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Taliban unveil new rules banning women in TV dramas

Women have been banned from appearing in television dramas in Afghanistan under new rules imposed by the Taliban government. Female journalists and presenters have also been ordered to wear headscarves on screen, although the guidelines do not say which type of covering to use. Reporters say some of the rules are vague and subject to […]

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Mulonga celebrates Toilet Day, assures good sanitation

By MAIMBO MWEMBA Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company says it is understands how critical it is for them to provide safe drinking water and good sanitation to its customers. Speaking during the celebrations of World Toilet Day, at Kakoso Combined School in Kameza East Mulonga’s Acting Managing Director Ndila Hamalambo assured its customers of […]

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Kabushi constituency seat nullified

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Ndola High Court has nullified the election of Kabushi Member of Parliament Bowman Lusambo. In this matter, United Party for National Development (UPND) losing candidate Bernard Kanengo petitioned Mr Lusambo of Patriotic Front (PF) citing malpractice before and during the August 12 General elections. Lusaka Judge Edward Musona sitting in Ndola […]

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Nchanga Rangers held by City

By Mercy Chewe Brave Nchanga Rangers have recorded their second consecutive draw in the FAZ National Division One season to remain in outside the top four. Nchanga were on Sunday held to a goalless draw by visiting City of Lusaka at home in Chingola. This was Nchanga’s sixth draw of the 2021/22 Division One  Season. […]

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NDC gives olive branch to defectors to rejoin

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA National Democratic Congress (NDC) Party National Governing Council has resolved to give an olive branch to all members who defected to other political parties to rejoin the party ahead of the 2026 general elections. NDC President Saboi Imboela thanked the members of the Central Committee for the resolute decision to extend an […]

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Mozambique plans crackdown on mineral smugglers

More than 14 tonnes of precious minerals have been smuggled out of Mozambique in the last 10 months alone, says the government. Gold, rubies, tantalite and garnet were smuggled from places where they’re most abundant – in the provinces of Cabo Delgado, Nampula, Zambézia and Manica. The problem is being discussed at three-day meeting between […]

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Libya: Saif al-Islam Gaddafi bids for presidency

Libya’s military prosecutor, Mohamed Gharouda, has asked the electoral body to halt processing the paperwork for the presidential candidacy of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of the country’s late ruler Muammar Gaddafi. The prosecutor also asked that the paperwork for warlord Khalifa Haftar – who is also seeking the presidency – be suspended. The electoral […]

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Enact laws to fasten cybercrimes-Nayame

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Deputy Inspector General of Police Administration Doris Nayame says there is need to enact laws that fasten prosecution of cybercrimes. Ms Nayame said the Cyber space is becoming more unsafe for women and girls, that why there is need for cyberlaws to be enacted as soon as possible. She said that Government […]

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Intensify Road Patrols-Tayali

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali has directed the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) to intensify road patrols in order to close the gap created as a result of reduced police check points. Mr Tayali said the Agency should beef up road patrols and inspections to curb the increased road accidents. […]

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