Daily Archives: March 16, 2017

Akon’s Luxury Tesla’s Security System Foils Car Thief

R&B star Akon recovered his luxury Tesla car hours after it was stolen from his home. According to editors at TMZ.com, a burglar stole the “Locked Up” singer’s Tesla Model S electric vehicle, but was forced to abandon the car when its security system shut it down. after his garage door was accidentally left open. However the criminal was reportedly ...

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Ban on importation of some farm produce cheers Hivos

Hivos Southern Africa Advocacy Officer for Sustainable Diets William Chilufya has commended Government for banning the importation of some farm produce into Zambia as a way of promoting the growth of the agriculture sector. Mr. Chilufya says the ban on the importation of some fruits and vegetables will make the diversification agenda a reality. He says the ban would empower ...

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TPAZ opposes plans to deploy Army in controlling Mukula production

The Timber Producers Association of Zambia (TPAZ) says the solution to the illegal harvesting and export of the Mukula tree lies in government reducing export duty and giving out more timber licenses to producers. TPAZ Vice President Charles Masange tells QTV News that engaging the Zambia Army and other security wings to curb the illegal harvest is not the solution. ...

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MPs’ language in House worries SACCORD

The Southern African Center for Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has joined in expressing concern over the growing trend of use of abusive and near physical confrontations by Members of Parliament in the Chamber. SACCORD Executive Director, Boniface Cheembe says the recent altercation in the House and use of abusive language is unacceptable. Mr. Cheembe says most Zambians look up ...

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Ethiopia landslide: Number of dead at rubbish dump hits 113

The death toll from Saturday’s landslide at a vast dump in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, has now risen to 113 people, local officials say. A search operation at the Koshe landfill will continue overnight. As many as 150 people are believed to have been at the site during the landslide. Meanwhile, the funerals of some of the victims have taken ...

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Lungu is exhibiting weak leadership – Msoni

All People’s Congress (APC) President Nason Msoni says President Edgar Lungu is exhibiting weak leadership by failing to discipline his erring aides. Mr. Msoni claims the Head of State is hesitant to punish the around him for fear of not being supported in 2021. He has cautioned the President against tolerating any indiscipline in his administration because it is the ...

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Monaco dump Man City out of UCL

Tiemoue Bakayoko’s superb header fired Monaco into the Champions League quarterfinals as Wednesday’s 3-1 victory condemned Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City to a painful exit on away goals. Trailing 5-3 from the first leg in England, teenage starlet Kylian Mbappe put Monaco ahead on the night after just eight minutes at the Stade Louis II and Brazilian midfielder Fabinho converted the ...

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More call on Lungu to fire Kaizer Zulu

President Edgar Lungu has been called upon to fire his Special Assistance for Political Affairs Kaizer Zulu for engaging in a physical confrontation with CAF officials at the Heroes Stadium on Sunday. Governance Activist David Kapoma says the behavior exhibited by Mr. Zulu amounts to a diplomatic blunder. Mr. Kapoma says the Head of State should not hesitate to fire ...

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Trump travel ban: US judge blocks new executive order

A Federal judge in Hawaii has blocked President Donald Trump’s new travel ban, hours before it was due to begin at midnight on Thursday. US District Judge Derrick Watson cited “questionable evidence” in the government’s argument that the ban was a matter of national security. President Trump described the ruling as “unprecedented judicial overreach”. The order would have placed a ...

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