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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. '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. 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. 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. 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: Chief Sandwe Encourages President Banda CHIEF Sandwe of the Nsenga in Petauke has urged President Rupiah Banda not to be dispirited and swayed by unguided statements from some opposition leaders aimed at frustrating him to continue ruling the country. Report Abuse, Minister's Wife Challenges Women AGRICULTURE and Cooperatives Minister Peter Daka's wife, Priscilla, has called on women in rural areas to report gender based violence (GBV) cases instead of being mistreated by some husbands for the sake of marriage. U.S.$5 Million Needed to Capitalise Mansa Batteries THE Government has said about US$5 million is required to recapitalise Mansa Batteries Factory. Ukwimi Trades Electrification On Course THE long awaited connection of electricity to Ukwimi Trades Training Institute (UTTI) in Petauke will be completed in June, District Commissioner (DC) Jacob Mwanza has said. DEC Officer Tells Court How Mahtani Group Legal Counsel Was Uncooperative A DRUG Enforcement Commission (DEC) investigator yesterday told a Lusaka magistrates' court that Mahtani Group of Companies lawyer, Zaheeda Essa was uncooperative during the search for original share transfer forms between Zambezi Portland Cement documents and Finsbury Investments. SACCORD Wins Stay of Execution THE Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has obtained an order to stay the execution of the judgment to deregister the organisation. 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. 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. 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.
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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. Morocco warns religious groups Morocco warns against religious activists seeking to convert people - two days after expelling 20 Christians. 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. 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. 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. 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. Spanish hostage in Africa freed A Spanish woman aid worker kidnapped in West Africa last year has been freed, the Spanish government says. 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. Ghana wants rethink of Togo ban Ghana president John Atta Mills appeals to Caf to reverse Togo's ban from the next two Africa Cup of Nations. SA settle on 2010 training base Hosts South Africa finally settle upon their training venue for the World Cup, just three months before the start of the finals. Brighton extend LuaLua loan deal Brighton and Hove Albion extend the loan of Newcastle winger Kazenga LuaLua until the end of the season. Mommie? Poppie? Addressing your elders is a thorny issue in Ghana In pictures Togo in trouble as election protests continue to rage Coast to City Ivorian who survived a coup to lead major firm 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 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. Hope for UK hostages in Somalia Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed says efforts are being made to release a UK couple held by pirates as soon as possible. Row over Rwanda exhumation 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. 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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Nine-man Sporting survive at Atletico Atletico Madrid and Sporting Lisbon held each other to a goalless draw in the UEFA Europa League round of sixteen. Wolfsburg hold Rubin Kazan in Russia The UEFA Europa League tie between Rubin Kazan and VfL Wolfsburg could still go either way as the two held each other to a 1-1 draw in the first leg. Hamburg close to quarter finals Hamburger SV are close to a spot in the next round of the UEFA Europa League following a 3-1 win over Anderlecht on Thursday. Standard Liﾃδｨge hammer Panathinaikos in Europa League Belgian side Standard Liﾃδｨge seized control of their Round of 16 Europa League tie on Thursday with a 3-1 away win against Panathinaikos. Ben Arfa strike gives Marseille draw with Benfica Hatem Ben Arfa's late away goal gave Marseille the advantage with a 1-1 draw against Benfica in the first leg of their Round of 16 tie in the Europa League. Bremen in driver's seat against Valencia A penalty by Torsten Frings gave Werder Bremen the edge in the Europa League on Thursday as the Germans earned a 1-1 draw in the Round of 16 first-leg match away to Valencia. Juventus score early to take down Fulham An flourish of first-half goals put Juventus in control of their Europa League round of 16 tie on Thursday, securing a 3-1 first-leg win over Juventus. Headboy Rooney makes hairline news Wayne Rooney says his receding hairline is partly responsible for his improved heading prowess this season. Juve in Europa League boxseat, Liverpool crash at Lille Juventus assumed command of their Europa League last-16 tie against Fulham with a 3-1 first-leg win on Thursday, after beleaguered English giants Liverpool were beaten at Lille. Murphy "gutted" to be missing Juve clash In an article published on Eurosport, the author, Fulham star Danny Murphy, expressed his disappointment at having to watch his side take on Juventus on the Europa League. Allardyce steps up war of words with Benitez Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce took another swipe at Rafael Benitez on Thursday by claiming Liverpool have blown their bid to qualify for the Champions League. Casillas apologises for Real Euro exit, blames players Real Madrid keeper Iker Casillas apologised Thursday for his sideﾃつｴs elimination from the Champions League at the last-16 stage for the sixth consecutive season and said the players are to blame. Glazers will resist Red Knights takeover bid - Gill Manchester United chief executive David Gill insists the Glazer family will not be forced out of Old Trafford by fan discontent and a potential takeover bid from the Red Knights. British taxman accepts Portsmouth administration Troubled Premier League club Portsmouth received a boost in their attempt to avoid liquidation on Thursday as the British tax authority accepted the teamﾃつｴs move into administration. Nice to play PSG game behind closed doors Nice will be forced to play Paris Saint-Germain behind closed doors in their Ligue 1 encounter later this month, March, the French League of Professional Football (LFP) said Thursday. Chivu returns to full training with helmet Cristian Chivu has returned to full training with the aid of a protective helmet. Crouch named comedy king for 'virgin' quip England footballer Peter Crouch was named the funniest man in British sport, topping a poll out on Thursday of the best one-liners and comedy football moments of all time. Manchester United sign new sponsorship deal Manchester United have reached an agreement with Telekom Malaysia with which they signed a five-year sponsorship agreement. Donovan: Everton trip 'fantastic' Landon Donovan says his short-term spell with Everton has been "fantastic". Arsenal captain Fabregas to miss Hull clash Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas is set to miss Saturdayﾃつｴs Premier League clash at Hull with a hamstring injury. Rooney won't set goal target Manchester United star Wayne Rooney insists he will not set himself a specific goal target. Leonardo urges Milan to forget Old Trafford thrashing Milan boss Leonardo has urged his players to forget their 4-0 humiliation at Manchester United and focus on challenging for the Scudetto. Hargreaves' United return put on hold Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves's long-awaited comeback has been put on hold after it was decided not to play him in a reserve game on Thursday. Nomura advising 'Red Knights' on Man Utd bid Japanese bank Nomura announced on Thursday it was advising the "Red Knights" about a potential acquisition of Manchester United amid growing supporter unrest over its ownership by the Glazer family. Ballack to extend Chelsea contract, claims Bild Germany captain Michael Ballack is set to sign a one-year contract extension which will keep him at Premier League side Chelsea until 2011, German daily Bild claimed Thursday. Labbadia respects Anderlecht Hamburger SV faces Anderlecht in Thursday's Europa League clash and HSV coach Bruno Labbadia claims he's full of respect for the Belgian league leaders. Julio Sergio 'in love' with Roma Roma goalkeeper Julio Sergio claims he's 'in love' with the club and that he hopes to stay there for years to come. Puel: We deserved to go through On Wednesday night, Olympique Lyon sensationally dumped Spanish giants Real Madrid out of the Champions League. We can go all the way in Europe- Trezeguet Tonight, Juventus faces Fulham in the eight finals of the Europa League. Valdano pledges support to Pellegrini Real Madrid general manager Jorge Valdano has offered his backing to under-fire coach Manuel Pellegrini after Los Blancos were knocked out of the Champions League by Olympique Lyon. Beckham backs United to win the Champions League David Beckham has backed Manchester United to win this year's Champions League following Milan's painful defeat at Old Trafford. Kaka asks fans for forgiveness Real Madrid's dream of lifting this season's Champions League trophy at their Santiago Bernabeu stadium was shattered on Wednesday when Olympique Lyon eliminated them at the last 16 stage. Juve, Liverpool seek Europa League salvation European heavyweights Juventus and Liverpool will both seek to rescue disappointing seasons when the first legs of their respective Europa League last-16 ties kick off on Thursday. Dentinho saves Corinthians at Medellin Brazilian side Corinthians left it until late to equalise against Colombia's Independiente Medellin and defend their lead in Group 1 of the Copa Libertadores. Nine-man Monterrey hold Once Caldas Once Caldas remain in first place in Group 2 of the Copa Libertadores following a 1-1 draw with Mexican outfit Monterrey. Banfield stay top of group with Nacional draw Argentina's Banfield remained atop Copa Libertadores Group 7 on Wednesday after James Rodr'guez's two goals gave them a 2-2 draw at Nacional of Uruguay. Real Madrid's failure leaves Pellegrini exposed After spending over 250 million euros to build a second dynasty of 'Galacticos' Real Madrid were expected to lift this season's Champions League trophy in the May 22 final at their Santiago Bernabeu stadium, but that dream was shattered on Wednesday as Lyon eliminated Real 2-1 on aggregate at the last 16 stage. 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. Ferguson savours sweetest night made by Rooney Sir Alex Ferguson believes Wayne Rooney could match the 42 goals that Cristiano Ronaldo provided for Manchester United in 2008 after the England striker reached the 30 mark with a double in the Champions League humbling of AC Milan. 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.
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'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. Web censure 'curbs human rights' Freedom of expression on the web has been curtailed in 2009, the US state department says in its annual human rights report. Telegraph poles to take 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 boss to snoop 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. Farming future The dawning age of the agricultural automatons dot.Rory New skirmishes in war of Daily Mail v the internet Mobile clinic Phones transform healthcare in the developing world Vital statistics Explore the inner workings of the web and its growth dot.Maggie Gaming pioneers finds the old magic returning Final Fantasy Costumed fans queue for launch 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 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. Nanotech 'fuse' for novel battery A never-before-seen reaction in nanotubes could make for batteries that pack a mighty punch, say researchers. Banking fraud 'moves to internet' Fraudsters are continuing their switch from traditional card fraud to raiding online bank accounts, research suggests. 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. 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. 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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