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MDC joins Kabwata campaigns to boost Tayengwa support

By Staff Writer  The ruling UPND has received a huge boost ahead of February 3, Kabwata parliamentary by-elections as Movement for Democratic Change-MDC-an Alliance partner has joined the on-going campaigns. The move comes barely a day after Nevers Mumba-led New Hope MMD members led by party Vice President for Politics, Reuben Samboh joined the re-launch […]

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RTSA calls for road safety as schools open

By Staff Writer The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has called on motorists to observe road safety as schools open for the first term, Monday January 24, 2022. RTSA Head Public Relations Fredrick Mubanga said that Road safety remains a matter of great concern to RTSA and the general public, as the country continues […]

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Zesco power cuts angers Kasompe Councillor

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Kasompe ward Councillor Martin Lombe says Zesco power utility company has terribly failed the residents of Kasompe as power is lost regularly without warning. Mr Lombe said that Kasompe Township has been badly affected in power cuts from time to time there are in the dark. He said Zesco should come out […]

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2 unclaimed bodies to be buried

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Luanshya Municipal Council has two unclaimed bodies deposited at Thompson Hospital mortuary awaiting burial. Luanshya Council Public Relations Manager Gideon Thole has appealed to members of the public in the District who are missing family members, friends or relatives to search for the missing persons at Thompson District Hospital mortuary. Mr […]

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Forest fires Coach Chembo

By Mercy Chewe Forest Rangers Football Club have fired coach Tenant Chembo with immediate effect. Forest said Chembo, who joined the club last July, has not met the objectives set for him. “Forest Rangers Football Club wishes to announce with immediate effect, the termination of contract of Tenant Chembo as Head Coach,” Forest Chairman Charles […]

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Over 2,000 died in road accidents last year

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Over Two Thousand people died last year in road traffic accidents across the country. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said during the year 2021, a total number of 32,372 road traffic accidents were recorded country wide. Mr Hamoonga said 1,757 were fatal road traffic accidents of which 2,163 persons were killed. He said […]

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Kansanshi Dynamos fires Head Coach, 4 others

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Big-spenders Kansanshi Dynamos have parted ways with head coach Tenant Chilumba and his assistant Happy Sichiloko barely six months in charge. The duo were appointed in July 2021 on a two year contract but have been fired after a string of poor results. Chilumba leaves Kansanshi in the relegation zone with 20 […]

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