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Uphold peace and unity urges police IG

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Zambia Police Service has carried out a sensitization match past in Lusaka to advocate for peace. Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja says there is need for the public to be educated about the importance of having a peaceful election. Mr Kanganja says lives lost due to violence will never be […]

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EU calls for violence free campaigns

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The European Union (EU) has called for violence free campaigns as politicians continue canvassing for votes, ahead of the August 12 general elections. EU Election Observation Mission Zambia 2021 long term Observer, Lars Plagman says politicians should also ensure that they adhere to the Electoral Commission of Zambia’s regulations. Mr Plagman says […]

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Solwezi’s Chimwenu Women Club Shares out over K200, 000

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Solwezi Municipal Council is delight with Chimwenu Community Club members for their commitment to generating a total of K234, 260.00 from K117, 860.00 which was saved from August 2020. Speaking during the village banking share out for Chimwenu Community Club which consists of 32 members, Acting Director Housing and Social Services Ms […]

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EWSC embarks on the construction of a water scheme

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Eastern Water and Sanitation Company have embarked on the construction of a water scheme in Kacholola area of Nyimba district at a cost of over K800,000. Company Managing Director Aaron Mulinda says the Kacholola start-up water scheme is an indication that the company is slowly repositioning itself to take up its […]

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Govt’s desperation regrettable-Tembo

 By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) leader Sean Tembo says the increasing levels of desperation by the ruling Patriotic Front party Government ahead of the August polls is regrettable. Mr Tembo says the acts of desperation have largely manifested themselves through the use of state media institutions such as ZNBC, Zambia Daily Mail […]

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improved rural connectivity is critical-Mfune

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Housing and Infrastructure Development Permanent Secretary Danny Mfune says improved rural road connectivity is critical in opening up rural areas for investment. Mr Mfune says improved road connectivity is also cardinal to enhancing easy delivery of agricultural inputs and other goods and services. “Government has since called on the Road Development Agency […]

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Ultramodern cassava plant almost complete

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Construction works of the 2.6 million US dollars ultramodern cassava processing plant in Chitambo District of Central Province is almost complete. Agriculture Permanent Secretary Songwayo Zyambo says works at the plant have progressed, despite the delays experienced due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. “The modern Cassava Processing facility will not only service producers […]

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