Anthony Joshua delivered a stunning finish to stop a game Alexander Povetkin and retain his world heavyweight titles at Wembley Stadium. The IBF, WBO and WBA champion, criticised in some quarters for failing to finalise a deal with the division’s other high-profile names, responded emphatically with a seventh-round stoppage of the Russian, who had never been beaten inside the distance. ...
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Santi Cazorla says Arsenal lacked belief to challenge under Arsene Wenger
Arsenal lacked belief under Arsene Wenger but will have “a great season” under new manager Unai Emery, says former midfielder Santi Cazorla. Cazorla left the Gunners in the summer to return to Villarreal and is playing again after long-term injury problems. “We needed to believe in ourselves more,” he told Football Focus. “To believe that we were capable of competing ...
Read More »Switzerland considers tighter rules on sustainable ‘fair food’
Switzerland is going to the polls on Sunday, in not one but two votes which campaigners say will promote ethical and sustainable food. The votes follow scandals in the last few years over horse meat in lasagna and the destruction of rain forests to make way for palm oil and cattle ranching. And they reflect growing consumer interest – not ...
Read More »Maldives election: Voting begins in controversial poll
The Maldives has started to vote in a heavily-criticised election that will be closely watched by India and China. The Indian Ocean archipelago is best-known overseas for its clear waters and high-end resorts but its government stands accused of crushing dissent. President Abdulla Yameen has embraced China, while his opponent, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, is seen as leaning towards India and ...
Read More »Mbangweta accuses govt of diverting social cash transfer funds to campaigns
Opposition United Party for Development Nkeyema Constituency Member of Parliament Kapelelwa Mbangweta has accused government of using the social cash transfer funds to campaign for the previous by-elections which were held in some parts of the country. And Mr. Mbangweta has charged that social cash transfer beneficiaries in his constituency have not been receiving the funds since last year and wondered how this is ...
Read More »Katuta wants govt to introduce fast truck court for social cash transfer offenders
Opposition Forum for Democracy and Development Chienge Member of Parliament Given Katuta says there is need for government to introduce a fast truck court which will be handling cases involving those involved in misappropriation of donor fund for social cash transfer. And Ms Katuta says those who are involved in misappropriation of the donor funds must be jailed forthwith. She ...
Read More »“Donor funding freezing” CISCA urges stakeholders not to politicize
Civil Society Constitutional Agenda (CISCA) Board Chairperson Bishop John Mambo has cautioned political parties against celebrating Britain’s decision to freeze funding programmes to Zambia amid corruption allegations in the ministry of community development and ministry of general education. Bishop mambo has told QTV news that this is because the majority Zambians who have been depending on this fund will suffer. He ...
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