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DEC arrests Charity Katanga

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) through its Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit (AMLIU) has arrested a former Deputy Inspector General of Police Charity Kamanga for being in possession of property reasonably suspected to be proceeds. DEC Public Relations Officer Mathias Kamanga says that Charity Katanga, aged 45, of Plot Number 401a/611 in Makeni, […]

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VeeP dates the Copperbelt

Vice President, Mutale Nalumango will tomorrow be in Ndola where she is expected to meet marketeers at Kapalala market whose goads and property were gutted in an inferno. Over 1,200 marketeers have lost their goods and merchandise in the fire that swept through the entire market yesterday. ZANIS reports that Copperbelt Province Minister, Elisha Matambo […]

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Five arrested for possessing dynamites

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Police in Mushindamo have arrested five people found in possession of three dynamite explosives at Kafwasa area along the Kafue (Lwenge) river. North-Western Province Deputy Commanding Officer, Robison Moonga  said out of the five arrested, four were caught by fishermen that rushed to the scene after they discovered three dynamite explosives which […]

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Solwezi DC hails the media

By CLOZZEN BIKALE Solwezi District Commissioner Tradeson Tiki Mulofwa has expressed gratitude to the media in Solwezi for the role they play to social economic development. Speaking during kabangabang radio open day Mr Mulofwa said the media plays a very important role in various developmental activities and helping government in reaching out to the Masses. […]

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Two women child stealers arrested

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Two women who are alleged to have stolen a-five-year -old girl in  Lusaka’s John Howard Township have been arrested while the child has been recovered. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said on August 15,  the suspect Jonathan Mubanga approached two women identified as Beauty Nayame 24, and Edna Chibesa 24 both of John […]

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Strengthen constitutionalism-CiSCA

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Civil Society Constitution Agenda (CiSCA) has urged the judiciary to strengthen constitutionalism which will help adherence to the system. CiSCA Chairperson Judith Mulenga said the Judiciary led by a strong human rights advocate such as the current Chief Justice Dr Mumba Malila is uniquely placed to ensure that the government fosters […]

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The first family are counted

The 2022 National Census for Population and Housing has started with the first family of President Hakainde Hichilema and first lady Mutinta Hichilema being among the first to be counted. Christine Kayamba, a 29 year old Teacher of English employed by the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZAMSTATS) as an enumerator counted the first family. And Zamstats […]

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Work hand in hand with the district leaders, youths urged

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Chingola Mayor Johnson Kang’ombe has called on youths in the district to work hand in hand with the District Leaders to foster development. Speaking during a youth dialogue held at Samfred Gardens, Mr Kang’ombe said the youths should ensure that they access the 10 percent which is included in the Constituency Development […]

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