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Decomposed body found in Zamtan

By Staff Writer A Decomposed body of a 78-year-old woman of Zamtan Township in Kitwe has been discovered in a deep well by members of the public. The old woman who is believed to have been missing for close to seven days was yesterday discovered but unfortunately was found in a decomposed state. And Limaposa […]

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Investors challenged to invest in W/province

By CLOZZEN BIKALE Mining investors investing in North Western Province have been challenged to respect the communities in which they are operating from and to plough back to the communities. North Western Provincial Minister Robert Liefu says the Province is flooded with many mining investors and mining activities but development is not seen on the ground by […]

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 Kangwa makes big move to Serbia

By Mercy Chewe Chipolopolo midfielder Kings Kangwa has joined Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade. Red Star says the 22-year-old midfielder’s capture on Sunday from Russian club Arsenal Tula. Kangwa, 22, will arrive in Belgrade and put pen to paper as soon as he returns from international duty. “Zambia international Kings Kangwa will join us on […]

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No African university listed for new UK visa scheme

A new UK visa scheme that is designed to attract the “brightest and best” graduates from around the world does not include any African universities on its list of institutions where those degree-holders can come from. This has led to some complaints that African talent is being excluded – though Africans who have attended the listed […]

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Immigration rounds up 436 in Lusaka clean-up operation

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Department of Immigration has apprehended 202 persons of different nationalities for different immigrations offences. And the Department has also detained 313 suspected illegal immigrants pending other formalities. Immigrations Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said on Sunday May 29, 2022 apprehended 202 persons of different nationalities on the last day of a […]

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Register with mission before travelling abroad-Govt

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Government has advised Zambian nationals travelling abroad, whether on short or long term basis, to register their presence at the nearest Mission and take out Travel and Medical Insurance. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Stanely Kakubo said in a statement the Zambian mission in Ankara is actively following Ms Mukuka’s […]

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Chililabombwe youths lunch campaign for vedanta to come back

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Over three hundred Chililabombwe youths have presented a petition to mines Minister Paul Kabuswe demanding for the return of Vedanta Resources at Konkola Copper Mines (KCM). Vedanta must return campaign Coordinator Chishala Mwamba said they believe that the current government will make a decision that will benefit the people of Chililabobwe as […]

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DEC destroys 745KGS of cannabis

By Staff Writer The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC), in the Eastern province, has destroyed 7-hundred and 45 kilograms of cannabis, which was seized from various suspects, between March and December last year. DEC Regional Commander, Charles Ndulumina said that the consignment was seized from 1-hundred and 66 suspects, who were convicted. Mr Ndulumina said 10 […]

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Govt suspends 3 mines from operating

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has with suspended three mines from operating with immediate effect. The 3 are Jifumpa Mine in Kasempa District, Collum Coal Mine in Sinazeze, Southern Province and Chibuluma Mine Site on the Copperbelt. Ministry of Mines, Director of Mines Safety, Fred Banda this has been necessitated […]

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ConCourt gets new Deputy President

President Hakainde Hichilema has with immediate effect appointed Professor Lady Justice Margaret Munalula as deputy President of the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) Presidential spokesperson Anthony Bwalya said that the appointment follows consultations with the Judical Service Commission pursuant to Article 139 (2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Zambia. “The President congratulates Professor Lady Justice […]

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