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Lusambo returns seat

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Bowman Lusambo has retained the Kabushi parliamentary seat in Ndola after getting 18,417 votes against his rival Bernard Kanengo of the United Party for National Development (UPND) who polled 12,593 voted. Returning officer Elias Mwalaba declared Mr Lusambo as the winner at 02:40 hours this morning.

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UPND Alliance Felix Mutati says that Zambians have made their decision. Mr Mutati said that they have had enough of unemployment, rising food prices and endless corruption scandals. He said they have voted for change in large numbers and soon they will have a government that can turn things around and move the country forward. […]

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CHILILABOBWE PAINTED RED

By ALICE NACHILEMBE United Party for National Development (UPND) has scooped the seats for Parliamentary, Mayoral and 22 Local Government seats in Chiliabombwe. UPND presidential candidate Hakainde Hichilema led in Chilililabombwe District with 25076 votes while Patriotic Front’s Edgar Lungu scooped 14664. For parliamentary Paul Kabuswe had 22112 votes against PF Richard Musukwa who had […]

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ECZ lacks credibility

By Staff Writer Political Activist Obert Namalongo has accused  the electro commissioner of Zambia (ECZ) team of lacking credibility and Zambians are slowly losing confidence. Mr Namalonga said that Stakeholders concerned over safety ballot boxes must be supported by all well-meaning Zambians. He said that it is clear the majority people have lost confidence in […]

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ECZ condemned on biased media accreditation

By ALICE NACHILEMBE ZIIMA President Jajah Coulibaly has condemned the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) for their biased accreditation of media houses to the results centre. Mr Coulibaly  said that as a referee in the election, ECZ should have accredited journalists from all media institutions. He said it is worrying for the ECZ to play […]

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Corruption hinders Development- Kunda

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Movement for Promoting National Values and Principals founder Joseck Kunda says that corruption is a major hindrance and enemy of development in the society. Mr Kunda said that instead of the national resources reaching the intended targets, monies are diverted and ends up in the pockets of few selfish individuals. He said […]

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Rugby League to resume at the month-end

By Mercy Chewe The Zambia Rugby Union (ZRU) says the suspended National Rugby League will resume on 28th August 2021. ZRU suspended all league games on 17 June 2021 after Covid-19 cases and deaths increased in the country. ZRU head of Competition Enock Shikabeta said clubs should immediately start training in readiness for the games. […]

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Chipolopolo launch World Cup preps

By Mercy Chewe Local players have camped in Lusaka as Chipolopolo start preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. Interim Chipolopolo coach Chambeshi earlier this week named a provisional 30-member home-based team. The team trained at Lusaka’s Nkoloma Stadium on Friday. The squad on Saturday morning played a friendly match against Super Division […]

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