Monthly Archives: August 2017

Teen Choice Awards: Miley Cyrus explains her absence

Miley Cyrus was set to attend the Teen Choice Awards on Sunday to receive the ceremony’s top honour… but things didn’t quite go according to plan. The 24-year-old had been due to collect the Ultimate Choice Award at the ceremony in person. But within minutes of the show’s start, presenter Victoria Justice said Miley wasn’t going to make it after ...

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Taylor Swift wins assault case against DJ

Pop star Taylor Swift has won a sexual assault case against ex-radio DJ David Mueller, who she said had groped her at a 2013 concert. He assaulted her by grabbing her bottom beneath her skirt during a photo shoot, a jury in Denver, Colorado, found. She was awarded a symbolic $1 (77p) in damages that she had sought. Mr Mueller ...

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Brexit: UK suggests ‘temporary customs union’ with EU

The UK has set out the “ambitious new customs arrangement” it wants to secure with the EU after Brexit. Ministers said the plans would mean the “freest and most frictionless possible trade” with the rest of Europe. This could include a “temporary customs union” after Brexit to prevent border problems as the UK leaves the EU. Businesses have called for ...

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N Korea leader ‘briefed’ on Guam plan but opts to wait

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reviewed plans to fire missiles towards the US Pacific territory of Guam, state media said, but would watch US actions before making a decision. Although prepared for “the enveloping fire at Guam”, the North said it would watch what “the foolish Yankees” do. Last week’s threat against Guam escalated the sharp rhetoric being exchanged ...

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Siavonga Magistrate Court convicts Lusaka motorist

The Siavonga Magistrate Court has convicted a Lusaka motorist and sentenced him to one year imprisonment with hard labour for driving under the influence of alcohol. According to the Warrants of Execution made available to the Road Transport and Safety Agency, the court has sentenced Steven Malupande of Lusaka for driving under the influence of alcohol contrary to section 157 ...

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Sumaili encourages Zambians to pray

National Guidance and Religious Affairs Minister Godfridah Sumaili says Prayer has the ability to revive and enhance the country’s developmental agenda. Reverend Sumaili says the country should deal with some of its challenges through prayers and Christian activities. Speaking at the gospel musical concert of renowned American Pastor and Gospel Musician Donnie McClurkin at Woodlands stadium yesterday, Reverend Sumaili said ...

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First Lady urges teachers to monitor pupils’ activities on computers

First Lady Esther Lungu has urged teachers to monitor pupils’ activities on the computers to avoid negative effects of Information Communication Technology (ICT). Mrs. Lungu says this will help protect them from exposure to illicit images and information as well as exposure to cyber crime. Speaking when she received a donation of 50 desktop computers, 50 tables and 50 chairs ...

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Seven pedestrians died on the spot in separate accidents

Seven pedestrians and one passenger on a bicycle died on the spot in separate accidents which happened yesterday, in North Western, Eastern, Copperbelt and Lusaka Provinces. In North Western Province, two female juveniles aged one year and seven years respectively of Longwani Village died on the spot while another aged four sustained serious injuries after they were hit by a ...

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ZRA collects K1.9bn from tax debt

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) says it has collected K1.9 billion from the tax debt out of which K719.22 million is directly attributed to the tax Amnesty on interest and penalties. ZRA Commission General Kingsley Chanda has told a media briefing that the K719.22 million collected as at 31st July, 2017 has been largely been paid by micro, small and ...

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Eminem Puts His Lavish Mansion Up For Sale

Eminem is making plans to change his living situation, with the sale of his Michigan mansion. (AllHipHop News) Eminem is making plans to change his living situation, with the sale of his Michigan mansion. The rapper is looking to get a little over $2 million dollars for his 17,500 square foot mansion in Rochester Hills. According to Realtor.com, Em’s mansion ...

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