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Mukwita invites BMW to set up plant in Zambia

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Zambia’s Ambassador to Germany Anthony Mukwita has invited Bavarian Motor works (BMW) the German car manufacturer, to set up a plant in Zambia to manufacture electric components for their cars. Ambassador Mukwita said Zambia has abundant copper and cobalt resources that are key in the manufacture of electric car components. Mr Mukwita […]

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Indeni to double its production

Indeni Oil Refinery intends to double its production capacity to 2.2 million metric tonnes per year. Indeni Managing Director David Lungu said currently, the refinery has a designed production capacity of 1.1 million metric tonnes per year. Speaking after the BRICS Institute Executive Leadership Meeting in Pretoria, South Africa, Mr Lungu said the refinery only […]

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Maid helps 6 criminals to snatch K197, 000

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Lusaka pursuing a maid who masterminded an aggravated robbery where six bandits went away with cash and goods worthy K290, 000. The robbery took place at a Pakistan yesterday, about 12:00 hours in Emmasdale, Off Katima Mulilo road at a residence of Harris Shah, 28. The suspects who are reported […]

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SAMISA player dies at the tournament

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Tragedy has struck the Southern Africa Inter-Municipal Sports Association (SAIMSA) following the sudden death of a participant from Chililabombwe Municipal Council. Katete Melekano the late complained of not feeling well having featured in her team’s first game yesterday morning. She sought medical attention within the Olympic Youth Development Centre, the main venue […]

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Police picks an amputated leg

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Lusaka have picked an amputated left leg at Garden site three area near the sewer ponds . The lower limb was found with some fresh blood and part of it was bandaged. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo said the police were patrolling the area yesterday, 17th September, 2019 at about 16 […]

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Woman stabs lover to death

A 26-year-old woman of Kasama has allegedly stabbed her man friend to death with a knife after a dispute. The incident happened yesterday after the suspect accused the victim of having an affair with another woman. Northern Province Police Commissioner, Richard Mweene has confirmed the development and has identified the victim as Alick Kamana 40 […]

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