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Mental patient steals castle lite

By Staff writer A 25 year old man believed to be a mental patient has been arrested for stealing six pack of castle lite from a ShopRite checkers store in Kitwe. Copperbelt police commanding officer Peacewell Mweemba said the incident occurred on December 30th this year at a ShopRite checkers store along Matuka avenue. Mr […]

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Yango thanks Zambians, supports Kabwata Orphanage

By Staff Writer Taxi hailing firm Yango has thanked Zambians for the support the company has received since launching its operations in the country in March this year. Yango Country Manager Kabanda Chewe said the firm has enjoyed massive support from the Zambian public who have embraced its innovative services. Ms. Chewe said as a […]

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Grade 7,9 result out, over 150,000 obtain certificates

Over 150,000 candidates that sat for the grade 9 exams have obtained certificates, while 104,000 candidates have obtained statements. This is out of over 284,000 candidates who sat for the exams. Zambia has recorded a 54.1% examination progression rate to Grade 10, representing a decrease of 0.3%t from the 54.4% attained in 2021. Education Minister […]

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Woman raped by 4 men in Luanshya

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-21-year-old woman of Luanshya has been raped by four Men she can only identify when seen. Brief facts are that the victim left home on December 28, 2022 at about 18:00hrs to drink beer at Clifford bar where she met with her friends and the husband to one of her friends. The […]

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Chingola Council procures earth moving equipment’s

By Staff Writer Chingola Municipal Council (CMC) has procured two new earthmoving equipment to be used for, garbage collection and general cleaning of the environment. Speaking at the commissioning of the equipment, Chingola Mayor Johnson Kang’ombe promised Chingola residents a clean and green environment in the near future. Mr Kang’ombe said that the machines have […]

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Zambia Breweries directed to recall castle lite beer

By Staff Writer The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has directed Zambia Breweries to recall Castle Lite beer bearing batches No. 319 and No. 227 due to quality concerns. ZCSA Communications Officer Caroline Kalombe said this follows an investigation conducted by the Agency which was aimed at ascertaining the safety of this product in line […]

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