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Kalulushi: Library association goes for local content

By NCHIMUNYA MIYOBA LIBRAY and Information Association of Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to provide excellence and innovation in library and information services in Zambia. Speaking at the launch of the local content for African libraries project in Kalulushi today, Library and Information Association of Zambia (LIAZ) President Charles Banda said the association is committed to […]

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NDC: Police brutality should end

By JOHN SAKALA The National Democratic congress NDC is disappointed with the conduct of police officers who used force in quelling the riots that broke out at the University of Zambia (Unza) last night. NDC Secretary General Mwenya Musenge says NDC is disturbed that a student has died owing to the unprofessional conduct by police […]

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Unza riot: One student suffocated to death

By JOHN SAKALA A fourth year student has died of suffocation after the hostel she was in caught fire following the riotous behaviour of the students at the University of Zambia. She died after part of October Hostel where she was caught fire. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo has confirmed the death of the student and […]

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Kapeso sworn in as Deputy Police IG

President Edgar Lungu has sworn in former Zambia Police Spokesperson Bonny Kapeso as Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Operations. Mr Kapeso who joined the police service in 1984, has served in eight of the country’s ten provinces. He also has a record of being the longest serving Zambia Police spokesperson, where he […]

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73-yr old woman graduates top of her master’s class

A-73-year old student at the University of Lusaka (UNILUS) stole the limelight among over 1,200 students that graduated from various disciplines at the University’s 6th graduation ceremony, when she graduated top of her Master of Arts class. Ms Tangu Mazaba, who is Lusaka Apex Medical University Registrar, received rounds of applause from fellow graduates and […]

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Zambia vs Guinea Bissau tickets go on sale

By Sports Reporter The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) wishes to inform the public that tickets for the 2019 Cameroon Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match between Zambia and Guinea Bissau are now available in all Shoprite outlets countrywide through Compticket. FAZ wishes to urge the public to take advantage of this window and buy […]

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