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5 Nchanga parishioners die in a road accident  

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Five people have died while 26 others sustained serious injuries when the bus they were traveling in rammed into a stationary truck between along Chingola-Kitwe road. The fatal accident happened when the driver of the Mitsubishi Rosa from Kitwe misjudged clearance distance and in the process hit into the stationary truck later […]

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Over 5, 000 miners detected with lung diseases

By JOHN SAKALA Mines and Minerals Development Minister Richard Musukwa says over 5, 000 people working in the mining industry in Zambia have been screened for different occupational Lung diseases.   Mr Musukwa said the 5, 000 miners were screened between 2017 and 2018, with results showing increased lung diseases detection. He was speaking in Johannesburg, […]

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6 die in Ndola-Kitwe road accident

By JOHN SAKALA Six people have died on the spot while 21 others sustained serious injuries the driver of the Rosa minibus lost control due to excessive speed and in the process fell into the stream. Among the dead are two women and four men. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo who confirmed the incidence said the […]

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CBU Chaplain dies

By JOHN SAKALA The Copperbelt University Chaplain John Bangwe has died in a road traffic accident. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo said the accident happened when Fr Bwangwe 38, failed to keep to his near side in the process went to hit into a tree on the right side of the road. Ms Katongo said Fr […]

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