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NDC youths disappointed with Akafumba

By ALICE NACHILEMBE National Democrats Congress Youths are dismayed with the conduct of Mr Joseph Akafumba and his rebel gang. NDC National Youth Chairperson Charles Kabwita says the youths have watched, with dismay and concludes that the gang need psychological help. Mr Kabwita said the youths have avoided talks as they were sure that they […]

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Nchanga Rangers record draw again

By Mercy Chewe Nchanga Rangers’ chances of winning promotion back to the FAZ Super Division are slowly fading away after enduring a stuttering form. Rangers on Sunday surrendered a 1-0 lead to draw 1-1 against City of Lusaka in a Round 20 National League match played at Woodlands Stadium in the capital city. The Chingola […]

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Chawama Clinic upgrade begins

By JOHN SAKALA Health Minister Jonas Chanda says Chawama Clinic in Chingola is burdened due to its large catchment area. Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony for the upgrade of Chawama Clinic into a mini hospital today March 7, 2021, Dr Chanda said Chawama has a catchment of 60, 000 people making it the busiest […]

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East Chiefs hail Zamtel for towers roll out

By JOHN SAKALA Some traditional leaders in Eastern Province have commended Zamtel for aggressively rolling out its network coverage across the Province. Chief Sandwe of the Nsenga speaking people and Chief Nyampande of Petauke said the expansion of network coverage in their chiefdoms has brought development to the people. The two traditional leaders were speaking […]

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18 wards endorse Matthew Nkhuwa as sole parley candidate

By Staff Writer The 18 wards of Chingola Constituency under the PF structures have endorsed incumbent Member of Parliament Matthew Nkhuwa as their sole parliamentary candidate for the upcoming 2021 general elections.  Speaking today at a meeting for the ward officials held at Chikola Secondary School, Chingola Constituency PF Chairperson Francis Chileshe said Mr Nkhuwa […]

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Luanshya Mayor declares interest to contest Roan

By CHARLES TEMBO Patriotic Front Copperbelt Province Chairman Nathan Chanda has announced his desire to contest the Roan Constituency Parliamentary seat. Mr Chanda who is the Mayor of Luanshya District made the announcement at Mpatamato Secondary School where hundreds of Roan and Mpatamato residents endorsed him. Mr Chanda emphasised the need for unit, loyalty and […]

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Zesco Utd wary of Kansanshi

By Mercy Chewe Zesco United coach Mumamba Numba has admitted that Kansanshi Dynamos will not be pushovers when the two teams face-off in the ABSA Cup quarterfinals on March 13 at Woodlands Stadium in Lusaka. Defending champions Zesco have won the ABSA Cup a record six times ahead of the match against National League side […]

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PAC leader calls for change of govt

By Ireen Mulenga Opposition People’s Alliance for Change PAC President Andyford Banda says there is urgent need to change the Government this year. Speaking in an interview, Mr Banda said that talking about change, is talking about people who have failed to manage the affairs of this country. Mr Banda said the politics that the […]

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Kabaso Chongo accepts to play for Zambia again

By Mercy Chewe TP Mazembe defender Chongo Kabaso has demonstrated patriotism by accepting to play for Chipolopolo again just months after being unceremoniously dropped from the team and ejected from the camp. Zambia coach Micho on Friday named Kabaso in his squad to face Algeria and Zimbabwe in the 2021 AFCON Group H qualifiers. Chipolopolo […]

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