Archive: 20 November 2017
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Witch hunt leads Chipili brothers into fierce battleA 59-year-old man of Chipili district is seeking refuge in Mansa after an angry mob led by his two younger brothers descended on him and demolished his house for suspected witchcraft. Darius Chungu Mwenda fled […]
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K4bn debt owed to contractors worries ministerHousing and Infrastructure Development Minister Ronald Chitotela says the road sector has a huge debt of K4 billion owed both to the contractors and the public. Speaking at a press briefing in Lusaka when he […]
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World Bank approves $26.5m loan for REAThe World Bank has approved a $26.5 million credit facility to the Rural Electrification Authority (REA) to improve electricity access in Zambia. At a media briefing in Lusaka today, REA chief executive officer Geoffrey Musonda […]
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Kaunda has not yet traveled to meet Mugabe -SpokespersonDr Kenneth Kaunda is still in Lusaka and receiving regular updates on the Zimbabwe crisis from President Edgar Lungu, says his personal assistant Rodrick Ngolo. Reuters reported that President Lungu had sent the First Republican […]
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Mboozi’s absence from court forces magistrate to consider acquitting Nchima NchitoThe Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has ‘threatened’ to acquit Nchima Nchito SC due to ex Post reporter Abel Mboozi’s absence from court. In this matter, Nchima is accused of personating a Post Newspaper Limited in Liquidation […]
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Ministry of Health nods nullification of GNC examsThe Ministry of Health has commended the General Nursing Council for nullifying the 2017 examinations for registered nurses and pre-service registered nurse midwives due to malpractices. Ministry of Health Head of Communications and External Relations […]
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Magistrate commits Precious’ lover to the High CourtA 34-year-old Lusaka man who shot dead his girlfriend and injured their daughter has been committed to Lusaka High Court for trial. This is in a matter in which Shinka Kaputo of house number 600 […]
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Modest weekend for Fashion, othersIt was a modest weekend for the Chipolopolo new boys at their respective European club’s after their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying duty. In Belgium, midfielder Emmanuel Banda didn’t see any action for third from […]
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Quarry flying stone kills nearby juvenileAn 11-year-old boy yesterday died on the spot while three other juveniles sustained injuries after being hit by flying stones from a quarry in Katombola, Southern Province. In a statement today, police spokesperson Esther Mwaata […]
