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Lufwanyama residents in relief food

Several Lufwanyama residents who were affected by floods have praised government for providing them with relief food. The residents thanked government when Lufwanyama District Commissioner Dorothy Chipimpi delivered bags of mealie-meal from the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit -DMMU- to all the residents whose houses collapsed due to heavy rainfall in Chief Nkana’s area. Angel […]

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Probe rising cement price Govt told

The Economics Association of Zambia -EAZ- has called on government to probe the rising prices of cement in the country. Association President Lubinda Habazoka said the continued upward adjustment in the price of cement is unjustified given the sustained stability in the exchange rate. Dr Habazoka said the frequent re-pricing is not supported by any […]

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Kalulushi Deputy Mayor aspires for Mayoral seat

By ALICE NACHILEMBE KalulushiDeputy Mayor Paul Chivunda has declared interest to stand as Mayor for Kalulushi before the district and Constituency leadership. Mr Chivunda who is also the PF Kalulushi Youth District Chairperson  and Dongwe ward Councillor said he has five years municipality knowledge  and experience. He said he has the capability to run a […]

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Nkhuwa hands over market shelter at Mimbula

By Staff Writer Chingola Member of Parliament Matthew Nkhuwa has handed over a market shelter at Mimbula market to the marketeers. And he instantly empowered the marketeers with K20, 000 cash as working capital which will work as revolving fund. Mr Nkhuwa said his desire is to shelter all marketeers trading along the roads. He […]

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Everton ends 11 years of derby hurt

Everton earned their first win at Liverpool since 1999 as the troubled Premier League champions crashed to a 2-0 defeat in the Merseyside derby, while Chelsea’s revival under Thomas Tuchel stalled in a 1-1 draw against Southampton on Saturday. Richarlison gave Carlo Ancelotti’s side the perfect start with his third minute strike. Gylfi Sigurdsson’s late […]

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Nkana eye CAF Cup group stage

By Golden Chewe Nkana are seeking to reach the CAF Confederation Cup group stage on Sunday as they face TAS Casablanca away in Morocco. Nkana and Casablanca are clashing in the second leg match of the pre-group stage on Sunday evening. Kalampa have a 2-0 advantage from the first leg match played in Kitwe last […]

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Konkola Blades humiliate Nchanga Rangers

By Golden Chewe Konkola Blades have won the KCM derby bragging rights in spectacular fashion by bashing rivals Nchanga Rangers 4-1 in the FAZ National Division One match at Konkola Stadium in Chililabombwe on Saturday. The big win has propelled Blades to the top of the table as they moved to 37 points after playing […]

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Mongu savage ‘assegais’ grandpa  

By CHINOYI CHIPULU A-72-year-old man of Mongu has been speared in the head and he died instantly. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo said the Muyendekwa Liomba was found lying in a pool of blood with a spear still stuck on his head. Ms Katongo said the incident happened on February 16 around 01:00 hrs where Mr […]

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Konkola, Rangers face off in KCM derby

By CHINOYI CHIPULU  Old foes Konkola Blades and Nchanga Rangers will tomorrow renew their rivalry when they face-off in a National Division One Week 18 encounter in the border Town. The two Konkola Copper Mines sponsored sides are seeking to bounce back to the Super Division and have so far not disappointed this season. Social […]

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