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Obed Kasongo’s matter forwarded to NPA-Police

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Zambia Police Service has clarified that the matter involving the death of Obed Kasongo who died after having allegedly been assaulted in Luanshya has been forwarded to the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) for a possible inquest holding. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga has urged the Public to exercise restraint cornering this matter […]

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HH to end death penalty

President Hakainde Hichilema said the New Dawn Administration will work to end the death penalty. The President Hichilema said his government will work with Parliament and various Stakeholders to end the Death penalty. President Hichilema was speaking when he addressed Zambians on ZNBC Television and Radio on the Eve of Africa day. This year’s Africa […]

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Chile one alleged killer appears for mention

Scores of Kitwe residents this morning thronged the Kitwe Magistrate court to catch a glimpse of the wife to late prominent Kitwe businessman Richard Mbulu as she appeared for mention. Annie Monta, 30, is alleged to have murdered her husband Richard Mbulu popularly known as Chile OnE on April 30th this year at their home […]

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2,045 inmates pardoned

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA President Hakainde Hichilema has pardoned 2,045 inmates to mark tomorrow’s African Freedom Day celebrations. Speaking during a press briefing, Acting Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Ambrose Lufuma said the inmates include one thousand nine hundred and 69 ordinary inmates and 33 old aged. Mr Lufuma, who is Defence Minister, said the […]

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Reconsider teacher recruitment age-Youth Activist

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Copperbelt based youth activist Geshom Phiri says the decision by ministry to label as ineligible teachers above 45 years is violation of human rights. Mr Phiri said that it also abrogates the basis of teacher selection as it lacks substance. He said that the ministry of education should therefore rescind the decision, […]

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Zambia, Zimbabwe plans an Agro-idustrial park MoU

By Staff Writer Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Permanent Secretary, Chawe Chuulu says Zambia and Zimbabwe plans to establish a Common Agro-Industrial Park. Ms Chuulu said the agro-industrial park will prioritise farm produce grown in the two neighboring countries This is part of the Memorandum of Understanding that was signed virtually between the two […]

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