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Solwezi Hospital probes corridor baby delivery

By CLOZZEN BIKALE SOLWEZI General Hospital management has instituted investigations into an incident in which a 17-year-old woman delivered a baby in the corridor of the health facility before being attended to by medical personnel. Hospital senior medical superintendent Namwaka Mukunyangela said in an interview yesterday that the incident is regrettable. Dr Mukunyangela said preliminary […]

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Mulusa hands over a 1×2 Classroom Block in Solwezi

By CLOZZEN BIKALE. Solwezi Central Member of Parliament, Stafford Mulusa says Government will continue to construct quality infrastructure under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in the district in order to improve the living standards of Solwezi residents. Speaking during a handover ceremony at Kawama Primary School, Mr Mulusa said that the increase in the CDF […]

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ECZ reported to ACC over logo expenditure

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has been reported to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for allegedly acquiring excessive expenditure of One Million Kwacha on the new Logo. Leadership Movement Media Director Tatila Tatila has implored the ACC to investigate why the ECZ must incur such an excessive expenditure on its new Logo. Mr Tatila was […]

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IFAD hands over 11 tractors

By MAIMBO Mweemba The Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) has handed over eleven Massey Ferguson tractors worth 29 million dollars to Small Scale farmer Enterprises. Speaking during the handover ceremony in Lusaka, Agriculture Minister, Reuben Mtolo said the handover of the tractors to farmers is a step […]

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Govt to support Red Cross

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Government has pledged its support to the Zambia Red Cross Society (ZRCS) and its partners for the work they are doing in saving and improving people’s lives. Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Kennedy Kalunga praised the Society for complimenting the government on various issues especially in the fight against Covid-19. […]

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Govt appreciates EU support

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Lands Minister, Elijah Muchima says Government appreciates the support Zambia has been receiving from the European Union towards land governance. Mr Muchima said the country values the assistance that includes support to climate change adaptation and natural resources management. He said that Government also values the economic governance support program the European […]

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Barcelona and Atleti need the points

La Liga is back with a bang as the defending Champions Atlético Madrid travel to Barcelona in Sunday’s stand-out game on TopStar. Having last won the league in 2019, Barça have been playing catch-up most of the season and with bitter rival, Real Madrid 15 points ahead, it seems likely that their fans will have […]

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Lets take advantage of broader market opportunities-HH

By Staff Writer President Hakainde Hichilema says Zambians should take advantage of the broader market opportunities offered on the African continent. President Hichilema said the Continents market should be serviced and used as a platform for jobs and wealth creation. Mr Hichilema said it is important for the continent to foster peace and unity to […]

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