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Boy 12 dies after house pillar fell on him

By ALICE NACHILEMBEA-12-year-old boy of Kalulushi has died after a Pillar of his house fell on him. Copperbelt Commanding Officer Sharon Zulu confirmed the incident of sudden and unnatural death of Anipa Mwadila which occurred of June 27, 2022. Ms Zulu said this happened as the boy was playing with his dog around the same […]

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Painting artist appeals for help

By Staff writer Who says that you can’t earn an income from just drawing? A pencil in the hand of an artist is an investment for him to earn resources. The person with a pencil is capable of creating any art design that catches the hearts of the people who appreciate Art works and make […]

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CDF working across TEVET institutions-Govt

By Staff Writer Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati says Government is satisfied that the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Skills Development component is working across TEVET institutions owing to the over 100 percent enrolment rate in colleges. Speaking to journalists after touring Livingstone Institute of Business and Engineering Studies (LIBES), Mr Mutati said Government is […]

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CEJ URGES INSURANCE COMPANIES TO COMPENSATE FARMERS

Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) has appealed to insurance companies in Zambia to compensate farmers registered on the Weather Index Insurance timely. CEJ Head of Research Freeman Mubanga says farmers especially in Southern Province, which recorded erratic rainfall, are waiting for a clear roadmap from companies providing Weather Index Insurance on how they will compensate […]

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Albino’s forefinger cutoff by unknown persons

By Staff Writer Police in Mkushi have launched a manhunt for three men who allegedly cut off the finger of a 10-year-old boy living with albinism. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said a man only identified as Kendrick of Mkushi and two other unknown persons are wanted for the offense of Grievous Bodily Harm. Mr Hamoonga […]

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Country food secure-Govt

Government has assureed the nation that the country is food secure despite the reduced harvest during the 2021/2022 farming season. Minister of Information and Media and Chief Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda saidsome sections of society raised concern about a weak food security situation in the country, coupled with high mealie meal prices. Ms Kasanda assured […]

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