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Minimum wage increased for domestic, General workers

Government has increased minimum wage for domestic, shop keepers and general workers. Labour and Social security Minister Brenda Tambatamba said the upward Revision of the minimum wage was arrived at after consultations with tripartite constituencies and other key stakeholders. Ms Tambatamba said the minimum wage for domestic workers has been revised from 993 Kwacha 60 […]

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MISA commends got for repealing president defamation

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA MISA Zambia has commended government for its efforts on law reforms. MISA Chairperson Reverend Barnabas Simatende said the repeal of Section 69 of the Penal Code which is Defamation of the President is welcomed. On 23rd December, 2022, President Hakainde Hichilema assented to the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill number 25 of 2022 […]

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illicit beer kills Minsenga man

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A 48-year-old man of Minsenga farming block in Chambishi has died after he allegedly consumed an illicit beer. The man only identified as Sylvester Chitulu was found dead by Mathews Chizezi of the same area who reported to the police. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba said the incident occurred on December […]

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Truck driver found dead at Mokambo border

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A truck driver has been found dead inside his truck at Mokambo border. Gabriel Marlon Chipman is believed to have been in a queue waiting for clearance to enter the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to deliver acid. Copperbelt commanding officer Peacewell Mweemba said police received information that a deceased who was […]

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Army urged to remain steadfast

The Zambia Army has been urged to remain steadfast in its mandate of preserving national peace and security. Deputy Army Commander Geoffrey Zyeele said the army must watch against any possible breach of peace in the country. Major General Zyeele has also urged the army to remain on alert to respond positively to disaster management […]

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Man killed in attempt to rob a Chinese national

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA 29- year-old man of Chingola’s Soweto Township has died after he was shot by a Chinese National he and his friend were trying to rob. The incident occurred on Christmas day, December 25, 2022 in Gymkhana at Mr Xuan Tinglong’s 47, property around 21:00 hours. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba identified […]

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