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Former NISIR Board Chairperson nabbed

By Staff Writer Police Investigations Team have charged and arrested former Board Chairperson at the National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR) Judith Ngalande Lungu for the offence of Abuse of Authority of office. Dr Lungu 71 of Luangwa residential area in Kabwe was arrested on February 15, 2023 in Lusaka. Deputy Police Spokesperson […]

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Monetary rate increased

The Bank of Zambia (BOZ) has increased the Monetary Policy Rate from 9-percent to 9.25 percent. BOZ Governor Dennh Kalyalya  said the decision was underpinned by projections that inflation is moving away from 6-8 percent target range which had been projected in November last year. Dr Kalyalya said inflation is now projected to average 11.1 […]

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Boy beaten by dogs, hand amputated

By Staff Writer The-11-year-old boy who was beaten by dogs two days ago has undergone an operation where his left arm was amputated. The operations took place yesterday February 14, 2023. The owner of the dogs was released on Police Bond pending court appearance. The incident happened on February 11, 2023 around 15:00 hours in […]

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38 nabbed for trespassing on military land

By Staff Writer Police in Lusaka have arrested 38 people for trespassing on Military land located in Kashitu area of Kapiri-Mposhi District. The 38 who include 17 women trespassed on the 42 Zambia Army Battle Training Areas by way of squatting and cutting down trees. Police instituted investigations following a report of people settling on […]

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Increase of junkies irks Mongu Mayor

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Mongu Mayor in Western Province Muyumbana Nyambe says the increased number of Criminals commonly known as junkies is a source of concern as people are living in fear. Speaking at a Consultative meeting held at Country Lodge Mr Nyambe said that the district is no longer safe to move and walk around […]

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Chingola MP happy with developmental projects

By Staff Writer Chingola Member of Parliament Chipoka Mulenga says he was happy with the progression rate of the developmental projects in his constituency. Mr Mulenga who was in the constituency to inspect developmental projects in some peri urban area visited the police post and a bridge in Kalilo ward. Mr Mulenga urged the contractors […]

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