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Mwebantu wins at the Zamtel Social Media Awards
IT was a night of glitz, recognition, and celebration as Zambia’s digital trailblazers were honoured at the prestigious Zamtel Social Media Awards last night. Stealing the spotlight, Mwebantu proudly walked away with the coveted Corporate Facebook Page of the Year, cementing its consistent position as…
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Entertainment
Ruth Ronnie, 32, drags ‘abusive’ ex-boyfriend ,25, to court over assault.
MUSICIAN and social media personality Ruth Mukanga, alias Ruth Ronnie, has taken her ex-boyfriend to court after he allegedly punched her and fractured her finger. The 32-year-old testified that her 25-year-old ex-partner, Brian Kapyanga, also pulled her hair during the altercation at Lewanika Mall. “….he…
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Business
Kitwe twins pack their gowns for shoe making
BORN identical in body but carrying different dreams, Kitwe-based twins Esau and Jacob Valende have walked the same path from a humble childhood in Kamatipa
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Business
21 compounds receive minimum 10 hours of power daily
ENERGY Minister Makozo Chikote has announced that 21 high-density compounds have been selected to receive a minimum of 10 hours of electricity per day, as
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Business
Working without off days is a crime – Tambatamba
MINISTER of Labour and Social Security Brenda Tambatamba has warned employers against letting their employees work without off days, calling the practice unacceptable and illegal.
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Business
Matambo cautions contractor over delayed Kitwe township roads
COPPERBELT Province Minister Elisha Matambo has expressed concern over the slow progress in the construction of 16.2 kilometres of township roads in Kitwe District, warning
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Entertainment
Vice-President mourns shocking death of Mwine Mushi
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango has joined Zambians in mourning the late filmmaker, actor, and comedian, Robam Mwape, popularly known as Mwine Mushi, whose death she has described as shocking. Mr Mwape is reported to have died yesterday, a development confirmed by his brother and fellow actor…
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Government denies Zesco involvement in DRC power export, dismisses middlemen claims
ENERGY minister Makozo Chikote has refuted claims that Zesco is either selling power to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) or engaging in third party
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Business
Hichilema engages Finance minister to put more money in energy sector
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has revealed that he has engaged with Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane to reorganise public money and put more of
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Entertainment
Celebrating 30 Years of Enriching Lives: MultiChoice Talent Factory Empowers a New Generation of Zambian Filmmakers
AS MultiChoice celebrates 30 years of enriching lives and empowering communities in Zambia, one of its most impactful corporate social investment initiatives, the MultiChoice Talent Factory, continues to demonstrate its lasting value by nurturing Zambia’s next generation of creative professionals. Annita Banda, a filmmaker who…
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Business
Lumezi to have first filling station as Oasis Energies begins construction
LUMEZI District of Eastern Province will soon have its first ever filling station following the commencement of construction works by Oasis Energies, a development expected
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Business
Authorities fine Rhino carriers K85,000 for labour law breaches
Government has fined Rhino Carriers Limited K85,000 following an inspection that uncovered multiple labour law violations at the company’s premises along Mungwi Road in Lusaka.
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Sport
Lusaka laces up for health as Manica University Marathon approaches
LUSAKA residents are once again gearing up to hit the streets on September 27 as Manica University prepares to host the 2025 Marathon to promote
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Sport
Key players are back, now it’s a good competition – Grant
CHIPOLOPOLO coach Avram Grant says the return of his trusted stars has created a selection headache which he is more than happy to deal with
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Health
72 suspected cholera cases recorded in Mpulungu
NORTHERN Province Permanent Secretary Bernard Mpundu has disclosed that Mpulungu District has so far recorded 72 suspected cholera cases, of which 29 have been confirmed positive. Mr Mpundu said of the confirmed cases, 19 are Zambian nationals while 10 are from neighbouring Tanzania. One death…
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Health
Over 2 million expected to benefit from JICA–Zambia partnership expanding quality hospital care.
OVER 2.5 million people are expected to benefit from the JICA–Zambia partnership that has delivered seven modern Level-1 hospitals across Lusaka and the Copperbelt, expanding access to quality primary hospital care. In Lusaka District, the programme first upgraded Chilenje and Matero health centres into full…
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Sport
Chipolopolo player Tapson Kaseba dies at 29
TAPSON Kaseba, the former Chipolopolo striker who scored the winning goal in the 2019 COSAFA Cup final, has died at the age of 29 after
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Sport
Charles Musonda joins U-17 technical bench
FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) has unveiled a new-look Under-17 men’s national team technical bench, with former Chipolopolo star Charles Musonda appointed as technical advisor,
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Sport
Barbra Banda suffers hip injury, ruled out for rest of NWSL season
ZAMBIA’s football star, Barbra Banda, has been forced to hang her boots for the rest of the American season after suffering a devastating hip injury
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Sport
Zambia’s stadiums, Heroes, Levy join in powering the nation
THE ROAR of the crowd, the shared thrill of victory and the iye!! exclamations triggered by near misses has always defined the four walls of
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Sport
My coach wanted a threesome – Rhoda tells on coach
ZAMBIAN sprinter Rhoda Njobvu has accused her coach and former partner of leaking a private sextape involving herself and another female athlete. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AnoAp6xJd In an
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Zambia desperate for first win today, takes on Morocco in CHAN
THE Chipolopolo Boys face Morocco this afternoon in a make-or-break Group A encounter at the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 in Kenya. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0bX7B2otis5fNPeKNhSgbpZC3pjPeeuUBPDxV1xgEwNdii4ckuBbpDhrwce7qWrqfl&id=100067823136380&mibextid=Nif5oz The
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Samukonga claims 400m victory in Budapest ahead of world championships
ZAMBIA’S sprint star Muzala Samukonga has continued his remarkable form on the global stage after winning the men’s 400 metres at an international athletics meet
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Lusaka lawyer backs community football in Chawama
CHAWAMA was this past weekend set alight with cheers and football chants as local son turned lawyer, Elijah Siatwambo, returned to his roots to empower
