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Police to summon ‘certain’ individuals concerning gassing

Inspector General Lemmy Kajoba has disclosed that Police will next week summon certain individuals to help with investigations into the gassing incidents. Mr Kajoba said criminals behind the gassing incidents will soon be brought to book, stating that they have to account for their actions. A few years ago, the country experienced a wave of attacks on […]

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Former President ECL retires from active politics

By Staff Writer Former Republican President Edgar Lungu has announced retirement from active politics as he wants to concentrate on the charity works of the Edgar Lungu Foundation. Dr Lungu said that Zambians should understand that he is no longer interested in politics and will not participate in any political activities in the country. The […]

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Red Arrows fly high at KPF

By Mercy Chewe Red Arrows dominated the 2022 American Rugby Tournament at Kitwe Playing Fields after winning the men’s and women’s categories. The Arrows men’s team thumped Kansanshi 29-0 in the final to emerge victorious. Arrows scored tries through Chileshe Mulenga, Alex Mwewa, Peka Phiri , Gabby Mungalaba  and Brian Mbalwa. Terry Kaushiku and Alex […]

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Govt should provide computers to correctional facilities

BY STAFF WRITTER Computer Science Teachers Association of Zambia(COSTAZ), says there is need for government to provide more computers and teachers to correctional facilities not only in southern province but country wide. Speaking during the 2022 national conference in Livingstone, COSTAZ president Peter Mulenga, said that the conference was attended by over 270 teachers of […]

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Kenya election official dies in unclear circumstances

A Kenyan election official who was in charge of a constituency in the just concluded elections collapsed and died on Monday. Geoffrey Gitobu was at the electoral body’s offices in Nanyuki town, in central Kenya, when he collapsed and was pronounced dead at a hospital near the office. He was in charge of elections in […]

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Former Forestry Director arrested by ACC

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A Former Forestry Department director has been arrested for alleged corrupt practices involving the exportation of Mukula logs worth over K10 million. Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and Ignatius Makumba 56 of Lusaka with two counts of Abuse of Authority of Office. ACC public relations manager Timothy Moono said details in the […]

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Shepolopolo Zambia itching to win COSAFA Cup

By Mercy CheweZambia Women Team defender Margret Belemu believes time has come for Shepolopolo team to win the COSAFA Women’s Cup. Coach Bruce Mwape’s team will face Namibia, Eswatini and Lesotho at the COSAFA Cup to be staged in South Africa from August 31 – September 11. Belemu said Zambia was preparing well for the […]

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Human trafficking on the rise-Kajoba

By Staff WriterInspector General of Police Lemmy Kajoba says cases of human trafficking are increasing at a fast rate. Mr Kajoba said this calls for capacity building in officers both in Zambia and regionally, for them to effectively investigate and eradicate cases of human trafficking. He also said Zambia is one of the transit points […]

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24 vehicles seized, forfeited to the state

By Staff Writer The Joint Investigations Team of officers from Zambia Police Service, Anti-Corruption Commission and the Drug Enforcement Commission conducted investigations on a number of illegally acquired assets out of which 24 motor vehicles have been sized. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the total value of the vehicles is K 21,869,419 were seized and […]

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