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Govt inspires hope for teachers

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Professional Teachers Union of Zambia (PROTUZ) has described confirmations in appointments and upgrades for teachers as motivating and inspirational. PROTUZ Director Public Relation and International Affairs Brian Mwila said the current prevailing positive will exhibited by Government in addressing numerous long standing human resource and administrative issues. Mr Mwila said has […]

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Chief Kakoma appeals for a mini hospital

Chief Kakoma of the Lunda people in Mwinilunga district has appealed to Government to construct a mini-hospital in his chiefdom to improve health care service delivery in the area. Chief Kakoma said his chiefdom, which is located over 140 kilometres away from Mwinilunga Central Business District, only has one rural health center servicing a population […]

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Protect endangered species-CNZ

By NCHIMUNYA MIYOBA Care for Nature Zambia has called for strengthened implementation of Convention of Trade in Endangered Species (CTIES) by the Ministry of Tourism to reduce illegal wildlife trade of endangered species and flora. Care for Nature Zambia Executive Director Nsama Kearns said the Ministry of Tourism should work towards curbing the vice as […]

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Equatorial Guinea stun Algeria

Equatorial Guinea stunned Algeria to leave the defending champions on the brink of a group-stage exit from the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Esteban Obiang slid in at the far post to convert a flick-on and net the only goal with 20 minutes left in Douala. Algeria have just one point from their opening […]

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Ghana police rescue baby trapped in stolen vehicle

Ghanaian police have a rescued a baby trapped in a vehicle that was stolen by gunmen from a church in Kumasi in Asanti region. They are hunting for the suspected thieves who later abandoned the car and escaped after a police patrol team chased after them. The incident was posted on social media by a […]

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Parents urged to take advantage of free education

By Maimbo Mweemba Science and Technology Minister Felix Mutati advised parents to take advantage of the free education that Government has provided as a way of reducing child marriages. Mr Mutati says child marriages have continued to affect the girl child welfare, because most parents were NOT able to pay their schools fees. Speaking when […]

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Senegal settle for a goalless draw

Senegal and Guinea moved closer to reaching the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations following a 0-0 draw. The Guineans had the only real chance of the first half when Seny Dieng saved a low effort from Morgan Guilavogui. Senegal grew into the Group B clash after the break as Abdou Diallo had […]

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Malawi beat Zimbabwe 2-1

Gabadinho Mhango scored twice as Malawi beat Zimbabwe 2-1 to boost their hopes of a first-ever appearance in the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations. Zimbabwe went ahead with a superb 38th-minute header from Ishmael Wadi, but Mhango equalised five minutes later with a controlled half-volley. And Mhango put the Flames ahead in […]

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Gabon’s Aubameyang found with ‘heart lesions’

Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed Gabon’s Africa Cup of Nations draw with Ghana on Friday after scans revealed ‘heart lesions’ following a bout of Covid. However, it is understood Arsenal’s doctors have spoken to Gabon’s medics who have said the situation is not serious and he is feeling well. Aubameyang tested positive on arrival in Cameroon […]

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