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Africa & World
ZRA hauls 14 gold medals from regional tax collectors sports festival
THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has dominated the regional Inter-Revenue collectors games in Namibia, winning an impressive 30 medals, 14 of which are gold. The ZRA contingent beat seven other countries during the Southern Africa Inter- Revenue Administration Games (SAIRAG) contested in…
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Africa & World
Mwanga on Fire
TRYFORD “The Almighty” Mwanga, Zambian Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athlete secured a dominant victory on his professional debut at Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) 132 in Johannesburg yesterday. Mwanga won by winning by technical knockout (ground and pound) in just 41 seconds of…
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Sport
Absa Cup Battles On
NCHANGA Rangers and MUZA join the Absa Cup Round of 16 today as they battle National Division One and provincial sides respectively for a place in the quarter-finals of the ongoing competition. MUZA and Mushitala will curtain-raise today’s fixtures set for Arthur Davies Stadium in…
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Sport
Zambia test world champs Argentina
COACH George “Chicken” Lwandamina and his players stand a very good chance to restore Zambia’s soccer image should they punch above expectations in Buenos Aires against two-time FIFA World Cup winners, Argentina. Lwandamina was roped in to renew the spirit of the…
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Sport
Showdown Looms
ZAMBIA’S youthful Chipolopolo side faces arch-rivals Zimbabwe tonight, with kickoff billed for 18 hours at the Obedi Itani Chilume Stadium, in a high-stakes Mukuru Four Nations Tournament final. Zambia secured their place after edging Malawi 9-8 in a dramatic…
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Africa & World
Mashata Bubbling with Confidence
…SAYS LOCALLY-BASED CHIPOLOPOLO STARS BANK ON CHEMISTRY AHEAD OF FOUR NATIONS TOURNEY By MUKWIMA CHILALA in Francistown CHIPOLOPOLO midfielder Golden Mashata says familiarity among locally-based players has boosted team chemistry and morale as preparations intensify for the Four Nations Tournament in Botswana. The local assemblage…
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Sport
Lusaka unveil coaching, pro golf policy
THE Lusaka Golf Club (LGC) has developed a Coaches and Golf Professionals policy which will govern and regulate all members making use of the club course and facilities. It is also designed to establish a structured and transparent framework governing coaching and…
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Health
Banda Discharged after Collapsing Incident
CHIPOLOPOLO winger Lameck Banda has been discharged after collapsing on the pitch on Saturday. Banda collapsed at the close of Lecce’s Serie A clash with Napoli on Saturday evening in a horrifying incident. Medical staff rushed onto the pitch to aid the…
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Sport
67 budding golfers shine in CFAO Youth Day golf at Bonanza
THE four golf clubs in Lusaka have started influencing the future of golf in the country by grooming youngsters to become stars of tomorrow. Ahead of Youth Day which falls tomorrow, Sabine Beaini and Rhodah Duthie were top of things by organising…
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Sport
Zambia marks Commonwealth Day with focus on 2026 Glasgow Games
THE Commonwealth Games Association of Zambia (CGA) marked Commonwealth Day at the Olympafrica Centre in Lusaka yesterday with focus firmly on the 2026 Glasgow Games. Marking the Commonwealth Day celebrated under the theme “Unlocking Opportunities Together for a Prosperous Commonwealth,” CGA general…
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Sport
FAZ, MTN meet to cement football ties
FAZ and MTN Zambia have set out to strengthen collaboration aimed at growing football and supporting the development of local talent. The collaboration was laid out at a meeting hosted by MTN Chief Executive Officer, Abbad Reda in Lusaka yesterday. FAZ president…
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Sport
By Benedict Tembo
THE MTN Super League enters Matchday 24 with the 2023 – 2024 champions Red Arrows facing Kansanshi Dynamos in one of the key midweek fixtures today. Arrows, who are second in the table, suffered a setback last Sunday after losing 2-0 to MUZA. The loss…
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Sport
A Mouth -Watering Tie
…as Power face intense Buffaloes pressure with eyes on top league slot By BENEDICT TEMBO THE MTN Super League today stages two intriguing midweek fixtures on the Copperbelt with a lot more than just points at stake. At Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe, Power Dynamos…
