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Zambia’s Envoy presents credentials to Kazakh Head of state

President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev says his country remains committed to strengthening bilateral relations with Zambia. President Tokayev made the remarks when he received Letters of  Credence from Zambia’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan, on a non-residential basis, Mr Shadreck Luwita at the Akorda Presidential Palace in the capital Nur-Sultan. President Tokayev who congratulated […]

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Dishing out of money should be condemned-GEARS

By IREEN MULENGA Governance Elections Advocacy Research Services (GEARS) initiative Executive Director Macdonald Chipenzi has described the video which Vice President Inonge Wina is seen dishing out money to cadres in North Western Province as disturbing. Mr Chipenzi said that the Vice President’s actions are capable of undermining the electoral process. He said that kind […]

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Cyclist dies in a fatal road accident

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-78-year-old cyclist of Kitwe has died in a fatal road traffic accident after hitting on a pedestrian crossing the road, fell off his bicycle and crashed on the tarmac. The victim only identified as Simwaba sustained multiple fatal injuries and died on the spot. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Elias Chushi said that the […]

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Mubukwanu urges Zambians to make submissions on 8NDP

By IREEN MULENGA The Ministry of National Development Planning is undertaking countrywide discussions in provinces with various stakeholders to build consensus on priority areas. This has to be addressed during the implementation period of the 8th National Development Plan (8NDP) which will run from 2022 to 2026. Officiating at the provincial stakeholder consultations for the […]

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The Rebirth of Africa is here

By Our Reporter The leader of Africa’s first-ever economic war for economic independence Mr Charles N. Lambert has rolled out the activities ahead of the rebirth of Africa also known as the African renaissance through a new economic system known as Compassionate Capitalism According to Lambert, Africa needs a rebirth and has needed a rebirth […]

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Zesco Utd opens eight point lead

By Mercy Chewe Zesco United on Wednesday brushed aside their disappointing ABSA Cup final loss to extend the lead at the top of the FAZ Super Division to eight points. Zesco opened an eight point lead in the league after beating visiting Red Arrows 2-1 today just four days after losing the ABSA Cup final […]

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Chingola: 200 Teachers receive May Day awards

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola education authorities have awarded over 200 Teachers ahead of Labour Day falling on May 1. This Year’s Labour Day themed; ‘Promoting Industrialisation through Productivity, descent work and sustainable economic development amid Covid-19,’ will be celebrated virtually. It is against this background that institutions like Education have started awarding their staff. The […]

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Chingola Covid-19 vaccinations begins

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola District has launched the Covid-19 vaccination program. The vaccines are open to be given out to the residents voluntarily. Chingola District Commissioner Agnes Tonga said that Covid-19 has changed the way people live and people have to accept the new dispensation and embrace it. Ms Tonga said that the covid-19 vaccine […]

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Luanshya vaccination begins  

By IREEN MULENGA Luanshya Mayor Nathan Chanda says he is happy that the covid-19 vaccines are in the District. The vaccine was launched under the theme; “Stopping Covid-19, Delivering Hope”. The Mayor said it was the first to be vaccinated and to lead by example as the district father. Mr Chanda encouraged residents to take […]

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