Daily Archives: June 13, 2017

Speaker suspends UPND MPs

Speaker of the National Assembly Patrick Matibini has suspended 48 of the 58 UPND Members of Parliament for 30 days effective today, 13th June,2017 for boycotting President Edgar Lungu’s address to the house on 17th March, 2017. Ten other UPND Members of Parliament had obtained leave of absence from Parliament. Making a ruling on the unauthorized absence by UPND Members ...

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South Africa’s Helen Zille makes unreserved apology for tweets

Helen Zille, former leader of South Africa’s main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA), has publicly apologised for her tweets saying there were some positive aspects of colonialism. She said her comments in March were “insensitive to South Africans”. Ms Zille will step down from all party leadership positions but remain the premier of Western Cape province. The row threatened the DA’s ...

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Cristiano Ronaldo accused of tax evasion

Spanish prosecutors have accused the Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo of defrauding the authorities of millions of euros in tax. The prosecutor’s office in Madrid says it has filed a lawsuit against the Portuguese player. He is accused of evading tax of 14.7m euros (£13m; $16m) from 2011 to 2014. The world’s highest-paid sports star had previously said he was ...

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Maize export a disaster – Mutati

Finance Minister Felix Mutati Felix Mutati has described the export of maize as a disaster. Mr Mutati is concerned with the slow pace at which the export of maize export is being conducted in the country. He says so far, the export of Maize has not been inspiring. Mr Mutati notes that the private sector is key in helping government ...

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US envoy tips Zambia to be major exporter of power

United States Ambassador to Zambia Eric Schultz says Zambia has great potential to be a major exporter of electricity on the continent and the World. And the US Government has today signed a 1.5 million United States dollars energy grant through the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) with two Zambian energy companies. Speaking during the signing ceremony, Mr. ...

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ACC arrest Chituwo for corruption

The Anti- Corruption Commission has arrested former Mumbwa Central Member of Parliament Dr. Brian Chituwo for corrupt practices involving declaration of interest. ACC Public Relations Manager Timothy Moono says Dr Chituwo 70, of house number 1/88 of F/401a, Lilayi, Lusaka was arrested and charged with one count of conflict of interest contrary to Section 28(2) as read with Section 41 ...

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Harrington demands transparency in coaches recruitment

Former minister of youth and sport William Harrington has demanded for total transparency in the recruitment of trainers and coaching staff for the national soccer team by Football Association of Zambia (FAZ). Harrington says there should be no political interference in the appointment of coaches for the national team, but this should a prerogative of the Football Association of Zambia ...

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‘Stones can handle England midfield role’

England defender John Stones has the ability play as a holding midfielder, manager Gareth Southgate has said ahead of his team’s friendly against France on Tuesday. Stones joined Premier League club Manchester City from Everton in 2016 and made 39 appearances as the team finished third in the league. City ended the season without a trophy after being knocked out ...

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SFH increases female condom usage

Society for Family Health says it has seen increased female condom usage among women this year. SFH communications manager Mumbi Mutale says since the launch of the maximum female Diva condoms last year, the society has distributed close to 4 thousand pieces this year, signifying that members of the public have accepted female condoms. Mr Mutale has told QTV news ...

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Lungu praised for remaining in the Paris Climate agreement- WWF

World Wide Fund has hailed President Edgar Lungu for his commitment to keep Zambia in the Paris Climate agreement. WWF communications manager Eneya Phiri has told Q News that the president’s commitment to the Paris accord is commendable, as the country has not been spared from the effects of climate change. Mr. Phiri states that WWF is committed to working ...

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