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Napsa Stars win, boosts their chances

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Napsa Stars boosted their chances of beating the drop after overcoming bottom-placed Kitwe United 2-0 at Woodlands Stadium on Wednesday. The two relegation threatened sides were all eyeing to get maximum points but it was the home side who emerged victorious after 90 minutes. Substitute Emmanuel Mayuka and Jacob Ngulube netted on […]

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Chilufya Tayali: No touch and go

By JOHN SAKALA Police in Lusaka have arrested Economic and Equity Party President, Chilufya Tayali for the offence of Defamation of the President. This is in line with a video which went viral on social media in which the accused person made derogatory remarks against His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zambia, Dr […]

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Four consecutive wins cheer Buffaloes coach

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Green Buffaloes coach Justin Chinama says winning four consecutive matches is a step in the right direction for his team as they attempt to finish in the top eight. On Wednesday, Buffaloes beat Forest Rangers 2-1 at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium to boost their chances of surviving relegation. Win pushed the soldiers to […]

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Health security critical at ZNPHI-Dr Chanda

By IREEN MULENGA Minister of Health Jonas Chanda says there is urgent need to strength local health security and surveillance systems at Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI). Dr Chanda was speaking during the conducted tour of the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI). He said the security system at the institution is worrying hence […]

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Stop publishing lies about KCM, Bloomberg told

By JOHN SAKALA Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has told Bloomberg to stop publishing lies about the mine. Bloomberg had published an article saying KCM has stopped producing. KCM is now demanding for a retraction of the misleading Bloomberg article. General Manager Corporate Affairs Shapi Shachinda said the favorable copper prices have made it economical to […]

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Who should choose parliamentary candidates?

By Eng Geoffrey Chishimba Chiyumbe Political parties in Zambia are at this time busy making their final selection for their constituency representatives in the race to the National Assembly in the general elections slated for August 12, 2021. There is debate however, as for which political party structure level must call the final shot in […]

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