Daily Archives: December 30, 2016

ZCTU describes 2016 as a tough year for workers

The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) says 2016 has been a very difficult year for the workers with the dwindling economy and continuing job losses. ZCTU President Chishimba Nkole has told Journalists at a press briefing in Lusaka that the workers underwent a lot of difficulties during the year which were as a result of low productivity, poor bargaining ...

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Govt introduces frequent user discounts for inland tolling

Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Development, Ronald Chitotela has announced the introduction of frequent user discounts for inland tolling operations. Mr. Chitotela says only vehicles falling in classes A and C are eligible for the frequent user discounts while other categories will have to pay nominal rates as prescribed in the prevailing tolling regulations of 2016. Mr. Chitotela says the ...

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Uganda Cranes squad takes shape

Uganda coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has dropped four players including Sweden-based Ronald Mukiibi, upcoming goalkeeper Ismail Watenga, Vitalis Tabu and Derrick Nsibambi ahead of the Cranes trip to Tunisia on Friday. The exit of the quartet as well as Ethiopian based Yasser Mugerwa leaves 26 players in contention for 23 places as Uganda prepares for her return to Afcon after ...

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Arsenal’s Mustafi fit to return

Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi has recovered from a hamstring injury for the London derby against Crystal Palace but winger Theo Walcott and left back Kieran Gibbs will miss Sunday’s Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal have missed Mustafi’s calming influence in defence, losing two of their last three games since the 24-year-old German, who is yet to taste ...

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Five die in India coal mine collapse in Jharkhand

At least five workers have died and nearly two dozen are feared trapped in a coal mine which has collapsed in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand. The incident happened late in the evening on Thursday at a government-owned mine in Godda district. Efforts are continuing to reach the miners, who are believed to be still trapped, officials told BBC ...

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The day Debbie Reynolds told me how she learned to kiss

You’re probably too young to remember this but back in the 1950s, America’s favorite TV show was a western called “The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp.” The star was Hugh O’Brian, an exceptionally handsome actor (and ladies man) who systematically bedded pretty much every beautiful woman in Hollywood and a lot of others who weren’t. One who got away ...

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Russia moves to expel US diplomats in response to sanctions

The Russian foreign ministry has called for the expulsion of 35 US diplomats in response to a similar move by Washington. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the request had been made to President Vladimir Putin. The Obama administration expelled 35 Russia diplomats and their families over alleged Russian hacking during the US election campaign. Russia denies any involvement and calls ...

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ZNWL welcomes introduction of satellite cancer treatment centers

The Zambia National Women’s Lobby Group (ZNWL) has welcomed government’s decision to introduce satellite cancer treatment centers to enhance access to treatment for cancer. The organization says this is a commendable gesture as statistics have shown that women are the most affected in the country with various types of cancers which include breast cancer, cervical cancer and cancer of the ...

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Hip hop star charged with assaulting police officer after allegedly throwing speakers at crowd

Singer Trey Songz has been charged with aggravated assault and assaulting a police officer after authorities said he threw microphones and speakers from the stage during a performance at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. The Wayne County prosecutor’s office says the 32-year-old Songz, whose real name is Tremaine Neverson, is expected to be arraigned Thursday afternoon in the 36th District ...

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PF cautions ‘rebel’ party members

The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) has cautioned party members against causing confusion by calling for early intraparty elections. PF Lusaka Province Chairperson Horace Longwe says the party constitution is clear when it says such elections will only be held in 2018. Mr. Longwe says this is the same guidance President Edgar Lungu and party Secretary General Davies Mwila have given ...

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