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Kalyalya calls for cyber security awareness

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Bank of Zambia (BOZ) Governor Denny Kalyalya says cyber security and awareness about fraud should be enhanced to protect consumers of digital financial services. Dr Kalyalya says the use of digital platforms has potential to enhance revenue collection and contribute positively to the national Treasury. Dr Kalyalya said the country’s overall financial […]

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COMESA weighs in on Malawi

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Secretary General Chileshe Kapwepwe has urged Malawi to complete the ratification of the tripartite free trade area agreement. Ms Kapwepwe says economic operators can utilize the opportunities that the market offers to address public policy challenges of wealth and employment creation. Ms Kapwepwe said […]

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ACC arrest PF president

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested Patriotic Front’s acting President Given Lubinda for Corruption involving more than 5 hundred and 39 thousand United States Dollars. Mr Lubinda 58 of Lusaka’s Hill view park has been charged with five counts of possession of property suspected to be proceeds of crime. This is contrary […]

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UNZALARU commends additional loans

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA University of Zambia Lecturers and Researchers Union (UNZALARU) has thanked Government for awarding additional loans to 2-thousand 7-hundred and 80 students at the University of Zambia. UNZALARU General Secretary Kelvin Mambwe says the new dawn administration has listened to the cry of the people and provided additional funding for more students to […]

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Miner dies at Mopani mines

A 45 year old miner at Mopani Copper Mines has died after he was hit by a skip at the South Ore Body shaft in Kitwe. Mopani Copper Mines Public Relations Manager Nebert Mulenga said in a statement that the accident occurred yesterday. Mr Mulenga said all operations at the South Ore Body have since […]

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Solwezi receives K635 secondary school bursaries

By CLOZZEN BIKALE Solwezi Mayor Remmy Kalepa says the Council has received a total sum of 635,000 Kwacha from the 25.7 Million Kwacha for 2022 secondary school bursaries and skills Development. Mr Kalepa said that the community members should acquaint themselves with the Ward Development committee in their Ward’s to benefit from the CDF. He said […]

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Mopani miner dies in an accident

By CHINOYI CHIPULU A-45-year-old man has died in a mine accident at Mopani Copper Mines in Kitwe. Justin Nsakanya, a Broiler Maker met his fate yesterday as the Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) Engineering and Mining crews were conducting planned weekly maintenance. MCM Public Relations Manager  Nebert Mulenga comfirmed in a statement that the company is […]

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HELSB awards additional loans

By Staff Writer The Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HELSB) has awarded additional student loans to 2,780 first year students at the University of Zambia for the 2021/2022 academic year. HELSB Senior Corporate Communications Officer Chiselwa Kawanda said this entails that for the first time, over 5,000 first year students have been awarded student […]

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Muntimpa bridge washed away

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Bridge connecting Muntimpa, Katuba and Kafibale farming blocks has completely collapsed in Kasompe ward leaving the people disconnected. The Bridge was completely swept away by heavy down pour last night. Kasompe ward Councillor Martin Lombe who visited the scene this morning has called on the mines operating in the area to […]

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