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Senegal advances to the AFCON finals

Senegal are through to their third Africa Cup of Nations final with Sadio Mane on target to help them overcome Burkina Faso. In an eventful game, VAR chalked off two Senegal penalties, with Burkina Faso goalkeeper Herve Koffi injured during the events of the first. Abdou Diallo and Idrissa Gueye put Senegal in charge before […]

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Pamela ordered to ABSA

The Lusaka High Court has entered a judgment in favor of ABSA Bank Zambia, formerly Barclays Bank, after ordering fugitive former employee Pamela Gondwe to pay the bank over K270,000 for a house loan facility she obtained in 2011. In June 2019, Ms Gondwe disappeared with US$400,000 cash belonging to the bank. Before her disappearance, […]

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Home Affairs to take stern action over leaked document

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security says the recent leakage of confidential investigation document is receiving serious attention to ensure the personnel responsible are dealt with according to the law. Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security Public Relations Officer Nephas Chifuta said that the leaked document was issued by […]

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Mapulanga dies.

By Staff Writer Former Nkana Football Club goalkeeper Moses Mapulanga has died. Nkana announced the death of their former player on Thursday morning, as confirmed by Mapulanga’s father, Event. “It’s with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our former Goalkeeper Moses Mapulanga,” said the club on their official Facebook page. “His father, Mr […]

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Man survives fight with Crocodile

A man has survived a terrifying fight with a crocodile in a bid to save his fishing net in Mozambique. João Armando, 35, is now in hospital and at risk of having one of his hands amputated after his left arm was bitten by the giant reptile. His right leg was also injured. He was […]

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Media cautioned

Lusaka Magistrate Dominic Makalicha has warned the media and others against analyzing or commenting on matters before the courts of law. Magistrate Makalicha issued the caution during a case in which Former State House Press Aide Amos Chanda is accused of using insulting language against Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) officers. The court said much as Mr […]

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President HH has walked the talk-Kanema

By CLOZZEN BIKALE The United Party for National Development (UPND) in North Western Province is enthusiastic with the policy consistency and fulfillment of campaign promises made in 2021. North western province youth Chairperson Bruce Kanema says President Hichilema has walked the talk by the actualization of policies such as that of free education, paying retirees, […]

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ZNSand DEC to partner

By Maimbo Mweemba The Zambia National Service (ZNS) has pledged to partner with the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) in fighting reckless public finance leakages and illegal cultivation of marijuana and other substances. ZNS Commander lieutenant General, Maliti Solochi said the service has resolved to support Government in the prudent utilisation of resources and pursuing a […]

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Police IG advises political players

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Inspector General of Police Lemmy Kajoba has advised all political parties participating in tomorrow’s Kabwata By-elections to adhere to the provisions of the Electoral Process Act. Mr Kajoba said more police officers have been deployed on the ground to maintain law and order throughout the voting process at all polling stations under […]

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Death of Congolese man in Brazil sparks outrage

Brazilian police have arrested three men in connection with the brutal killing of a Congolese migrant in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. The killing was captured on video and caused public outrage. Relatives said Moise Kabagambe was attacked after asking his boss to pay wages owed for two days work at a beach […]

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