Daily Archives: February 5, 2018

Kane rescues Spurs, Newcastle held

Harry Kane scored a last-gasp penalty equaliser just minutes after missing another spot-kick in Tottenham’s breathtaking 2-2 draw at Liverpool, while Newcastle remain mired in the battle for survival after a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace on Sunday. After falling behind when Mohamed Salah punished a mistake from Eric Dier in the third minute at Anfield, Tottenham hit back to ...

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Jacob Zuma: Pressure grows on South Africa president to stand down

South African President Jacob Zuma is under growing pressure to step down following talks with senior members of his ANC party on Sunday. Details of the talks were not revealed but party leaders are to hold an emergency meeting on Monday. Mr Zuma, who faces corruption allegations, was replaced as ANC leader by Cyril Ramaphosa in December. Analysts say party ...

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Govt encourages young people to venture into agri

Agriculture minister Dora Siliya has bemoaned low levels of young people venturing in agriculture. Ms. Siliya has expressed concerned that a lot of young people are not involved in agriculture describing the situation as unfortunate. She says it is for this reason she is encouraging the youth to venture into farming as a means of earning a living, and at the ...

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North Korea to send ceremonial head Kim Yong-nam to South Korea

North Korea is to send its highest ranking official for years to the South amid an easing of tensions during the Winter Olympics. Kim Yong-nam, the ceremonial head of state, will lead a 22-member delegation to the South beginning on Friday, said the South’s Unification Ministry. The two Koreas’ athletes will march under one flag at the opening ceremony. The ...

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political supporters urged not to fight

Opposition new congress party leader peter Chanda has urged Zambians not to sacrifice themselves for any politician in the name of politics but rather to embrace hate free speeches. Pastor Chanda has urged Zambians especially political supporters to shun political violence, saying no politician is worth fighting or dying for. He has told politicians that since power only belongs to ...

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President Lungu surrounded by wrong advisors – Mambo

The civil society constitution agenda (CISCA) has advised President Edgar Lungu to be careful of wrong people who surround him. CISCA Chairperson Bishop John Mambo has wondered why president lungu is playing to the gallery with issues, which he said is capable of consuming the whole country. Bishop Mambo is disappointed that president lungu lacks political will to fight corruption that ...

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