Monthly Archives: February 2018

LCC to prosecute 23 illegal traders

The Lusaka City Council (LCC) says the 23 business premises found engaging in illegal trading of liquor will soon be prosecuted. Apart from operating without liquor licenses, the 23 business premises were also found conducting their businesses under unsanitary conditions such as lack of toilets. LCC Acting Public Relations Manager George Sichimba says the business premises were found contravening the ...

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Mulemwa urges MPs to work with govt

Zambian DNA spokesperson Spuki Mulemwa has encouraged all members of parliament to work with the government of the day. Mr. Mulemwa notes that some members of parliament especially those from the opposition have chosen to work in isolation by not interacting with the government. He says it is through working closely with the government that members of parliament will be ...

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NDC has no plans to enter an alliance with UPND

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it has no immediate intentions of going into an alliance with the United Party for National Development (UPND). NDC Secretary General Mwenya Musenge says his party has never engaged in any talks with the UPND on prospects to explore a possible alliance. He says therefore, talk that the NDC should venture into a working ...

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US reality TV star Kylie Jenner gives birth to baby girl

The US reality TV star Kylie Jenner confirmed on Sunday that she has given birth to a baby girl. The 20-year-old was rumoured to be expecting a child, but had remained quiet about her pregnancy. Jenner announced on Instagram on Sunday that she had given birth on 1 February. She apologised for keeping her followers and fans in the dark. ...

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Justin Timberlake plays Prince and takes selfies at Super Bowl show

Pop star Justin Timberlake paid tribute to Prince and took selfies with fans during his Super Bowl half-time show. The singer performed I Would Die 4 U during a hit-packed, 12-minute set in Minneapolis – Prince’s home town. Timberlake also ran into the crowd to dance and pose for photos, in an unfailingly energetic appearance. And he tacitly acknowledged his ...

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Morocco romp to Chan glory

Morocco romped to an emphatic 4-0 victory over Nigeria in the final of the 2018 African Nations Championship at Stade Mohamed V in Casablanca on Sunday night. The Atlas Lions become the fourth different winner of the Chan, joining DR Congo, Tunisia and Libya on the honours board after they overpowered the Super Eagles, who played most of the second ...

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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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