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NGOs Under Probe MORE than eight non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are under investigation for alleged money laundering and other illegal activities, Home Affairs Minister Lameck Mangani has disclosed. Upholding Human Freedom in Country YESTERDAY's conviction of a 35-year-old man of Ndola for 18 months for bringing the name of President Rupiah Banda into disrepute should serve an important lesson to society. Man Jailed for Insulting RB THE Ndola magistrate court yesterday sentenced a 35-year-old man to 18 months in prison with hard labour for defaming President Rupiah Banda. 'Catholics Forced Me to Expose Sata' FORMER freedom fighter, Jackson Ngoma has said he exposed Patriotic Front (PF) Michael Sata's alleged past where he was convicted for a criminal offence because the Roman Catholic Church was allegedly shielding and glorifying him as a living saint. Mpombo Trial Opens NDOLA businessperson Terence Findlay yesterday told a magistrate's court that he reluctantly lent K10 million to former Defence minister George Mpombo. Govt Pleases Lamba Chiefs LAMBA chiefs are happy with the development projects being spearheaded by the Government, Chieftainess Malembeka's younger brother, Hypack Mwanza has said. Flood Victims - From 'Better' to Worse THE relocation of more than 600 families from flooded areas in Lusaka's high-density townships to safer grounds behind the Independence Stadium has brought with it a string of social problems. Woman Jailed for Drug Trafficking A 40-YEAR-OLD Zambian woman was yesterday sentenced to five years imprisonment with hard labour by the Lusaka magistrates' court after it found her guilty on two counts of drug trafficking and importation contrary to the laws of Zambia. Magistrate Questions Accused's Age KABWE Magistrate Smart Mweene has committed a Bwacha Township man to the High Court for sentencing for allegedly defiling his 13-year-old girlfriend. Juvenile On Run for Sodomy POLICE in Kabwe have launched a manhunt for a 16-year-old boy of Shamabanse Township who allegedly sodomised a two-and-a-half-year old boy of the same area. Fire Destroys Medicine, Furniture in Nakonde FIRE swept through a clinic in Chieftainess Nawaitwika's area in Nakonde and destroyed medicines and furniture worth millions of Kwacha. DC Nullifies Sievu's Election As Chief KAZUNGULA District Commissioner Mary Mukwiza has nullified the election of Zambia Sugar Company corporate affairs manager Lovemore Sievu as Chief Musokotwane. Govt Praises RSZ CENTRAL Province Permanent Secretary Denny Lumbama has commended Railway Systems of Zambia (RSZ) for continuing its operations despite concessions in neighbouring countries. Politicians Hired Riotous Youths, Says Minister GOVERNMENT has established that the youths arrested in Kitwe on Monday when Roman Catholic Church priest Frank Bwalya appeared in court were allegedly hired by some politicians to cause confusion. Youths Play a Big Role in Shaping the Future of the Nation DURING the just ended Youth Day celebrations, one message that came out explicitly was a caution to the young people not to allow themselves to be used by some selfish politicians to foment violence in the country. Banda Willing to Consult MMD Communications and Transport chairperson, Peter Daka has said President Rupiah Banda is open for consultation on development issues for the sake of the nation. Samakai Promoted to State House PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda has appointed chief of protocol Bobby Samakai as chief of State protocol to be based at State House. MMD Confident of Retaining Milanzi Seat THE MMD has said that it is ready for the Milanzi parliamentary by-election and expressed confidence of retaining the seat because of the successes it has scored in the constituency. Don't Be Desperate, Opposition Urged THE House of Chiefs has advised opposition political parties to avoid being desperate for the Republican presidency. Zambia, Lesotho Keen to Join Accountancy Training System SA's chartered accountant (CA) brand is growing in sub-Saharan Africa and the country's professional body is working with Zambia and Lesotho to bring these countries into the South African CA examination system. Time to Act and Uphold the Dignity of Local Women IT is sad that at a time when an increasing number of women in Zambia are collecting hugs and congratulations from well-wishers for the various successes they are scoring steadily in different fields, others have immersed themselves in obnoxious behaviour that is tarnishing our country's image. Sata Remarks Immature FORMER State House special assistant to the president for project implementation and monitoring, Jack Kalala has said Patriotic Front (PF) leader Michael Sata's utterances over late president Levy Mwanawasa are childish and immature. RB Back From Malawi PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda returned home from Malawi where he had travelled for an urgent meeting with his Malawian counterpart Bingu wa Mutharika yesterday and said the discussions were fruitful. Another Citizen Nabbed for Drug Trafficking A ZAMBIAN woman has been arrested in Swaziland for possessing heroin and becomes the sixth female drug trafficker to be cornered in the last three weeks. 24 Arrested At FR Bwalya Case Hearing TWENTY FOUR people, including a Patriotic Front (PF) Kitwe councillor were yesterday arrested as police fired teargas to disperse unruly supporters of Catholic priest Frank Bwalya who appeared in court over a charge of conduct likely to cause breach of peace. Mpulungu Floods Leave 115 Villagers Displaced ONE hundred and fifteen people have been displaced from their villages in Mpulungu after floods along the Lake Tanganyika shores swept away their homes. State Seeks Ivory Trade THE Government has proposed to the conference for parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) to allow Zambia trade in ivory. ACC Nabs ZAWA Officers THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in Kabwe has arrested two Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) officers for alleged corrupt practises. Justice PS Counselled On Financial Accountability THE Public Accounts Committee (PAC) yesterday advised the Ministry of Justice to adhere to financial regulations to improve the ministry's fiscal accountability. Zesco Owes Water Board K175 Billion, Says Energy PS ENERGY and Water Development Permanent Secretary Teddy Kasonso has said Zesco owes the Water Board K175 billion for water use at Kafue Gorge Dam.
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Nigeria recalls Libya ambassador Nigeria recalls its ambassador to Libya after leader Muammar Gaddafi suggested Nigeria be divided into two states. Zuma survives no-confidence vote South Africa's President Zuma survives a vote of no-confidence by MPs - the first such motion since apartheid ended. Gambia charges over 'coup plot' Senior officials and businessmen are charged with trying to overthrow Gambian President Yahya Jammeh, officials say. Zuma welcomes Zimbabwe 'progress' South African President Jacob Zuma says he made "great progress" in his first mediation between members of Zimbabwe's unity government. Darfur rebel alliance makes peace Sudan signs a ceasefire with a Darfur rebel grouping, the second deal in recent weeks, leaving just one band of rebels holding out. European worker freed in Darfur An aid worker with joint UK-French nationality is freed in Darfur five months after being kidnapped. AU acts against Madagascar leader The African Union puts sanctions on Madagascar's leader Andry Rajoelina in a bid to solve a protracted power struggle. Nigeria leader dissolves cabinet Nigeria's acting president, Goodluck Jonathan, dissolves the cabinet five weeks after assuming executive powers. Kidnapped Chinese fishermen freed Seven Chinese fishermen kidnapped from their boats off Cameroon's disputed Bakassi peninsula are released. Alicia Keys and Black Eyed Peas to launch World Cup Alicia Keys and Black Eyed Peas are to perform at a concert in South Africa that will officially kick off the World Cup. Ghana FA keen on Boateng switch The Ghana Football Association says it is keen on getting German-born Kevin Prince Boateng to play for the Black Stars. LuaLua out for season Brighton winger Kazenga LuaLua looks set to miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury. Algeria await Chaouchi appeal Algeria are set to find out the result of their appeal against goalkeeper Chaouchi's ban. Wrestlemania Senegal's big business bare-fist fighting in pictures 'What's the web?' Nigerians connect to the internet for the first time Out of time? Pressure builds on Madagascar's young leader Earth Watch Complex climate message of UK ads and African divinity Seeds of change Kenyan farmer enlists the web to save his potatoes Street dreams Homeless Wanda seeks World Cup glory in South Africa Protesters killed at Uganda tombs Uganda police shoot at protesters angry at the burning of royal tombs in the Buganda region, killing at least two people. Rubber bullets fired at SA youths South African police use rubber bullets to disperse children protesting at a rapper's court appearance on murder charges. UN says 227m escape life in slums Nearly a quarter of a billion people escaped from a life in the slums over the past decade, the United Nations says. Africans 'take blame for climate' Many Africans blame themselves for climate change despite relatively low emissions from the continent, a survey suggests. Monkeys learn more from females Monkeys pay more attention to women than to men when learning a task, a study of South African animals suggests. Winfrey to defend SA case Oprah Winfrey must defend defamation claims made by the ex-head of her girls' school in South Africa, a judge rules. Nigeria village in machete attack At least 10 people are killed in an attack on a mainly Christian Nigerian village in the violence-hit Jos area, officials say. Zuma bid to end Zimbabwe rows South African President Jacob Zuma is visiting Zimbabwe, where he will try to smooth out rifts in the coalition government. No end to Nigeria violence No end in sight to Nigeria's brutal cycle of violence Can Darfur go to polls? Can an election be held in a land of refugees? Social enterprise helps Malawi How Malawi hopes social enterprise will help Profile: Ivorian wows UK Ivorian who survived a coup to lead major firm 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. Have you got the internet bug? It is more than 20 years since the world wide web was officially launched and here at the BBC we have been examining the extraordinary power of the internet Should faith leaders do politics? A priest in Zambia has been arrested for handing out red cards against the government. Is there room for religion in politics? How does Africa deal with rape? Police in Sierra Leone blame communities for not reporting rape. Do you feel safe enough to report rape? Viewpoint: Addressing elders Addressing your elders is a thorny issue in Ghana Send us your pictures of Africa Send in your shots of Africa from shadows to hats
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Quick report: Olympique Marseille 1-2 Benfica Benfica scored a later winner at Olympique Marseille to beat the French 3-2 on aggregate and advance to the quarter finals in the UEFA Europa League. Quick report: Werder Bremen 4-4 Valencia Valencia advance to the quarter finals in the UEFA Europa League after a highly entertaining 4-4 draw at Werder Bremen. As the first match ended 1-1, the Spaniards qualify on away goals. Quick report: Standard Liege 1-0 Panathinaikos Standard Liege are through to the quarter finals in the UEFA Europa League following a 4-1 aggregate win over Panathinaikos. Fulham stun nine-man Juventus to reach last Europa League eight Fulham staged a stunning fightback to reach the Europa League quarter-finals with a 4-1 victory against nine-man Juventus that clinched a 5-4 aggregate triumph over the Italian giants on Thursday. Quick report: Fulham 4-1 Juventus Fulham have done what not many expected, beating Italian giants Juventus 4-1 to win their UEFA Europa League tie 5-4 on aggregate. Riera likens Liverpool to ´sinking ship´, blasts Benitez Spanish international Albert Riera says he is considering leaving Liverpool, which he likened to a "sinking ship" under manager Rafael Benitez, because of the lack of time he gets on the pitch. I wouldn´t bet on Bayern, says coach van Gaal Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal said Thursday he would not bet on the German giants winning their first Champions League title since 2001 on the eve of this season´s quarter-final draw. Wolfsburg´s Benaglio eyes return VfL Wolfsburg´s Swiss goalkeeper Diego Benaglio is set to return for the defending Bundesliga champions this weekend after undergoing knee surgery ahead of June´s World Cup. Alves warns Barcelona against complacency Barcelona´s Brazilian defender Daniel Alves has warned against complacency after the Spanish side coasted into the Champions League quarter-finals after their 4-0 defeat of Stuttgart. Honda dreams of steering CSKA to Champions League title Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda, who helped steer CSKA Moscow into the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time, said Thursday he had always dreamed of scoring in Europe´s elite competition. Fabregas, Rosicky set for Arsenal return Cesc Fabregas and Tomas Roscky are expected to be back on the Arsenal squad for Saturday's match against West Ham United but William Gallas will remain at the sidelines for two more games. McLeish planning summer improvements Birmingham manager Alex McLeish is planning wise transfer moves for the summer to improve his squad. Bayern may not extend Ribery deal, hints Rummenigge Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge on Thursday admitted they may not extend French midfielder Franck Ribery´s contract and a decision may only come after June´s World Cup. Villa Keane on Robbie Aston Villa are set to renew their interest in Tottenham's striker Robbie Keane. Tottenham set to sign Sandro Tottenham will finally complete the deal to take Brazil midfielder Sandro according to the player's club, Internacional. McLeish in Birmingham contract talks with Yeung Alex McLeish is set to be rewarded for Birmingham´s successful season with a new contract after the former Scotland boss revealed he was discussing a new deal with club owner Carson Yeung. Mourinho reveals contract clause Jose Mourinho has revealed a clause in his Internazionale contract that allows him to leave at any time he wants. PSG survival ´at stake´ after fan´s death The future of top French football side Paris Saint Germain is "at stake" if the club fails to rein in violent hooligans, French Secretary of State for Sport Rama Yade said Thursday. We can still win the Scudetto - Totti Roma captain Francesco Totti believes the title race is still open despite their recent dismal run. Hargreaves still dreaming of World Cup Owen Hargreaves still holds the dream of making England's World Cup squad but the Manchester United midfielder admits he needs to make quick progress if he is to achieve his dream. Redknapp: Mourinho and Ferguson best managers Harry Redknapp believes Jose Mourinho and Sir Alex Ferguson are the best managers in the world. However, the Tottenham boss insists Manchester United is currently a bridge too far for Internazionale. We'll support Inter in Europe - Galliani Milan chief executive officer Adriano Galliani insists he's supporting Internazionale in the Champions League but also reminded them that they are still enemies in Serie A. Frustrated Riera blasts Benitez Liverpool winger Albert Riera has taken a shot at Rafael Benitez by claiming that the Spanish manager has no dialogue with his players. Guardiola: Messi's simply the best On Wednesday, a superb Lionel Messi guided Barcelona past VfB Stuttgart and into the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Liverpool's Aquilani desperate for Europa action Alberto Aquilani intends to make up for lost time by playing a crucial role as Liverpool look to salvage their season, but may have to sit out Thursday's crucial Europa League clash with Lille after picking up a virus. Hodgson wants Fulham to give Juve fight to the finish Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has warned his side not to give up their Europa League dream without a fight when they face Italian giants Juventus in Thursday´s last 16 second leg tie. Honda scoring run boosts Japan's WC build-up Japan and CSKA Moscow midfielder Keisuke Honda's goal-scoring run in European football has given a big boost to the Blue Samurai's World Cup build-up after a recent crisis. Juve injury woe gives Fulham Europa League hope An injury crisis at Juventus has boosted Fulham´s hopes of overturning a 3-1 deficit in their Europa League last-16 second leg match against the Italians on Thursday. Ronaldo leads Corinthians past Cerro Porteño A first-half goal by Ronaldo lifted Corinthians to a 1-0 victory at Paraguay's Cerro Porteño on Wednesday, leaving the Brazilians four points clear at the top of Copa Libertadores Group 1. Universidad de Chile knock off Flamengo to go top Universidad de Chile went to the top of Copa Libertadores Group 8 on Wednesday night after a 2-1 victory over Brazilian side Flamengo. Cercle cruise past Roeselare in Belgian Cup Cercle Brugge are practically certain of making it to the Belgian Cup final after a convincing 3-0 win over Roeselare on Wednesday. Aris close to Greek Cup final Aris are close to a spot in the final of the Greek Cup following a 3-1 win over Kavala in Wednesday's first leg. Messi-inspired Barcelona reach Champions League quarters Barcelona will rely on the magical skills of Lionel Messi to lead them to the Champions League final in Madrid and become the first team to defend the title since the competition´s inception in 1993. Quick Report: Bordeaux 2-1 Olympiakos Bordeaux advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday with a 2-1, red card-marred victory over Olympiakos. The French champions won the tie 3-1 on aggregate. Quick Report: Barcelona 4-0 Stuttgart Two goals from Lionel Messi helped Barcelona into the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday with a 4-0 win over Stuttgart - 5-1 on aggregate. Bordeaux edge Olympiakos, into Champions League last eight Bordeaux squeezed into the Champions League quarter-finals after a tense 2-1 victory over Olympiakos on Wednesday that saw three men sent off. Injured Beckham buoyed by support, ponders future role David Beckham is coming to terms, in positive fashion, with losing out on the chance to extend his international career at a fourth World Cup this summer. Atletico gets Aguero backing to cross Sporting hurdle Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero believes last week's disappointing goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon at home could actually end up working to his side's advantage in Thursday's return meeting in Portugal. Wolfsburg's Hoeness won't sell star players VfL Wolfsburg managing director Dieter Hoeness has dismissed speculation regarding a summer move for star midfielder Zvjezdan Misimovic to Bundesliga rivals Schalke 04. Benzema set for Real return Real Madrid are set to welcome back French striker Karim Benzema to their squad for Saturday´s league match away to Sporting Gijon following a month-long injury absence. Burnley not looking for Laws replacement Burnley have issued a statement to deny they are seeking a replacement for manager Brian Laws. S.African police confiscate fake World Cup jerseys: customs South African customs authorities on Wednesday confiscated five million rand (685,000 dollars, 500,000 euros) worth of counterfeit football apparel related to the FIFA World Cup, a spokesman said. Galatasaray snub bids for star duo The Galatasaray president claims the club has turned down bids for their star duo Arda Turan and Kader Keita. Nine points taken away from Portsmouth Portsmouth have been deducted nine points by the Premier League. The sanction comes after the south coast club went into administration. Benitez warns Lille will be tough to turn over Rafael Benitez has warned Liverpool fans that his side face an extremely tough task as they seek to overturn a 1-0 first leg deficit in their Europa League last-16 second leg tie at Anfield on Thursday. Ze Roberto rules out MLS move Hamburger SV midfielder Ze Roberto has ruled out a possible summer move to Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls. Terry injures Chelsea official in car accident Chelsea captain John Terry accidentally struck a club security official with his car after the Champions League defeat to Inter Milan, the Premier League side revealed on Wednesday. USA face Czechs in World Cup warm-up The United States will face the Czech Republic in a warm-up for the World Cup finals in South Africa on May 26 at Hartford, Connecticut. Benitez: Focus on Lille not on United Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has urged his playes to take it one game at a time as they prepare for a crucial week with matches against Lille and Manchester United ahead. Beckhams have left Finland David and Victoria Beckham left Finland in a private plane following the former England captain´s Achilles tendon surgery, an airport official confirmed on Wednesday, as media reported the couple was headed for London.
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Facebook rules out 'panic button' Facebook says it will not install a "panic button" on its main pages for users to report suspected paedophiles, but will develop its existing reporting system. Choice screen gives browser boost Web browser Opera says its downloads in Europe have doubled since Microsoft began offering a choice. Spammers survive botnet shutdowns A series of strikes against botnets has not dented cyber criminals' appetite for sending spam, say security experts. Hacking "fun" for British teens Teenagers try to get into each other's online accounts despite knowing it is wrong, according to a new survey. Web inventor calls for open data Countries should be judged on their willingness to open up public data, the inventor of the world wide web tells the BBC. UK 'can cope with cyber attack' The UK is "reasonably well placed to cope" with a large scale cyber attack, a report by a group of peers has said. O2 condemns file-sharing letters The mobile network condemns a law firm for sending letters to alleged illegal downloaders, including its own customers. Mobile application sales explode The global economy for mobile applications will explode over the next two years into a $17.5bn industry, a study suggests. Net piracy takes 'toll on jobs' The growth of illegal file-sharing could cost European countries 1.2m jobs and 240bn euros by 2015, an industry report says. dot.Rory Data czar to politicians: I'm watching you Merged worlds Networks blur the divide between public and private Disconnected UK Meeting the people living behind the digital divide 'Hacktivism' Activists are using the tools of hacking to make their point Top 100 sites Explore the biggest websites and what do they do Farming future The dawning age of the agricultural automatons Google clients seek China plans Firms in China that sell advertising on Google demand clarity about the internet company's plans in the region. Folding plug wins design accolade An innovative folding plug for UK sockets is named as the overall winner at this year's Brit Insurance Design Awards Twitter embeds itself in the web Twitter announces its @anywhere technology that will allow websites to embed its services into their web pages. Broadband plan sent to Congress US regulators send a national broadband plan to Congress in a bid to lead the world in the provision of super-fast internet. Boom time for cyber crime in US Profits made by cyber criminals in the US more than doubled during 2009 to more than $500m, a report suggests. Facebook removing stalker apps Facebook says it is working to take down applications that claim to allow users to see who is viewing their profile. Supersonic car's lift flaw fixed Engineers designing the world's fastest car believe they now have a solution to stop it flying off the ground. Lords pass internet piracy bill The Digital Economy Bill, which includes measures to ban persistent illegal file-sharers, has been passed by peers. 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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