coverage of 2016 elections

The Press Association of Zambia Association (PAZA) has commended QFM for being the only media organization that provided 100 percent neutral coverage to the ruling PF, opposition UPND and Government with regards the 2016 general election. PAZA President Andrew Sakala says QFM has demonstrated that Media organizations can be neutral despite the operating environment. Mr. Sakala says it is good ...

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LGBT TV characters ‘at record high’

Shows like Transparent mean there are more LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) characters on US TV than ever before, a report has found. The advocacy group Glaad analysed shows seen or to be shown between June 2016 and May 2017 and counted 278 regular and recurring LGBT characters. The number of transgender characters has risen from seven to 16 ...

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Mumena hails release of funds for Chingola-Solwezi road

Chief Mumena of the Kaonde speaking people of Solwezi district has commended government for releasing funds for the rehabilitation of the Chingola-Solwezi road. Speaking in an interview with Qfm, Chief Mumena says the people of North Western are happy that government has finally heard their cry to have the road rehabilitated. He says the Chingola-Solwezi road is an international road ...

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Govt advised to ensure consensus on next referendum

Government has been advised to ensure there is consensus among all stakeholders on holding another referendum on the expanded bill of rights. Islamic Supreme Council of Zambia (ISCZ) President Suzyo Zimba notes that as long as stakeholders such as political parties and civil society organizations will hold contrary views on the referendum, the exercise bound to flop again. He says ...

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