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Kansanshi sign free agent Basile

By Mercy Chewe Kansanshi Dynamos have confirmed the signing of Cameroonian striker Baba Basile as a free agent. Basile has signed an 18-months contract with the Solwezi side. “Baba Basile has joined us on a Year and Half Long Contract,” Kansanshi announced on Tuesday. Basile was pruned by Zanaco last week just six months before […]

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Power capture Brian Mwila

By Mercy Chewe Power Dynamos have captured experienced striker Brian Mwila from Buildcon FC. Mwila completed his move to Power after signing a two-year deal. Confirming the signing, Power Chief Executive Officer Happie Munkondya said Mwila will add value to the Arthur Davies side. “Zambian International, Brian Mwila has penned a 2 year deal with […]

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Zambians can run the mines-CAPAH

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Coalition of African Parliamentarians against HIV and AIDS (CAPAH) has commended Konkola Copper Mines Nchanga open pit for having a safe underground environment. Speaking after the tour, one of the CAPAH Members Professor Nkandu Luo says that KCM should rethink in the running of the mines as Zambians are capable of […]

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Elephant kills mother and baby in Zimbabwe

A mother and her months-old baby were trampled to death by an elephant in south-eastern Zimbabwe. The woman, who had been visiting relatives in rural Chipinge district on New Year’s Day, was on her back home when an elephant charged at them. Zimbabwe Parks Authority spokesman Tinashe Farawo said the elephant suddenly attacked and killed […]

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Maternal deaths worries Muchinga MP

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Muchinga Constituency Member of Parliament Emmanuel Banda says that the maternal mortality rate in Serenje is worrying. Mr Banda said this when he held talks with Serenje District Hospital Management Staff to establish why the district was recording high number of Maternal Deaths. Mr Banda said that it was discovered that long […]

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Foot and mouth disease breaks out in Itezhi Tezhi

By Staff Writer Itezhi-tezhi Member of Parliament Twaambo Mutinta has confirmed a breakout of foot and mouth disease in the district. So far 20 Cattle from 3 Kraals in Babizhi Veterinary Camp in Chief Muchiya area are exhibiting signs typical of Foot and Mouth Disease. The Member of Parliament has confirmed that a definitive laboratory […]

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Kansanshi Dynamos sign Were.

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Super Division side Kansanshi Dynamos have beefed up their squad with the acquisition of Kenyan striker Jesse Were. Were cut ties with defending champions Zesco United on Friday following the expiry of his contract to join the ambitious Solwezi side. The lanky forward has signed a two -year deal with Kansanshi. Were […]

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Govt commened for free education

By CLOZZEN BIKALE SOLWEZI. North Western Council of Elders for Development Secretary Kenneth Kapata has hailed government for honoring the most expectant promise of offering free education in Zambia. Speaking to Independent Observer online media staffer at his office in Solwezi Mr Kapata said it is gratifying to see Government release money to the Ministry […]

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TopStar’s sports channels secures 2021 AFCON broadcasting rights

StarTimes has acquired broadcasting rights to the Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) Total Energies 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in sub-Saharan Africa. StarTimes has been awarded pay-television and OTT media rights to the tournament across all sub-Saharan Africa territories in English, Portuguese and African local languages. TopStar’s ST sports channels will broadcast all 52 matches […]

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