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Zambia pursues open-pit mine despite huge opposition

The Zambian government says the controversial open-pit copper mining project in the Lower Zambezi National Park will go ahead. Many conservationists and civil society organizations have opposed the Kangaluwi Open Pit Mining Project by Australian-based company, Zambezi Resources Limited. In 2019, thousands of people signed a petition against it. But Zambia’s green economy and environment […]

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Janny Sikazwe ‘could have died from heatstroke’

The referee who blew for full-time early in an Africa Cup of Nations match claims he could have died of heatstroke. Zambian Janny Sikazwe ended Tunisia’s game against Mali 13 seconds before the 90 minutes were up, having previously blown for full-time five minutes early, before checking the timing and restarting the game. “I have seen people […]

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ACC questions Lubinda

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Acting Patriotic Front (PF) President Given Lubinda was earlier today summoned and appeared at the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Head Office in Lusaka for questioning. But ACC Spokesperson Queen Chibwe has not given full details regarding Mr Luibinda’s appearance at the ACC offices. Speaking when he addressed Journalists, Mr Lubinda wondered why he […]

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Seed Certification Institute targets EU Market

 The Seed Control and Certification Institute (SCC) are in the process of acquiring the European Union Seed Compliance to enable seed companies export seed to the EU. SCCI Acting Director Francisco Miti says the institute has received a lot of requests from Seed companies who want to break into the EU seed market and is currently […]

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Postponing teacher recruitment irks EPF

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Economic Front Party National Spokesperson Humphrey Kabwe says the Party is disappointed Government’s continuous excuses on the recruitment exercise 30,000 teachers since last when it was announced Mr Kabwe said that recent pronouncement by education Permanent Secretary Joel Kamoko said that recruitment of teachers will only be conducted after the completion of […]

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Dilapidated Yowela school worries Chief Musaka

By CLOZZEN BIKALE Chief Musaka of Mushindamo district says he his saddened by the delay in rehabilitating Yowela day secondary school in the district. Chief Musaka said the school structure was destroyed by heavy rains in 2019 since then it has remained unattended to by Government which has affected learning at the school. “It is […]

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Malawi president warns ministers against corruption

Malawi’s president has warned ministers against corruption after swearing in a new cabinet on Sunday. President Lazarus Chakwera said he would not shield anyone from prosecution if they got involved in corrupt activities. “Do not accept a gift in exchange for using your office to give someone preferential treatment in the administration of a public […]

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Konkola Blades hold Zanaco

By Mercy Chewe Promoted side Konkola Blades have held Zanaco to a frustrating draw in Saturday’s FAZ Super League match played at Konkola Stadium in Chililabombwe. This Week 21 match finished 1-1 as struggling Konkola sought to survive relegation. Zanaco gave away a 9th minute lead engineered by new signee Emmanuel Mwiinde’s goal. Moses Menda equalised […]

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Copperbelt among provinces to be affected by Ana

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Zambia Meteorological Department says the country is expected to continue witnessing heavy rainfall due to the Tropical Storm Ana. Meteorologist Batheba Musonda says Southern, Copperbelt and Luapula provinces will experience heavy rainfall due to the Ana tropical Storm which is currently positioned over Angola. Ms Musonda said areas that are near […]

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Nadal wins 21 Grand Slam

Rafael Nadal won a record 21st Grand Slam men’s title in the most stunning fashion, fighting back from two sets down to beat Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in a classic Australian Open final. Backed by a loud Melbourne crowd, sixth seed Nadal rallied to win 2-6 6-7 (5-7) 6-4 6-4 7-5 on Rod Laver Arena. US […]

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