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FAZ LODGES COMPLAINT TO CAF OVER ETHIOPIAN REFEREE

By Mercy Chewe The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has lodged a complaint to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) against the officiating exhibited by Ethiopian referee Lidya Tafesse Abebe during the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semi-final match between Zambia and South Africa. Zambia lost the match 1-0 as South Africa scored […]

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Zesco reaches over 1,000MW Surplus in Power Generation

ZESCO has revealed that Zambia has achieved an electricity generation surplus of 1,156MW (Megawatts) in power generation capacity. This follows the successful commissioning of 4x150MW capacity from the 750MW Kafue Gorge Lower Power Station. ZESCO Managing Director Victor Mapani said currently the installed national generation capacity stands at 3,456.8MW against a peak national demand of approximately 2,300MW. […]

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2022 census online application to disadvatange rural youths

By Staff Writer Leadership Movement (LM) says the 2022 Census online application will disadvantage many rural youths hence Government should address the concerns by stakeholders. LM Media Director Tatila Tatilsa has called on Government to review the mode of application as the 2022 census online application will disadvantage applicants from rural areas. Mr Tatila said […]

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FAZ lodges complaint against Ethiopian Ref

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) says it has lodged a formal complaint to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) against the officiating exhibited by Ethiopian referee Lidya Tafesse Abebe during the 2022 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semi-final match between Zambia and South Africa. In a complaint letter dated July, 18th 2022 […]

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African Swine Fever broken out in Chingola

By CHINOYI CHIPULUAfrican Swine Fever (ASF) has broken out in Chingola District. The outbreak has prompted Chingola Municipal Council (CMC) to ban the movement of pig and pig products in and out of the district to curb the further spread of ASF. CMC Assistant Public Relations Manager Evelyn Mulenga confirmed in a statement that the […]

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Veep in India to woo investors

Vice President Mutale Nalumango says Zambia is seeking investments that will support the country’s economic transformation agenda. Ms Nalumango said her mission to India is to woo investments and enhance trade between the two countries. Speaking to ZANIS upon arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport, in New Delhi, the Vice President stressed that India is […]

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K1.2 million bursary application approved for Bwana Mkubwa constituency

By CHINOYI CHIPULUThe Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has approved over K1.2 million bursary application for selected secondary boarding schools and skills training for Bwana Mkubwa Constituency under the 2022 Constituency Development Fund (CDF). According to a statement released by Ndola City Council Public Relations Manager Rabecca Mushota, the Ministry has approved six […]

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I.G guild recruited Teachers on fingerprints process

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Zambia Police Service has cautioned successful teachers who have been recruited against falling prey to unscrupulous people during the clearance of Non-Criminal fingerprints. Inspector General of Police Lemmy Kajoba said the fingerprints clearance certificate is duly issued by the Zambia Police Service and members of the public (Candidates) are advised to […]

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Shepolopolo to face Nigeria in bronze battle

By Mercy CheweThe Zambia Women Team will face Nigeria in the third place playoff match of the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup on Friday. Zambia and Nigeria have been left battling for bronze after losing semi final matches on Monday night. Shepolopolo lost in controversial circumstances to South Africa who scored a dubious 90th minute penalty. Nigeria […]

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