Daily Archives: February 4, 2019

Emiliano Sala search: ‘One occupant visible’ in plane wreckage

One body has been seen in the underwater wreckage of the plane that was carrying footballer Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson. A search on Sunday found the Piper Malibu plane on the seabed off Guernsey, almost two weeks after it went missing. The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) confirmed the sighting on Monday morning. It added it was now ...

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Venezuela crisis: EU states recognise Guaidó as president

The UK, France, Germany, Spain and other European countries have officially recognised opposition leader Juan Guaidó as interim president of Venezuela. It comes after President Nicolás Maduro defiantly rejected the EU’s Sunday deadline to call snap elections. Mr Guaidó declared himself interim leader last month and won US backing. Russia – a backer of Mr Maduro – accused EU countries ...

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Punish those responsible for Vespers’ death, demands UPND

The opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) has called for action to be taken against police officers responsible for the death of University of Zambia student Vespers Shimunzhila based on the recommendations of the human rights commission. UPND Deputy Secretary General Patrick Mucheleka says the death of vespers should not be in vain. Mr. Mucheleka says the carelessness of ...

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IBA directs Multi-choice to suspend Lusaka hustle reality show

The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has directed Multichoice Zambia to with immediate effect suspend the Lusaka hustle reality show on Zambezi magic on the dstv platform. In a statement, IBA Director General Josephine Mapoma says this follows public outcries that the Lusaka hustle reality show promotes a lifestyle contrary to Zambian values and culture. Ms Mapoma says the authority has ...

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EL warns disloyal military men and women

President Edgar Lungu has warned has warned men and women in uniform that he will not tolerate any acts of disloyalty. President Lungu says he is aware that some military officers from all security wings have been sending their qualifications to the opposition for possible promotion in the event of a regime change. He says security wings should bear in ...

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