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Yellow Card Honoured as Disruptor of the Year at the 2023 Africa Financial Industry Summit

Yellow Card, Africa’s leading licensed Stablecoin on/off ramp, has been awarded the prestigious “AFIS Disrupter of the Year Award” at the 2023 Africa Financial Industry Summit. The award ceremony, held on the 15th of November in Lome, Togo, recognised Yellow Card’s outstanding contributions to innovation and resilience in the African financial sector. The Disrupter of […]

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Woman 52, dies after a quarrel with her husband

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A-52-year-old wife of Chingola’s Chiwempala area has died in uncertain circumstances after picking a fight with her husband. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba said the incident happened on November 11 at around 13:00 hours when Charity Mukobe the victim came back home in a drunken state. Mr Mweemba said the victim […]

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Nakachinda Detained

By Staff Writer Police has recorded a warn and caution statement from Raphael Nakachinda 43, of plot number 1794 Kafue District for the offence of Seditious Practices contrary to the Laws of Zambia. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said Brief facts of the matter are that the accused Raphael Nakachinda with intent to raise discontent or […]

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Emmanuel Mwamba charged for Seditious Practice

By Staff Writer Police have formerly arrested and charged Emmanuel Mwamba 52, of Plot 136A Chandwe Musonda road Villa Elizabeth for the offence of Seditious Practices Contrary to the laws of Zambia. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said brief facts of the matter are that the accused is alleged to have on November 4, 2023 at […]

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Teacher defile, impregnate,13 year old pupil

By Staff Writer Police in Sinda have launched a manhunt for a teacher of Masulwe Primary School following allegations that the suspect defiled a grade seven pupil aged 13. Investigations have so far revealed that the victim is carrying a Seven weeks pregnancy. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the matter was reported to Sinda police […]

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Govt committed to work with UNESCO to transform lives

Permanent Secretary in charge of Educational Services, Mr Joel Kamoko has reaffirmed the government’s commitment in the work of UNESCO to transform lives and drive sustainable development. Mr Kamoko made the remarks when he delivered the National Policy Statement to the 42nd session of the General Conference of UNESCO taking place at the organization’s headquarters […]

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Nchanga Queens shocked pride stars

By Ireen Mulenga Chingola based team Nchanga Queens football Club yesterday came from 1-0 down to beat Pride Stars 2- 1 at home ground, recording their fifth win of the season in a week 5 of the FAZ women’s National Division one league Northern Zone. In a game played at Kasama Boys Ground, it was […]

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Father, 2 sons struck by lightening

By Staff Writer Lightning has struck a-56-year-old man instantly killing him and two of his children in Kawambwa district. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga has identified the victims as Donald Kabwe and his two children Mutale Winston 7 and Dustus Mulenga 4 months. Mr Hamoonga said the trio died on the spot. This occurred yesterday around […]

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PF in Livingstone Deny Miles Sampa as Party president

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Patriotic Front Party (PF) in Livingstone has strongly denied Party’s President elect Miles Sampa as the leader of the PF. Speaking at a press briefing held at the party’s district office, Livingstone PF district Chairperson Eddie Chomba says all party branches in the district do not recognize Mr Sampa as the […]

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The Imperative of Constitutional Literacy in Governance: Lessons from John Sangwa SC and Nelson Mandela’s Leadership

In a recent segment of the “Let the People Talk” radio program on Phoenix FM, Constitutional Lawyer John Sangwa SC delivered a powerful message about the fundamental importance of elected Members of Parliament understanding and respecting the constitution. Sangwa emphasized the significance of such knowledge in enabling politicians to efficiently serve and represent their constituencies, […]

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