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WYLF set for second phase youth training

By ALICE NACHILEMBE World Youth and Leadership Foundation says they are set to begin the second phase of leadership and entrepreneurship mentorship training aimed at empowering women and youths with entrepreneurship and leadership skills. The Foundation Director communication, monitoring and evaluation Valentina Daka said the second phase of Leadership and Entrepreneurship program will commence next […]

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Social media abuse worries Govt

Government has expressed concern over the continued abuse of social media by unscrupulous people. Information and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Amos Malupenga says abusers of social media platforms, have, with impunity, continued to use the cyber space to commit crimes especially against women, girls and children. He said it is unfortunate that some people are […]

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Utilisation of youth empowerment cheers Govt

The Prudent utilization of Empowerment Funds obtained by Youths in North-Western Province has cheered Government. North-Western Provincial Permanent Secretary Willies Manjimela says it is gratifying to note that over 500 youth cooperatives that benefited from the empowerment funds are running active businesses in the province. Mr Manjimela has since encouraged youth cooperatives who intend to […]

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Politicians advised to accept elections outcome

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Social Activist and political Analyst Joseck Kunda say that expectations in this year’s general election are high among political contenders. Mr Kunda has urged all the presidential candidates not to take this peaceful country for granted to satisfy their ambitions. He has challenged all the 16 candidates to sober down and become real […]

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41 arrested with offensive weapons

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Lusaka have arrested four suspects in connection with the murder of Two Patriotic Front supporters by suspected UPND cadres. The police have also picked up 41 people in connection with being in possession of offensive weapons after police conducted an operation last night. Deputy Inspector General of Police, Operations Charity […]

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PF have no reason to stay in power-Mweetwa

By Staff Writer United Party for National development (UPND)says PF has no justifiable reason why they should continue managing the affairs of Zambia beyond 12th August,2021 due to their poor socio-economic and Governance record. UPND National Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa said Zambians have given the PF enough time to reduce the cost of living in the […]

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It’s about suffering masses – HH

UPND President Hakainde Hichilema says Rural development is one of the key areas of focus once in office this August. Mr Hichilema said food security, quality education, quality health care and business opportunities for the people in the rural areas will be made available. He said this election is not about Hakainde Hichilema but all […]

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