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Fisheries resource manual launched

The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has launched a manual, meant to strengthen community participation in sustainable management of fisheries resources in the country. Fisheries and Livestock Minister, Makozo Chikote has since called on all stakeholders to ensure that the contents of the manual reach the targeted groups. Mr Chikote said formulation of the document […]

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Ugandan Leader Defends Decision Against Subsidies

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has defended his government’s decision not to give subsidies or reduce taxes in the wake of a sharp rise in the cost of living. He was addressing the nation in a televised speech on Wednesday night amid high fuel prices and food shortages in some parts of the country. Mr Museveni […]

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Mwepu itching for new Premier League season

By Mercy Chewe Zambia captain Enock Mwepu is targeting to be more consistent at Brighton Football Club in England ahead of the new Premier League season. Brighton will kick off the new Premier League campaign with a tricky away match against Manchester United on August 7. Speaking to Brighton Media, Mwepu said he is fit and healthy after recovering […]

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Choma Business man shot friend, kills self

By ALICE NACHILEMBEA Choma based business Man has allegedly shot a fellow business man trading next to his shop with a pistol and later shot himself dead for unknown reasons. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said that Billy Munsaka  the proprietor of Biltrex after closing his shop at around 19:00 hours got into his vehicle a […]

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Woman, her boyfriend nabbed for the death of her husband

By Staff WriterPolice in Luanshya have picked up a-26-year-old married woman and her boyfriend to help with investigations in the death of the woman’s husband who died in unclear circumstances Copperbelt Police Acting Commanding Officer Sharon Zulu said that on July 19, 2022 at 07:00 hours Chewe Francis the cousin to the late victim decided […]

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Over 2000 Retirees Receive Full Benefits

2,232 retirees have received their full benefits from the Public Service Pension Fund –(PSPF) after government disbursed K2.6 billion fund. PSPF Director Finance Pindani Nyirenda said a small portion of the monies was also disbursed for monthly pension to more than 60 thousand retirees. Mr Nyirenda, however, says the disbursement of monies for pensioners is […]

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Sri Lanka: Ranil Wickeremesinghe Elected President

Sri Lankan MPs have elected prime minister Ranil Wickeremesinghe as the country’s new president, despite his unpopularity with the public. Mr Wickremesinghe faces the task of leading the country out of its economic collapse and restoring public order after months of mass protests. He roundly defeated party rival Dullus Alahapperuma, with 134 votes to 82 […]

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