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Govt calls for proactive interactions between Zambia and Saudi Arabia

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Permanent Secretary, Chembo Mbula says there is need for proactive interactions between Zambia and Saudi Arabia in order to increase trade volumes between the two countries. Mr Mbula said that areas of cooperation which Zambia and Saudi Arabia can explore include investment, mining, science and technology, youths, sports […]

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Alleged corruption reports in the UPND worries EP

  By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Economic Front Party has says it is shocked by the increase in theft and corruption levels under the United Party for National Development government. Economic Front Chairperson for Information and Media, Fewdays Nsensema, said it is too early to see how government officials, civil servants and UPND party officials have started […]

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Two Copperbelt notorious criminals shot dead

By Staff writer Police in Kitwe shot dead two people suspected to be behind a spate of Robberies in Kitwe and Chongola Districts. The two suspects identified as Ernest Mashane also known as Chaile aged 37 and Fidelis Mwansa popularly known as Shi Castrol aged 31 both of Kamatipa area in Kitwe were gunned down […]

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Govt is committed to accelerating the energy sector reforms

By Staff writer Energy Regulation Board (ERB) board chairperson Reynolds Bowa says Government is committed to accelerating the energy sector reforms to support the energy transition and manage pathways to sustainable alternative forms of energy. Speaking when he paid a courtesy call together with his entourage on Zambia’s Acting High Commissioner to South Africa Inonge […]

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Three die in road accident along Sabina road

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Threepeople have died after they were involved in a road traffic accident along Mufulira Sabina road. Copperbelt police commanding officer Peacewell Mweemba said the accident happened on 22 February, 2023 at around 21:10 hours after the second rail crossing at Kafironda area in Mufulira. He said that the first Volkswagen passat reg# […]

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Four measles cases reported in Mpulungu

Four confirmed measles cases have been recorded in Mpulungu and two cases in the neighbouring Senga District. Northern Province Public Health Specialist PAUL Mayeya said 200 unconfirmed cases have also been reported. And Dr Mayeya said Mungwi District recorded two cases which were suspected to be Cholera but it was discovered that the patients suffered […]

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Meteorological dept monitoring Cyclone Freddy

By staff writer The Zambia Meteorological Department is closely monitoring the movements of Tropical Cyclone Freddy which is currently over Madagascar. Speaking in a statement, the department says It will keep the nation informed of any effects it may cause on the country’s weather pattern. The department however said no effects on the prevailing weather […]

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We are not sponsoring PF wrangles- Mweetwa

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The United Party for National Development has dismissed claims by the opposition Patriotic Front that it is sponsoring the internal wrangles in their party. UPND National Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa said the PF should not involve the ruling party in house wrangles and affairs of their party. Speaking at a press briefing, Mr […]

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Masaiti businesswoman scammed K1,200

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Abusiness woman of Masaiti district has been scammed a K1,200 after she traffered the money in the suspects account. Melody Phiri a 47 year was given K1,200 after she had transferred the said money via MTN to Abraham Mubita age 35 which turned out to be counterfeit kwacha notes. Copperbelt police commanding […]

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Political parties pleased with democracy workshop

United Party for National Development (UPND) Secretary General Batuke Imenda has described the just-ended Southern Africa Regional Political Party workshop as insightful. Speaking after the closure of the workshop, Mr Imenda said the workshop created a platform for all political parties to engage on many issues ranging from democracy  to policy development. He said that […]

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