Monthly Archives: June 2017

JCTR demands hearing of FQM fraud case

The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has demanded that State House allows the case in which ZCCM-IH had sued First Quantum Mineral (FQM) for defrauding them of US$1.4 billion to be heard by the court. The JCTR says it’s dismayed by media reports that State House has intervened in the court proceedings, stating that if this is true, it ...

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Bishop Phiri defies Archbishop Mpundu

Chipata Catholic Diocese Auxiliary Bishop Benjamin Phiri has defied the statement by the three church mother bodies. Bishop has told QFM news that the views expressed by Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops president Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu on behalf of the church mother bodies last week on the continued detention of UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema do not represent the entire Catholic ...

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50 Cent Goes In On ‘All Eyez One Me’!

(AllHipHop Rumors) 50 Cent is NEVER one to hold back his feelings! There have certainly been mixed reviews about the long-awaited Tupac biopic, ‘All Eyez On Me’. While some felt that it perfectly tells the life and career story of the late, great Tupac Shakur, there were many others who felt that the biopic was poorly done, rushed, more of ...

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No need for alarm bells – Ronaldo

Portugal twice surrendered the lead against Mexico in their Confederations Cup opener on Sunday but the 2-2 draw was no cause for alarm, according to captain Cristiano Ronaldo. Hector Moreno scored in added time to earn a point for the Mexicans five minutes after Cedric put the Portuguese in front. “It wasn’t the result that we wanted,” said Ronaldo. “There’s ...

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Finsbury Park Mosque: Man dies as van hits pedestrians

A man has died and eight people have been injured after a van ploughed into pedestrians near a north London mosque. The van mounted the pavement and struck a group of people just after midnight near Finsbury Park Mosque in Seven Sisters Road. A 48-year-old man has been arrested. Prime Minister Theresa May said police were treating it “as a ...

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Late goals hand Chile winning start

Arturo Vidal’s late header helped Chile to a 2-0 win over Cameroon in their Confederations Cup Group B opener in Moscow on Sunday, as the video assistant referee played a prominent role. Chile dominated an entertaining, but goalless, first half as Eduardo Vargas saw his strike ruled out by the video assistant. The Copa America champions had to wait until ...

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France polls: Macron’s party wins clear parliamentary majority

French President Emmanuel Macron’s party has won a clear parliamentary majority, results show, weeks after his own presidential victory. With nearly all votes counted, his La République en Marche, alongside its MoDem allies, won more than 300 seats in the 577-seat National Assembly. The winning margin is lower than some expected, with turnout down from 2012. The party was formed ...

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MMD condemn ‘biased churches’

The opposition Movement for Multi Party Democracy (MMD) has called on the church to play a reconciliatory role in the country as opposed to creating more tension in the country. MMD Acting Spokesperson Tobias Kafumukache has told QTV News in an interview that it is unfortunate that the church has now decided to take sides in political matters. Mr. Kafumukache ...

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Explain how toll fees are utilized, CTPD urges govt

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has called on government through the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Development to update the public how the total revenues collected from the time the toll fees were introduced are being utilized. CTPD Executive Director Isaac Mwaipopo says this will help the general public appreciate and see the linkage between the money ...

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Lungu urged not to ignore counsel of ‘The Church’

Alliance for Democracy and Development (ADD) President Charles Milupi has called on President Edgar Lungu not to ignore the wise counsel from the three church mother bodies in promoting democracy and peace in Zambia. Mr. Milupi says the Head of State must think twice and try to implement some of the recommendations given by the church. Mr. Milupi says the ...

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