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Mufulira Nursing Student Murdered by Boyfriend

By Staff Writer A-24-year-old second-year student at Ronald Ross General Hospital, has died after she was allegedly beaten by her Boyfriend. Copperbelt Police Commissioner said said Doreen Kaimbo was allegedly beaten by her boyfriend, Rodney Bunda, on May 21, 2024, at around 05:00 hours in Kankoyo Township, Section C, Kantanshi, Mufulira. Mr Mweemba said she […]

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Batoka Innovation Quenches Thirst of Nsongwe Village with Sustainable Water Solution

By Staff Writer Batoka Innovation, a Zambian-owned company, has officially handed over a water project to the residents of Nsongwe Village, located near the Batoka Gorge in Kazungula District, Southern Province. The project aims to alleviate the community’s challenges in accessing water for drinking and their animals. The K1.2 million water project, which will benefit […]

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ZCSA Seizes 10, 557 Cases Of Potable Spirits

The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has seized and withdrawn over 10,557 cases of non-compliant potable spirits valued at K1,033,260 in Lusaka. ZCSA Public Relations Officer Onishias Maamba, stated that the products were seized because suppliers had no permit to supply them on the market, contrary to the provisions of sections 15 and 21 of the […]

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Economic Front Calls for Action Against Threats and Insults Against Former President Lungu

The Economic Front, under the leadership of President Wynter Kabimba, is calling on the police to investigate and take appropriate action against individuals who have made threats and insults against former President Edgar Changwa Lungu. Specifically, we request that the Inspector General, Mr. Graphel Musamba, look into the actions of UPND Deputy National Youth Chairperson […]

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Kalumbila Council Urges WDC to Shun Corruption and Empower Communities

Kalumbila Town Council Secretary Wamunyima Mumbali has urged newly elected Ward Development Committee (WDC) members in Solwezi West Constituency to shun corrupt practices and work towards effective development of their wards. Ms. Mumbali emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability, reminding the WDC members that they represent the people from their respective wards, including the […]

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President HH Launches Construction of Lusaka-Ndola Dual Carriageway

President Hakainde Hichilema has officially launched the construction of the 327-kilometer Lusaka-Ndola and Fisenge-Masangano dual carriageway. The President pledged the government’s continued commitment to fostering sustainable development through improved infrastructure for the benefit of the local community. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, President Hichilema expressed concern over the increasing number of road traffic accidents on […]

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FDI EXPRESSES GRATITUDE FOR BRITISH SUPPORT TO ZAMBIA IN RESPONSE TO DROUGHT

Family Development Initiatives (FDI) Team Leader, Sheikh Yusuf Ayami, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to countries like Britain for their prompt response to Zambia’s call for disaster relief. The British Government’s announcement of a £7 million aid package to Zambia’s Social Cash Transfer scheme is truly commendable. British High Commissioner to Zambia, Nicholas Wooley, revealed that […]

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