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Respect Domestic workers’ rights-AEDWZ

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Association of Employers for Domestic Workers Union of Zambia has called on employers of domestic workers (AEDWZ) to respect their rights. Speaking at a sensitization meeting at Chingola Combined Secondary School, AEDWZ President Humprey Monde said making decent work for domestic workers is a reality. Mr Monde said that it about […]

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Former Petauke DC arrested for aiding crime

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police have charged and arrested former Petauke District Commissioner Velenasi Moyo 44,  and Goodson Lungu 50, a Patrotic Front Chairman for Kaumbwe Constituency for allegedly aiding over 1000 children to obtain National Registration Cards. Ms Moyo is charged with one count of Abuse of Authority of office and jointly charged for Intent […]

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Referendum Good Nature Agro suspicion lifted

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security in Eastern Province has lifted the suspension of operation at referendum Good Nature Agro Shelling Centre in Chipata District. Lifting the suspension of the company, the Eastern Provincial Labour Officer, Francis Shabani noted that it is impressing to see the company has corrected the measures of child labour […]

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Coronavirus variant fear sparks Africa travel curbs

Travellers arriving in England from several southern African countries will have to quarantine amid warnings over a new coronavirus variant. UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid said from 12:00 GMT on Friday six countries would be added to the red list, with flights being temporarily banned. One expert described the variant, known as B.1.1.529, as “the […]

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Zanaco return to CAF Cup

By Mercy Chewe Zanaco star midfielder Kelvin Kapumbu is confident ahead of Sunday’s CAF Confederation Cup pre-group stage first leg match against Binga FC of Mali to be played at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka. The Bankers dropped to the CAF Confederation Cup after being eliminated from the CAF Champions League at the pre-group stage. […]

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Break silence of GBV-VeeP

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Vice President W.K Mutale Nalumango has called for the end of Gender Based Violence by breaking the silence. Speaking at the launch of the 16 days of Gender Activism, Mr Nalumango said that the 16 days of gender activism gives an opportunity to victims to speak out and shame their oppressors. Mrs […]

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Kabompo man shot dead by unknown people

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Unknown people have shot dead a-62- year -old man of Sekeseke village in Kabompo. Emmanuel Sekeseke was shot twice by unknown people using unknown type of firearm and died on the spot. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said Police visited the scene of crime and found the victim’s body lying in a pool […]

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