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Liverpool back on top with win at Cardiff

Liverpool continue to put the pressure on Manchester City as a hard-fought 2-0 win at relegation threatened Cardiff moved them back top of the Premier League on Sunday. Georginio Wijnaldum’s opener just before the hour and James Milner’s penalty secured a ninth consecutive win in all competitions for Jurgen Klopp’s side and moved them two […]

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GOVT addressing fish deficit

Fisheries and Livestock Minister Kampamba Chewe says government has made progress in reducing fish deficit in the country. Mrs Chewe says from 2001 to date, Zambia has increased its fish production by over 1-hundred and 50 percent. She says government is also still committing itself to increase production levels through the promotion of fish farming […]

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Sri Lanka attacks: Death toll soars to 290

The death toll in Sri Lanka has soared to 290 after a wave of blasts hit churches and luxury hotels across the country on Sunday. Police said 24 people had been arrested, but it is not yet known who carried out the attacks. About 500 people are injured and dozens of foreigners are among the […]

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 Zambia’s Deputy High commissioner to Tanzanian dies

Zambia’s Deputy High Commissioner to Tanzania, Lawrence Njobvu has died. Mr Njobvu died on Tuesday 16th April 2019 at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka. Last month sadly saw the death of Zambia’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Rayford Mbulu and Zambia’s High Commissioner to Kenya Brenda Muntemba. Mbulu died after a short illness while Muntemba […]

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Durban to Play Host to 2019 COSAFA Cup!

The 2019 COSAFA Cup will be staged in the South African coastal city of Durban from May 25-June 8, serving as vital preparation for the region’s Africa Cup of Nations-bound sides. The prestigious regional tournament will be hosted in partnership with the South African Football Association and the eThekwini Municipality, with venues around the city […]

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FIFA, FAZ talk football development

FIFA Regional Office Development Manager David Fain and Project Coordinator Sanda Rasaomahenina are in the country to confer with the FAZ secretariat over football development matters. The South Africa based FIFA officials have held meetings with the FAZ management led by General Secretary Adrian Kashala, his deputy Joseph Chimpampwe, Head of Marketing Jessie Simukoko, Technical […]

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Spurs stun Man City on away goals in modern classic

Tottenham overcame Manchester City in a classic encounter at Etihad Stadium to reach the last four of the Champions League for the first time. Fernando Llorente’s goal, bundled in from a corner and confirmed by VAR 17 minutes from time, gave Mauricio Pochettino’s side victory on away goals on a night of tension, attacking quality […]

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GOVT geared for food distribution

Vice President, Inonge Wina, said government is geared to deliver relief food to all the thirteen districts of the Southern province. Speaking on arrival at the Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone, Mrs. Wina said government is aware that the drought experienced in the province and some other parts of the country has adversely […]

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