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Pre- School should be made compulsory- NAQEZ

By ALICE NACHILEMBE  National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) says that pre-school should become compulsory. NAQEZ Executive Director Aaron Chansa said world over, pre-school is crucial because it gives children the necessary foundation, readiness for formal school and assured success in later academic life. Mr Chansa said research reveals that children who graduate […]

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Zambian woman convicted for harboring illegal immigrants

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-58-yrar-old Zambian woman of Masala, Ndola has been convicted for harbouring illegal immigrants  Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said the Ndola Regional Immigration Office has secured the conviction of a 58-year-old Zambian female of Masala, Alice Namukonda, for harbouring illegal immigrants contrary to the Laws of Zambia. Mr Nshinka said particulars of […]

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Girl 6, dies after been hit by Motor Bike

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-six- year- old girl has died after being hit by a motor bike in Luangwa District. Assistant Police Deputy Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said that the accident occurred on March 16, 2023 around 11:00 hours along Kamoba road. Mr Chilaba said preliminary investigations indicate that the accident happened when the pedestrian was crossing […]

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Generate money for the Treasury-Kakubo

By Staff Writer Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Stanley Kakubo has challenged Missions to generate funds for the Treasury. Mr Kakubo has described the just ended Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting as successful. Addressing Zambia High Commission staff at the Chancery on Tuesday, Mr Kakubo said the London Mission, the United Kingdom was […]

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Wanted criminal nabbed in Lusaka

By Staff Writer Police in Lusaka have arrested one suspect who has been on Police wanted list for allegedly been behind a spate of thefts of motor vehicles in some parts of Lusaka. Police Assistant Deputy Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said Bernard Mupela 46, was picked on March 15, 2023 in Kamanga Township. Mr Chilabi said […]

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Talks on KCM, Mopani to be concluded soon-HH

By Staff Writer President Hakainde Hichilema says Government will soon conclude talks on KCM and Mopani Copper mine as the country’s economy is primarily reliant on copper. Mr Hichilema said the discussions with the two mining companies will come to an end and the people will get employment. He said the meetings are underway and […]

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Assorted beer seized from shebeens in Chingola

By Staff Writer Chingola Municipal Council(CMC) through the Department of Public Health raided illegal beer outlets commonly known as shebeens and seized 149 bottles of assorted alcoholic beverages. Chingola Municipal Council Assistant Public Relations Manager Evelyn Mulenga said a combined team of Health Inspectors, Council Police, and State Police seized the beer during a shebeen […]

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