Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W Bush have voiced concern about the current political climate in the US, in comments seen as a veiled rebuke of Donald Trump’s leadership. Mr Obama urged Americans to reject the politics of “division” and “fear”, while Mr Bush criticised “bullying and prejudice” in public life. Both were speaking separately; neither mentioned President Trump ...
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UCL Wrap
Barcelona, thanks to Lionel Messi’s 100th European goal, Manchester United and PSG all maintained perfect records, while Chelsea and AS Roma drew 3-3 in London. Group A Benfica 0-1 Manchester United Manchester United took a huge stride towards the Champions League knockout stages on Wednesday, seeing off a toothless Benfica 1-0 to make it three wins out of three thanks ...
Read More »Police allow UPND to hold Kanyama rally
Police in Lusaka have given a go ahead to the opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) to hold a rally in Lusaka’s Kanyama township. Confirming the development to Q News via telephone, UPND Spokesperson Charles Kakoma says it is a good development from the police stating that since the August 11 elections this is the first time the police ...
Read More »Cholera cases rises to 120
The Ministry of Health says cholera cases have increased to 120 in Lusaka District affecting Chipata, Mazyopa, Kanyama and Ngombe areas. Ministry of Health Spokesperson Dr. Maximilian Bweupe has disclosed in a statement that as of October 19th, 2017, Kanyama has six new cases. Dr. Bweupe says Bauleni and Chipata have no new cases. He says currently there are sixteen ...
Read More »High illiteracy levels in education sector worries Dr. Wanchinga
Government says is saddened by high illiterate levels by learners in the education sector. General Education Minister Denis Wanchinga says high illiteracy levels have been mainly due to lack of support from homes learners come from. He says it is devastating to note that people manage to find places in higher institutions of learning with high illiteracy levels He adds ...
Read More »HH says police attempted to surround him while on radio in Ndola
UNPD President Hakainde Hichilema has disclosed that while featuring on Sun FM Radio in Ndola yesterday, hundreds of police were sent to the station and attempted to surround the radio station and intimidate the media. In a statement made available to QFM News, Mr. Hichilema says recently, when he featured on Radio Macha in Southern province, police were again deployed ...
Read More »Mwila calls for co-existence among political parties
Patriotic Front Secretary General Davies Mwila has called for co-existence among different parties despite any political differences. And the PF Chief Executive Officer has reminded Senanga and Nalolo Districts that Zambians are one and inseparable. Speaking to Party members a day after National Day of Prayer and Fasting, Mr. Mwila says President Edgar Lungu has committed that Zambia will always ...
Read More »‘Prophet’ says God has changed His mind about taking Mugabe’s life
A pastor who had claimed God told him President Robert Mugabe would die on Tuesday has now said “God has changed His mind”, Times Live reports. The news site reports Pastor Phillip Muguzada as saying: As to why God postponed that‚ He never told me that – so I really don’t know why God chose that direction. I know many ...
Read More »Pembe Ltd contributes K150 towards Zambia Motor Sport Rally in Chisamba
Pembe Milling Limited has contributed a total of 150 thousand kwacha in both cash and kind towards the successful hosting of this year’s Zambia motor sport rally in Chisamba. Speaking on the sidelines of a briefing unveiling new sponsors of the event, Pembe Milling limited Representative Martin Mwitika told QTV News that out of the 150 thousand kwacha, a total ...
Read More »Thirteen CSOs demand govt to publish tender documents
Thirteen Civil Society Organizations have demanded for the publication of the tender documents for all public projects especially the ones under public outcry which include the fire tenders and the construction of the Lusaka – Ndola dual carriage way as prescribed by law under the Public Procurement Act to promote transparency and accountability. The thirteen CSOs feel that if the ...
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