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Banda Criticizes Outspoken Priest PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda has said he is disappointed with the un-Christian behaviour of Catholic priest, Frank Bwalya. Criticised for Developing Relations with China IN recent times, the Government and in particular President Banda have come under criticism for embracing and developing the relationship with China. Sata Claim Shocking, Says Levy's Daughter LATE President Levy Mwanawasa's first born daughter Mirriam Mwanawasa has said it is shocking that Patriotic Front (PF) leader Michael Sata can claim that her father's decision to evacuate him to South Africa for treatment was a mere public relations (PR) gimmick. 'God Appoints Presidents, Leaders Through People' Bible Gospel Church in Africa (BIGOCA) bishop Peter Ndhlovu has said God appoints presidents and other leaders through people. Youth are Leaders of Tomorrow IT has often been said that today's youth are the future leaders. This is true if every effort is made to prepare them for the leadership roles that await them in their adult life. Maamba-Batoka Road Reopens This Week THE Maamba-Batoka Road which has been closed after a bailey bridge was partially damaged at Vwavwa area in Sinazeze last week will be reopened this week. K3 Billion Choma District Hospital Takes Shape THE construction of the Choma District Hospital worth K3 billion has reached an advanced stage and would be completed in January next year. Banda Off to Malawi PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda is today expected to travel to Malawi for urgent consultative talks with his Malawian counterpart, Bingu wa Mutharika, who is the chairperson of the African Union (AU). Trio Drowns At Ndola Farm THREE youths that include two students at the Northern Technical College (Nortec) drowned at the dam at the Gomes Farm in Fatima area in Ndola on Saturday. 'MMD an Embracing Party' PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda has said MMD is an all embracing party but will not tolerate those who want to make it difficult for people from different backgrounds to settle in Zambia. IMF Praises Economic Management THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Zambia for the way it managed the economy during the global financial crisis which resulted in the country recording positive growth. IMF Sings Praises For State Economy IT is not often that the fastidious International Monetary Fund (IMF) sings praises of African economies. Worker Killer Farmer Nabbed POLICE in Livingstone have arrested a former Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) employee for shooting dead a worker at his farm when he was trying to chase baboons from his maize field. Sata Roundly Condemned for Levy Remarks PATRIOTIC Front(PF) leader Michael Sata has received wide condemnation over his statement that late Republican president Levy Mwanawasa's decision to evacuate him to South Africa for treatment was a mere public relations (PR) gimmick. 'Embrace China' THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that Zambia and the rest of Africa should accept investment and aid from China for the country and continent's economy to grow at a faster rate. Siliya Counsels PF Leader MMD Spokesperson Dora Siliya has said opposition Patriotic Front (PF) leader Michael Sata should not cry foul when he is criticised in the media because he set the trend through his malice and hatred for the MMD Government and its sympathisers in his radio appearances across Zambia. Stigma and Bureaucracy Drive Maternal Deaths Parity Zulu, 17, constantly recited a Biblical verse asking God for protection from her persecutors while her mother ferried her to hospital following complications from the teenager's illegal abortion. Squabbles in FAZ Not Good For Development of Soccer THE on-going squabbles in the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) are a demonstration that there is a lot of confusion and deep divisions in the national soccer body and are not helpful to the development of soccer at all. Chinese Visit Pays Off for Country ZAMBIA has secured a concessional loan of US$ 1 billion from the government of China for investment in development projects in hydro power, housing, road infrastructure and other sectors. My Evacuation to SA Was Mere PR, Says Sata PARTIOTC Front president Michael Sata has said late president Mwanawasa's decision to evacuate him to South Africa for treatment after he suffered a heart problem was a public relations gimmick. 'Issuance of NRCs Has Nothing to Do With Elections' HOME Affairs Minister Lameck Mangani has clarified that the mobile issuance of national registration cards (NRCs) is not tied to the electoral process. Siliya Slams Kabimba for Politicising RB China Trip MMD spokesperson Dora Siliya has described Patriotic Front (PF) secretary general Winter Kabimba's remarks that President Rupiah Banda went to China on a tourism stint as unproductive and baseless. Market Country to European Investors, RB Urges Czech Republic PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda has said the Czech Republic should help market Zambia to European investors, saying the country has huge investment potential. The Changing Role of Catholic Church, State IF the Catholic Church does not control some of its priests, it will become more likely that the power of the Church - to control events in Zambia will become even more diminished. I Led Cops to Guns Recovery - Lawyer A LEGAL practitioner yesterday told the Lusaka High Court that he was the one who led police officers to recover the two firearms allegedly used in the suspected murder of Lusaka businessman, Itowala Sajid. ZCID Demands New Constitution THE Zambia Centre for Inter-Party Dialogue (ZCID) says its members have demanded that next year's elections be held under a new Constitution to ensure a conducive legal framework for the participation of citizens. ZNBC Bill Through to Second Reading PARLIAMENT on Wednesday night passed the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) Amendment Bill to the second reading after a heated debate between the Government and opposition members of Parliament (MPs). Statement by IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn at the Conclusion of His Visit to Zambia Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today in Lusaka at the conclusion of his visit to Zambia: 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.
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Somali deal to tackle militants A powerful Sufi Muslim group joins Somalia's government to help tackle hardliners from the al-Shabab group. Explosions hit Nigeria oil talks Two car bombs are detonated in Nigeria, during talks over an amnesty for militants in the oil-rich delta. ANC figure guilty of hate speech South African judge convicts ANC official Julius Malema of hate speech for insulting woman who accused Jacob Zuma of rape. Zambia 'red card' priest defiant A Zambian priest lashes out at the government after spending three nights in jail for handing out red cards. Darfur rebel row jeopardises deal A deadline for Darfur rebels and Sudan's government to finalise a peace deal is unlikely to be met, amid a rebel split. French hostages 'freed in Darfur' Two French hostages seized in the Central African Republic in November have been freed, the French foreign minister says. Winnie denies maligning Mandela Winnie Mandela, former wife of Nelson Mandela, denies giving an interview accusing him of letting down black South Africans. Mogadishu residents told to leave Mogadishu's mayor tells residents to leave parts of the Somali capital, as fierce fighting against insurgents continues. Ivory and tuna top wildlife talks UN wildlife negotiations begin on banning the trade in bluefin tuna and permitting sales of ivory at a two-week summit in Doha. Real crash enlivens Nigerian mock rescue A Nigerian plane taking part in a simulation exercise for disaster relief operations crashes in the southern oil city of Port Harcourt. Obilale seeks Caf compensation Goalkeeper Kodjovi Obilale is planning to seek compensation from Caf after suffering wounds in the fatal attack on Togo's team. Bougherra to miss cup final A hamstring tear means Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra will miss the Co-operative Insurance Cup Final against St Mirren. DRC make winning CHAN start Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) holders DR Congo begin the defence of their title with a 2-1 qualifying win over Gabon. Street dreams Homeless Wanda seeks World Cup glory in South Africa Village of tears No end in sight to Nigeria's brutal cycle of violence Earth Watch Ugly rumours put rhinos and tigers on extinction road Polling Darfur Can an election be held in a land of refugees? Fighting poverty How Malawi hopes social enterprise will help Mommie? Poppie? Addressing your elders is a thorny issue in Ghana Charles Taylor's wife gives birth The wife of Liberia's ex-President Charles Taylor - on trial in The Hague for war crimes - has a baby girl. Protests over Egypt blogger case A human rights organisation in Egypt accuses the interior ministry of manipulating the legal system to target a blogger. Nigeria women protest at killings Hundreds of Nigerian women protest over last week's violence near Jos, where women and children were massacred. Gambia row over wave of arrests An opposition leader criticises a wave of arrests in The Gambia, saying detainees do not know why they are being held. UN agency acts on Somali claims The UN's food agency blacklists three contractors named in a UN report alleging that food aid in Somalia is being diverted. Morocco warns religious groups Morocco warns against religious activists seeking to convert people - two days after expelling 20 Christians. 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. Zuma submits finance declaration South African President Jacob Zuma submits his declaration of interests, after critics urged an inquiry into his finances. Tidjane Thiam: The man from the 'Pru' Ivorian who survived a coup to lead major firm In pictures: Togo unrest Togo in trouble as election protests continue to rage Central Africa's beguiling republic Meeting kindness and con-men in Central Africa Lost Jewish tribe 'in Zimbabwe' The Zimbabweans who trace their roots back to Israel 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. How does Africa deal with rape? Police in Sierra Leone blame communities for not reporting rape. Do you feel safe enough to report rape? 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 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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Ten-man Atletico beat Osasuna A ten-man Atletico Madrid side beat Osasuna 1-0 at home on Monday thanks to a late goal by Spanish midfielder Jose Manuel Jurado which helps keep their dreams of securing a place in the Champions League alive. Torres double inspires Liverpool to easy win Fernando Torres turned on the style to inspire Liverpool to a 4-1 victory over struggling Portsmouth at Anfield on Monday which keeps alive their hopes of qualifying for next season´s Champions League. Ronaldo is a ´provocative´ player, says Nivaldo Valladolid´s Brazilian defender Nivaldo Santana, who appeared to stamp on Ronaldo´s shin during a weeked Spanish league match, accused the Portuguese striker of being a "provocative" player on Monday. Mourinho warms up for Chelsea clash with swipe at his old club Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho couldn´t resist taking a swipe at his former club Chelsea despite trying his best to insist he won´t be motivated by revenge in Tuesday´s Champions League showdown. Beckham to miss World Cup: doctor The surgeon who operated on David Beckham´s ruptured Achilles tendon in Finland on Monday ruled out any possibility of the England star recovering in time for the World Cup. Bremen intend to keep Ozil Werder Bremen general manager has dismissed speculation that striker Mesut Özil will leave the club in the next transfer window. ´No chance´ Beckham will play in World Cup: doctor David Beckham´s ruptured Achilles tendon has been repaired and he is doing well, but he will not recover in time for the World Cup, the surgeon who operated on him in Finland told AFP Monday. No room at the top for European football title rivals After the weekend´s matches, the aggregate gap between the top two sides in Europe´s five major leagues -- England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain -- is just five points. We´re going through a difficult time, admits Domenech The French national football side is going through a difficult period in terms of replacing the older generation with younger players, admitted under-fire coach Raymond Domenech on Monday. Zidane launches reality TV search for new talent Reality TV has helped discover fresh musical talent and now two veteran football stars in Spain plan to use the format in a global search for a new star of the game. Hertha back Funkel despite defeat Hertha BSC president Werner Gegenbauer has revealed that the Berlin giants will not relive coach Friedhelm Funkel from his duties despite the club being bottom of the league. N.Korea ´helps South Africa prepare World Cup stadiums´: reports North Korea has sent around 1,000 workers to South Africa to help build or renovate stadiums hosting the upcoming World Cup football tournament, South Korean media reports said Monday. AC Milan's Nesta has knee surgery AC Milan's veteran central defender Alessandro Nesta is expected to be back in action next month after undergoing surgery on his injured right knee on Monday. O'Neill backs Villa duo to fill Beckham void Martin O'Neill believes the Aston Villa pair of Ashley Young and Stewart Downing can play "very well indeed" in the right-sided midfield role vacated by David Beckham in the England squad. Juventus lose Manninger for 15-20 days Juventus´s second-choice goalkeeper Alex Manninger has been ruled out for between 15 and 20 days with an injury to his right thigh, the Turin club announced on Monday. Ancelotti vows to end feud with Mourinho Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has promised to share a bottle of wine with Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho whatever the result of Tuesday´s Champions League grudge match. Celtic and Rangers kept apart in Scottish Cup Celtic and Rangers could yet meet in the Scottish Cup final for the first time in eight years after the Glasgow giants were kept apart in Monday´s semi-final draw. Juventus suffer Manninger blow Alex Manninger has joined first choice goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon on the injury list as Juventus face an injury crisis with the Europa League round of 16 decider at Fulham looming. Benitez fears Torres might leave Liverpool Rafael Benitez fears Fernando Torres might leave Liverpool if they fail to qualify for next season's Champions League. Malouda: Mourinho is 'history' Florent Malouda has said that Jose Mourinho's success at Chelsea is just history. Beckham: Hope to make swift and full recovery England midfielder David Beckham says he hopes to make a "swift and full recovery'' from the ruptured Achilles' tendon, an injury that will likely prevent him from playing at the World Cup. Redknapp backs Crouch for World Cup spot Harry Redknapp believes Peter Crouch should be a part of Fabio Capello's World Cup squad despite the fact that the England striker isn't a regular starter at Tottenham Hotspur. Premier League strugglers Hull sack manager English Premier League side Hull announced on Monday they had relieved manager Phil Brown of his duties with immediate effect and placed him on gardening leave. Brown leaves Hull Hull City have relieved manager Phil Brown of his duties and placed him on gardening leave with immediate effect. Bronzetti: Milan should buy Fabregas and Ribery Transfer consultant and super agent Ernesto Bronzetti has advised Milan to buy Cesc Fabregas, Franck Ribery and Edin Dzeko. Beckham set to miss World Cup: Capello England manager Fabio Capello confirmed on Monday that David Beckham is expected to miss the World Cup after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon. Surgeon: Beckham will miss World Cup David Beckham's surgeon, Dr Sakari Orava, has confirmed that he will miss the World Cup this summer. Messi has no limits - Iniesta The players of Barcelona were full of praise for Lionel Messi after the 3-0 win over Valencia. The Argentine superstar decided the match with a hattrick. Del Piero: This is not a happy time for Juve After a disappointing draw against rock bottom side Siena, Juventus striker Alessandro Del Piero was in no mood to celebrate his third career century of goals. Bendtner takes a shot at Boateng Nicklas Bendtner has blasted George Boateng. N.Korea 'helps S.Africa prepare' for World Cup North Korea has sent around 1,000 workers to South Africa to help build or renovate stadiums hosting the upcoming World Cup football tournament, South Korean media reports said Monday. Boca Juniors struggle again, River Plate claim win Boca Juniors dropped to 17th place in the Clausura on Sunday as Carlos Luna's hat-trick gave Tigre a 3-0 victory. Meanwhile, River Plate defeated Huracán 2-0 ahead of next week's Superclásico. Panathinaikos open gap as PAOK fall Panathinaikos went five points clear atop the Greek Super League on Sunday thanks to a 1-0 win at Asteras Tripolis and PAOK's 2-0 defeat at the hands of city rivals Aris. Rooney targets United glory ahead of individual success Wayne Rooney insists helping Manchester United enjoy a successful end to the campaign is more important than emulating Cristiano Ronaldo´s tally of 42 goals in a season. Galatasaray, Bursaspor maintain pace in Turkey Galatasaray maintained their one-point lead in the Turkish Süper Lig on Sunday with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Ankaragücü while Bursaspor held their ground with a 2-0 triumph over Manisaspor. Lisbon sides victorious in Portugal Benfica restored their advantage over Sporting Braga in the Portuguese league with a 0-1 win at Nacional on Sunday. DFB to investigate Berlin fans' rampage The German Football Federation (DFB) are to investigate the rampage by Hertha Berlin fans through the Olympic Stadium after their team suffered an injury-time defeat to rivals Nuremberg. Injured, tearful Beckham faces World Cup heartbreak David Beckham´s dreams of playing in a fourth World Cup looked doomed on Sunday after he suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon injury. Defending champions AIK held by newcomers Mjällby Defending Swedish champions AIK failed to impress in their first match of the 2010 season, being held to a goalless draw by Mjällby. Top three win in Belgium There were no surprises in the Belgian league on Sunday as the top three teams all won their home games. Rubin Kazan beat Lokomotiv to start title defense Defending Russian champions Rubin Kazan began their 2010 league campaign with a 2-0 win over Lokomotiv Moscow on Sunday. Bayern still waiting for Ribery to decide future Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich are still waiting on a decision from French midfielder Franck Ribery as to whether he will extend his contract with the German champions, it was revealed Sunday. Higuain, Messi grab hat-tricks, Real stay top Argentine Gonzalo Higuain scored a 20-minute hat-trick as he and Real Madrid buried their painful Champions League last 16 exit with a resounding 4-1 win at Valladolid on Sunday to nudge Barcelona off the summit on goal difference. Marseille held as Cesar blunder lifts tired Lille Marseille missed a chance to move up to third spot in the French league on Sunday after being held 1-1 at Toulouse as an own-goal from Grenoble defender Bostjan Cesar lifted tired Lille to a 1-0 win. Super-sub Johnson rescues City at the last Manchester City rescued a 1-1 draw at Sunderland as Adam Johnson came off the bench to score a stoppage-time equaliser against his home-town club on Sunday. German league to respond to Berlin fiasco The German Football League is looking to respond to unruly behaviour inside football stadia after a pitch invasion took places at the end of Hertha BSC's 2-1 defeat at home to FC Nürnberg on Saturday. Hodgson praises his side after United defeat Fulham boss Roy Hodgson praised his side following their 3-0 defeat to Manchester United on Saturday. Ajax too strong for PSV in Eredivisie Ajax are a big step closer to the top of the Dutch Eredivisie following a convincing 4-1 win over PSV Eindhoven on Sunday. Leverkusen back in title hunt after Kiessling double Germany striker Stefan Kiessling scored twice on Sunday to put Bayer Leverkusen back in the title race and seal a 4-2 win over Hamburg while Bayern Munich stayed top of the Bundesliga. Beckham injury clouds Milan victory Clarence Seedorf´s stoppage-time goal gave AC Milan a 1-0 win over Chievo on Sunday which cut the gap on Inter Milan to just a point, but the win was overshadowed by a serious injury suffered by David Beckham.
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Tories may 'lose broadband vote' Research suggests that key Tory constituencies could suffer most from the Conservative policy on super-fast broadband. Dotcom marks silver anniversary The internet domain name dotcom celebrates its 25th anniversary as nearly 86 million active internet sites now use it. China's stern warning to Google China's top internet official warns that Google will "pay the consequences" if it does not comply with censorship laws. Net clash for web police projects A row is brewing over separate projects to use the web to bring people closer to their local police forces. HSBC admits huge Swiss data theft About 24,000 clients of HSBC's private banking operation in Switzerland had personal details stolen, the bank admits. Tweeting 'fundamental' in life Twitter co-founder Evan Williams believes social networks will become a fundamental way the public communicates with government. Microsoft rebuffed in Word appeal Microsoft has lost a second appeal in a case that will see it pay $240m (£160m) in damages to software firm i4i. 'Console killer' launches in June A gaming service that aims to kill off the traditional gaming console will begin streaming games over the net in June this year. Apollo men decry Obama Moon plans Nasa Moon astronauts tell the BBC President Barack Obama's decision to cancel the US lunar programme is "catastrophic". Passing it on The race to get the UK online begins to gather pace Been and dotgone Remember QXL and Beenz? 10 now defunct dotcoms Top 100 sites Explore the biggest websites and what do they do Powering up Japan's home fuel-cell tech to take on Europe dot.Rory What are the UK's dotcom pioneers doing now? Farming future The dawning age of the agricultural automatons Telegraph poles for broadband Virgin Media has begun trials of technology to deliver high-speed fibre-optic broadband over telegraph poles in the UK. Tories pledge 'fastest broadband' The Conservatives say they will make Britain the first country in Europe to have widespread super-fast broadband. Sony shows off motion controller Sony reveals details about its new motion controller the PlayStation Move, as a contender to market leader Nintendo Wii. Mobile phone allows snooping Mobile technology that could allow prying bosses to monitor every movement of their staff is developed in Japan. Internet up for Nobel Peace Prize The internet is among a record 237 individuals and organisations nominated for this year's Nobel Peace Prize. 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. 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 Mobile boom fuels health work Phones transform healthcare in the developing world Sun spotters protect the Earth Your help is needed to watch the surface of the Sun Keeping gadgets safe and sound Hi-tech to stop gadgets being stolen Making the most of Twitter Essential guide for getting more out of Twitter Digital Revolution Internet Blog
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