Monthly Archives: October 2017

Mufumbwe residents burn down police station

Mufumbwe residents in North Western Province have burnt down a Police station and two vehicles after officers tried to stop them from carrying out a ritual procession known as “Chikondo”. This followed after the death of Matha Mingochi of Kakilufya area of Mufumbwe District, a Grade 11 pupil at a local secondary school who died on 13th October, 2017. Police ...

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Two out of six health posts completed in Chinsali

Chinsali Member of Parliament Kalalwe Mukosa has disclosed that two out of the six allocated health posts in Chinsali District under the 650 health posts have been completed. Mr. Mukosa has told QTV News that he is trying to push the Ministry of Health to ensure that the remaining four health posts are completed to bring health services closer to ...

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Harvey Weinstein: More women accuse Hollywood producer of rape

Two more women have accused Harvey Weinstein of raping them as the top Hollywood producer finds himself increasingly shunned by his peers. British actress Lysette Anthony says he attacked her at her London home in the late 1980s while another, unidentified woman says she was raped in 1992. The organisation behind the Oscars has voted to expel Weinstein and his ...

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Atletico hold Barca, Ronaldo saves Real

Luis Suarez saved Barcelona’s unbeaten La Liga record this season by salvaging a 1-1 draw at Atletico Madrid on Saturday in a match laced with political tension amid Catalonia’s drive for independence. Saul Niguez’s spectacular strike had given Atletico an early advantage. However, Barca’s dominance for large spells paid off when Suarez finally got the better of the outstanding Jan ...

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California wildfires: Death toll rises as blazes continue

Forty people have died and hundreds are still missing in California after six days of wildfires that have devastated swathes of countryside and destroyed thousands of homes. California’s governor said it was “one of the greatest tragedies” the state had ever faced. More than 10,000 firefighters are battling 16 remaining blazes. Winds of up to 70 km/h (45mph) brought them ...

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City hit seven, Liverpool hold United

Manchester City maintained their blistering start to the season as the Premier League leaders demolished Stoke City 7-2, while champions Chelsea crashed to a shock 2-1 defeat at lowly Crystal Palace on Saturday. With second-placed Manchester United settling for a drab stalemate at Anfield earlier in the day, it was their Manchester rivals who provided the thrills as City moved ...

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PF urged not to politicize National Day of Prayer

The opposition Movement for National Transformation (MNT) has called on the ruling PF not to politicize the National Day of Prayer and Fasting program but carry a national tone, not a partisan approach which is totally wrong regarding national issues. The opposition MNT has also called on cabinet Office must organize activities centered on God not partisan projects or programs ...

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Nevers Mumba is desperate for political attention – PF

The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) says MMD faction leader Dr. Nevers Mumba is desperate for political attention. PF Media Director Sunday Chanda has told QTV News that it does not matter even if Dr. Mumba does not recognize President Lungu because he is a finished politician. Mr. Chanda says it is an open secret that all the political projects that ...

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Ivory Coast crash: Four die when cargo plane comes down off coast

A cargo plane has crashed into the sea off Ivory Coast, shortly after taking off from Abidjan airport, killing four people and injuring six. The wreckage of the turboprop plane was swept toward a beach where rescuers could be seen treating what appeared to be surviving crewmen. The plane was carrying freight for the French army, security sources told local ...

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