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No face mask distribution-IG

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Inspector General of police Kakoma Kanganja has directed that no one should be allowed to distribute face masks and receive political leaders at airports or any other public place. Mr Kanganja said that it has been observed that some political party leaders have taken the route of deliberately abrogating the electoral […]

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Support youth candidate financially-WYFL

By ALICE NACHILEMBE World Youth and Leadership Foundation (WYLF) has challenged political parties to fully support youth candidates with financial support and campaigning materials as 12th August draw closer. Director General Nalishebo Nyambe has urged political parties to fully support youth’s candidates with enough resources needed for to deliver their campaign message. Mr Nyambe said […]

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Govt should develop school re-opening, recovery plan-ZTP

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Zambia Tax Platform says that Government needs to develop a school reopening and recovery plan to mitigate further economic and social costs. Social and Economic Investment Monitoring Analyst Theresa Mutale said these school closures come at a high social and economic cost and are likely to have profound consequences extending beyond […]

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Zesco United signs Dickson Chapa

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Champions Zesco United have boosted their midfielder with the acquisition of Napsa Stars captain Dickson Chapa. The defensive midfielder becomes the second signing for the Ndola outfit after midfielder Edward Lungu who has also trekked to Zesco from relegated Kitwe United. According to the Zesco website,Chapa has penned a one-year loan deal […]

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15 arrested for riotous behavior in Sioma

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Sioma District have arrested 15 suspected cadres for malicious Damage to Property and Riotous behavior. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo said this followed counter accusations in which Patriotic Front candidate in Sioma,  Mbololwa Subulwa reported  that she was attacked by the Sioma Independent candidate, Albert Amukena and his supporters. While Mr […]

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Zambian Women Shift Focus to China game

By Mercy Chewe Zambia Women National Team coach Bruce Mwape is confident his team will improve after starting the Tokyo Olympics in Japan with a loss to the Netherlands. Shepolopolo on Wednesday kicked off the Olympic Games with a 10-3 loss to the Netherlands in Tokyo. In a post-match comment, Mwape said the Zambian team […]

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Govt must come out clean on debt swap

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has demanded Government to come out clean on the debt refinancing arrangement. CTPD Head of Research Boyd Muleya said such pronouncements have the potential to affect the spending pattern of civil servants in the hope that they will completely be free. Mr Muleya said […]

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