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Zambia’s Ambassador to Turkey dies

By ALICE NACHILEMBE  Zambia’s Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey Dr Joseph Chilengi has died. Dr Chilengi died on Tuesday 11th May, 2021 at 22:35 hours at Güven Hospital in Ankara where he was receiving medical attention. He was 61 years old. Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Zambia Joseph Malanji  announced the […]

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Chairman Ndhlovu hails FAZ Kopala final

By Mercy Chewe FAZ Copperbelt Chairman Patrick Ndhlovu has hailed the organization of the 2021 Copperbelt Provincial Cup final won by Konkola Blades at the weekend. Ndhlovu ‘722’ said the final was exciting and the competition was incident free. ‘I am happy that the security was in place and the tournament was incident free,’ he […]

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Promotion contenders Konkola upbeat

By Mercy Chewe The Konkola Blades Executive Committee is confident the club will secure promotion to the FAZ Super Division this season. Second placed Konkola on Wednesday faces National Division One leaders Kansanshi Dynamos in the top of the table clash away in Solwezi Ahead of the delayed midweek clash, Konkola have 50 points, two […]

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IG statement on the forthcoming general elections

Zambia will on 12th August, 2021 go to polls and citizens will be exercising their democratic right of choosing leaders of their choice at various levels. The elections are usually preceded by series of public political activities such as campaigns with a view of according every political party taking part in the election an opportunity […]

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No confusion will erupt in UPND Alliance-Milupi

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The United Party for National Development (UPND) Alliance Chairperson Charles Milupi has assured Zambians that confusion will not erupt in the alliance despite having prominent leaders from various political parties. Mr Milupi who is also Alliance for Democracy and Development (ADD) President said that the parties that have joined the alliance cannot […]

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K800, 000 released for Kamuchanga market

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Patriotic Front (PF) Mufulira Central incumbent Member of Parliament Evans Chibanda has called Mufulira central marketers to be patient with the government as it has already released K800, 000 to be used in the completion of the Kamuchanga new modern Market. Dr Chibanda said the funds were released to Mufulira Municipal […]

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Differently boded persons want empowerment

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Ndola Central Constituency independent aspiring Member of Parliament Chungu Kapema says it is of great concern that differently abled people have been left out in most of the government’s empowerment programs. Mr Kapema said that the differently abled people in the country lack relevant support from government and other stakeholders which would […]

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Power Dynamos coach sent on leave

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Power Dynamos have sent coach Perry Mutapa on administrative leave just days after losing to bitter rivals Nkana in a local derby. Nkana ended their 10-match winless run by beating Power 2-0 on Sunday at Arthur Davies Stadium. According to a statement issued by the club’s media department, assistant coach and Mutapa’s […]

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