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Govt to support Red Cross

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Government has pledged its support to the Zambia Red Cross Society (ZRCS) and its partners for the work they are doing in saving and improving people’s lives. Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Kennedy Kalunga praised the Society for complimenting the government on various issues especially in the fight against Covid-19. […]

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Govt appreciates EU support

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Lands Minister, Elijah Muchima says Government appreciates the support Zambia has been receiving from the European Union towards land governance. Mr Muchima said the country values the assistance that includes support to climate change adaptation and natural resources management. He said that Government also values the economic governance support program the European […]

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Barcelona and Atleti need the points

La Liga is back with a bang as the defending Champions Atlético Madrid travel to Barcelona in Sunday’s stand-out game on TopStar. Having last won the league in 2019, Barça have been playing catch-up most of the season and with bitter rival, Real Madrid 15 points ahead, it seems likely that their fans will have […]

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Lets take advantage of broader market opportunities-HH

By Staff Writer President Hakainde Hichilema says Zambians should take advantage of the broader market opportunities offered on the African continent. President Hichilema said the Continents market should be serviced and used as a platform for jobs and wealth creation. Mr Hichilema said it is important for the continent to foster peace and unity to […]

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Nangoma Maize submerged

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Over 247 hectares of maize fields belonging to 117 farmers in Nangoma constituency in Central Province have been submerged. Mumbwa District Commissioner Namukulo Hayumbu says about one point two hectares of Soybeans and 4.7-hectares of cotton fields have also been affected by floods. Ms Hayumbu said the current flood situation being experienced […]

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Industrial Training Centre to be upgraded

By Maimbo Mweemba Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati says a team of assessors will visit the Industrial Training Centre (ITC) in Lusaka to potentially upgrade the institution to a center of excellence for auto motives. Mr MutatI has also assured management at the institution of Government’s support. He said there is need to invest […]

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Ngwira urges Govt to do mining audits

By IREEN MULENGA United Mineworkers Union of Zambia (UMUZ) President Wisdom Ngwira says lack of audit by Government is the reason why some Investors violate social licenses especially in the Mining sector. Recently Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe said that Investors who violate the social license with the people of Zambia will not […]

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24 passengers injured in a Juldan Motorways accident

By Staff Writer Twenty-four passengers are nursing serious injuries after a Juldan Motorways there were traveling in overturned on the road, when the driver was overtaking other vehicles in Chisali. Muchinga Province Acting Commanding Officer Lucky Munkondya said the accident happened after the driver Elijah Mugodi 50, was overtaking two unknown motor vehicles on a […]

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2 perish, coffin damaged in fatal road accident

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Two people have lost their lives in a road accident in Chingola after a Kitwe bound vehicle carrying a coffin with a dead body in it overturned. The vehicle was ferrying the mourners for a burial procession  to Kitwe. Copperbelt Acting Commanding Officer  Tresphord Kasale confirmed the incident in an interview yesterday […]

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