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Man 22 nabbed for Rape

By Staff Writer Police in Kanyama have arrested and Charged a-22-year-old man for the offence of Rape. Mutumbula Kashimu the accused is alleged to have raped a-27-year-old woman of Kanyama Township. This occurred on October 1, 2023 around 2100 hours in Kanyama Township of Lusaka. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said brief facts of the matter […]

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Stanbic Bank donates to Musenga Health post

By Staff Writer Stanbic Bank has donated assorted items worth K60,000 to Musenga Health Post maternity wing as Corporate Social responsibility. Speaking during the handover of the items Chingola Member of Parliament Chipoka Mulenga expressed gratitude for the donation toward the equipping of the maternity wing. Mr Mulenga who is also Commerce Trade and Industry […]

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FlySafair’s maiden flight to Zambia enroute Livingstone from Johannesburg Launched

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Zambia Airport Corporation Board representative Ireen Tembo says the Corporation endeavors to provide world class infrastructure and services to locals and foreign. Speaking at the launch of flySafair’s maiden flight to Zambia enroute Livingstone from Johannesburg held at Harry Mwaanga Kumbula Airport in Livingstone, Ms Tembo said FlySafair resonates with the cooperation […]

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Killer stepfather axe stepson to death in Mufurila

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Mufurila have apprehended a 43-year-old stepfather for allegedly axing to death his 14-year-old step-son. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba said the relationship between the step son and step father was antagonistic as the stepfather never wanted the step son. Mr Mweemba said on October 1, 2023 the mother who […]

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Victoria falls environment receives face lift

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Minor hotels in Livingstone have handed over face lifted Victoria falls environment to the National heritage commission. Speaking at the handover held at the Victoria falls today, Guest of honor Livingstone Mayor Constance Muleabai said the face lift of the Victoria falls supplements governments efforts of bettering and preserving the national heritage […]

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Boy 7, dies in an inferno

By Staff Writer A- seven- year-old boy has died in an inferno after the grass thatched house they stay in caught fire. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said brief Facts of the matter are that on September 24, 2023 around 16:00 hours Mwalukata Elizabeth mother to the deceased boy went to a stream to wash her […]

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Kasanda’s dismissal, says reduces women in Cabinet- NGOCC

By Staff Writer The Non-governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has bemoaned the dismissal of former Minister of Information and Media,  Chushi Kasanda as the decision further reduces the number of women in Cabinet. NGOCC Executive Director Anne Mbewe said the Head of State should have considered replacing Kasanda with another woman or transferring her […]

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