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3 persons arrested for Motor vehicle theft

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Lusaka have jointly arrested and charged three persons with the offence of fraudulent dealing with a Motor Vehicle and Theft of Motor Vehicle contrary to the Laws of Zambia. Police Spokes person Esther Katongo said Tobias Milambo, Nachi Musonda and Richard Lubemba are alleged that the trio and other persons […]

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More local TV Channels added to TopStar platform

By Staff Writer The Public Signal Distributor TopStar Communications Company Limited has added two (02) local television stations in February to its platform. This brings the number of local TV stations on TopStar Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) platform to thirty – four (34). This number also includes television stations that are broadcast in specific areas. […]

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Police attest Chikankata defiler

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Police in Chikankata have arrested a 26-year-old man of Chimuka Village for allegedly defiling a five-year-old girl. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo said Jalivwa Mpongo dragged the victim to a nearby field after noticing that she was home alone and threatened kill if she shouts. Ms Katongo said the girl who could not […]

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Man kills wife, attempt to kill self fails

CHINOYI CHIPULU A-38-year-old woman of Serenje has allegedly been killed by her husband using a motor vehicle CV joint after a marital dispute. Benjamin Chungu,37, killed his wife and later handed himself to the police after his suicide attempt failed. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo said that the suspect returned home after being away for five […]

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Remodeling a Football Club: the case of Zesco United

The Zambian football landscape has undergone a seismic shift. Over the years, the country’s domestic traditional football powerhouses have seen their fortunes on and off the pitch take a nosedive. Nkana, Power Dynamos, Mufurila Wanderers, Mufurila Black Pool, Nchanga Rangers, were traditionally the big boys of the Zambian game. From the 60s until the mid-90s, […]

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Former Minister eyes parly seat

Former Zambian High Commissioner to Malawi John Phiri  has officially declared interest to stand as Lundazi Central Member of Parliament under the Patriotic Front ticket in this year’s general elections. The PF Lundazi district and constituency committees have welcomed the candidature of Dr Phiri. Dr Phiri has served before as a nominated Member of Parliament […]

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Napsa overcome Gor Mahia in CAF Cup

By Emmanuel Mukuka Napsa Stars are celebrating after beating Kenyan side Gor Mahia 1-0 in the first leg match of the CAF Confederation Cup pre-group stage played in Nairobi on Sunday. Midfielder Daniel Adoko scored the vital away goal at Nyayo Stadium late in the game. Adoko’s goal came in the 86th minute when the […]

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Nkana thump Moroccans in CAF Cup

By Emmanuel Mukuka Nkana have made a giant step toward qualifying for the CAF Confederation Cup group stage after beating Moroccan side TAS de Casablanca 2-0 in the first leg match played in Kitwe on Sunday. A goal each from Fred Tshimenga and Obed Masumbuko propelled Nkana to victory at Nkana Stadium. Kalampa took a […]

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