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Cage Paul Moonga- Chipoka Mulenga

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Former Copperbelt Provincial Chairperson for de-registered National Democratic Congress party Chipoka Mulenga says PF Lusaka Province Chairman Paul Moonga has become foul and narrow minded. Mr Mulenga said it was unfortunate for Mr Moonga to misbehave and be shallowly overzealous. He said it was unacceptable that Mr Moonga and his cronies want […]

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Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe ex-president, dies aged 95

Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s first post-independence leader, has died aged 95. His family confirmed his death to the BBC. Mr Mugabe had been receiving treatment in a hospital in Singapore since April. Mr Mugabe was ousted in a military coup in 2017 after 37 years in power. Mr Mugabe’s early years were praised for broadening access […]

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FQM reasserts its commitment to good corporate Governance

By ALICE NACHILEMBE First Quantum Minerals has underscored the vital role good corporate governance plays in promoting ethical behavior and business transparency among key sector players in Zambia’s economy. The mining firm believes that transparency, especially in the mining sector should be one of the key elements of good corporate governance. FQM Director of Operations […]

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Monze Expo geared

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Monze Expo Committee has continued its push to identify areas of investment as the big event nears its climax by ensuring that all the places with potential are highlighted. Having completed their tour of the Eastern part of the district where they have made a number of discoveries including Gemstone prospects last […]

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Zambia, SA game cancelled

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has cancelled the international friendly match between Zambia and South Africa. The Game was scheduled for National Heroes Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019 has been rescheduled. FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala made the announcement in a statement saying that the decision was arrived at in […]

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UNZA Researcher develops diagnostic test kit for Ebola

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The University of Zambia (UNZA) Lecturer and Researcher Katendi Changula  has developed a rapid Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) diagnostic test kit. Dr Changula, who is a Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Paraclinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine said QuickNaviTM-Ebola is designed simple and quick to use. She said it only […]

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Zambia securing agreements in renewable energy

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Zambia is making positive strides towards securing agreements with Brazil in renewable energy. Zambia’s Ambassador to Brazil, Dr Alfreda Kansembe-Mwamba said in Brasilia that Brazil has shown willingness to develop a bio-fuels industry in Zambia as a key driver to economic development. She said following a consultative Seminar held in Lusaka in […]

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LCC amends liquor licence procedure

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Lusaka City Council (LCC) Legal Services Committee has amended the procedure for issuing liquor licences to over 500 applicants on the waiting list. The decision is meant to quicken the process and offload the backlog. LCC Public Relations Manager George Sichimba said the main differences between existing procedure and the amended one […]

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