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Kasanda’s dismissal, says reduces women in Cabinet- NGOCC

By Staff Writer The Non-governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has bemoaned the dismissal of former Minister of Information and Media,  Chushi Kasanda as the decision further reduces the number of women in Cabinet. NGOCC Executive Director Anne Mbewe said the Head of State should have considered replacing Kasanda with another woman or transferring her […]

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TIZ elated with Rueben Lifuka’s appointment

By Chiluba Chabi Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) is happy with the appointment of Rueben Lifuka as the new Chairperson of the International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) Council. This significant announcement was made by the Transparency International Board, marking a momentous occasion for the fight against corruption and the promotion of good governance. Mr. Lifuka, a dedicated […]

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Engineers plays a critical role in infrastructure development

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola District Commissioner Raphael Chimupi says that the government appreciates the critical role that engineering professionals continue to play in promoting economic growth and aiding the development of the country. Mr Chimupi said the government understands that the success of infrastructure development depends on the effectiveness of the engineering profession. He was […]

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2 Female Illegal miners die in Choma

Police have managed to retrieve two bodies of female illegal miners, who died in Masuku area in Choma, Southern province. Three female miners were yesterday trapped while undertaking illegal mining activities after the area they were mining from curved in. One woman was rescued. Southern Province Commanding Officer, Auxensio Daka has confirmed the retrieval of […]

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13 Kapisha rioters nabbed, among them 5 Juveniles

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Chingola have apprehended 13 suspects in connection with the riotous behaviour and arson cases that saw the burning of four vehicles among them two vehicles belonging to Chingola Municipal Council, over the weekend. Police in Chingola had running battles with the residents of Kapisha Township after Council Officers were burying […]

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Water supplied is safe-Mulonga Water

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company (MWSC) has assured its customers in Chingola that the water supplied to them is safe during the incident that was reported on the media that a dead body was found near the Kafue Treatment plant. Mulonga is aware of the media reports concerning a human body […]

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Body of drowned juvenile retrieved

By Staff Writer Mkushi Town Council’s fire and rescue team yesterday retrieved the body of a 12 year-old girl who drowned in Mushibemba River. The victim identified as Salome Musonda drowned on Monday, September 18, 2023 at around 14:30 hours when she went swimming with her friends in Mushibemba River, Farm Block area. MTC Public […]

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THE KEEP WALKING: AFRICA TOP 30 LIST RETURNS

Second edition of prestigious list celebrates African creatives who are boldly pushing culture forward across the continent & abroad Johnnie Walker™ and Trace have partnered once more in the second edition of the prestigious culture initiative, KEEP WALKING: AFRICA TOP 30, a definitive list recognising next generation cultural shapeshifters from across the African continent. The […]

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