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Red Arrows-Napsa set up ABSA Cup final

By Mercy Chewe Red Arrows and Napsa Stars will clash in the 2022 ABSA Cup final on April 16 at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka. The two teams reached the ABSA Cup final over the weekend after winning their respective semifinal matches played at Woodlands Stadium in Lusaka. Napsa, the 2012 ABSA champions, reached the […]

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When success comes too soon 

By Rev Clifford Chisha R.T. Kendall wrote; Many  young movie star became an overnight success only to lose their families and friends. Many businessman went to the top in making money, only to lose his wife, integrity and health. Success, when it comes before a person is ready for it, becomes dangerous. Many have crashed […]

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 African center for disease control hails Zambia

By Staff Writer Zambia has been recognized as one of the pioneers of the establishment of the African Centre for Disease Control (CDC). Speaking during the Commemoration of the Africa CDC five years Anniversary in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, out-going CDC Director Dr John Nkengasong commended Zambia for believing in the vision of the Africa CDC […]

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Fuel price to reduce by June

The UPND says it is expected that fuel prices will reduce as various energy reforms are being applied in order to reduce fuel prices and make the sector more viable. UPND Energy Committee Member Noel Nkhoma explains that as part of reforms, government announced that it will no longer participate in the supply of oil […]

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Govt procures enough essential medicines

Government says it has procured enough essential medicines for health facilities to address the shortage of drugs that hit some health facilities. Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Technical Service Lackson Kasonka said medicines will be supplied to medical facilities next week. Professor Kasonka said that Government remains focused to ensure that all medical facilities are […]

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Funga is new ZRA Chairperson

The new Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) board has elected Former Bank of Zambia Governor Caleb Fundanga as Board Chairperson. The Board, at its first seating, also elected Nana Mudenda from the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) as Vice Chairperson. And Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane has asked the Board to strengthen the measures being administered by […]

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Request to increase bus fares to be considered

The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) and bus operators have held a consultative meeting to consider the request by transport operators to increase bus fares. RTSA Head Public Relations Fred Mubanga said the proposed increase in bus fares will only be affected after approval by all concerned stakeholders including the Ministry of Transport and […]

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Health HR nabbed for corruption

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested a Human Resource Officer at the District Health Office in Kalomo, Southern province, for alleged corrupt practices. Modern Pulukuta 51 is believed to have been soliciting for money from members of the general public, promising to facilitate their employment. Pulukuta allegedly solicited for a 5,000 kwacha from a member […]

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Girl 14 raped and murdered

A-14-year-old girl has been raped and murdered by unknown people in Lusaka’s Garden Compound. According to residents, the body of the Juvenile was found around 07 hours yesterday. GIFT Mwanza The incident occurred between Friday April 1,  around 22:00 and Saturday April 2, at 06:00. Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the body of Gift Mwanza […]

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Concentrate on growing GDP Govt urged

By Staff Writer Chingola Youth Activist Arthur Teleshi says that Government should concentrate on growing the Gross Domestic product (GDP) rather than concentrating on reducing inflation. He said growing the GDP is possible through subsidizing production in agriculture, mining, tourism, sports and arts, value addition to the natural resources and agricultural produce. Mr Teleshi said […]

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