Monthly Archives: February 2017

Big Match Feature: Cameroon v Ghana

Ghana will seek another Africa Cup of Nations final appearance when they clash with the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon on Thursday at the Stade de Franceville, Franceville. The Black Stars lost in the last finals in Equatorial Guinea to Ivory Coast on penalty kicks and will look to bury the ghosts of Malabo. Avram Grant and his wards have navigated ...

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Beyonce pregnant: Couple ‘blessed’ to be having twins

Beyonce and her husband Jay Z say they “have been blessed two times over”, using Instagram to announce that she is expecting twins. “We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two,” the pair wrote, and “we thank you for your well wishes”. The post, signed “The Carters”, has a photo of Beyonce with a baby bump, ...

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Romania protests grow over corruption decree

The Romanian capital, Bucharest, has seen one of its largest ever anti-government protests after a decree was passed that could free dozens of officials jailed for corruption. A crowd of at least 150,000 was reported outside government offices late on Wednesday and rallies took place in other towns and cities. Some protesters in the capital threw firecrackers and smoke bombs ...

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US defence chief Mattis visiting South Korea and Japan

US defence secretary James Mattis is in South Korea on the first foreign trip by a senior official in the Trump administration. Mr Mattis is expected to use the visit to reassure Seoul of continuing US commitment to security deals in the face of threats from North Korea. While campaigning, Donald Trump accused South Korea and Japan of not paying ...

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Former Transport Minister attributes accidents to over speeding

Government has been asked to ascertain whether or not the ban on movement of buses at night has helped in ending road traffic accidents in the country. Former Transport and Communication Minister William Harrington is wondering why the country has continued to record road traffic accidents during the day while the ban remains in place. Mr. Harrington says his observation ...

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Kabanda urges Lungu to make referendum a priority

An expert in the constitution making process has appealed to President Edgar Lungu to make the issue of the referendum on the bill of rights a priority. Simon Kabanda says while it is expensive to hold the referendum, the cost of holding this undertaking cannot outweigh its importance. Mr Kabanda points out that the country’s sustainable economic growth lies in ...

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Russia stripped of 2012 relay silver

Russia have been stripped of their 4x400m relay silver from London 2012 after sprinter Antonina Krivoshapka tested positive for steroid turinabol. The ruling is likely to see Jamaica and Ukraine promoted to silver and bronze respectively behind the United States. Krivoshapka, 29, has not competed since 2013, the same year she won bronze at the World Championships in Moscow. Russian ...

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ZESCO investigating Roma township blackout

ZESCO says it is still investigating what caused the tripping on the 33KV distribution line in Lusaka’s Roma Township last evening. National Spokesperson Henry Kapata says the says the tripping affected a number of institutions such as the University of Zambia, Parliament Buildings and surrounding areas, Mass Media area, East Park Mall,  Chipata Overspill, Marshlands, Kalundu and Mulungushi Village. He ...

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TALC calls for more investment in HIV/AIDS programs

Treatment Advocacy and Literacy Campaign (TALC) has called for more investment in HIV/AIDS programs in the country. TALC National Director Felix Mwanza has told QTV News that with reports suggesting the pulling out of PEPFAR from Zambia following the coming of the new administration in United States, there is need for government and other partners to invest more in Antiretroviral ...

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Malawian Inquiry declares interest in Zambia-Malawi maize scandal

United Progressive People (UPP) President Saviour Chishimba says his party has received an official letter from the Zambian Ministry of Foreign Affairs notifying them about the desire of the Malawian Commission of Inquiry into the alleged Zambia-Malawi maize scandal to receive its submission. Dr. Chishimba says the submission has since been scheduled for Friday, 3rd February, 2017 at 14:30 hours ...

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