Monthly Archives: April 2018

Lusaka Province Executive Committee dissolved with immediate effect

The Patriotic Front Central Committee has with immediate effect dissolved the entire Lusaka Province Executive Committee. PF Secretary General Davies Mwila has told Journalists in Lusaka that this is in readiness for Provincial, District and Ward elections which will be held from 18th April until June 30th in the province. And the PF Chief Executive Officer says the party has ...

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Zambia, Cuba ties intact – Siliya

Chief Government Spokesperson Dora Siliya says the relationship between Zambia and Cuba remains intact despite the decision by Government to expel Cuban Ambassador to Zambia Nelson Vilas for engaging in political activities. Ms Siliya says the Zambian government did the correct thing to expel the Cuban envoy as he acted out of the established diplomatic etiquette. Speaking during a media ...

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Messi, Busquets set for Barca return

Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets are both set to return for Barcelona in their Champions League quarterfinal first leg against Roma at the Camp Nou on Wednesday. Messi sat out Argentina’s two friendlies over the international break with a hamstring problem and only came off the bench against Sevilla on Saturday, when he scored an 89th-minute equaliser. However, he trained ...

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Ronaldo’s bicycle kick caps Real win

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in 10 successive Champions League games as he struck twice for holders Real Madrid in a 3-0 win at Juventus in Tuesday’s quarterfinal first leg. Ronaldo grabbed the opening goal in Turin after just three minutes and added a second on the hour with a sensational overhead bicycle kick, taking him to ...

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Mapani observes need to strengthen Zambia’s judicial system

Human Rights Lawyer Moono Mapani says there is need to strengthen Zambia’s judicial system in order to dispose of cases in a timely manner without injuring the rights of suspects. Mr. Mapani says it is undesirable and unacceptable that the nation continues to witness delayed hearing of court cases. He notes that even with cases that are not complicated suspects ...

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Expulsion of Cuban Ambassador ‘Political Blunder’ – Zimba

Political Scientist Christopher Zimba has described the expulsion of Cuban Ambassador to Zambia Nelson Villas as a diplomatic blunder. He says what the government has done is against the established diplomatic channels of engagement. Mr. Zimba who once worked at the ministry foreign affairs has told Q-News that the Zambian government should also apologize to the Cuban government for the ...

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Failure to table financial reforms worries CSPR

The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has expressed disappointed that key financial management bills were not tabled during the just ended sitting of Parliament. CSPR Executive Director Patrick Nshindano has told QTV News that the bills include the Loans and Guarantees Act, Public Finance Management Bill, Planning and Budget Bill and the Public Procurement Amendment Bill. Mr. Nshindano says ...

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Chinsali MP elated at electrification of Kalela, Mbesuma ranch by REA

Chinsali Member of Parliament Kalalwe Mukosa is elated with the prospect of Kalela village and Mbesuma Ranch being electrified by the Rural Electrification Authority (REA). Mr Mukosa says the Rural Electrification Authority (REA), has conducted site visits for purposes of electrifying the two areas. He says the project once implemented will boost economic activities in the two areas which have ...

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President Lungu mourns Winnie Mandela

President Edgar Lungu says the passing of iconic anti-apartheid legend, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is a great loss not only to South Africa, but the entire African continent. In a message of condolence to his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa on the death of Mrs Mandela, President Lungu says Mama Mandela will be remembered for her exemplary leadership and gallant activism against ...

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