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Zesco United beat Forest Rangers 2-0

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Super Division leaders Zesco United on Wednesday overcome Forest Rangers 2-0 in a Ndola derby friendly at Trade Fair grounds. Both teams were using the match to prepare for future games since the league is currently on a short break. Congelese David Molinga and Kenyan Jesse Were contributed a goal piece in […]

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Sumaili calls on church to engage political players

By Staff WriterNational Guidance and Religious Affairs Minister Godfridah Sumaili has called on the Church to engage all political players to ensure that peace is maintained as the country heads towards the general elections. Speaking when she paid a courtesy call on Copperbelt Permanent Secretary Bright Nundwe, Rev Sumaili said there is need for the […]

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Electoral commission, examination council at play

Dear Editor I am casually watching the drama of how the two ECZ are carrying on their business after the ConCourt ruling that puts G12 school certificate as a must to have, that has put a lot of aspiring candidates both new and those serving, on the wire.The first ECZ (Examination Council of Zambia)’s mandate […]

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Politics vs Covid-19

Dear Editor I now understand why some people have continuously said there is no Covid 19 in Zambia and I really reason with their anger. After yesterday’s episode at Kitwe Examination Council of Zambia offices yesterday where I went to certify my G12 school certificate and subsequently be given a confirmation letter by the Council. […]

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Lubinda not re-contesting Kabwata seat

Kabwata Member of Parliament Given Lubinda will not re-contest the Kabwata seat in the August 12th general elections. Announcing the development today, Mr Lubinda who has served as Kabwata Constituency MP for the last four terms making him the longest parliamentarian says stepping aside this time around is the best decision he has ever made. […]

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PS Kaunda calls for speedy implementation of donor-funded projects

By IREEN MULENGA The Ministry of National Development Planning has urged all project implementation units to ensure speedy implementation of projects and programmes to avoid slowing down the disbursement rates, eliminate delays and maximize value for money. This was at the official  opening  of the joint GRZ African Development Bank (AfDB) portfolio performance review meeting […]

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NAREP ready to scoop 2021 polls

By IREEN MULENGA National Restoration Party (NAREP) President Steven Nyirenda says the party is ready to scoop August 12, general elections this year. Mr Nyirenda whose slogan is, Zambia is for Zambians and only Zambians will develop the country said he is a leader which will lead the country out of poverty and create the […]

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