Daily Archives: February 7, 2018

CAPIZ calls for assessment of all elected officials

Christians against Poverty in Zambia (CAPIZ) Founder Evangelist Gregory Chileshe has called for the assessment of all the elected officials. Evangelist Chileshe says it is time to assess each councilor, mayor or council chair person including the provincial ministers and other appointed officials. Evangelist Chileshe says there is no need for people to start waiting for 2021 in order for ...

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Zambia needs trans-formative leadership- MNT

The Opposition Movement for National Transformation says the country is in need of transformative leadership that can address corruption and other challenges. Party President Daniel Shimunza says Zambia is in a wrong path also claiming that the current happenings are clear indications that those at the helm of political leadership have no vision to unite the country. Mr. Shimunza tells ...

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(HPCZ praise surgeons for successful operation on the Siamese twins

The Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) says the successful operation on the Siamese twins by surgeons at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) last week is an indication that the country has competent doctors. HPCZ public relations officer Terry Musonda says the council is proud of all the surgeons who took part in conducting the operation on the conjoined twins ...

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FRA urged to ensure all maize storage facilities are improved

The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has been called upon to ensure that all maize storage facilities across the country are improved so that no maize will be wasted. UPND Chairman for Rural Reconstruction and Development Moono Mapani tells QTV News that this is because the nation will not harvest enough maize during this farming season due to the dry spells ...

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Cholera outbreak delays national dialogue

Southern African Centre for Constructive Resolution and Disputes (SACCORD) Executive Director Boniface Cheembe says the national dialogue has delayed to take off because of the Cholera outbreak. Mr. Cheembe says his organization has taken note of complaints coming from various stakeholders saying the process will soon resume when all is well. He says the process was suppose to start last ...

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ZCSD urges parliamentarians not to pass Bills motivated by political agendas

The Zambia Council for Social Development (ZCSD) has urged parliamentarians not to pass Bills motivated by political agendas as parliament resumes sitting this month. ZCSD Executive Director Lewis Mwape tells Q-News that Members of Parliament should understand that they are not in parliament to boost their political ego, but represent those who voted for them. He states that parliament should ...

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Conte won’t be sacked for now

Antonio Conte won’t be sacked as Chelsea manager in the short term at least after being granted a stay of execution by Roman Abramovich, according to reports on Tuesday. Conte’s future with the troubled Premier League champions was cast into doubt on Monday after a dismal 4-1 defeat against Watford. Fourth-placed Chelsea are languishing 19 points behind leaders Manchester City ...

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‘Players must be responsible for Chelsea defeats’

The Chelsea players need to shoulder the responsibility for their “abysmal” Premier League displays in recent weeks and not under-fire manager Antonio Conte, defender Gary Cahill said. The defending champions have endured a turbulent period on the pitch, losing 4-1 at Watford on Monday, five days after a 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth, increasing speculation over the future of their ...

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What’s behind the Justin Timberlake backlash?

This should have been a triumphant week for Justin Timberlake. His fifth album Man of the Woods – billed as a return to the singer’s Tennessee roots – came out on Friday, and he played the Super Bowl Half Time Show two days later, making him the only artist to grace the coveted stage three times. But both the record ...

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Ng’oma opposes calls to remove Presidential Immunity

Political Scientist Dr. Alex Ng’oma has opposed demands by some stakeholders for the removal of Presidential Immunity from the Republican Constitution. Dr. Ng’oma tells QTV News via telephone that in an event that the Head of State has breached the constitution; a motion can be moved in parliament to remove the president’s immunity and prosecute him. He says he has ...

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