Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has announced his retirement from the sport to focus on his political career. The multi-division world champion, who is a senator in his native Philippines, has already announced his intention to run for president in the country’s 2022 elections. The 42-year-old’s final fight was a defeat by Cuba’s Yordenis Ugas in […]
A number of civilians have been killed by a Nigerian air strike targeting suspected jihadists near Lake Chad, which straddles north-east Nigeria and three neighbouring countries. The incident comes less than two weeks after another air strike on a village that killed civilians in Nigeria’s north-east, where the military is fighting an Islamist insurgency. Details are still […]
Algeria will on Wednesday begin producing Chinese-developed Sinovac vaccines for its own use and export to other African countries. The production will be done in partnership with China and state pharmaceutical products company Saidal. The country plans to produce one million doses in October, two million in November and three million in December. The goal […]
The Army is ready to help ease fuel supply problems after a fourth day of long queues and pump closures. Up to 150 military tanker drivers will prepare to deliver to forecourts which have run dry because of panic buying. The surge in demand came amid fears a driver shortage would hit fuel supply – […]
Germany’s centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) have claimed victory in the federal election, telling the party of outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel it should no longer be in power. SPD leader Olaf Scholz said he had a clear mandate to form a government, while his conservative rival Armin Laschet remains determined to fight on. The two parties […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA President Hakainde Hichilema has with immediate effect revoked the appointment of Beatrice Yevuka as acting chairperson of the Local Government Service Commission. Ms Yevuka’s membership to the Commission has also been nullified with immediate effect. The Local Government Service Commission has equally been dissolved with immediate effect. Local Government and Rural Development […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Economist and Financial analyst Mutisunge Zulu says that the 2022 National Budget will be presented in a very interesting time were the Country has debt, Coronavirus and debt restructuring issues to address. Mr Zulu said that the peoples’ expectations are high as they wait to see allocations to vital Ministries such as […]
By IREEN MULENGA Serenje Town Council Chairperson Staivous Mulumba has told Serenje based pastors to feel free to be visiting his office to discuss matters affecting members of the community. Speaking when he held consultative meeting with 43 Serenje based Clergymen, the Council Chairperson said he will not work in isolation with religious leaders. He […]
By Maimbo mweemba Ten-man Nkana beat Kabwe Warriors 1-0 on Sunday afternoon at the Godfrey Ucar Chitalu Stadium thanks to an Alex Ng’onga strike in week four of the 2021/22 MTN Superleague Season. Nkana head coach Beston Chambishi was quick to heap praise on his team because they showed character despite playing away from home. […]
By Maimbo Mweemba Kitwe based Jumulo FC on Saturday afternoon came from 2-1 down in the first half to beat Nchanga Rangers 3-2 at home, recording their second win of the season. In a game played at KPF, it was the home side that scored first through Muleta Mubiana in the sixteenth minute but it […]
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