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Nchanga Queens shocked pride stars

By Ireen Mulenga Chingola based team Nchanga Queens football Club yesterday came from 1-0 down to beat Pride Stars 2- 1 at home ground, recording their fifth win of the season in a week 5 of the FAZ women’s National Division one league Northern Zone. In a game played at Kasama Boys Ground, it was […]

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Father, 2 sons struck by lightening

By Staff Writer Lightning has struck a-56-year-old man instantly killing him and two of his children in Kawambwa district. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga has identified the victims as Donald Kabwe and his two children Mutale Winston 7 and Dustus Mulenga 4 months. Mr Hamoonga said the trio died on the spot. This occurred yesterday around […]

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PF in Livingstone Deny Miles Sampa as Party president

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Patriotic Front Party (PF) in Livingstone has strongly denied Party’s President elect Miles Sampa as the leader of the PF. Speaking at a press briefing held at the party’s district office, Livingstone PF district Chairperson Eddie Chomba says all party branches in the district do not recognize Mr Sampa as the […]

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The Imperative of Constitutional Literacy in Governance: Lessons from John Sangwa SC and Nelson Mandela’s Leadership

In a recent segment of the “Let the People Talk” radio program on Phoenix FM, Constitutional Lawyer John Sangwa SC delivered a powerful message about the fundamental importance of elected Members of Parliament understanding and respecting the constitution. Sangwa emphasized the significance of such knowledge in enabling politicians to efficiently serve and represent their constituencies, […]

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Man caught in a sexual act with a dog

By Staff Writer A-37-year-old man of Kitwe has been arrested for allegedly having canal knowledge (sex) with a dog. Brief facts are that on November 5, 2023 around 20.00 hours, the Complainant went to bed leaving everything intact including her bottle store which happens to be a structure within her yard well secured. At around […]

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Police officer commits suicide in Mufulira

By Staff Writer A-senior-Police Officer of Mufulira has committed suicide by taking Doom after a marital dispute. Chief Inspector Evans Simweemba 52,  who was  recently transferred  from Kamuchanga police station to Ndola as CIO at  Twapya police station has committed suicide by taking Doom in his quantum mini bus registration No AIC 5169ZM. He left […]

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Nchanga Queens maintains top position

By Ireen Mulenga Nchanga Queens have continued to lead the FAZ Women’s National Division One table after beating Konkola Blades Queens 3-1 at home ground on Saturday afternoon in a week 4 fixture. Nchanga Queens through striker Natasha Shula broke the deadlock in 30th minute and Nchanga Queens took a lead. The Sharp Razer Queens […]

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Pastor attempt to committee suicide

By Staff Writer A-56-year-old pastor at a named church in Luanshya is fighting for his life after he attempted to commit suicide by taking doom insecticide at the church. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba said brief facts of the matter are that on November 4, 2023 at around 22:00hrs Mambeu Anthony informed the wife […]

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FPI, MOAZ demand respect for Journalists

The Zambia Free Press initiative, a non-profit media organization that advocates for press freedom, excellence in journalism and respect for human rights, and the Media owners Association of Zambia have demanded that the important work of journalists be respected. The two institutions have also called for public officials, government agencies, and organizations begin to provide […]

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