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Govt Prepared to Tackle Flood Problem President Rupiah Banda's tour and visit of flood hit victims yesterday in Lusaka underscores the urgency the Government attaches to the problem particularly in the capital city where displaced families have been relocated to an area near the Independence Stadium. K11 Billion Set Aside to Deal With Floods President Rupiah Banda yesterday toured four flooded Lusaka townships and said the Government has this year allocated K11 billion to counter the floods. China Trip Beneficial - Daka ZAMBIA stands to benefit from President Rupiah Banda's recent visit to China through economic development agreements such as the Zesco loan from China Export Bank. Mpundu Being Selective, Say Ex-PF Officials THREE Former Patriotic Front (PF) secretaries-general have accused the Roman Catholic Church Lusaka Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu of selectively applying the Catholic Church doctrine to suit PF leader Michael Sata. State Makes Strides in Education PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda has said the Government has made strides to improve the education sector but admitted that there is still much to be done to meet the aspirations of the citizens. Copperbelt MMD Rallies Behind RB THE MMD on the Copperbelt has disposed of all disciplinary cases in readiness for the national convention where they have resolved to vote for Rupiah Banda as party president. Vision 2011 Challenges UNDP THE Vision 2011 Coalition has challenged the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to publish the list of all non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that have applied for funding and those short-listed for funding in the Electoral Funds. 163 Citizens in Jail Abroad PARLIAMENT yesterday heard that 163 Zambians have been arrested and are serving prison sentences outside the country from 2008 to 2009. Mahtani Group Lawyer, Others Take Fresh Plea MAHTANI Group of Companies lawyer, Zaheeda Essa and 11 other workers yesterday took a fresh plea of not guilty to the charges of obstruction of justice after the State made amendments of the charges. Chief Chisunka Lauds Chinese Mine Investors CHIEF Chisunka of Mansa District has expressed happiness with the intended investment by a Chinese mining company in his area. Sata Sues TIMES for Libel PATRIOTIC Front (PF) president Micheal Sata has sued the Times of Zambia for libel. Local Women Commerated Their Day Attacking Issues On Womenfolk MUCH was said in the run-up to the International Women's Day commemorated across the globe yesterday, and Zambians were reminded by many speakers in many parts of the country to seek to put into action the issues concerning the womenfolk, which in the past have only ended at speech level. Adopt More Women in 2011, Veep Urges Parties Vice-President George Kunda has called on all political parties in Zambia to ensure that women are given more opportunities to participate as candidates in the 2011 general elections. Mpundu Wrong On Constitution Making Process - NCC LUSAKA diocese archbishop Telesphore Mpundu is wrong to say Zambians had been dribbled over the constitution making process because it was too early to make such conclusions. As Women Toast Their Day Women across the country yesterday celebrated the International Women;s Day with the Non-Governmental Organisation Coordinating Council (NGOCC) calling for practical and deliberate steps to improve the status of women in the country. Kabimba's Utterances Show Arrogance, Says Ronnie CHIEF Government spokesperson Ronnie Shikapwasha has said the statement by Patriotic Front (PF) secretary general Wynter Kabimba that President Rupiah Banda's recent trip to China was a tourism stint showed arrogance and cheap politicking by the PF. 'Country's Perfect Tourist Destination' ZAMBIA is the perfect destination for tourists seeking unmatched tourism experience, Zambia Tourism Board (ZTB) chairperson, Timothy Mushibwe has said. International Women's Day To Appreciate Achievements Made by Women EACH year today, the entire world commemorates International Women's Day to recognise and appreciate the achievements that women have made economically, politically and socially. Don't Drag Church Into Personal Issues THE Evangelical Youth Alliance (EYA) has asked Catholic Lusaka Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu to desist from dragging the Church into his personal matters, arguing that the Catholic Church has a cordial relationship with the Government. RB Deserves Another Term - Chief SENIOR Chief Mbuluma of the Nsengaluze people of Luangwa District has said President Rupiah Banda and his administration deserve another term in office. Vision 2011 Exposes Donor Strategy THIRTY civil society organisations operating as Vision 2011 have accused the donor community of being biased in the disbursement of funds to civil society organisations under the electoral cycle for the 2011 polls. First Lady, KK Partner for Vulnerable People FIRST Lady Thandiwe Banda and first Republican president Kenneth Kaunda will lead the campaign to raise over K2.3 billion required to construct houses for vulnerable people in Lusaka and Ndola. Avoid Sexual Activities, Kunda Advises Youths VICE-President George Kunda has implored youths not to engage themselves in sexual activities at a tender age because it is a best recipe to ruining their future. Times Women Donate to Mushili OVC Centre TIMES Printpak (Zambia) Limited women in Ndola yesterday donated foodstuffs and other assorted items worth K2.4 million to Mushili OVC Counselling and Empowerment Centre situated in Mushili Township as part of celebrations to commemorate the International Women's Day. RB Mourns Chief Chamuka PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda has described the late Chief Chamuka of the Lenje people of Chibombo District as a humble and wise traditional leader who was analytical on issues of social and economic development. Kitwe Man Stabbed to Death UNKNOWN people on Saturday stabbed a Kitwe man to death in unexplained circumstances. Women's Media Body Salutes Scribes THE International Women Media Foundation (IWMF) has paid tribute to the media for highlighting success stories of women in agriculture since the introduction of the training programme last year. Cooperbelt MMD Out to Strengthen Party Organs THE MMD on the Copperbelt has gone flat-out strengthening party structures and conducting ward and branch elections before extending the exercise to the constituency and district executive committees. NAREP Was Formed to Add Value - Musonda NEWLY formed opposition political party, the National Restoration Party (NAREP) has said it has been formed to add value and bring sanity to the Zambian political scene. Archbishop Reacts to Personal Attack By Leader Zambia's former president, Frederick Chiluba is trying to silence the voice of the Catholic Church by using an ad hominem attack, Lusaka's Archbishop, Telesphore Mpundu has said.
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Nigeria charges over Jos killings Police say 49 people are to be charged with murder following communal violence that left scores of Nigerian villagers dead. Contractors 'divert Somalia aid' Up to half the food aid in Somalia is routinely diverted to corrupt contractors and militants, a leaked UN report says. DR Congo mines 'hit by extortion' Former rebels in DR Congo, now in the army, are running mafia-style extortion rackets in mines, campaigners say. ANC seeks Winnie Mandela answers South Africa's ANC asks Winnie Mandela to clarify a media report in which she apparently fiercely criticised ex-husband Nelson. Zuma submits finance declaration South African President Jacob Zuma submits his declaration of interests, after critics urged an inquiry into his finances. Spanish hostage in Africa freed A Spanish woman aid worker kidnapped in West Africa last year has been freed, the Spanish government says. Egypt's top cleric dies aged 81 Egypt's top Muslim cleric, Sheikh Mohammed Sayed Tantawi, has died suddenly in Saudi Arabia at the age of 81. US apology for Gaddafi comments The US apologises for comments made by a spokesman after Libya's Col Gaddafi called for a holy war against Switzerland. Tullow oil profit falls by 93% Oil firm Tullow says profits for 2009 fell by 93% but it is optimistic after major new discoveries in Uganda and Ghana. DR Congo deforestation reveals Earth's hidden secrets Deforestation in central Africa has revealed what could be an impact crater left by a giant space rock, scientists say. UK gives SA World Cup condom aid The UK donates ｣1m ($1.5m) to South Africa to buy 42m condoms, as the nation builds up to the football World Cup. Ivory Coast court Troussier Ivory Coast talk to the 'White Witch Doctor' about taking the Elephants to the World Cup. Nigeria to play four friendlies The Nigerian Football Federation announces four pre-World Cup friendlies for the Super Eagles. Eriksson Ivory Coast link played down Sven-Goran Eriksson's agent says the coach was unlikely to take charge of the Ivory Coast team at the World Cup. Mommie? Poppie? Addressing your elders is a thorny issue in Ghana In pictures Togo in trouble as election protests continue to rage Hidden charms Meeting kindness and con-men in Central Africa Fearful hints Zimbabwe's whites uneasy as Mugabe wants another term Connected world Mapping the global growth of the internet since 1998 The Editors BBC responds in row over Ethiopia 'aid for arms' Somali hope for Chandlers release Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed says efforts are being made to release a UK couple held by pirates as soon as possible. Row over exhuming Rwanda leader The son of Rwanda's first President, Dominique Mbonyumutwa, protests at orders to exhume his father's remains. Prince fined over Kenya assault Princess Caroline of Monaco's husband is fined 200,000 euros for assaulting a hotel owner in Kenya in 2000. Nigeria kidnappers free SA man A South African TV worker is freed by kidnappers a week after he was snatched near Nigeria's oil-rich Delta region. Uganda 'to move half a million' People living in Uganda's mountainous areas are at risk from mudslides and must be relocated, the government says. US eases Sudan web sanctions The US eases sanctions on Iran, Cuba and Sudan to help further the use of internet services and support opposition groups. SA opposition call for Zuma probe South Africa's opposition leader calls for an investigation into whether President Jacob Zuma has broken the strict ethics code. France seizes 35 Somali 'pirates' The French navy captures 35 Somali suspected pirates in three days - calling it the biggest seizure since 2008. Tear gas fired at Togo protesters Togo police use tear gas to disperse protesters angry at Saturday's election victory for President Faure Gnassingbe. Geldof challenges BBC aid claim Bob Geldof challenges the BBC to substantiate its report that millions raised for Ethiopia aid paid for arms. Lost Jewish tribe 'in Zimbabwe' The Zimbabweans who trace their roots back to Israel Zuma charms the UK South Africa's leader works his charm on the UK Week in pictures Camels, carriages and countdowns in Africa this week Using rats to clear landmines Using rodents to clear land mines in Mozambique SA starts World Cup countdown With 100 days to the World Cup, South Africans talk about their hopes and fears for the tournament Zimbabwe move on firms' ownership A Zimbabwean law that forces companies to sell a majority stake in their businesses to indigenous people comes into effect. Should Africa ban second-hand goods? Every year tonnes of electrical goods and used clothing from the West find their way to Africa. Is this killing the continent? How old is too old to work? A new scheme in Tanzania is taking medical workers out of retirement to plug gaps in health care. Is there such a thing as too old? How can Jos conflict be resolved? Tension remains high in the Nigerian city of Jos after hundreds of people were killed over the weekend in the latest violence in Plateau State. Viewpoint: Passport lottery Melting chocolate, exploding pants and travel immunity Send us your pictures of Africa Send in your shots of Africa from shadows to hats
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Nugent saves point as Burnley end losing run A second-half header from David Nugent enabled Burnley to stop the rot Wednesday in giving his side their first point in five matches. Lyon crush Madridﾃつｴs Champions League final dreams at the Bernabeu Real Madridﾃつｴs massive summer spending was all in vain as their dream of playing the Champions League final at their Santiago Bernabeu stadium was shattered Wednesday by Lyon. Beckham backs anti-Glazer movement David Beckham enhanced his hero status with Manchester United supporters by publicly identifying himself with the ongoing revolt against the clubﾃつｴs American owners, the Glazer family. Quick Report: Manchester United 4-0 AC Milan A superb effort from Manchester United saw them ease into the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, defeating AC Milan 4-0 on the day and 7-2 on aggregate. Quick Report: Real Madrid 1-1 Lyon A second-half goal from Miralem Pjanic gave French side Lyon a stunning 1-1 draw with Real Madrid on Wednesaday, eliminating the Spaniards from the Champions League 2-1 on aggregate.. Jelen double keeps Bordeaux in check Ireneusz Jelenﾃつｴs second-half brace earned Auxerre a 2-1 victory at Bordeaux on Wednesday to frustrate the defending championsﾃつｴ bid to pull clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table. Roma step-up Gallas bid Roma have stepped up in their bid to sign Arsenal's William Gallas by sending dealmaker Daniele Prade to London to speak with the player. Palacios dreams of Real Madrid Tottenham's Wilson Palacios has sensationally admitted he dreams of a future move to Spanish giants Real Madrid. Barca candidate to consider shirt sponsorship Barcelona presidential candidate Sandro Rosell has revealed that he would consider selling shirt sponsorship. Capello wouldn't swap jobs with Lippi Fabio Capello says he is still happy dealing with the most important challenge of his life and that he prefers managing England. Crisis club Pompey sack 85 staff Portsmouth administrator Andrew Andronikou announced Wednesday that 85 of the cash-strapped clubﾃつｴs employees have been made redundant. Vermaelen optimistic about title hopes Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen hopes the Gunners can win some silverware this season. Cazorla doubts World cup bow Villarreal and Spain winger Santi Cazorla has expressed his fear of not being able to play at the 2010 World Cup as his rehabilitation from hernia surgery drags on. Fiorentina expect Prandelli stay Fiorentina president Diego Della Valle has asserted that coach Cesare Prandelli would remain with the Florence club next season. Van Gaal: Ribery can still leave Bayern Bayern Mﾃδｼnchen boss Louis van Gaal has admitted that he has no idea whether star winger Franck Ribery will remain with the Bavarian giants. Campbell still has World Cup ambition Veteran Arsenal defender Sol Campbell believes he could yet make a dramatic return to England duty in this yearﾃつｴs World Cup finals in South Africa. Chester City wound up over unpaid taxes Chester City was wound up by a British court on Wednesday over a 26,000-pound unpaid tax bill - but a group of die-hard fans vowed to resurrect the 125-year-old football club. Pohang, Al Hilal win but Gamba struggle Defending champions Pohang Steelers put their AFC Champions League challenge back on track on Wednesday with a narrow 2-1 victory, but Japanese powerhouse Gamba Osaka were held 1-1 at home. Benitez backs Gerrard as skipper escapes FA action Rafael Benitez defended his Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard on Wednesday after it was confirmed the midfielder would escape official censure for an alleged V-sign at a referee. Referee errors part of football: Beckenbauer German legend Franz Beckenbauer pleaded on Wednesday for the rules of football to be left as they are, warts and all, because refereeing errors can be part of the sportﾃつｴs charm. Zola warns Juventus West Ham United coach Gianfranco Zola has warned Juventus that they won't have an easy task against Fulham in the Europa League tomorrow. Calf injury sidelines Gomez Bayern Mﾃδｼnchen striker Mario Gomez will be out for two or three weeks after picking up a calf injury in the Champions League match with Fiorentina last night. We need to score at the Bernabeu- Puel Olympique Lyon boss Claude Puel believes his side will have to score an away goal against Real Madrid despite the 1-0 advantage they take to the Bernabeu. Seedorf: United game is like the CL final Clarence Seedorf insists Milan have to put in their best performance of the season if they want to defeat Manchester United at Old Trafford tonight. Troussier, Hiddink bidding for Ivory Coast job French coach Philippe Troussier is vying with Dutchman Guus Hiddink for the job to guide the Ivory Coast through this year's World Cup, a Japanese newspaper reported Wednesday. Rooney can be stopped- Ronaldinho Ronaldinho revealed Milan are confident they can stop Wayne Rooney tonight after studying video footage of the Manchester United striker. Real Madrid not true leaders says Barca's Alves Barcelona defender Daniel Alves has dismissed Real Madrid's La Liga leadership. Schweini wary of Champions League big guns Germany star Bastian Schweinsteiger admitted he would be pleased if Bayern Munich avoided the Champions League's top teams in the quarter finals after scraping past Fiorentina in the last 16. Frustrated Della Valle still angry at Ovrebo Andrea Della Valle continued to blast Tom Henning Ovrebo. Prandelli 'proud' of his players Cesare Prandelli still has regrets about the first leg in Mﾃδｼnchen but focused on his 'pride for a Fiorentina that won six of its eight games in this year's Champions League campaign.' Bendtner: This will give us a lot of confidence Nicklas Bendtner went from zero to hero within a couple of days. Fiorentina can feel robbed: Van Gaal Bayern Mﾃδｼnchen boss Louis van Gaal says Fiorentina have the right to feel cheated after they were knocked out of the Champions League last night. China World Cup mascot factory defends itself A Chinese factory ordered to stop producing mascots for the World Cup due to allegations of sweatshop conditions defended itself Wednesday, saying its facilities were among the best in China. Universidad de Chile grab draw with Catﾃδｳlica A late equalizer by Edson Puch earned Universidad de Chile a 2-2 draw in the Copa Libertadores on Tuesday against Chilean rivals Universidad Catﾃδｳlica. Payback time for Berbatov as United aim to slay Milan jinx Dimitar Berbatov will never have a better opportunity to convince the Manchester United faithful that he was worth the 30.75 million pounds it cost to prise him away from Tottenham. Pressure on big-spending Real to end last 16 hoodoo A staggering summer outlay of over 250 million euros and home advantage for the final has seen Real Madrid put themselves under immense pressure to win the Champions League this season. Benitez at a loss as Lille loom for Liverpool Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was still trying to come to terms with the Reds shattering 1-0 loss to Wigan as he tried to rouse his players for Thursdayﾃつｴs Europa League tie against Lille. Estudiantes held at Bolivar in Libertadores Estudiantes continue to struggle in Group 3 of the Copa Libertadores, as the Argentinians were held to a goalless draw at Bolivar. Smith hails rampant Rangers Walter Smith hailed his Rangers side as they continued their march towards the championship with a 2-0 win over Kimarnock at Rugby Park on Tuesday. Pompey rock bottom while Sunderland savour victory Crisis club Portsmouth remained four points adrift at the foot of the English Premier League as Birmingham City gained revenge on their FA Cup conquerors with a 2-1 win at Fratton Park on Tuesday. Rampant Rangers pull further ahead Rangers extended their lead at the top of the Scottish Premier League to 13 points on Tuesday as second-half goals from Steven Whittaker and Kenny Miller sealed a 2-0 win over Kilmarnock. Bayern lose but scrape past Fiorentina on away goals Bayern Munich booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday despite losing 3-2 to a valiant Fiorentina in a topsy-turvy encounter at the Artemio Franchi stadium. Wenger eyes revenge mission against old rivals Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits he would love the chance for a revenge mission against Manchester United or Chelsea in the Champions League quarter-finals. Quick report: Fiorentina 3-2 Bayern Munich Bayern Munich lost the second leg of the Champions League round of sixteen 3-2 in a spectacular match, but advance to the quarter finals as they scored more away goals than their Italian opponents. Quick report: Arsenal 5-0 Porto Arsenal are through to the quarter finals of the UEFA Champions League following a convincing display that earned them a 4-0 win over FC Porto, allowing the English to win 5-2 on aggregate. Bayern Munich's Breno out for the season Bayern Munich's Brazilian defender Breno, currently on loan at Nuremburg, has been ruled out for the season after being on the end of a horror tackle at the weekend, the Bundesliga leaders confirmed on Tuesday. Pienaar gets drunk-driving ban South Africa star Steven Pienaar was banned from driving for 12 months by a British court on Tuesday after pleading guilty to a drunk-driving offence. Leonardo expecting United to seek KO blow AC Milan coach Leonardo expects Manchester United to go for his sideﾃつｴs jugular in Wednesdayﾃつｴs Champions League clash at Old Trafford. Becks relishes Old Trafford return David Beckham says he will not be overwhelmed by emotion when he faces former club Manchester United at Old Trafford for the first time since he left for Real Madrid in 2003. Pompey administrator says FA Cup spot safe Andrew Andronikou, the administrator of cash-strapped crisis club Portsmouth, insisted Tuesday there was no danger of the south coast side being kicked out of this seasonﾃつｴs FA Cup.
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Internet up for Nobel Peace Prize The internet is among a record 237 individuals and organisations nominated for this year's Nobel Peace Prize. Mobile phone allows boss to snoop Mobile technology that could allow prying bosses to monitor every movement of their staff is developed in Japan. Facebook calls for 'iconic games' Facebook calls on game designers to make an iconic title, such as Mario or Halo, specifically for the social network. File-sharing sanctions 'unfair' Illegal file-sharers should be fined, rather than have their internet connection cut off, says the boss of BT. Hard drive evolution could hit XP Hard drives are about to undergo one of the biggest format shifts in 30 years but it could cause problems for Windows XP users. Porn net domain name plan revived A plan to create a .xxx net domain for adult content will be revisited three years after it was rejected by internet regulators. Banking fraud 'moves to internet' Fraudsters are continuing their switch from traditional card fraud to raiding online bank accounts, research suggests. Nanotech 'fuse' for novel battery A never-before-seen reaction in nanotubes could make for batteries that pack a mighty punch, say researchers. Games migrate to the social side The merging of social networks and games is set to dominate this year's Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. dot.Rory BT's boss comes out fighting on file-sharing rules Vital statistics Explore the inner workings of the web and its growth dot.Maggie Dotcom crash: Where were you on 10 March 2000? Final Fantasy Costumed fans queue for launch Well-rounded Indian computer graduates get etiquette classes Dotcom Crash 10 years on from when the Nasdaq bubble burst Internet access 'a human right' Almost four in five people worldwide see internet access as a fundamental right, a poll for the BBC World Service suggests. Sony eyeing June launch of 3D TV Electronics giant Sony says its new 3D television will be on sale in Japan from June, with a cost of ｣2,600 for a 46-inch screen model. US eases sanctions for freer web The US eases sanctions on Iran, Cuba and Sudan to help further the use of internet services and support opposition groups. Skynet satellite system extended Skynet 5, the UK's single biggest space project, is to get a fourth satellite to up the bandwidth available to British forces. Facebook death 'lessons to learn' The home secretary says internet safety lessons must be learned after a convicted sex offender contacts and kills a teenager. Weak questions put e-mail at risk Questions used as security checks on websites need to be replaced by better tests to see who someone is, say researchers. Drug scam hijacks college sites UK university websites are targeted by criminals peddling counterfeit drugs from fake online pharmacies. Mobile phones learn to lip read A device that could allow people to conduct phone conversations without uttering a word is shown off by researchers. Has copyright gone too far? Has copyright gone too far? asks Bill Thompson. Open society and open systems Openness must be defended, says Bill Thompson. The past is the future for tech Bill Thompson keeps an eye on the future The media and the message Innovation is the key for papers says Bill Thompson Sun spotters protect the Earth Your help is needed to watch the surface of the Sun Naples' online 'ethical' city The web community founded on morals and manners Will people pay for net news? Can newspapers charge online and survive? Are all bits created equal? The US struggles with the battle over net neutrality Digital Revolution Internet Blog
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