Scientists in South Africa have produced a copy of the Moderna Covid vaccine, raising the prospect of wider access to jabs in poorer parts of the world. Researchers in Cape Town backed by the World Health Organization hope to begin human trials in November. They have used publicly available information to produce the mRNA vaccine […]
By Mercy Chewe Turkey-based Zambia Women National Team midfielder Misozi Zulu will miss next week’s friendly match against South Africa’s Banyana Banyana at home in Lusaka. Zambia will face South Africa at Nkoloma Stadium on February 12 ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup qualifier against Namibia. Shepolopolo coach Bruce Mwape said Zulu will also miss […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chililabombwe Municipal Council has warned business owners running makeshift restaurants at Kasumbalesa to close down as they are posing a health risk to the people. CMC Assistant Public Relations Manager Evelyn Mulenga said the Council has noticed with concern the number of makeshift restaurants mushrooming in Kasumbalesa area. Ms Mulenga said the […]
Police have apprehended six Patriotic Front cadres who are allegedly to have been involved in electoral malpractices. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the six and a driver were using a Toyota Land Cruiser beige in colour which upon being stopped by police, sped off bashing a police motor vehicle. Mr Hamoonga said the driver almost […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) leader Sean Tembo says they have not accepted the results in the Kabwata Parliamentary by-election as a true reflection of the free will of the people of Kabwata Constituency. Mr Tembo also said that the party has intention to petition the outcome of the Kabwata by-election in […]
The United Party for National Development has retained the Kabwata parliamentary seat. UPND’s candidate Andrew Tayengwa polled 13,572 votes against his closest rival PF’s Clement Tembo who polled 11,192 votes. Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) returning officer Hellen Mubita declared Mr Tayengwa as duly elected MP at around 04:10 at Saint Patrick’s School results center. […]
Goalkeeper Gabaski was the hero, saving two penalties as Egypt edged past hosts Cameroon in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal. Sunday’s final sets up a tantalising meeting between Liverpool forwards Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane at the same venue – the Olembe […]
Solwezi Central Member of Parliament Stafford Mulusa says Government will continue to construct quality infrastructure under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in the district in order to improve the living standards of Solwezi residents. Speaking during a handover ceremony at Kawama Primary School, Mr Mulusa said that the increase in the CDF from K1.6 million […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Muchinga Province Minister Henry Sikazwe has warned school authorities in the region to desist from requesting parents to pay school fees as the Government has introduced the free education policy. Mr Sikazwe says it has come to his attention that some named schools in Mpika district are requesting for school fees and […]
By Mercy Chewe The Council of Southern African Football (COSAFA) has paid tribute to former Nkana and Zambia Under-20 goalkeeper Moses Mapulanga who has died aged 29. Mapulanga died last night at Mazabuka General Hospital in Southern Province after an illness. Mapulanga won the COSAFA Under-20 Championship with Zambia in 2011. “Our deepest condolences. Former […]
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