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Howard Kunda launches a new political party

By Mercy Chewe Former MMD Muchinga Member of Parliament Howard Kunda has officially launched a new political party called Zambia Wake-Up Party (ZAWAPA) at a media briefing held in Ndola today. ZAWAPA was registered in May 2023 and was initially expected to be launched last August at a public rally. However, the party tried in […]

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Govt still committed to Senseli Mine Rescue Mission

By Staff Writer Copperbelt Provincial Minister Elisha Matambo has assured continued efforts to save the remaining trapped Miners at Senseli Open Pit Mine. The Minister said this during his routine visit at the accident site yesterday assured ongoing rescue efforts for small-scale miners trapped since December 1, 2023. Mr Matambo said that Government is committed […]

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Ministers Spouses donate toward Sensele mine accident

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Minister’s spouses association have donated essentials towards the rescue mission of the remaining trapped miners at Sensele mine. Copperbelt Provincial Coordinator for Association of Ministers spouses Samantha Matambo who is also Copperbelt Province Minister Elisha Matambo’s wife said the support is to supplemented Government program in helping trapped miners. Ms Matambo said […]

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Chief Mailo rejects cord wood consent application

By Staff Writer  Chief Mailo of the Lala people of Serenje District, Central Province, has rejected an application to grant, by force, a ‘Cord Wood’ harvesting Consent in his Chiefdom. The Traditional Leader said those issuing threats are wasting time because President Hakainde Hichilema does not support environmental degradation. He said President Hichilema is committed […]

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