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Tanzania government cuts all ties with Acacia

According to Acacia Mining, discussions between Barrick Gold Corporation and the Tanzania government to resolve disputes between itself and the government are making significant progress. Sadly, Acacia Mining has been excluded from these discussions and expects massive changes to its structure moving forward as Tanzania has no interest in engaging directly with the company. Barrick […]

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Pursue issues affecting local people in mining towns, Journalists told

By Clozzen Bikale A veteran Journalist on the Copperbelt John Sakala says that Journalists should stand-up and pursue matters affecting the local people living in extractive industries in Zambia. Speaking during a-two- day capacity building workshop for Media houses and Journalists on investigative Journalism on mining issues and human rights violations Mr Sakala said Journalist […]

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2019 inaugural ABSA cup winners to bag K500,000

Barclays Bank has unveiled a three million kwacha package for the inaugural 2019 ABSA Cup.  During the launch of the ABSA Cup at InterContinental Hotel, Barclays Bank Managing Director Mizinga Melu disclosed that the winners for this year’s edition will walk away with a K500, 000 prize. “So this year the teams will only play […]

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Govt will not interfere in CAF nomination- Mawere

Sports Minister Moses Mawere has said that the deadlock on the nomination for the CAF executive committee position should be decided according to the FAZ constitution. Addressing a press conference after having met FAZ boss Andrew Kamanga and former president Kalusha Bwalya at his office, Mawere said the matter will be settled according to the […]

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FAZ constitution to guide CAF nomination

Following the meeting hosted by Minister of Sport, Youth and Child Development Moses Mawere at the Government Complex on Thursday afternoon, the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) wishes to advise members of the public on the official position of FAZ. In regard to nomination by FAZ for the CAF Executive Committee position, the two candidates, […]

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