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2 nabbed for murder

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police have charged and arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged murder of James Milimo who died on February 19, 2023 at the University Teaching Hospitals. Police Deputy Spokesperson Danny Mwale said that the victim was accused of stealing a cellular phone about two months prior to his death. Mr Mwale […]

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Grade 11, pupil raped by unknown person

By Staff Writer A-grade-11- pupil of Kameza Secondary school in Chililabombwe has allegedly been raped by a man whom she can identify if seen on her way back from school sports. Brief facts are that the victim 16, on March 9, 2023 around 19:00hours was coming from school where they had school sports. As she […]

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72 cooperatives get CDF in Monze

72 cooperatives and clubs in Monze central constituency were on Wednesday empowered under the constituency development fund.  Speaking during the disbarment of CDF funds, Monze area Member of Parliament who is also minister of home affairs and internal security Jack Mwiimbu urged people to utilize this opportunity and apply for the funds. Mr Mwiimbu who […]

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Motor vehicle stolen during women’s day celebrations

By Staff Writer Police in Ndola have instituted investigations in the theft of motor vehicle Toyota Ipsum reg number ACP 4112 black in colour valued at K60, 000. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba said that brief facts are that Kombe Mulenga 60, the complainant went with his vehicle into town to celebrate International Women’s […]

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Technology critical in female entrepreneurship

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola Member of Parliament Chipoka Mulenga’s wife Likonge Mulenga says that female entrepreneurship can be promoted through the use of technology in the country. Eng Mulenga says technology has made it easier for individuals to start and grow businesses hence women entrepreneurs can succeed and drive the economy through technology. Speaking during […]

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Girl 5, defiled

By Staff Writer A-five- year old in Kitwe’s New Kawama compound has been defiled by unknown criminal. Copperbelt deputy Police Deputy commanding officer Peacewell Mweemba said that the criminals broke into the children’s room on March 6 at around 01:l15 hours by removing mad blocks from one of the windows. Mr Mweemba said that the […]

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Govt condemns homosexuality march over the weekend

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chief Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda says that Government would not condone homosexuality behavior that was perpetrated by a group of people over the weekend. Ms Kasanda described the behavior by a group of people at the weekend who marched at Lusaka’s showground chanting and carrying placards in support of homosexuality as irresponsible. […]

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Zip-BCC hands back Kasumbalesa facilities to Govt

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Zambia Intellectual Property-Border Crossing Corporation  (Zip-BCC) the Concessionaire for the Kasumbalesa Facilities has handed back the Kasumbalesa Facilities to Government (ZRA) after the elapse of the 12 years concession. Speaking at the Handback Ceremony, Minister of Commerce Trade and Industry, Chipoka Mulenga who is also the Acting Minister of Finance and National […]

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