Daily Archives: May 11, 2015

Janza cautions against complacency

Chipolopolo coach, Honour Janza has called on his players not to be complacent with yesterday’s victory over Malawi. Janza says the victory should however build momentum in the players ahead of the COSAFA tournament and Africa cup qualifiers later this year. Janza is however pleased that the team played according to his philosophy of “high pressing” which yielded two goals ...

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Victoria Beckham writes open letter to her children Brooklyn, Cruz, Romeo and Harper for Mother’s Day

VICTORIA Beckham has spoken openly about her experiences of being a mum in a heartwarming open letter to her four children, Brooklyn, Cruz, Romeo and Harper. To mark Mother’s Day in America, the popstar-turned-fashion designer took time to reflect on what she describes as the “greatest achievement” her life. “It has taken me on an unexpected journey that can constantly ...

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Mediterranean migrant crisis: EU refugee quotas to be proposed

The European Commission will make the controversial proposal that EU member countries should take in refugees under an EU quota scheme. The UN estimates that 60,000 people have already tried to cross the Mediterranean this year. Migrants are being driven to make the journey by “horrific abuse” in Libya, according to Amnesty International. More than 1,800 migrants have died this ...

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Mathieu set to face Bayern

Barcelona defender Jeremy Mathieu is on track to be available for the second leg of his side’s Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich on Tuesday. Mathieu missed the first leg of the tie, which Barcelona won 3-0, due to an Achilles problem. He was also sidelined for Barcelona’s 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad on Saturday, which saw the Catalans move four ...

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Chelsea close UCL door on Liverpool

Liverpool’s hopes of Champions League qualification were all but ended on Sunday as they drew 1-1 at newly crowned Premier League champions Chelsea in a langourous end-of-season encounter. Both goals were headers scored by former England captains, with Chelsea skipper John Terry’s fifth-minute opener cancelled out shortly before halftime by his Liverpool counterpart Steven Gerrard. Gerrard’s goal prevented him from ...

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ZCSD expects progressive Bills to be tabled before parley

The Zambia Council for Social Development (ZCSD) expects that as parliament resumes its sitting next month, a number of progressive Bills should be addressed. ZSCD Executive Secretary Lewis Mwape says there is need for parliament this time around to ensure that the Access to Information Bill is enacted to enable people to have access to relevant information. Mr. Mwape alleges ...

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Pule asks Zambians to be patient with PF over constitution

Christian Democratic Party (CDP) President Danny Pule has appealed to Zambians to be patient and wait for government to finish the process of the constitution making process. Dr. Pule says though the process has taken long to be dealt with, there is need for Zambians to exercise a little patience and see where the PF government is heading to as ...

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Mwila asks UPND to slow down on wage freeze

Patriotic Front (PF) Chairperson for Labour Davies Mwila has urged the opposition UPND to stop politicking on the wage freeze saying President Lungu has already given a clear direction over the issue. Mr. Mwila says he has been keenly following the negative statements regarding president Edgar Lungu’s pronouncement to lift the wage freeze and its is high time that the ...

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Govt cautions health workers

Community Development, Mother and Child Health Deputy Minister Obvious Chisala has encouraged health workers throughout the country to change their attitude towards work. Mr. Chisala, who is also Chilubi PF Member of Parliament, has warned the workers against reporting for work late. Mr. Chisala says reporting for work early; showing respect and compassion towards patients by the health workers is ...

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Sub-standard tyres contributing to accidents – Mukanga

Transport and Communications Minister Yamfwa Mukanga has observed that the use of sub-standard tyres is greatly contributing to escalating numbers of road traffic accidents in the country. Mr. Mukanga says motorists in the country should learn how to choose the right tyres for specific vehicles. Mr. Mukanga says government is saddened about the increased road carnages that the country has ...

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