Daily Archives: December 12, 2017

Klopp admits passions ruled after derby

Jurgen Klopp admitted on Tuesday that he got caught up in the heat of the moment after Liverpool conceded a late penalty to draw at home with Everton. The Liverpool boss is known for his animated reactions but his behaviour came under extra scrutiny after a tetchy television interview minutes after Everton secured a 1-1 draw at Anfield on Sunday ...

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Alabama Senate race: Trump candidate under spotlight as state votes

Alabama voters are heading to the polls in a Senate election that could have wider implications for Donald Trump. Republican candidate Roy Moore, a former Alabama judge who is embroiled in allegations of child sex abuse, has been endorsed by the US president. Mr Trump’s support is at odds with much of the Republican establishment, who have distanced themselves from ...

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Central province PF Youths give Pilato 48hrs ultimatum

Patriotic Front (PF) youths in central province have given controversial satirical musician Chama Fumba 48 hours in which to withdraw his latest satirical song purportedly demining President Edgar Lungu. PF central province youth Chairperson Moses Chilando tells Q-News that the party has no problem with anyone holding President Lungu or any other party official accountable for their actions, but has ...

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Pastor Reutter calls on Church to help fight against HIV/AIDS

Chreso Ministries Founder Pastor Helmut Reutter has called on leaders in the church to take a leading, inspiring and encouraging role in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Pastor Reutter says the fight against HIV/AIDs requires concerted efforts, but that church leaders who have a huge following have a big part to play in putting up initiatives and activities aimed at fighting ...

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National Health Insurance Bill to be presented to parley in February

Health Minister Dr. Chitalu Chilufya has disclosed that the National Health Insurance Bill will be enacted into law in February next year when parliament resumes sitting. Dr. Chilufya said this during the 11th Annual National HIV Technical Conference. He says this is a key milestone in the quest to ensure that the country has a healthy citizenry to contribute to ...

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HRC commends govt for adopting Criminalization of Torture in Zambia Bill

The Human Rights Commission (HRC) has commended Government for adopting the Criminalization of Torture in Zambia Bill during the Cabinet meeting held on 4th December, 2017. In a statement availed to Q-News, Commission spokesperson Mweelwa Muleya says the  adoption of the Criminalization of Torture Bill in Zambia is a landmark decision towards enhanced protection of the right to freedom from ...

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Late FRA payments irks farmers in Shiwang’andu District

Some farmers in Shiwang’andu District in Muchinga Province have complained that the failure by the Food Reserve Agency to pay them their money has greatly affected their preparedness for this farming season. The farmers have complained to Q- News via telephone that since they delivered their maize to the FRA in August, they have not received anything from the agency. ...

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Declare 2017/2018 farming season ‘national disaster’ – CSPR urges Govt

The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction in Eastern province has called on President Edgar Lungu to declare the 2017/2018 farmer input distribution exercise through the e-voucher system as a national disaster without any further delays. CSPR Eastern Province Coordinator Maxson Nkhoma has noted with disappointment that the current happenings in the agriculture sector do not reflect any sign of government’s ...

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ZAF Commander counsels officers ahead of festive season

Zambia Air Force (ZAF) Commander Lieutenant General Erick Chimese has ordered all ZAF officers not to go on leave during this festive season unless on urgent cases. The ZAF Commander has also urged all ZAF officers to remain vigilant during this festive season. Lieutenant General Chimese says this is in the quest to ensure that there is total security in ...

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