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Immigration rounds up 436 in Lusaka clean-up operation

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Department of Immigration has apprehended 202 persons of different nationalities for different immigrations offences. And the Department has also detained 313 suspected illegal immigrants pending other formalities. Immigrations Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said on Sunday May 29, 2022 apprehended 202 persons of different nationalities on the last day of a […]

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We must reboot ZAMPOST’s business model -Mutati

Government has advised ZAMPOST that it can no longer have a business model where its costs continue to be greater than the revenue it generates and one whose survival as a business depends on the government funding. Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati has said in view of the changing times, the country’s postal service […]

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CCPC seize goods worth over K18,000 seized in Chinsali

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A joint team of inspectors from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), Chinsali Municipal Council (CMC) and Ministry of Health (MoH) have seized assorted goods worth K18, 654. The inspections covered 26 business outlets at Chinsali’s Central Business District (CBD) in Muchinga province and on 10th to 12th and 19th May, […]

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Zambia wins bid to host 34th APRA conference

Zambia has won a bid to host the 34th African Public Relations Association (APRA) Conference to be held in Lusaka in May, 2023.   The announcement was made today at the just ended 33rd APRA Conference held in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania from May 23 -27, 2022 under the theme “Africa’s Resilience and Global Competitiveness: […]

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Building without council approval is illegal-KCC

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Kitwe City Council (KCC) has advised members of the general public not to building any structure without Council’s approval as it is illegal. KCC Public Relations Manager Chola Mwamba said members of the general public should avoid building structures without obtaining planning permission from the Local Authority. Ms Mwamba said such is […]

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Kambwili nabbed for giving false information

By Staff Writer Former Member of Parliament for Roan Constituency in Luanshya Chishimba Kambwili has been reported to Nakonde Police for allegedly giving false information about the death of Obed Kasongo. Deputy Police Spokesperson Danny Mwale said police in Nakonde have received a complaint from Mulenga Mutale 32, of Nakonde. Mr Mwale said Mr Mutale […]

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Mizinga Melu wins African Women Banker of the Year

By Staff Writer Absa Bank Zambia Managing Director Mizinga Melu has been recognized as the Most Influential African Women Banker of the Year (Rest of Africa) at the Africa Bank 4.0 Awards. Ms Melu was awarded through a voting system in which members across the African banking fraternity gave the highest number of votes for […]

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UNICEF (SUN 11) to drill 30 boreholes in  Monze

By Staff Writer Monze Town Council (MTC) has commencement the drilling of 30 Boreholes and rehabilitation of 70 existing Boreholes in the district. The UNICEF SUN II sponsored project commenced on May 23, 2022 and expected to complete in October, 2022. MTC Public Relations Officer Kanchele Kanchele said the contractor is already in the district […]

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Economic liberation of women, youth gives hope

By Staff Writer  Gender Activist Beauty Katebe says that the pronouncements by President Hakainde Hichilema relating to economic liberation of women and the youth continue to give hope. Ms Katebe said the Head of State, in his maiden speech delivered at Parliament, gave a general outline on priority areas of work especially the promotion of […]

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