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Mansa Pastor detained for defilement

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police have detained a Pastor of a named Pentecostal Church in Mansa on allegations of sexual defiling an Eight- years- old girl. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the incident is alleged to have occurred on November 24, 2021 at unknown time. Mr Hamoonga said a medical report form was issued to the […]

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At least 22 killed in attack on DR Congo camp

At least 22 people have been killed in an attack in a camp for displaced people in Ituri province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The attack has been blamed on the armed group Cooperative for the Development of the Congo (Codeco) who are said to have opened fire on the camp. Twenty people were […]

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Fashion Sakala shines in Scotland

By Mercy Chewe Chipolopolo striker Fashion Sakala on Sunday scored a goal when his Scottish Premiership side Rangers FC thrashed Livingston 3-1 in the away league match. This was Sakala’s goal number five in the Scottish League. Sakala was a second half substitute on Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s first league match in charge of Rangers. Sakala […]

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Rugby: Red Arrows scoops O.J 7s

By Mercy Chewe League champions Red have scooped the 2021 Owen Busange Sevens Tournament hosted by Konkola Rugby Club in Chililabombwe on Saturday. Arrows humbled Nkwazi 26-0 in the final to win the competition. The Airmen received K7, 000 as champions of the competition hosted in honour of the late rugby legend Owen Busange. Arrows […]

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Kabwe Warriors stun Nkwazi to go third

By Mercy Chewe Kabwe Warriors have beaten Nkwazi 1-0 to rise to number three on the FAZ Super Division table. Warriors stunned Nkwazi in front of their home supporters at Nkoloma Stadium. Striker Akakulubelwa  Mwachiaba scored the goal that pushed Warriors to 20 points after thirteen matches played. Meanwhile, Power Dynamos have thrashed Indeni 3-0 […]

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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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