Daily Archives: August 20, 2018

Does early defeat spell beginning of the end for Mourinho?

Jose Mourinho warned of the troubles that could lie ahead for his Manchester United side, but the Portuguese must still accept much of the responsibility from a 3-2 defeat at Brighton that has the Red Devils’ season off to a bad start. The concern for United is now whether Mourinho is capable of stemming the tide to turn things around ...

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Paris Jackson apologises over Harper’s Bazaar Singapore cover

Paris Jackson has apologised for appearing on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar Singapore. It comes after an article criticised the model for appearing on the title in a country where gay sex is illegal. The star took down an Instagram post of the cover, saying: “I don’t want to be hypocritical or hurt anyone.” The daughter of the late Michael ...

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Chibwela Kumushi Traditional Ceremony set for 25th August

The Chibwela Kumushi Traditional Ceremony of the Soli Speaking People of Bunda Bunda Chiefdom in Rufunsa District will be held on august 25. Secretary to the Soli Shamifwi Royal Establishment of Bunda Bunda Chiefdom, Felix Kandolo says all is set for the traditional ceremony. He says the royal establishment expects a mammoth turnout for the ceremony after five years of not having ...

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16 people for various immigration offences countrywide

The Department of Immigration between Friday, 17th and Sunday, 19th August, 2018 arrested sixteen people for various immigration offences countrywide. These arrested include two Filipinos, two Chinese nationals arrested in Lusaka for unlawful stay, and two Congolese and one Tanzanian national arrested in Nchelenge and Kasama respectively. Those arrested for unlawful entry include five Congolese in Chingola and two other Congolese ...

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Govt urged to ensure all speed camera sites are conspicuous and visible

The Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) has urged government to ensure that all speed camera sites are conspicuous and visible before the implementation of the speed camera programme. ZRST Chairman Daniel Mwamba says government should also set clear rules defining how cameras should be signed. Mr Mwamba says ZRST is deeply concerned about the controversial debate in the media about ...

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RTSA maintains fines, resolves to increase payment timeframe

The Road Transport and Safety Agency says it will not waive off fines slapped on 45,000 overspeeding motorists in Lusaka captured by speed cameras. RTSA Chief Executive Officer, Zindaba Soko has told a media briefing that the agency has simply resolved to increase the timeframe for payments to be made for those who have infringed on the speed cameras from ...

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Zuma corruption claims: South Africa state capture inquiry opens

A public inquiry in South Africa has started investigating alleged corruption by ex-President Jacob Zuma. The inquiry is looking into “state capture”, where the wealthy Gupta family is accused of trying to influence political decisions, including the naming of ministers. Accusations of graft dogged Mr Zuma’s presidency before he was forced to step down in February. The former president and ...

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600, 000 people have been captured on the social cash transfer program

Community Development Minister Emerine Kabanshi says there are currently over 600,000 people on the social cash transfer program across Zambia. Ms Kabanshi told Q news that government is committed to ensuring that more vulnerable people are put on the program. She says officers in her ministry are currently on the ground across the country identifying more people who can be ...

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United beaten 3-2 as Brighton add to Mourinho’s woes

Manchester United’s troubled start to the season took another unexpected twist as they lost limply 3-2 at Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday with manager Jose Mourinho admitting they were punished for making too many mistakes. Woeful defending led to two Brighton goals in two first-half minutes as 34-year-old Glenn Murray and Shane Duffy outsmarted United’s £117-million back four to ...

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