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Political Parties to sign a peace pledge

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Political parties contesting the 2021 General Election directly or indirectly are set to sign a peace pledge as part of efforts to reaffirm their commitment to peaceful campaigns and upholding peace before, during and after elections. Speaking ahead of the peace pledge signing ceremony, ZCID Board Chairperson Jackson Silavwe was optimism that […]

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FAZ General Secretary resume duties

By IREEN MULENGA The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) says that the administrative leave for the General Secretary Adrian Kashala has come to an end. The SG was sent on leave last month following circular detailing decisions issued by the secretariat over Nkana’s complaint on Young Green Eagles, alleged use of an ineligible player, suspension […]

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Voting UPND will deliver meaningful national socio-economic development

Choma Central Constituency Candidate Cornelius Mweetwa and Council Mayoral candidate Javen Simoloka says only voting on the UPND symbol will deliver meaningful national socio-economic development for the country. Mr Mweetwa said the country has undergone too many economic and governance challenges that can only be addressed by the UPND government and its leadership. Mr Mweetwa […]

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145 travel agents trained to market Zambia’s tourism

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Brazil’s Premier Tourismo Club, in partnership with Africa Nova and Mailnews Tourismo have trained about 145 Travel Agents to market Zambia’s tourism sector in South America. The Brazilian Travel Agents took part in a virtual seminar organized by the Premier Tourismo Club before they undertake the task of marketing and promoting Zambia’s […]

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Zesco signs Edward Lungu

CHINOYI CHIPULU Super Division Champions Zesco United has strengthened their squad with the signing of midfielder Edward Lungu from Kitwe United. The Ndola giants announced the capture of Lungu in a statement issued by club media and public relations officer Desmond Katongo. Lungu has penned a three-year contract with the Super Division champions. “The club is […]

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RUBiS energy launches Castro branded lubricants

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Barely three months after announcing their presence on the Zambian market, RUBiS Energy Zambia have launched Castro branded lubricants which will be available at their service stations across the country. RUBiS launched its operations in Zambia in May this year, after successfully acquiring Kobil and Samfuel Service Stations. The new lubricant is […]

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Socialist Party candidate murdered in Chisamba

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Socialist Party candidate for Chisamba Council Chairperson has allegedly been killed and his body burnt by unknown people near Ngweleni Village where he had gone to do some business. Central Province Police Commissioner Chola Katanga said it is suspected that an inflammable substance was used to burn the body after murdering the […]

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Chipoka Mulenga drums up support for HH in Chiwempala

By IREEN MULENGA UPND Alliance Chingola Constituency Parliamentary Candidate Chipoka Mulenga says president Hakainde Hichilema will implement free education policy. Mr Mulenga said he will also enhance good water and sanitation reticulation, housing and modern market shelter at Chiwempala market in Chingola constituency. He said there is need for everyone to support the UPND leader […]

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TI-Z condemns the use of public properties for campaigns

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) has condemned the use of public resources during campaign period. TI-Z Executive Director Maurice Nyambe said the network through its elections monitors are concerned with the tendency. “Through our network of election monitors that are deployed across the country, we have noted with growing concern the increasing use […]

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MoData partnership with Mazars to Bring World Class Advisory Services to the African Financial Services Industry

Digital and finance solutions specialists, MoData, has partnered with Mazars’ Financial Services Consulting division to help provide clients with sustainable solutions to enhance profitability. The partnership will give MoData clients access to Mazars’ deep expertise in helping financial services organizations manage the profitability of their business through the provision of monitoring tools, diagnostic reviews and […]

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