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Amatheon 2000 job promise cheers Mukwita

By Ireen Mulenga Zambian Ambassador to Germany Anthony Mukwita says Amatheon Agri Holding N.V, must be commended for creating 2000 new jobs and for introducing new agro products for export. Amatheon is one of the largest privately owned agro companies in Zambia that has employed   2,500 Zambians. Mr Mukwita said he is pleased that the […]

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Ban from stadium amid Covid-19 surge, angers fans

By Mary Mukuka The Zambia Football Fans Association (ZAFFA) is furious that the Government has completely banned football fans from all games due to the spike in Covid-19 cases. FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala said Football House is complying with the directive announced by Sports Minister Emmanuel Mulenga at the weekend. ZAFFA General Secretary Chawezi […]

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Zamtel launches school fees promotion

By JOHN SAKALA Zamtel has today launched a new and exciting school fees promotion dubbed Back2School which allows its mobile money customers to win school fees vouchers of up to K3,000. The vouchers will cater for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary education and ranges from K1,500, K2,500 and K3000. The promotion will have a daily draw […]

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Unruly youths clash in Lusaka

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Unruly youths yesterday clashed in Lusaka’s George Compound causing havoc and damaged window panes to nearby houses within the compound. Police have so far arrested five suspects aged between 21 and 25 years old. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo confirmed the development in an interview that unruly youths have been charged with Malicious […]

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MQHZ happy with Chilufya’s dismissal

By Ireen Mulenga Medical for Quality Healthcare in Zambia (MQHZ) has welcomed the move by Edgar Lungu for firing Heath Minister Chitalu Chilufya following a health scandal.        MQHZ Director General Quince Mwabu said the firing of Dr Chilufya sends strong signal to all public workers. “We as an organization that promotes health […]

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‘Stop faking defections,’ UPND advises PF

By CHINOYI CHIPULU United Party for National Development (UPND) says Patriotic Front should stop playing politics of self-deceit by faking defectors from other political parties. UPND Luanshya Central Constituency Chairman Othro  Sinkala said that faking defectors will not help redeem PF’s lost victory. He said in a statement that UPND has denied news going round […]

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