Daily Archives: July 14, 2015

India stampede ‘kills 27 pilgrims’ in Andhra Pradesh

At least 27 pilgrims have died in a stampede on the banks of a holy river in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, local officials say. The Hindu pilgrims had gathered to take a dip in the Godavari river at the start of the Maha Pushkaralu festival. The stampede occurred at 08:00am (02:30 GMT) in the Rajahmundry district. Nearly ...

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PF will go into 2016 polls stronger – Chama

Patriotic Front (PF) Secretary General Davies Chama has dismissed fears that the party will emerge divided from the ongoing grassroots elections owing to certain party members being barred from contesting. Mr. Chama has since advised those that did not make it continue rallying behind the ruling party and to feel betrayed He explains that the elections being held at provincial ...

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Msiska calls on Zambians to support researchers

Secretary to the Cabinet Rowland Msiska says there is need to help and support Zambian researchers for them to produce robust research, quality analysis and sound evaluation. Speaking during the official opening of the seminar on Evidence Based Policy making in Lusaka today, Dr. Msiska says Zambia has a lot of developmental challenges that needs to be addressed through research. ...

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Simbyakula presents Constitution amendment Bill to parley

Government has presented to Parliament a constitution of Zambia amendment bill of 2015. Justice Minister Ngosa Simbyakula who presented the bill said the objective of the bill is to amend the constitution so as to increase the number of elected Members of Parliament to 156. The bill has since passed first reading. Speaker of the national assembly Patrick Matibini has ...

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Organizers of ‘Tonga Meeting’ engage ZP

Organizers of the Tonga Speaking people meeting to be held in Monze District have written to the Zambia Police Service in Monze seeking permission to hold the same meeting on Saturday. Yesterday, Chief Government Spokesperson warned the organizers of stern action to call on people and attend that special meeting on the 19th of July, 2015 to discuss the tribal ...

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North Western Chiefs back Lungu

Thirty two Chiefs from North Western Province have pledged their support to President Edgar Lungu in his quest to unite Zambians. Speaking on behalf of the chiefs during a special meeting with President Lungu at State House this afternoon, Senior Chief Kanongesha assured the Head of State that he is not alone in his quest to unite the nation. Senior ...

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Bobby Brown welcomes a baby girl with wife Alicia Etheredge

BOBBY Brown and his wife Alicia Etheredge have welcomed a baby girl. It’s the sixth children for Bobbi Kristina’s dad. The rapper’s wife was induced over the weekend and gave birth on Saturday. No other details about the birth, including the name of the baby, have yet been released. Bobby and Alicia also have a son called Cassius who was ...

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Lwandamina warns against complacency

George Lwandamina has warned his Zesco United players not get to comfortable with the five-point lead they enjoy at the half-way point of the 2015 Faz Super League season. Zesco beat third placed Zanaco 1-0 away on Sunday at Sunset Stadium in Lusaka to send a strong message that they are not giving away the title that easily. The win ...

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I don’t want Pedro to leave – Enrique

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique does not want Pedro to leave but will respect whatever decision the Spain forward makes about his future, he said on Tuesday. Pedro, 27, revealed on Monday the Spanish and European champions had received offers for him after agreeing to trim the size of his buyout clause and amid reports he is poised to join English ...

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CCPC terminates Multichoice,ZNBC deal

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has ordered the termination of the content carriage agreement between Multichoice Africa Limited and ZNBC that was preventing any independent broadcaster from accessing TV1 and TV 2 except Multichoice. The commission has further warned Multichoice Africa Limited and ZNBC to desist from conduct that is likely to restrict, prevent or distort competition in ...

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