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Catholic Parliamentarians in Zambia to defend social justice

The Association of Catholic Parliamentarians in Zambia have resolved to use its legislative privileges to defend social justice and improve the livelihood of people. Association Chairperson Professor Nkandu Luo who is also Minister in charge of Higher Education says the catholic Parliamentarians will ensure that they support the legislation that promotes wealth creation and eradication […]

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Fire Gutters 13 houses to ashes in Kalabo

Fire has swept through the whole of Namanda village in Chief Imbwae’s chiedfdom, in Libonda ward, gutting 13 houses to ashes. Kalabo District Commissioner Fridah Luhila confirmed the incident during a Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) emergency meeting held at her office on Friday. Ms Luhila who is also DMMU Kalabo Chairperson said the […]

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Mkushi arsonist nabbed

Police in Mkushi have arrested a 34 year-old man for allegedly burning seven members of the same family. Deputy Police Spokesperson Rea Hamoonga who confirmed the arrest in a statement, identified the man as  Obert Bubala on One count of Arson and Seven counts of murder which took place in Mkushi yesterday. Mr Hamoonga said […]

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7 people die in an inferno

Seven members of the same family have been burnt to death in a suspected Arson case. This happened at Mwitwa farms in Mkushi District , 02 kilometers West of Mkushi turn off yesterday, 25th August, 2018 at about 01 30 hours. The deceased have been identified as Royda Chisenga aged 57, female juveniles Natasha Musonda […]

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AU won’t recognize unconstitutional changes

The African Union said it will not recognize unconstitutional changes of governance unless those whose leadership has been attained through the ballot. African Union Commission Director for Political Affairs Dr Kebele Mathlosa says military coups or governments brought through civil unrest will not be entertained. He said the AUC pursues voting as a constitutional means […]

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42 companies to participate in Central Province Expo

Forty two companies have confirmed participation in the Central Province Investment Forum and Expo. Central Province Permanent Secretary Chanda Kabwe said five companies have shown interest to invest in Luano District. He said a lot of progress has been made after the official launch by Vice President Inongwe Wina. The Central Provincial Administration has initiated […]

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Man 75 committees suicide

A 75 year old man of Chipata has committed suicide by hanging himself to a pole supporting the roof of a pit latrine using a fiber rope. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo who confirmed in a statement identified the victim as Jaivan Banda of Mphuzuzu village. Ms Katongo said this occurred on 22nd August, 2018 between […]

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