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Man 29, nabbed for hitting his 2 month baby

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Lusaka have arrested a-29-year old of Lusaka for hitting his two months old baby with an elbow during a fight with his wife. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said that Don Musonda of Ibex Hill Meanwood has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his two months old child. Mr Hamoonga said it […]

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Bwalya inducted into Barton College Hall of Fame

US Based former Zambia national tennis champion and Davis Cup player, Sydney Bwalya was inducted into the Barton Community College Athletics Hall of Fame this past weekend. The Barton Community College Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding achievement by Barton Community College alumni, faculty, or staff in the areas of athletic achievement, coaching, or other […]

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Zambia supports efforts to address debt situation

Minister of Foreign Affairs Stanley Kakubo says Zambia supports efforts being pursed at both regional and continental levels to address the debt situation being experienced by many countries on the continent due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Mr Kakubo called for increased investment and mobilization of financing which could contribute to the rapid […]

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Zimbabwe downplays threat posed by cyclone Batsirai

Zimbabwe’s meteorological department has said that tropical cyclone Batsirai, which is expected to make a landfall in countries across southern Africa, is too far to affect the country. It has however said thunderstorms and rains are expected from Thursday until the weekend. In an advisory, the meteorological department has said Batsirai weakened a little since […]

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Senegal advances to the AFCON finals

Senegal are through to their third Africa Cup of Nations final with Sadio Mane on target to help them overcome Burkina Faso. In an eventful game, VAR chalked off two Senegal penalties, with Burkina Faso goalkeeper Herve Koffi injured during the events of the first. Abdou Diallo and Idrissa Gueye put Senegal in charge before […]

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Pamela ordered to ABSA

The Lusaka High Court has entered a judgment in favor of ABSA Bank Zambia, formerly Barclays Bank, after ordering fugitive former employee Pamela Gondwe to pay the bank over K270,000 for a house loan facility she obtained in 2011. In June 2019, Ms Gondwe disappeared with US$400,000 cash belonging to the bank. Before her disappearance, […]

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Home Affairs to take stern action over leaked document

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security says the recent leakage of confidential investigation document is receiving serious attention to ensure the personnel responsible are dealt with according to the law. Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security Public Relations Officer Nephas Chifuta said that the leaked document was issued by […]

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Mapulanga dies.

By Staff Writer Former Nkana Football Club goalkeeper Moses Mapulanga has died. Nkana announced the death of their former player on Thursday morning, as confirmed by Mapulanga’s father, Event. “It’s with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our former Goalkeeper Moses Mapulanga,” said the club on their official Facebook page. “His father, Mr […]

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Man survives fight with Crocodile

A man has survived a terrifying fight with a crocodile in a bid to save his fishing net in Mozambique. João Armando, 35, is now in hospital and at risk of having one of his hands amputated after his left arm was bitten by the giant reptile. His right leg was also injured. He was […]

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Media cautioned

Lusaka Magistrate Dominic Makalicha has warned the media and others against analyzing or commenting on matters before the courts of law. Magistrate Makalicha issued the caution during a case in which Former State House Press Aide Amos Chanda is accused of using insulting language against Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) officers. The court said much as Mr […]

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