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Chingola MP familiarizes with mines in the constituency

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Chingola constituency Member of Chipoka Mulenga has urged Mimbula Minerals to give employment to the 62 residents that fought and helped the company obtain its mining license. Speaking when he paid a courtesy call at the mines; Mr Chipoka said that it is prudent for the mine to consider employing local residents […]

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Investigate thoroughly the Honey bee scandal -Kanyika

By IREEN MULENGA A Pharmaceutical Expert Jerome Kanyika has called on the newly appointed Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo to get to the bottom of the Honey bee pharmacy scandal that saw expired drugs been supplied to the Ministry of Health. Speaking in an interview today, Mr Kanyika said that Zambians still want to know […]

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Mulonga water told to improve on water supply

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Mulonga Water supply and Sanitation Company limited has been urged to step up their water supply in Chingola and Mufulira districts respectively. This was after Members of Parliament from Chingola; Chililabobwe and Mufulira constituencies on the Copperbelt province visited the company’s head office in Chingola. And Chingola Member of Parliament Chipoka Mulenga […]

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Zimbabwe asks state employees to take a jab or quit

The government in Zimbabwe is asking its employees to get vaccinated against Covid-19 or resign. It says the move is aimed at reducing the risk of spreading the virus. In an interview with a local radio station, Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi says that employees who think they have a right to choose whether or not […]

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Consider appointing people with disabilities in Government -ZAFOD

By IREEN MULENGA The Zambia Federation of Disability Organization-ZAFOD-Federal Director Justin Mbakali is optimistic that President Hakainde Hichilema will consider appointing people living with disabilities as he proceeds with his appointments. Mr Bbakali said that the organization want to see people living disabilities included in the governance of the country. “We are waiting patiently to […]

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ZESCO jet into Eswatini ready for battle

By Maimbo Mweemba Zambia Super League defending Champions, Zesco United have arrived in Eswatini ahead of this Saturday’s CAF Champions League preliminary round first leg encounter against Royal Leopards FC. Speaking to the ZamFoot Crew upon touch down at King Mswati international airport, Zesco United head coach, Numba Mumba said the preparation for the match […]

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NAQEZ happy with new minister of education

 By MAIMBO MWEEMBA National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) has welcomed the appointment of Douglas Siakalima by President Hakainde Hichilema, as Education Minister NAQEZ executive director Aaron Chansa says as an educationist Mr Siakalima knows the challenges which teachers, lecturers, students and learners have over the years been facing. Mr Chansa said that […]

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