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Journalist play critical role in fight against Corruption

The Anti Corruption Commission(ACC) says Journalists play a critical role in the fight against corruption. Speaking during a capacity building training workshop for media personnel, in Anti-Corruption Issues In Ndola today, ACC director Tom Shamakamba said the main objective of the workshop was to encourage journalists to begin engaging in investigative journalism and sensitise the […]

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25 year old woman electrocuted in Mufulira

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A-25- year-old woman of Mufulira’s Mokombo area has died after she was electrocuted. Hellen Mutale was electrocuted after hanging her clothes to dry on a drying line. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba said the incident occurred on January 10, 2023. “Brief facts are that the victim, after washing clothes, went to […]

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Solwezi Business man commits’ suicide

By Staff Writer A-51-year-old man of Kalumbila has allegedly committed suicide by taking an insecticide inside his motor vehicle Kankasa Kapiji of Kalumbila the owner of Buffalo wings located in Solwezi District was found dead in his motor vehicle. Police Deputy Spokesperson Danny Mwale said Police were alerted and quickly rushed to the scene where […]

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3 illegal immigrants nabbed in Lusaka

By Staff Writer Police in Lusaka have apprehended three Somalis who are believed to be prohibited immigrants at a named lodge. The suspects are in Police Custody awaiting further action by officers from the Department of Immigration. Police Deputy Spokesperson Danny Mwale identified the suspects as Khadar Ahem Hasan 26, Mohamud Osaian Mohamed 28 and […]

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Mulala dies after muled by his own dogs

By Staff writer Former Chipolopolo and Mufulira Wanderers Striker Philemon  Mulala has died. Mulala died on Sunday January 8th after he was attacked by his dogs in South Africa. And the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has expressed sadness by the passing of Mulala. FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala said Mulala was notably part of […]

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ZESCO told to split load shedding hours

By Staff writer President Hakainde Hichilema has directed ZESCO to consider splitting the 12 hours of load shedding per area into a six-hourly schedule to help maintain economic operations. Mr Hichilema saif Government will not shy away from taking responsibility where challenges are being faced as that is key to addressing them. He also said […]

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