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Grace Chanda shines at FAZ Gala night

By Mercy Chewe Zambia National Women’s Team star Grace Chanda stole the limelight at the inaugural Women in Football Awards Gala hosted by FAZ on Friday night in Lusaka after winning two awards. Chanda of Red Arrows won the prestigious Best Player of the Season Award and Top Scorer of the Year Award. The ex-Zesco […]

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World races to contain new Omicron variant

Countries around the world are racing to introduce travel bans and restrictions on southern African countries in an effort to contain a new variant of Covid-19, called Omicron. The moves come after the variant was officially named by health officials. Early evidence suggests Omicron has an increased re-infection risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. […]

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58 illegal immigrants detained in Chililabombwe

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Department of Immigration in Chililabombwe has detained 58 persons of different nationalities for various immigration offences. Immigration Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said this was during a Ndola Regional Immigration Office-led clean-up operation carried out within Chililabombwe November 25, 2021 with support from other security wings. Mr Nshinka said the operation […]

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Zambia to serve on UNESCO committee

Zambia has been elected to serve on the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for a period of four (4) years commencing 2021 to 2025. The election by the UNESCO Member States took place at the just ended 23rd session of the General Assembly of States Parties to the World Heritage Convention in Paris, France, at UNESCO […]

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Zambia to learn from democratic countries- Haimbe

By Staff Writer Justice Minister Mulambo Haimbe says Government remains committed to establish a durable Constitutional Order that will catalyse political, social and economic development of Zambia.  Mr Haimbe said the establishment of a durable Constitution Order shall be premised on broad -based consensus and inclusivity of all the people of Zambia. The Justice Minister […]

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African leaders vow to nurture positive masculinity

African nations who’ve failed to adopt an ambitious charter dealing with gender-based violence, 16 years after it was first launched, are being urged to do so by fellow African Union (AU) members following a conference on what is known as positive masculinity. Positive masculinity is about promoting a healthier and emotionally aware view of what […]

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Solwezi Council celebrate LG week in sporting activities

Sustainable development through sports……………………………………….. By Staff Writer As a way of commemorating the African Day for Decentralisation and the Local Government Week, Solwezi Municipal Council yesterday hosted Ndola City Council in various sporting activities. At the same time, the interactive games were part of this month’s Make Zambia Clean, Green and Healthy Campaign with a […]

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Chambishi and LD share spoils

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Chambishi coach Kaunda Simonda search for his maiden Super Division win yesterday continued after Lusaka Dynamos held his charges to a 1-1 draw at Nkoloma Stadium. The visitors went ahead in the first half through Victor Kaushitu but Dynamos youngster Chipyoka Songa netted a superb second half equaliser to ensure the teams […]

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Police assaulted whilst on duty

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Shiwangandu have charged and arrested a man who assaulted a Police officer whilst on duty. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said it is alleged that the accused Nicholas Malama of unknown age assaulted the victim  Webster Shamulonga 44 of  Matumbo Police Camp whilst he was apprehending him in the company of […]

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