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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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CCPC proactive and vigilant in its first half of 2021

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Competition Consumer Protection Commissioner says it has steadfastly carried on with its mandates, achieving significant goals in the first half of 2021. CCPC Senior Public Relations Officer Namukolo Kasumpa said that it has remained proactive in its vigilance to protecting market competition and to empower and protect consumers. Ms Kasumpa said […]

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Big things are coming – Fashion Sakala

By Mercy Chewe Zambian striker Fashion Sakala is promising more good performances after inspiring Glasgow Rangers to victory over Real Madrid on Sunday. Sakala scored the equalizer in Sunday evenings 2-1 pre-season win at Ibrox. Rangers coach Steven Gerrard handed Fashion his first start against the record 13-time European champions. ‘I am very happy and […]

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