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Demolitions of houses at state lodge worries LM

By Staff Writer The Leadership Movement (LM) is concerned with the Demolition of seven houses in Lusaka’s state Lodge area. LM Media Director Tatila Tatila said instead of Government taking action on Politicians occupying illegal land in forest 27, they allow the Demolition of 7 Houses at state lodge.  Mr Tatila said the plight of   […]

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Cost of living will stabilize-Nchanga MP

By MAIMBO MWEEMBANchanga Member of Parliament Derricky Chilundika has assured residents in the constituency to remain patient as government is working on ensuring that the cost of living stabilizers. Speaking at a homily at 12 apostles Catholic Church, Mr Chilundika said that once the economy is stabilized, the cost of essential commodities will be affordable. […]

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Lusaka woman raped, killed by unknown people

A-27-year-old Lusaka Woman has been raped and murdered by unknown people in Zingalume Township. The body of Rabecca Busumili was found few meters away from her house with her clothes scattered. Some residents found the body around 05:00 hours in the morning. Janet Zulu the aunty to the victim says the victim left home on […]

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World Bank lead remediation loan, bad debt for Zambia

By Staff Writer CSO Lead consortium in Zambia has urged the New Dawn Government to negotiate with World Bank for the cancellation of a loan for Kabwe Lead Remediation under the Zambia Mining and Environmental Remediation and Improvement Project (ZMERIP). CSO Lead Consortium in Zambia Director, Eugene Chibilika said he is not satisfied with the implementation of the […]

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Lubambe told to stop retrenching workers

By MAIMBO MWEEMBAMines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe has directed Lubambe copper Mine in Chililabombwe to put their house in order and avoid retrenching workers. Mr Kabuswe said that the mine has one of the Richest copper ore bodies in the world, that is why they cannot continue running the mine as kiosk. Speaking […]

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Gov’t committed to end Kabwe lead exposure

The Government says it remains resolute to ensuring a safer Kabwe District, free from lead poisoning.  Kabwe District Commissioner Lennox Shimwamba said Government recently closed mines in Mkushi and Serenje that flouted environmental issues, which is testimony of the New Dawn Government’s political will towards environmental protection. Mr Shimwamba said Government was aware that Kabwe […]

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Musenga health post to be upgraded

By MAIMBO MWEEMBAGovernment has approved the upgrading and construction of a maternity annex at Musenga Health Post.    The constructions of the maternity ward will Carter for all the expecting mothers in Musenga and surrounding wards. Speaking when he donated 20 blankets, Chingola Constituency Member Of Parliament Chipoka Mulenga said the approval to construct and upgrade […]

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65 cooperatives empowered in Nchanga constituency

By MAIMBO MWEEMBANchanga Constituency has approved grants for all the clubs and cooperatives that applied for the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) grants. The over 300 clubs and cooperatives will receive their grants in phases, of which 65 cooperatives have been awarded grants today. Speaking during the grants awards ceremony held at Chingola Civic Center’s Council […]

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Efficiency improved at Kasumbalesa border post

Commerce Trade and Industry Minister, Chipoka Mulenga says efficiency at the Kasumbalesa Border Post has improved. Mr Mulenga said the border is now clearing above 700 from 485 trucks per day. He said this has resulted in the clearing of the entire backlog that had accumulated on the Kitwe -Kasumbalesa route. He said Revenue Authorities and […]

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