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Politicians urged to practice issue based campaigns

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Copperbelt based Human rights activist Gershom Phiri has advised all political players participating in the August polls to avoid political violence. Mr Phiri also called on the Patriotic Front’s Secretary General Davis Mwila to sign the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) peace accord which he had not signed. “Signing the peace accord […]

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Pep saddened by loss of lives due to Covid-19

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) says it is saddening that Zambians have continued to loss lived to Covid-19 needlessly. PeP leader Sean Tembo says he wished to place the blame squarely on Government, saying that all over the world, Covid-19 fatalities are now easily prevented by vaccinations. “However, for more than a […]

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Report politicians misleading masses on Covid-19

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Luapula Province Local Government Officer Francis Katanga has urged Chembe district Covid-19 task force to report politicians to relevant authorities that are misleading people with Covid-19 information. Addressing Chembe District Covid-19 Task Force in Chembe district , Mr Katanga said that politicians should advocate for adherence of Covid-19 health guidelines and not […]

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FAZ punishes violent Kashikishi Warriors

By Mercy Chewe The FAZ Disciplinary Committee has fined Kashikishi Warriors K30, 000 and ordered the club to play their eight home matches at a neutral venue. Kashikishi fans last week assaulted Mufulira referee Joseph Nyirenda at Mwaimwena Grounds in Nchelenge during the abandoned Week 33 match against Trident last week. Nyirenda was beaten and […]

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Champions Zesco United crowned

By Mercy Chewe 2020/21 FAZ Super Division champions Zesco United were on Sunday presented with the trophy at Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe after their final league match against Buildcon. Zesco walked to the winner’s podium to receive gold medals and the trophy after a resounding 7-2 win over Buildcon in the Week 34 match. […]

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Dr Kaunda was unifying-Chieftainess Nkomeshya

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Senior Chieftainess Nkomeshya the Second said she will remember Dr Kenneth Kaunda for unifying everyone in the country regardless of their tribe. Chieftainess Nkomeshya described Dr Kaunda as a selfless leader who taught everyone who worked closely with him how to work together and love each other regardless of their status in […]

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Kang’ombe to establish a trust fund once as elected MP

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA PF’s Kamfinsa constituency parliamentary candidate Christopher Kang’ombe says that   once elected MP for Kamfinsa Constituency, he plans on establishing the Kamfinsa Development Trust Fund which will supplement existing government funding for project. Mr Kang’ombe said that the trust fund will be used to develop the constituency and will also supplement government’s efforts. […]

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Chingola youth activist pays tribute to KK

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Chingola based youth activist Joseph Kangwa says that as the country mourns and celebrate the life of Dr Kenneth Kaunda there is need to put aside political affiliation, religion and tribe so that Dr Kaunda is honored as he deserves. He said Dr Kaunda showed that Zambia is capable of running its […]

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