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CCPC seize assorted goods in Kasama

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) in partnership with the Mungwi Municipal Council have seized assorted goods in a joint inspection 27 trading premises at Nseluka’s Central Business District (CBD) in Kasama. The seized items which include Beauty Care Papaya, Boom Washing Powder as well as Coca-Cola and Fanta carbonated drinks […]

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Warehouse closed for operating under insanitary conditions

By IREEN MULENGA Chililabombwe Municipal Council has closed down a warehouse in Kasumbalesa Border Market for operating under insanitary conditions. Council Director of Public Health Gift Sakanyi disclosed that the warehouse was ordered to close after inspections by Public Health Inspectors and Council Police. “During the inspections, the officers found the warehouse operating under unhealthy […]

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CITTA to partner with Zambia in advancing

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Brazilian International Center for Innovation and Transfer of Agricultural and Livestock Technology (CITTA) has expressed interest to partner with Zambia in advancing agricultural research and technology. Zambia’s Ambassador to Brazil Alfreda Mwamba during a Virtual meeting in Brasilia, welcomed the call by CITTA stating that the possible areas of cooperation are […]

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136 illegal immigrates convicted

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Chipata Regional Immigration Office has Secured 136 Convictions for illegal immigrates in 3 Days. immigrations Public Relations Officer Namati  Nshinka said in the last two days between  July 27 and 28, 2021 secured convictions of 109 Ethiopian Nationals. Mr Nshinka said The Ethiopians were apprehended within Eastern province for failing to appear […]

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Police should standard operating procedures

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Continental Leadership Research Institute (CLR) has called on the Zambia Police to ensure that they have standard operating procedures. Reacting to the statement by Police Inspector General Kakoma Kanganja regarding the distribution of face masks CLRI Executive Director Paul Hakoola said the Police should not be seen to be favoring one […]

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7 UPND members arrested for unlawful confinement

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Mansa have arrested and charged four suspected members of United Party for National Development (UPND) with the offences of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm and Unlawful Confinement. Deputy Police Spokesperson Danny Mwale said this was after Police received a report that some suspected UPND members were fighting amongst themselves at […]

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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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