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Father defiles 14-year-old biological daughter

By Staff Writer A-grade-eight pupil has told her guidance Teacher that her biological father has been sexually defiling her for almost one year now. Copperbelt Police Acting Commanding Officer Sharon Zulu confirmed the incident, that in September, 2021 the 14-year-old victim was home with her biological father, as her step mother was at Chamboli market […]

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Nickel mines launched in Kalumbila

By CLOZZEN BIKALEPresident Hakainde Hichilema has launched the $250m Enterprise Nickel Mine which is expected to create over 700 new jobs. Speaking during the ground breaking in Kalumbila , President Hichilema said First Quantum Minerals Limited (FQM)investment will uplift the living standards of people in North-Western Province and the country at large. The Head of […]

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Chipolopolo plots Mozambique downfall

By Mercy Chewe The Chipolopolo Boys are planning to defeat Mozambique in the must win return leg of the CHAN qualifying campaign match at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka this Saturday. Zambia and Mozambique drew goalless away in Maputo on Sunday as they hunt for 2022 CHAN qualification. Zambia attacker Kelvin Kampamba said his team […]

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Esther Lungu’s case settled-Makebi Zulu

Staff Writer Former First Lady Esther Lungu’s Lawyer Makebi Zulu says that the matter for the former first lady has been settled with the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) Mrs Lungu was at the DEC premises appearing for questioning over 15 flats that she owns and are suspected to be proceeds of crime. Mr Zulu said […]

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GOVT STARTS EVALUATION OF BORDER PPP PROJECTS

Government has started the evaluation process of the Public Private Partnership project of modernizing border infrastructure at three borders on the Copperbelt. The borders are Sakania, Mokambo and Kasumbalesa in Ndola, Mufulira and Chililabombwe. Public Private Partnership Council Member Margaret Mudenda says the projects also include upgrading of the roads leading to the borders and […]

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Land wrangles rock Chibombo

Central Province Minister, Credo Nanjuwa is saddened that land wrangles between the community in Chibombo district and a Chinese investor, Chen-Guan, have continued. Speaking in Chibombo during a meeting to resolve the impasse, Mr Nanjuwa said it is not efficient to discussing the same subject over and over again. Mr Nanjuwa said government can only […]

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North West Chiefs Want 15% of Mining Revenue

Chiefs in North Western Province have called on Government to review the Mining Policy to include provisions where 15-percent of proceeds from Mining firms will remain in host Provinces. Chief Mumena of the Kaonde People said this on behalf of seven traditional leaders who met President Hakainde Hichilema in Kalumbila District on the sidelines of […]

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A day-old-baby damped in a stream

By Staff Writer Police in Ndola have lunched a manhunt to find a woman who has damped a one day old baby in a stream at Gomes area in Chipulukusu.Police picked up the body of the abandoned baby along a steam in Gomes and investigations into the matter are launched with a view to identify […]

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President HH expected in N/western today

By CLOZZEN BIKALEPresident Hakainde Hichilema is today expected in Northwestern province on a two day working visit where he will officiate at two projects in Kalumbila and Mwinilunga districts. The President is expected to officiate at the ground breaking of a nickel mine in Kalumbila district on today and also commission a fruit processing plant […]

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