"As Government, we are working on modalities that will compel all firms in the country that do not support sport to pay tax that will go towards various sports disciplines. We will come up with a bill that will be presented to Parliament on how to regulate firms on paying tax that will help sport"

- Sport Minister Chishimba Kambwili

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At Google, we are always looking for ways to make the Internet more relevant because we know access to local content is key to our users. So, we are keeping up the rhythm with Youtube launches in the region: today YouTube makes its debut in Senegal!

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Michael Sata popularly known as King Cobra came to the Zambian Presidency, on the shoulders of the Zambian youth who voted for him en masse. His canny straight talk and practical approach inspired, the young people to hope for better prospects under his Presidency. However, he now finds himself without means to assuage their impatience with a sluggish economy and lack of any positive movement from the endemic high unemployment.

What does King Cobra tell his still unemployed "don't kubeba enthusiasts "?

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A photography exhibition with focus on environmental issues has opened on Tuesday night at the National museum, Addis Ababa. The show featuring the work of Ethiopian photographer Binyam Mengesha explores the degradation of the environment, and chronicles the dynamic changes that are both natural and man-made. Including some 100 photos, the collection focuses on pastoralists, [...]

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Talking with congressional offices and listening to the responses our constituents receive from their visits with members of Congress, I get the sense that some members of Congress want the Pentagon to pay its fair share of any effort to cut the Pentagon budget -- but they aren't hearing that message enough from their constituents.

"Look, I would like our office to hear more from constituents who want to cut the Pentagon budget," one Senate staffer told me on a recent visit. "But we mostly hear from people concerned about any reduction in Pentagon spending." And recently Senator Patty Murray, who will play a key role in any decisions on spending, made a similar point.

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The Pan African Film Festival Announces Call for SubmissionsFilm Festival Set to Celebrate 21 Years of Cinematic Journeys Around the WorldLOS ANGELES - The Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) is ready... Visit us for the full story! Also be sure to check Ladybrille Magazine at http://ladybrillemag.com for stories on Africa fashion,film, music and the arts!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:J'Lynn Designs AgencyMedia Contact, Eboyné Jackson, Divine Influence PReboyne.jackson@divineinfluencepr.com or 917-408-3347 J'Lynn Designs Agency Presents: "We... Visit us for the full story! Also be sure to check Ladybrille Magazine at http://ladybrillemag.com for stories on Africa fashion,film, music and the arts!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:J'Lynn Designs AgencyMedia Contact, Eboyné Jackson, Divine Influence PReboyne.jackson@divineinfluencepr.com or 917-408-3347 J'Lynn Designs Agency Presents: "We... Visit us for the full story! Also be sure to check Ladybrille Magazine at http://ladybrillemag.com for stories on Africa fashion,film, music and the arts!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:J'Lynn Designs AgencyMedia Contact, Eboyné Jackson, Divine Influence PReboyne.jackson@divineinfluencepr.com or 917-408-3347 J'Lynn Designs Agency Presents: "We... Visit us for the full story! Also be sure to check Ladybrille Magazine at http://ladybrillemag.com for stories on Africa fashion,film, music and the arts!

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