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Man shot by a Chinese in Lumezi dies

By MAIMBO MWEEMBAThe identified as Edward Manda, and is allegedly believed to have been shot by a Chinese national in Lumezi district, Eastern Province has died. Acting Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Davies Simwanza said that police have since amended the charge slapped on Wu Zhigang from attempted murder to murder. “Mr Manda, 46, of Zumwanda […]

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Juvenile dies after eating food containing Love portion

By ALICE NACHILEMBEA-17- year old juvenile of Kasenengwa District in Eastern Province has died after drinking a suspected love concoction. Deputy Police Spokesperson Danny Mwale said Police are also holding a 14 year old juvenile suspected to be the girlfriend to the victim and her grandmother 52 identified as Eliza Tembo who is alleged to […]

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Man committee suicide over tomato theft allegations

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-26-year-old man of Ndola has allegedly committed suicide by drinking an insecticide after he was suspected of stealing four tomatoes at a farm he worked. Copperbelt Acting Commanding Officer Sharon Zulu said that on July 3, 2022 around 14 hours at Kasongo farms Francis Chanda who is the victim drunk phoskill insecticide […]

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ZIIMA calls on Mazabuka Mayor to stop media harassment

By Staff Writer The Zambia Institute of Independent Media Alliance (ZIIMA) has called on Mazabuka Mayor to stop the harassment of media houses airing stories that doesn’t massage his political interest in Southern province. President- ZIIMA Jajah Coulibaly said that they have received information that show that Mazabuka Mayor in Southern province has continued to […]

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MoMo trickster nabbed in Ndola

By Staff Writer A-33-year-old man trickster has been arrested for attempting to swindle a mobile money agent of K1, 800 at a booth in Ndola. Copperbelt Police Acting Commanding Officer Sharon Zulu said Enock Mulenga the suspect, of Lubuto Township Ndola attempted to steal money at a booth on July 5, 2022 around 17:00. Ms […]

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Police in N/W province recover stolen CDF money

By CLOZZEN BIKALEPolice in North Western Province have recovered 15,000 kwacha cash and property valued at 3,000.09 kwacha which was bought from the stolen money from Kalumbila Civic center.  North Western Province police commanding officer Ribson Moonga confirmed that the police on July 16, 2022 recovered the money that was stolen. A case of theft was […]

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ZRA investing in Tech

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) said it is investing in technology in order to modernize tax administration and seal all tax loopholes. ZRA Acting Corporate Communications Manager Oliver Nzala said this is to ensure that there is an aggressive tax compliance strategy. Speaking during the launch of the Customs Enforcement Cobham Mobile Antenna system in […]

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HH, Italian President Mattarella to hold talks

Italian President Sergio Mattarella is expected to undertake an official visit to Zambia tomorrow. President Mattarella will be in Zambia till, Friday July 8th, 2022. Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Stanely Kakubo has confirmed in a statement. Mr Kakubo said President Hakainde Hichilema and President Mattarella are expected to hold bilateral talks where discussions […]

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