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Four people die in Litawa road accident

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Four people have died on the spot in a tragic road traffic accident after the vehicle they were travelling in plugged into Litawa River along Litawa road in Mongu. The accident happened when the motor vehicle failed to ascend after crossing the bridge hence rolled backwards and plugged into the river. Police […]

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Covid-19 vaccination campaign re-launched

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA President Hakainde Hichilema has urged Zambians to take responsibility in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic by getting vaccinated. Speaking during the re-launch of the Covid-19 vaccination campaign at Olympic Youth Development Centre (OYDC) in Lusaka today, President Hichilema said getting vaccinated is a matter of urgency for all Zambians. Mr Hichilema said […]

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TB mortality rate reduces by 60%

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Kennedy Malama says Zambia’s tuberculosis (TB) mortality rate has reduced by 60%  in the last two decades. He says TB mortality declined by 30 percent in 2020, adding that this achievement is just five percent short of the 35 percent landmark set out in the World Health […]

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Army Houses to be Constructed- Alibuzwi

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Zambia Army Commander, Sitali Alubuzwi has assured his officers that plans to construct housing units in military barracks on the Copperbelt and North Western Provinces have advanced and projects will start soon. General Alibuzwi said government is also determined to improve the welfare and living conditions of officers and soldiers across the […]

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Abiy names opposition politicians in new cabinet

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced his new cabinet after being sworn in two days ago following his party’s victory in June’s controversial elections. Three ministerial positions have gone to figures from opposition parties. Berhanu Nega – the leader of the Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice party, which won a few seats in the […]

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Govt told to be bold in decision making

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Opposition Party for National Unity and Progress (PNUP) President Highvie Hamududu says that there is need for government to be bold and make informed decisions, if the country is to resolve the current economic status. Mr Hamududu said that the economic situation has been off balance in the recent years that is […]

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Chipolopolo boys urged to double the effort

By IREEN MULENGA Chipolopolo Patron Pastor Peter Makembo has urged the Chipolopolo boys to double their effort and collect Maximum points as they meet Equatorial Guinea tomorrow in the 2022 Qatar World Cup Qualifiers. Makembo is confident that the Chipolopolo boys will carry the day in tomorrow’s encounter against Equatorial Guinea. “Looking at the  game, […]

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