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FAZ searching for new Chipolopolo coach

By Mercy Chewe The Zambia Football Fans Association (ZAFFA) wants FAZ to consider appointing Chipolopolo technical advisor Aljosa Asanovic as Senior National Team coach. FAZ has launched a search for the new Chipolopolo coach after confirming that interim trainer Beston Chambeshi has left the post. Croatian born football expert Asanovic has been Chipolopolo Technical Advisor […]

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We did not lose a firm arm-Police

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Zambia Police Service has dispelled the falsehood making rounds on social media that an officer lost a firearm whilst on duty at Nelson Mandela Secondary School. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said that what transpired was that on November 23, 2021 a grade twelve female pupil was offered a lift by two […]

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Two teens arrested for raping woman aged 33

By IREEN MULENGA Two teenagers aged 16 and 19 of Kanchibiya District in Muchinga Province are in police custody for allegedly raping a 33-year-old woman of Chambeshi village. Muchinga Province Deputy Commanding Officer Lucy Buumba confirmed the incident. Ms Buumba said that the incident happened on November 18, 2021 around 23:00hrs in the same village […]

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Solwezi Council integrity committee unveils 3 policy documents

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has implored both public and private institutions to embrace formation of Integrity Committees (ICs) as one of the key strategies under the National Anti- Corruption Policy of 2009 adopted to prevent corruption and maladministration in order to promote integrity in the organizations. Speaking when officiating at the unveiling […]

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Lunga, Magnets & Panthers fight for Basketball League

By Mercy Chewe With two games officially remaining in the 2021 season, champions Lunga Bullets, Mufulira Magnets and Kansanshi Panthers are all in the race to win the Copperbelt Basketball League title. Lunga are topping the table with 30 points, just one point above joint second teams Magnets and Panthers. Magnets moved closer to displacing […]

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BOZ encouraged to maintain the monetary policy

By IREEN MULENGA A social economist Kelvin Chisanga has called on the Bank of Zambia to maintain the monetary policy at 8 point 5 percent. Mr  Chisanga said the central bank should maintain the policy rate because of positive monetary transmission, reduced inflationary pressure, reduced political risk and the easing of Covid-19 cases. He said […]

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Trim down directorates, MoH PS’s urged

By IREEN MULENGA The Zambia Medical Association has urged the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries in the Ministry of Health to trim down the number of directorate departments from eighteen to seven. Speaking at a press briefing, Association president Dr Crispin Moyo said that close to 1, 500 doctors who were promoted to senior doctor level […]

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Number of nullified seats worrying-Mulenga

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Caritas Zambia Chingola Coordinator Eungene Mulenga says they are concerned about the number of seats that are been nullified. Mr Mulenga said that it is in candidates right to petition election results if any iiregularities were observed before, and during the polls. He said the question that begs to be answered is […]

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Appointments of PS’s commended

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The College of Bishops of the Christian Coalition has commended Republican President Hakainde Hichilema appointing Permanent Secretaries and other senior Government officials The Coalition’s President Charles Mwape says the combination of the appointments has once again demonstrated the fact Government wants to reconcile the nation through one Zambia, One nation. Professor Mwape […]

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