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9 criminals arrested in possession with 2 AK 47 rifles

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Nine-people have been arrested with being in possession of two AK47 assault rifles  and other dangerous weapons that were found in their custody in Mongu of Western Province. Deputy Police Spokesperson Danny Mwale said police swung into action on July 28, 2021 at around 01:00 hours, and  conducted a search which resulted […]

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Road tax removal changes nothing-Msoni

By Staff Writer All Peoples Congress Party president Nason Msoni says that removing road tax charges changes nothing as this money was just being stolen alongside the toll road collections. Mr Msoni said the state of Zambian roads leaves a lot to be desired it is in fact daylight robbery to even charge road tax […]

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Shepolopolo pick lessons from Olympics

By Mercy Chewe Zambia Women National Team striker Rachael Kundananji says players have gained experience from the Tokyo Olympic Games in Japan. The Shepolopolo were eliminated from the Olympics on Tuesday at the group stage after two defeats and a draw. The team kicked off the Olympics with a 10-3 loss to Holland before forcing […]

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Tenant Chembo speaks victory at Forest

By Mercy Chewe Newly appointed Forest Rangers assistant coach Tenant Chembo says he wants to be a winner at the Ndola Club. Forest have unveiled Chembo as first assistant coach on a two year deal. Chembo, the former Zesco United and Mufulira Wanderers coach, has joined second assistant coach Owen Kaposa on the Forest bench. […]

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2021 second quarter records reduced GBV cases

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Four Thousand three hundred and twenty-four cases of Gender based violence cases were reported Countrywide during the Second Quarter of 2021. This shows a reduction by 85 cases compared to the second quarter of 2020 in which 4,409 cases of GBV were recorded translating to 1.9% reduction. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo said […]

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Coalition for Peaceful Elections convenes national day of prayer

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Coalition for Peaceful Elections in Zambia has called for all political parties, actors and relevant institutions to continue creating a favorable atmosphere for peaceful, free, fair and transparent elections this August. Zambia Center for Interparty Dialogue Board Chairperson Jackson Silavwe said this following the successful Peace Conference for Political Party Presidents […]

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Immigration officer impersonator nabbed, Chinese fined

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-30-year-old man has been arrested for impersonating an immigration officer in Chirundu. And a Chinese Nation has been fined K40, 000 for unlawful stay and engaging in employment without a permit. Immigration Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said Winston Katala, a resident of Chilenje in Lusaka was nabbed on 25th July, 2021 […]

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