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LAZ calls for calm ahead of elections

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) says they have noted the conflicting stories in local media houses in relation to what must happen in an event death of resignation of a candidate in the forthcoming general elections. LAZ honorary secretary Sokwani Chilembo says the Electoral Commission of Zambia is required to call […]

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Second doses of AstraZeneca begins

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The second round of vaccination for the Second dose of the AstraZeneca Vaccine has commenced. Speaking during the symbolically launch of the resumption of the vaccination program at Kalingalinga Clinic in Lusaka, Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Technical Services Kennedy Malama says the first people who received the Vaccine during the first […]

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OACPS Mourn Kk

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) has described late First President Kenneth Kaunda as a liberation icon and architect of democracy in the African continent. Secretary General of the OACPS, Georges Chikoti, said Dr Kaunda was a prominent leader whose remarkable contribution and sacrifice to Africa’s peace and stability […]

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Farewell to Dr Kenneth Kaunda first Republican President

By IREEN MULENGA National Democratic Congress Party says that they received the painful news of the demise of the first republican president Dr Kenneth Kaunda with a deep Sense of sorrow and bewilderment. NDC Lusaka Province Chairman and party  Spokesperson Kennedy Siyanda said that there are  many things that Dr Kaunda achieved in his 97 […]

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FAZ suspends Kashikishi Warriors

By IREEN MULENGA The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has provisionally suspended Eden University National Division One side Kashikishi Warriors following wide ranging breaches of the FAZ disciplinary code and constitution. FAZ has also temporally banned Young Green Eagles Football Club from using Khosa Stadium for their home matches following multiple breaches of the Covid-19 […]

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Luka Modric is highest-rated player

Luka Modric stole the show as Scotland’s dream of progressing at Euro 2020 was ended by a defeat to Croatia at Hampden. The Real Madrid midfielder superbly restored Croatia’s lead just after the hour mark and was a key figure throughout. It was enough for him to earn your highest rating in our Player Rater […]

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ZNS seizes foreign trucks in Nakonde

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Zambia National Service (ZNS) yesterday impounded foreign trucks loaded with 2,450 by 50 kg bags of Soya beans which were about to be smuggled out of the country using fake export documents. ZNS Muchinga Regional commander, Phinious Muntanga said the 4 trucks were seized in Nakonde district after owners of the […]

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DP urges govt to reconsider KK burial processions

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Democratic Party says the procession of taking the remains late Dr Kenneth Kaunda in all the 10 provinces will act as Covid-19 super-spreader event as events as people will want at least want to get as close as possible to the hearse. DP president Harry Kalaba says the country is battling […]

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