Daily Archives: November 8, 2016

Inter Milan appoint ex-Lazio boss Pioli

Inter Milan have named former Lazio boss Stefano Pioli as their new coach. The 51-year-old has signed a contract until the end of June 2018 at the Italian giants, who sacked Frank de Boer on 1 November after 85 days in charge. Pioli’s first game will be the Serie A match against city rivals AC Milan at the San Siro ...

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Brexit court ruling appeal date set

The government’s appeal against the High Court ruling that MPs must vote on triggering Brexit will be heard in the Supreme Court from 5 December. It will last four days, with the decision expected in the new year. Theresa May has said she is “clear” she expects to start talks on leaving the EU as planned by the end of ...

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Prince Harry condemns ‘abuse’ of girlfriend

Prince Harry has confirmed US actress Meghan Markle is his girlfriend, in a statement from Kensington Palace attacking the media for subjecting her to a “wave of abuse and harassment”. The statement said the couple were “a few months into a relationship” and it was “not right” that Ms Markle should be subjected to such treatment. It said the prince ...

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2017 national budget to have provision for emergencies

Government says the 2017 national budget will have a provision for emergencies across the country. Responding to a question from Kanchibiya Member of Parliament Martin Malama who wanted to know whether government is aware that some classroom blocks and staff houses in kanchibiya collapsed in September 2016, and what measures they have put in place to mitigate the problem, Office ...

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ZUFIAW advises against unilateral removal of subsidies

The Zambia Union of Financial Institutions and Allied Workers (ZUFIAW) has advised against the unilateral removal of subsidies on maize, fertilizer, fuel and electricity without putting safety nets for the vulnerable as government seeks the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout facility. ZUFIAW President Ackim Mweemba recalls that since the 1970s when government has been engaging the IMF to ameliorate Zambia’s ...

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Twenty three injured in Nakonde accident

Twenty three (23) people sustained injuries in an accident involving two buses belonging to Jarazu and Juldan Bus Services in Nakonde District yesterday. Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) Head of Public Relations Fredrick Mubanga has told QTV News that the twenty three injured passengers from both busses were rushed to Nakonde District Hospital. He says according to the information ...

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Kambwili fired

President Edgar Lungu has fired Information and Broadcasting Services Minister Chishimba Kambwili with immediate effect. President Lungu has since appointed Kalulushi Member of Parliament Kampamba Mulenga. President Lungu has encouraged the new Minister of Information to serve diligently and with high levels of integrity as she takes up her appointment. President Lungu is confident that the added attributes of youth ...

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Pitt-Jolie children will remain in actress’ care, rep says

Angelina Jolie Pitt will continue to have sole custody of her six children with Brad Pitt in a joint agreement reached by the actors, a representative for the actress said Monday. The voluntary agreement calls for the former couple’s six children, who range in ages from 8 to 15, to continue to have “therapeutic visits” with Pitt for the time ...

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ZABS pleased with levels of compliance

The Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) is pleased with the steady increase in the levels of compliance to the Zambian Standard, ZS 560 for used motor vehicles. ZABS Head Marketing and Public Relations Hazel Mafwenko says this is a Code of practice for inspection and testing of used motor vehicles for road worthiness. Mrs. Mafwenko says the Bureau has noted ...

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PROTUZ encourages members to register with Teaching Council

The Profession Teachers Union of Zambia (PROTUZ) has encouraged its members to ensure they register with the Teaching Council of Zambia. PROTUZ Secretary General Kangwa Musenga says teachers ought to know that those who will fail to acquire a practicing license will be doing themselves a de-service as they risk being unemployed. Mr. Musenga has disclosed to QTV News that ...

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