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Zambians want change-Chipoka

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA United Party for National Development (UPND) Chingola Constituency parliamentary candidate Chipoka Mulenga says residents in Chingola have been welcoming them during their door to door campaigns. Mr Mulenga said the door to door campaigns are moving very well and has commended the police in the district for allowing the UPND conduct their […]

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Entrepreneurship amidst the pandemic

By IREEN MULENGA Solwezi Municipal Council has coordinated training of community members in various skills for both men and women in the district with a view of fostering self-reliance through creation of self-employment. Solwezi Municipal Council Director of Housing and Social Services  Evelyn Phiri said that  the Local Authority has commenced a two weeks Skills […]

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ECZ condemns campaign violence

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) is concerned with the escalating campaign violence witnessed especially in Lusaka and some selected parts of the country. The Commission’s Corporate Affairs Manager Patricia Luhanga says the vice if left to escalate will undermine the credibility of the elections and the stability and peace of the […]

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PF members told to produce leaders in Western-province

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Vice President Inonge Wina has challenged Patriotic Front (PF) members in Mwinilunga and Ikelenge Districts to produce leaders in the upcoming general election. Mrs Wina said the party should not fail to produce leaders in the two Districts because the PF government has implemented numerous development agenda. “For ten years, the Party […]

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Covid-19 is not a hoax-Malupenga

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Government has expressed concerned that some sections of society continue to portray COVID-19 as a hoax, in the process misleading many into believing that the disease does not exist. Information and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Amos Malupenga said the trend is a serious behavioral problem that must be addressed by everyone, the […]

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ERB dispels rumors of fuel increment

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has dispelled rumors circulating on social media suggesting that a decision has been made to increase electricity tariffs and fuel prices by 15 and 20 percent respectively after the General election. ERB Public Relations Manager Kwali Mfuni said the board is concerned with such reports because they […]

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Lithuania Proposes MoU on Cooperation with Zambia

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Republic of Lithuania has proposed signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Zambia which will act as a framework for enhancement of economic and political cooperation between the two countries. The MoU is a culmination of discussions between Zambia’s Ambassador accredited to the Nordic and Baltic States, Her Excellency Rose […]

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Sakanya and Mokambo borders to be modernized

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A Chinese firm, Zambia Well Investment has declared interest to modernize Sakanya border in Ndola and Mokambo border in Mufulira. Zambia Well Investment Managing Director, Sun Ya Dong said his company has set aside 30 million US Dollars to erect warehouses, storage facilities, manufacturing and processing factories at Sakanya border. “Other facilities […]

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