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I won’t promote idle mind in my ward-Kabundi Civic leader

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Kabudi Ward Councillor Brian Banda has told Mupaka Women Club to be industrious and not to just stay at home. Mr Banda said staying home will kill the women productivity thereby inviting poverty in their families. He said women should be thinking of ways to improve the lives and homes. He was speaking when he met Mupaka women’s club one of his … Continue reading I won’t promote idle mind in my ward-Kabundi Civic leader

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PF does not support upward adjustment of nomination fees by ECZ

The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) says it does not support the upward adjustment of nomination fees announced by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ). “As a militant organisation of revolutionary peasants, workers and intellectuals that believes in equitable participation in the affairs of our nation by all citizens regardless of socio-economic status, the Patriotic Front wishes to register its strongest displeasure with the proposed upward … Continue reading PF does not support upward adjustment of nomination fees by ECZ

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No building on KCM land-Chingola Mayor

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola Mayor Titus Tembo has warned the people encroaching on Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) land to stop it immediately. Mr Tembo said the Chingola Council will not allow unscrupulous people giving out plots in mine area. The Mayor together with a team from KCM visited an area beyond Lulamba Township to ascertain the levels of encroachment. And to his surprise, he was … Continue reading No building on KCM land-Chingola Mayor

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2020 Agricultural and Commercial Show Cancelled

The Agricultural and Commercial Society of Zambia has cancelled the 2020 Agricultural and Commercial Show due to the prevailing global pandemic Corona virus. Society President Cosmas Michello said  COVID-19 pandemic has led to the introduction of public health measures which has adversely affected routine preparations Mr Michello said  this has made it impossible to host Zambia’s most prestigious Agricultural and Commercial Show this year. He … Continue reading 2020 Agricultural and Commercial Show Cancelled

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Govt refutes Cop Bikes purchase story

Government  refuted and described as fictitious and malicious stories that its spent U$ 700,000 to purchase one thousand bicycles for the Zambia Police Service. Pictures showing a female police officer on one of the new trendy bicycles has been doing rounds on social media with some bloggers speculating that government spent US$ 700 on each bicycle. The Ministry of Home Affairs Spokesman Nephas Chifuta said … Continue reading Govt refutes Cop Bikes purchase story

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Withdraw Bill 10 immediately, Catholic Bishops appeals to MPs

                The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishop says the controversial Bill 10 should be withdrawn immediately. ZCCB President Rt Rev. George Zulu said while Bill 10 may contain some progressive clauses, it also contains some retrogressive and highly contentious clauses. Rev. Zulu cited clauses such as the provision for Deputy Ministers, proposed changes in the electoral system regarding … Continue reading Withdraw Bill 10 immediately, Catholic Bishops appeals to MPs

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