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Wards needs casual workers-Nchanga Councillor

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola’s Nchanga ward Councillor Jones Siluyele has proposed that each ward in the district should be given three causal workers who will work under the ward Development Committees. Mr Siluyele said the causal workers will be mandated to assist, maintain and keep cleanness in the wards from time to time or in […]

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Chingola Council nods K141.5m budget for 2022

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola Municipal Council has approved a budget K141.5 million for 2022 civic year. The proposed revenue for 2022 is more than the approved budget for 2021 by K56.6 million representing 67 percent increments. And Finance Evaluation and Commercial Undertaking Committee Chairperson Hamalila Himanansa said the increment revenue will come from the up […]

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C\belt Minister commends the Army

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo has commended the Zambia Army for upholding the peace the country has continued to enjoy. Mr Matambo said the army is held in high esteem because they conduct their duties diligently. Speaking when Zambia Army Commander Liutenant General Dennis Alibuzwi paid a courtesy call at his office on […]

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Kudos to New Dawn Govt

Dear Editor I write to commend New Dawn government through the leadership of President Hakainde Hichilema for walking the talk on free education by firstly releasing the first disbursement of the monies needed to meet the requirements of free education to all schools even before schools open for the first quarter. Who does that! As […]

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Mushinadmo Traditional Leaders appeal for help

By CLOZZEN BIKALE Traditional Leaders in Mushindamo district have called on Government to address various challenges that the locals in the region have been experiencing in the recent past. Speaking when district commissioner, Andrew Kalangwa paid a courtesy call on chief Musaka and Chieftainess Chikola, the traditional leaders have both appealed to government to settle […]

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Burundian National shot dead

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-27-year-old Burundian National has been shot dead by unknown criminals whilst in his shop in Chainda. Robert Talisisi of unmarked house number in Chainda sustained a fatal bullet wound on his head and died instantly whilst his worker Fabrice Ntakirutimana 22 was short in the stomach. Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said Ntakirutimana […]

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Clinical Officer drowns at lake Kariba

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A Clinical Officer at Nabutezi clinic in Siavonga has alleged drowned in Lake Kariba. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said that Boniface Mwansa 28 drowned on January 5, 2022 at around 06:00 near Jeremiah Island in Lake Kariba. Mr Hamoonga said brief facts are that the Clinical Officer was also involved in a […]

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Kansanshi sign free agent Basile

By Mercy Chewe Kansanshi Dynamos have confirmed the signing of Cameroonian striker Baba Basile as a free agent. Basile has signed an 18-months contract with the Solwezi side. “Baba Basile has joined us on a Year and Half Long Contract,” Kansanshi announced on Tuesday. Basile was pruned by Zanaco last week just six months before […]

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Power capture Brian Mwila

By Mercy Chewe Power Dynamos have captured experienced striker Brian Mwila from Buildcon FC. Mwila completed his move to Power after signing a two-year deal. Confirming the signing, Power Chief Executive Officer Happie Munkondya said Mwila will add value to the Arthur Davies side. “Zambian International, Brian Mwila has penned a 2 year deal with […]

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