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3 Hotels awarded with star grading

By Rapheal Mulenga in Kitwe The Ministry of Tourism and Arts through the Zambia Tourism Agency has awarded three Hotels with Star grading awards two on the Copperbelt and one in Solwezi. The Hotels that have been awarded include Garden Court Hotel which now becomes a four star Hotel, Protea Hotel by Marriot in Chingola […]

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We Will Not Allow Anarchy, Mwila Warns Pf Youths

By Staff Writer Patriotic Front Secretary General Davies Mwila has sounded a warning to PF youths planning to forcibly close down the office of Kitwe District Commissioner, Binwell Mpundu. Mr Mwila said the reason for closing the office are not known. He said anyone with complaints or misgivings with the DC must use the appropriate […]

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KCM has continued polluting Muntimpa

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola District Commissioner Mary Chibesa has accused Konkola Copper Mines of polluting Muntimpa stream. Briefing Mines Minister Richard Musukwa when he paid a courtesy call at her office, Ms Chibesa said KCM polluted the stream thereby affecting the people living along and near the stream. She said the farmers along the stream […]

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KCM hospital, school wearing ugly faces-Musukwa

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Mines Minister Richard Musukwa has told Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) to improve the outlook of its hospital and school. Speaking when he toured both Nchanga South Mine Hospital and Nchanga Trust Secondary School, Mr Musukwa advised KCM to have a retouch on the two facilities. He said both the school and the […]

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Chiefs’ Billiat Shines In AFCON Qualifier

Kaizer Chiefs star Khama Billiat bagged two goals as Zimbabwe got their first 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying victory on Tuesday evening. Chipolopolo coach Aggrey Chiyangi made five changes to the lost to Algeria, as RB Leipzig duo Enock Mwepa and Patson Daka, Mwenya Chibwe, Donashano Malama and Tandi Mwepe were drafted into the […]

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Govt to set up fish cages, panes on Lake Kariba

Government says it remains committed to setting up fish cages and panes on Lake Kariba and Lusiwashi as part of its aquaculture project. Fisheries and livestock minister Professor Nkandu Luo explained that this is aimed to enhance productivity in the fishing industry. Professor Luo said the government has consequently secured funds for the project and […]

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Govt adopts response to ending child marriage

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Minister of National Development Planning, Alexander Chiteme says the country has adopted a comprehensive response to ending child marriage through multi-sectoral planning and implementation of interventions. Mr Chiteme said the comprehensive response has brought together all key sectors such as education, health, social services and justice sector. He said education includes life skills […]

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