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Police investigating shooting of a Kitwe man

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police on the Copperbelt have instituted investigations into a shooting incidence of a 24-year-old man of Kitwe who is alleged to have been shot at by a stray bullet in the process of dispersing a looting mob. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said police investigations endeavor to establish the circumstances that led to […]

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Solwezi receives K635 secondary school bursaries

By CLOZZEN BIKALE Solwezi Mayor Remmy Kalepa says the Council has received a total sum of 635,000 Kwacha from the 25.7 Million Kwacha for 2022 secondary school bursaries and skills Development. Mr Kalepa said that the community members should acquaint themselves with the Ward Development committee in their Ward’s to benefit from the CDF. He said […]

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Mopani miner dies in an accident

By CHINOYI CHIPULU A-45-year-old man has died in a mine accident at Mopani Copper Mines in Kitwe. Justin Nsakanya, a Broiler Maker met his fate yesterday as the Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) Engineering and Mining crews were conducting planned weekly maintenance. MCM Public Relations Manager  Nebert Mulenga comfirmed in a statement that the company is […]

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Mulundika accorded state funeral

President Hakainde Hichilema, has accorded Former Freedom Fighter Christine Mulundika a State Funeral. And President Hichilema is saddened by the death of Mrs Mulundika and has extended condolences to the bereaved family. President Hichilema has also declared a three-day period of National Mourning in honour of Mrs Mulundika for her contribution to the freedom struggle […]

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31 suspected victims of human trafficking intercepted

The Department of Immigration has intercepted 31 suspected victims of human trafficking. Acting Public Relations Officer, Mubanda Chileshe said the foreign nationals comprise 13 Bangladesh, 11 Somali and 7 Ethiopian aged between 18 to 40 years. Ms Chileshe said the victims were intercepted at a house in Garden Compound belonging to a suspected Congolese refugee […]

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Ex-Chipata Central MP Dies

Former Chipata Central Member of Parliament Matthews Mwale has died. Mr Mwale’s son, Masiku confirmed his father’s death. He said his father died around 03:00 hours in Kabwe General Hospital yesterday. Mr Mwale said his father was recently discharged from the Cancer Diseases Hospital in Lusaka where he was undergoing cancer treatment. He said after […]

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Labour Commissioner Condemns Juba Transport Limited

By Staff Writer The Labour Commissioner, Givens Muntengwa has appealed to the public to exercise patience as investigations for the death of Juba Transport Limited employee are ongoing. Mr Muntengwa noted that the public should not look at the Ministry to be unconcerned and heartless in relation to the death of Juba transport driver but […]

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Chililabombwe DC warns suspecting cadres collecting levies at Kasumbalesa

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Chililabombwe District Commissioner Precious Njekwa has warned unscrupulous people to stop collecting levies from traders in Kasumbalesa which is against the law. Some suspected political party cadres are allegedly collecting levies at Kasumbalesa border. Ms Njekwa said Government has received a number of complaints regarding illegal levying at the boarder hence the […]

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