Monthly Archives: February 2017

Kim Jong-nam killing: Senior N Korea diplomat named as suspect

Malaysian police have named a senior North Korean embassy official they want to question in connection with the killing of Kim Jong-nam. Hyon Kwang Song is one of three more North Koreans being sought. One of the others is a state airline employee. Police also confirmed Mr Kim, half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, died after two women wiped ...

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Mutinta M’membe pleads not guilty

Post Newspapers Limited in Liquidation proprietor Fred M’membe’s wife Mutinta has pleaded not guilty to one count of contempt of court. This in a case in which Mrs M’membe is alleged to have torn a search warrant presented to her by Police officers who had gone to conduct a search at her residence located along Nagwenya road in Rhodespark on ...

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Man City rally to beat Monaco 5-3 in thriller

Manchester City came from behind twice to secure a crucial two-goal advantage after a classic Champions League last-16 tie against Monaco at Etihad Stadium. On a night of fluctuating fortunes and thrilling football, Pep Guardiola’s side were on the precipice in this tournament before dragging themselves back to ensure they go into the return in Monaco with a priceless lead. ...

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The message behind Katy Perry’s new video

Pop star turned human emoji Katy Perry has just released her new video, Chained To The Rhythm – and its message is hard to ignore. Set in a futuristic theme park, it finds the star seduced by the delights and distractions of modern life. Then slowly, like Katharine Ross in Stepford Wives, she begins to realise something is terribly wrong ...

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Malaysia seeks N Korea diplomat over Kim

Malaysian police say they are seeking a senior official at the North Korean embassy in Kuala Lumpur in connection with the killing of Kim Jong-nam. Mr Kim, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, died last week at Kuala Lumpur airport. Police also confirmed details of the killing, saying two women approached him and wiped a toxin on his ...

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E-voucher inefficiency was biggest challenge – Kabanda

Serenje Member of Parliament Maxwell Kabanda says the inefficiency of the e-voucher system is the biggest challenge farmers in his constituency have faced this farming season. Mr. Kabanda notes that due to the delay in activating the e-voucher cards has resulted in farmers accessing farming inputs late. He has told QTV News that farmers have however understood that it was ...

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Mumba cautions against rushing Zambia’s ICC exit

Vice Chairman of the SADC opposition parties Nevers Mumba says the country should not rush in making a decision whether or not to exit from the International Criminal Court (ICC). Dr. Mumba says it is too early for Zambia or any other African country to withdraw membership from the ICC based on the recent resolution by the African Union heads ...

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Chief Mazyopa bemoans high poverty levels in Chiefdom

Chief Kwangju Mazyopa of the Ngoni people of eastern province has bemoaned the high poverty levels among the people in his Chiefdom The traditional leader says it is the duty of government to find ways and means of how poverty levels can be reduced in his chiefdom and the country as a whole. Chief Mazyopa says government should work closely ...

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CESCO urges sustainable solution to unfinished Freedom Way building

Citizens Environmental and Social Concern (CESCO) has called on relevant authorities to come up with a sustainable solution with regards the unfinished building situated at the corner of Freedom Way and Katondo street in Lusaka’s central business district. CESCO Executive Director Conwell Hakapya tells QTV News that the high-rise building which remained in its finished state for decades is not ...

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MISA finds no merit in delaying enactment of ATI

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) says there is no merit in the excuse government wants to use to delay the enactment of the Access to Information Bill into law. MISA Zambia chapter Chairperson Helen Mwale says MISA does not think that the Access to Information being part of the expanded Bill of Rights which failed during the referendum ...

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