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Mwanawasa's Death a Blow to the Region Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa's death has dealt a double blow to Southern Africa, not only generating fears of possible political instability in Zambia but also concern about the impact on the process of finding a solution in Zimbabwe, according to analysts. Sharing the Copper Windfall Australian mining giant Equinox Minerals is developing the Lumwana Copper Mine (LCM) to take advantage of strong prices for copper on the international market. When it opens later this year, the mine will be the largest in Africa, but critics say Zambia's share of the profits of minerals is smaller than it should be. Making a Home for Themselves Zambia is home to over 90,000 refugees, many of whom have been in the country for up to 15 years. Conservation Farming Can Counteract Fertiliser Prices As fertiliser and petrol prices zoom and threaten food production in Zambia, farmers are being urged to adopt conservation farming. President Levy Mwanawasa Dies in France Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa has died at Percy Military Hospital in France after suffering a stroke on 29 June while attending the 11th Session of the African Union Heads of State and Government Summit in Egypt. Mwanawasa Dies in France, Confirms Sarkozy Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa has died in France, where he had been hospitalized for the last seven weeks. President Mwanawasa's Death a Grievous Loss to Africa - Secretary-General Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has expressed his "great sadness" at the death of Zambian President Dr Levy Mwanawasa in Paris on 19 August 2008 A Great Son of Africa The death of Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa marks the exit of a rare African leader - one not content to pay lip-service to the principles that established the African Union, Nepad and the African Peer Review Mechanism. Kibaki Describes Leader As Top Campaigner for Good Governance President Mwai Kibaki today joined the rest of the world in mourning President Mwanawasa. Ban Saddened By Death of President Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed profound sadness today after learning of the death of the President of Zambia, Levy Patrick Mwanawasa. Ban Saddened By Death of President Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed profound sadness today after learning of the death of the President of Zambia, Levy Patrick Mwanawasa. President Mwanawasa Dies, Nation to Mourn for 7 Days President Levy Patrick Mwanawasa died in Paris on Tuesday after suffering a stroke in June. Zambian President Dies of Stroke Zambia's leader, Levy Mwanawasa, yesterday died in a Paris hospital after suffering a stroke. AU Chair Calls Mwanwasa's Death 'Great Loss' The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Jean Ping, has learned with sadness of the passing of the President of the Republic of Zambia, Dr. Levy Patrick Mwanawasa, in the early hours of this morning, 19 August 2008. He expresses his condolences to the family of the late President and to the people of Zambia, and expresses his solidarity and that of the African people to the people of Zambia during this difficult period. Zambian President Mwanawasa Dies Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa died yesterday at a Paris hospital, Vice President Rupiah Banda told Zambians in a televised speech. Mwanawasa, 59, was evacuated to France after he collapsed with a mild stroke in late June on the eve of an African Union summit in Egypt. He was taken to France on July 1 after initially being treated in Cairo. Mwanawasa Dies in France Zambia's President Levy Mwanawasa, 59, has died in a French hospital after struggling with a stroke he suffered in June this year. Mwanawasa's Condition 'Serious', Doctors Doctors attending to President Mwanawasa yesterday described his condition as serious although they had successfully conducted an intervention on him after his condition suddenly changed on Sunday night. Rehabilitation of Street Children Bearing Fruit Although it may be too early to start saying this, it appears that the programme by the Government to rehabilitate street children using the Zambia National Service (ZNS) is beginning to bear fruit. Doctors' Strike Unacceptable THE junior doctors who are demanding that the Government should give them decent accommodation may have a genuine case but the manner in which they are advancing it cannot be justified. SADC Launches Long-Awaited Free Trade Agreement THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) yesterday officially launched the free trade area (FTA), ushering in a new era of economic integration in the region. ZCTU Takes Stance On Increments THE Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has said it is not opposed to the salary increment of constitutional office holders but was against the increment of allowances by more than 100 per cent. Work Hard, Veep Prods Ministers VICE- President Rupiah Banda has urged Cabinet ministers and other Government officials to work harder even in the absence of President Mwanawasa who is admitted to a French hospital. Perks Hike Bills Approved PARLIAMENT has approved the three bills that seek to increase salaries and gratuity for the President, Vice-President and other constitutional office holders. Illegal Land Allocation The problems of illegal land allocation appears to be like a cancer that is malignant and has no cure. Day in and day out there are reports of illegal land allocation in most of our cities and municipalities. Zambian Leader's Health Worsens The health of Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa has suddenly deteriorated, local officials have announced. Saltrama Confident of Zambian Market PACKAGING material manufacturer Saltrama Plastics is confident that business in the Zambian market will boost operating capacity on the back of deals clinched with firms in that country. Court Grants Kaunda K50 Million Bail Jailed former Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines (ZCCM) chairman, Francis Kaunda has been granted bail of K50 million with two working sureties in the like sum. ZESCO Equipment Facelift Costs Hit 81 Million US Dollars ZESCO has over-shot its expenditure by more than US$31 million on the rehabilitation and replacing of brand new equipment at Kafue Gorge. I Did Not Abuse Authority, Says Singogo Former Zambia Air Force (ZAF) Commander, Christopher Singogo yesterday denied having abused the authority of his office by buying two generators without following laid down tender procedures. Kampamba Back to Rekindle His Career Zambian Gift Kampamba has returned to Mpumalanga Black Aces, where he is training with the hope of making an impression on new coach Innocent Mayoyo.
Africa News	Top
Deadly bombings hit Algerian town Two bombs hit a hotel and barracks east of Algeria's capital, killing 11 and injuring 31, one day after another lethal bombing. Welcome for Kenyan ex-graft chief Kenya's prime minister welcomes ex anti-graft chief John Githongo home after three years in exile. S Leone on 'ghost teacher' hunt Sierra Leone's education minister finds non-existent teachers invented to embezzle money. Pirates 'seize ship' off Somalia Somali pirates have hijacked a tanker with more than 20 crew, says a maritime watchdog. Zambia's president dies in France Zambian leader Levy Mwanawasa, a critic of violence in Zimbabwe, dies in a Paris hospital two months after suffering a stroke. Zimbabwe parliament to reconvene Offcials in Zimbabwe say parliament will reopen next week, despite no power-sharing deal. Bombing kills dozens in Algeria A bomb attack on a police college east of the Algerian capital kills 43 people, officials say. Egypt's parliament hit by blaze At least 13 people are hurt in a fire at the upper house of the Egyptian parliament in Cairo, officials say. Uganda rejects more rebel talks Uganda's government welcomes rebel leader Joseph Kony's approach about the failed peace process, but rejects more talks. What made buildings shake in Nigeria? There are scenes of joy in Nigeria after their football team reached the Olympics final. Stoke line up Dramani loan deal Stoke City close in on a loan move for Lokomotiv Moscow's Ghana winger Haminu Dramani. Zambia suspends football to mourn The Football Association of Zambia calls off all domestic action following the death of President Levy Mwanawasa. Uganda name new coach Uganda appoint Scotsman Bobby Williamson as their new coach, to replace Csaba Laszlo. The colour purple From violet to mauve in your pictures of Africa Levy Mwanawasa Zambia's late leader proved he was no puppet Dumping scandal Ivory Coast's forgotten acrid waste victims Price of peace Why Kenya has struggled to heal social divisions In pictures Helping outcasts in a South Sudan leper colony Deal fears Zimbabwe's MDC wary of power-sharing promises Zimbabwe inflation rockets higher Zimbabwe's rate of inflation surges above 11,250,000% as an economic crisis continues to grip. Sudan's Bashir in visit to Turkey Sudan's president makes his first foreign trip since being accused of war crimes. Sudanese killed on Egypt's border Egyptian police shoot dead a Sudanese man trying to cross illegally into Israel, Egyptian officials say. Niger rebels deny ceasefire claim Tuareg rebels fighting the Niger government say they will lay down their arms. Sudan's 'sham' justice condemned Amnesty International criticises death sentences passed on alleged Sudan rebels from Darfur. Sex workers 'targeted' in Nigeria Islamic authorities in Bauchi, Nigeria, reportedly detain sex workers identified in a census. Kenyan claims 800m gold Kenyan Pamela Jelimo, 18, wins gold in the 800 metres just four months after taking up the event. Kilimanjaro audio slideshow British multi-ability team make it to 'roof of Africa' Ancestor worship in Madagascar The Madagascans who dance with dead relatives Fear in Cameroon's Bakassi Cameroon's newest region deserted as residents flee Eviction orders for SA's migrants Foreigners in South Africa fear for their future Ghana seals telecoms takeover Ghanaian parliament approves Vodafone's takeover of state-owned Ghana Telecom. Logging firms 'avoid Congo tax' The DR Congo and Congo are losing $12m annually in tax avoidance by logging companies, Greenpeace says. Should national assets be sold? Has your country benefited from the sale key state-owned assets such as telecoms, transport or utilities? Does black sell globally? US actor Danny Glover says he cannot raise money for a film because it has 'no white heroes'. Your tributes to Levy Mwanawasa Zambia's leader Levy Mwanawasa, 59, has died in a Paris hospital after suffering a stroke in June. Send us your pictures of Africa BBC News website wants your digital photographs of life in Africa.
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Soccer News	Top
Marseille loan Cisse to Sunderland Marseille striker Djibril Cisse is being loaned to English Premier League side Sunderland, the French club said on Wednesday. Van Bronckhorst named Dutch captain Giovanni van Bronckhorst has been appointed captain of the Dutch football team, national coach Bert van Marwijk said on Wednesday. Cole says England must conquer fear factor Joe Cole believes England´s stars must learn how to play under pressure before they can mount a serious challenge for the World Cup. Euro big guns in friendly tests ahead of WC 2010 qualifiers Less than two months after Spain were crowned as the best team in Europe, the continent´s big guns take to the stage anew Wednesday for friendly tests as they finalise preparations for their 2010 World Cup qualifiying campaign. Shevchenko set for AC Milan return Ukrainian striker Andrei Shevchenko, who has endured a miserable two years at Chelsea, is set to be loaned to his former club AC Milan, the Gazzetta dello Sport reported on Wednesday. Robinho gives up on Chelsea dream Brazilian striker Robinho has given up all hope of a move to Chelsea due to Real Madrid´s refusal to even discuss a possible deal, his advisor claimed on Wednesday. Still a role for Ronaldinho, says Brazil football coach Besieged coach Carlos Dunga sees a continuing role for Ronaldinho in Brazil´s 2010 World Cup campaign despite the five-time World Cup champions´ inglorious failure at the Beijing Olympics. Mikael Silvestre could be on his way to Arsenal LONDON (SW) - Mikael Silvestre, Manchester United’s defender has been involved in talks with Sunderland and neighbours Manchester City. Not even the captain is untouchable, warns Capello Fabio Capello has laid down the law to England´s stars after warning that not even new captain John Terry is untouchable. Australia and South Africa part all square in friendly South Africa´s Teko Modise scored a fantastic second-half equaliser to ensure Australia did not come out on top of this London friendly encounter in rescuing a 2-2 draw. Le Mans snap up Lamah, Estigarribia French top flight outfit Le Mans on Tuesday said they had snapped up Anderlecht winger Roland Lamah and midfielder Marcelo Estigarribia from Paraguayan side Cerro Porteno on four-year deals. Georgia v Ireland tie to be played in neutral venue: FIFA A 2010 World Cup qualifier between Georgia and the Republic of Ireland will take place at a neutral venue due to the unrest in the former Soviet state, world football governing body FIFA said Tuesday. Ivory Coast star Drogba confirmed in friendly squad Crack striker Didier Drogba will don the Ivory Coast shirt Wednesday when his compatriots play Guinea near Paris in a friendly international after coach Vahid Halilhodzic named the Chelsea hitman in a 22-man squad. Argentina to face Nigeria in Olympic final Argentina crushed Brazil in one of football´s most combustible rivalries Tuesday to reach the Olympic final where they will play African giants Nigeria who sauntered past minnows Belgium. Kezman fulfills childhood dream with PSG move Serbian international Mateja Kezman sealed his move to French first division club Paris St Germain on Tuesday, ending weeks of negotiations with Turkish outfit Fenerbahce. I will not quit, says Dunga BEIJING (SW) – Brazilian coach Dunga has ruled out quitting his job after his side was humiliated 3 – 0 by arch and closest rivals Argentina in the second Olympic Games semi finals in Beijing today. ´Continuity´ the key for Spain´s new coach Vicente del Bosque faces his first test in charge of the Euro 2008 winners when Spain take on Denmark in Copenhagen Wednesday, with "continuity" uppermost in his mind. Van Bronckhorst succeeds Van der Sar as Dutch skipper Feyenoord player Giovanni van Bronckhorst is the new captain of the Dutch national team, succeeding goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar. Injured Mutu needs two weeks to recover Romanian striker Adrian Mutu will miss the start of the Italian Serie A and the upcoming international friendly with Latvia. Diogo signs with Olympiakos Greek champions Olympiakos Piraeus announced Tuesday that they have signed Brazilian striker Diogo Luis Santo on a five-year contract from Portuguesa. Argentina rip Brazil apart to storm into men´s final Two quickfire goals from Sergio Aguero spurred defending champions Argentina into the Olympic final as they put the sword to South American rivals Brazil in a 3-0 win at the Workers´ Stadium on Tuesday. Motherwell sign John Sutton Scottish side Motherwell have secured the services of English striker John Sutton, who signed a contract for the coming three years. Quick Report: Argentina 3-0 Brazil The 2008 Olympic football final will be a replay of the 1996 edition, with Nigeria facing Argentina at Beijing's National Stadium. The Argentinians beat arch rivals Brazil 3-0 in the semi final on Tuesday. Georgia to face Ireland at neutral venue The World Cup qualifier between Georgia and the Republic of Ireland will be played at a yet to be assigned neutral venue. This was decided by world governing body FIFA. Sweden´s Ibrahimovic out of France friendly Injured star Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not be risked in Sweden´s friendly against France in Gothenburg, to allow the striker to recover fully from a knee injury. Sweden´s Ibrahimovic out of France match Striker Zoltan Ibrahimovic will miss Sweden´s friendly international against France in Gothenburg midweek because of a knee injury, Swedish soccer federation spokesman Thomas Saleteg said Tuesday. Terry named England captain John Terry has retained the England captaincy with manager Fabio Capello preferring to keep faith with the Chelsea defender over Manchester United´s Rio Ferdinand. Quick Report: Nigeria 4-1 Belgium Nigeria are on their way to their second Olympic Gold following a clear 4-1 victory over Belgium in the semi finals on Tuesday. Real Madrid coach wants more reinforcements - report Real Madrid´s German coach Bernd Schuster has asked the Spanish champions´ sporting director Pedja Mijatovic to recruit more new talent, sports daily Marca reported Tuesday. Ivory Coast star Drogba poised to return against Guinea Crack striker Didier Drogba could return to action for Ivory Coast Wednesday when they play Guinea near Paris in a friendly international. Italy aim to regain champions´ swagger on Lippi´s return Italy are aiming to put their disappointing Euro 2008 campaign behind them and regain the aura of world champions here on Wednesday, when Marcello Lippi starts his second stint as national team coach with a friendly against Austria. Transfer of Kezman to PSG imminent PARIS (SW) – Serbian forward Mateja Kezman’s move from Fenerbahce to Paris Saint Germain appears to be imminent after a lengthy drawn out process. AC Milan to land Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic LONDON (SW) – According to Branislav Ivanovic’s agent Vlado Borozan the twenty four year old defender could be on his way out of Chelsea for AC Milan. Blackburn Rovers make a bid for Joaquin LONDON (SW) – It has rumoured that Blackburn Rovers have made a modest bid for Valencia’s winger Joaquin. Italian Squad to Face Austria: Gilardino In, Cassano Out Italian coach Marcello Lippi named the squad to face Austria in a friendly on August 20 to be played in the Italian municipality of Nizza. Brazil's Olympic History: The growing hunger for Gold Brazil is getting closer to its first ever Gold medal at the Olympic Games. But why hasn't the mightiest football nation in the world ever won this tournament? Here's an overview of Brazil's Olympic history. Fighting talk from Domenech ahead of France friendly An emboldened Raymond Domenech said he was relishing the massive task of rebuilding the French national set-up, ahead of his youthful side´s friendly against Sweden. Galaxy name Arena new coach and GM Bruce Arena, the all-time winningest coach for the United States national team, was named the new head coach and general manager of the Los Angeles Galaxy on Monday. Lazio's Rocchi out for six weeks Lazio Roma striker Tommaso Rocchi will be out for at least six weeks as result of a leg fracture suffered at the Olympics. Arena succeeds Gullit at Galaxy Former USA boss Bruce Arena has been confirmed as successor of Ruud Gullit at MLS side LA Galaxy. Vermaelen to stay with Belgian Olympic team Central defender Thomas Vermaelen will be staying with the Belgian Olympic team until the end of the tournament, despite his one-match suspension. Legia's defence stumbles as team falls to Odra The Polish Ekstraklasa finished its second round of matches on Sunday in a weekend packed with excitement and surprises. United top the A-League after round one The Opening match of the 2008/09 Season was between derby rivals the Newcastle Jets and Central Coast Mariners, the result a one all draw. Newcastle´s Taylor out of Under21 squad with injury Newcastle centre-half Steven Taylor on Monday withdrew from the England Under-21 squad to face Slovenia on Tuesdayafter suffering an ankle injury in the draw with Manchester United the previous day at Old Trafford. Cole vows to step up a gear to keep Chelsea berth Chelsea´s midfield star Joe Cole on Monday vowed to step up a gear to maintain his berth in Luiz Felipe Scolari´s multi-million Stamford Bridge outfit. Deadline to be extended LONDON (SW) - The Premier League have confirmed that the first transfer deadline of the season will be extended to September 1. Fraizer Campbell wants to stay MANCHESTER (SW) – After having won his first Premier League start of his career Fraizer Campbell has said that he plans to stay at Manchester United. Gravesen exits Celtic Scottish champions Celtic confirmed Monday they are parting company with Danish midfielder Thomas Gravesen. Chiellini facing month on sidelines Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini could be sidelined for over a month after picking up a left knee injury at the weekend, news agency Ansa reported on Monday. McFadden not interested in Old Firm move Scotland´s Birmingham striker James McFadden on Monday ruled out a move to either Old Firm club.
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Intel details new core chip line Details have emerged of the processor family that Intel will be using in servers, desktops and laptops from 2009. Bid for world land-speed record Two British men prepare to try and break the world land-speed record for a wind-powered vehicle. Intel cites US education 'crisis' Intel's chairman tells developers a better education system is vital to the economic well-being and future of the US. Microsoft loosens code shackles Microsoft is to make it easier for big customers to move its software onto different machines. Apple admits iPod Nano 'overheat' Apple says that a battery fault meant that a small number of its first generation iPod Nanos could overheat. Call to tackle UK business waste The government should do more to curb waste using tax as an incentive, a House of Lords committee has said. Game sharers face legal crackdown Thousands of video game pirates could face legal action after a developer wins damages from a file-sharer. Stellar result in MoD challenge The Ministry of Defence has concluded a contest to identify robots best suited to battlefield spying. A thermostat for mini-spacecraft A new technology has been demonstrated that can regulate the temperature of miniature satellites and spacecraft Teddy camera catches carer thief A forensic science student and her father catch a carer stealing from an elderly relative by hiding a camera in a teddy bear's eye. Get your up-to-date fix of blog posts about all things digital dot.life Would you rate the credibility of news stories you read? Flat-panel fridge New approach may make fridges more efficient and quieter Mars craft The rovers that may soon explore the Red Planet Tiny technology Scientists focus on nanotechnology Your questions Find out more about the greatest ever experiment Robot wars Latest technology to help troops on the battlefield Apple launches iPhone bug fix Apple releases an update to fix problems with the much-hyped 3G iPhone, following complaints from some users. US to back 21st century learning Congress approves a bill for a new centre that will bring technological advances from business into the classroom. Clipboards hijacked in web attack Security firms are warning about a novel attack that inserts a malicious weblink in the clipboard where text is copied and stored. Perfect return flight for Proton A Russian Proton rocket successfully launches one of the biggest commercial satellites ever built - the Inmarsat-4 (I4-F3). Exploring the virtual ant colony For the first time researchers using radar to map out an ant colony and put it in the virtual world for exploration. Legal milestone for open source Supporters of open source software are claiming victory after a US court ruled copyright protection applies to their work. Windows 7 details to be released Technical information about the successor to Windows Vista will be revealed at two October conferences, says Microsoft. Life as a top UK pro-gamer How UK team won the Championship Gaming Series. Speeding up the modern age The technology that keeps the net running turns 40 Data protection How secure are your credit and debit card details? Early stereo recordings restored Recordings made by a British pioneer of stereo sound have been restored so they can be heard for the first time. Computer mouse faces extinction Gestural interfaces could spell the end for the humble computer mouse says analyst company Gartner. Mobile trading Italy combats the food cost crisis with text messages Robots scale new heights Wall-climbing robots have been developed by scientists in America using the same principles behind electrostatics that make balloons stick to ceilings after being rubbed. Real racing in the virtual world How gamers may soon be able to race against top F1 drivers in real time from the comfort of their living room. Going for online gold Bill Thompson is keeping an eye on the Olympics but isn't interested in medal winners The importance of being there Regular columnist Bill Thompson says the virtual world still needs a lot of work if it is to replace the real world. Making punishment fit the crime Regular columnist Bill Thompson wonders about the punishment that should be meted out to copyright infringers. Closing the Gates after Bill Bill Thompson on the end of the Bill Gates era Changing the way we think Bill Thompson asks if the web changes how we think Virgin territory for ISPs Bill Thompson believes Virgin Media has decided it likes record companies more than its customers. Why the future is in your hands The humble mobile phone looks set to become a multimedia, multi-function monster as more features are crammed inside it. The mobile future is calling Developers are being urged to unleash their creativity and make the mobile future a reality and bring the world to everyone's phone. Google on Android's future Google's director of mobile platforms explains his vision for Android, a new operating system for mobiles. Pupils reveal mobile snapshot Students at a school in Tynemouth carry out a survey of mobile phone use as apart of the BBC's School Report project. Nokia morphs itself from within Future directions in computing A look at the future computing technologies which will go beyond Moore's Law. Getting more from Moore's Law A look at some of the technologies that could allow the silicon industry to deliver faster, cheaper chips. Cleaning up in 'fab world' A look inside the surreal and ultra-clean world of the silicon manufacturing plant. The man behind Moore's Law BBC News interviews Gordon Moore, the man whose "law" has driven the computer revolution.
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