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CiSCA demands an end to undermining and abuse of constitutionally established bodies

By JOHN SAKALA The Civil Society Constitution Agenda (CiSCA) demands an immediate end to the Patriotic Front’s continued undermining of constitutionally established and protected institutions such as the Electoral Commission of Zambia, the Zambia Police Service, the Anti-Corruption Commission, the Financial Intelligence Centre, among others. CiSCA Acting Chairperson Judith Mulenga said undermining constitutionally established bodies […]

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Form cooperatives, Chiteme urges Eastern Province

By JOHN SAKALA The Minister of National Development Planning Alexander Chiteme has urged communities in Eastern Province to form cooperatives and apply for Zambia Integrated Forest Landscape Project (ZIFLP) grants to stimulate communal development and empowerment. The Minister held meetings with various stakeholders in the province after Vice-President Inonge Mutukwa Wina flanked by the Minister […]

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Truck drivers planned protests must be thwarted-police

By JOHN SAKALA Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Administration Eugene Sibote has directed all provincial Police Commissioners to ensure that truck drivers planned protest are thwarted. Mr Sibote said police have information that some truck drivers were engaging in acts of illegality by harassing and stopping their colleagues who are willing to […]

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Educating our Future – Today

By Chalusa Elarm The Zambian Constitution in part reads, “The sate shall endeavour to provide equal and adequate educational opportunities in all fields at all levels for all.” It was in 1996 too that the underlying policy document entitled “Educating Our Future” was formulated. One of the postulates of this policy was to waive grade […]

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Zamtel voted best data service provider

By JOHN SAKALA Zamtel has been awarded the Best Data Service Provider in Zambia at the 2020 Zambia Ecommerce Awards held on Saturday. Zamtel beat off competition to emerge as the country’s most preferred data service producer for individual, retail and wholesale customers. The awards ceremony that was held virtually recognized Zamtel’s strong efforts in […]

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Spurs rocked on Bale’s return, Villa extend perfect start

West Ham ruined Gareth Bale’s Tottenham return with a stunning late fightback from three goals down to rescue a thrilling 3-3 draw, while Aston Villa extended their perfect start with a dramatic 1-0 win at Leicester on Sunday. Tottenham were leading 3-0 when Bale came on as a 72nd minute substitute for his first appearance […]

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Bishop Kazhila happy with Chingola DC, no friction

By JOHN SAKALA Life Gospel Ministries International General Overseer Joseph Kazhaila refutes media reports of friction with government on the Day of prayers. Bishop Kazhila said Chingola District Commissioner Agnes Tonga went to his church to deliver the message on behalf of the President. He wrote on his Facebook Page; CLARIFICATION. At no time did […]

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Zambians abroad join in prayers

By Jeremy Munthali in Turkey Zambian Missions in Belgium, France, Switzerland and Turkey together with the Zambian community in the countries of accreditation, yesterday joined the country in observing National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance and Reconciliation. Zambia’s Ambassador to Turkey, Dr Joseph Chilengi, Zambia’s Ambassador to France, Dr Christine Kaseba-Sata, Zambia’s Ambassador to Belgium, […]

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Peace is a rare gem guard it jealously, Zambians urged

By JOHN SAKALA Zambia’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Lt. Gen. Paul Mihova has implored Zambians both home and abroad to jealously guard the peace that the country has been enjoying as peace is a rare gem. Addressing Zambians in the United Kingdom during the commemoration of the National Day of Pray and Fasting, […]

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Kampyongo donates K10, 000 to Chingola’s Grace Church

By JOHN SAKALA Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo has donated K10, 000 to Grace Fellowship Family Church of Chingola. Mr Kampyongo said the donation will go towards the construction of the church so that its worshippers can build the house of God. The minister who had sent PF Copperbelt Provincial Youth Chairperson Don Mungulube to […]

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