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Business
Government to host expo for make up artists, hair dressers, beauty professionals
GOVERNMENT says it will this year host a national cosmetology expo aimed at promoting skills, creativity and business growth in the beauty industry. Permanent secretary
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Business
Our tuition centre started with 4 clients, began making profit after 6 years – Dr Rozious Siatwambo
SUCCESSFUL businesses are often seen at the peak of their achievements but behind many of them are years of struggle and uncertainty. This is the
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Politics
Hichilema goes unopposed, retains UPND presidency
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has been nominated unopposed as the UPND presidential candidate for the August 13 general election. Following the filing of nomination papers at
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Business
Lusaka family competes with Victoria falls to turns heads in Livingstone
AS the mist rose high above the mighty Victoria Falls, drifting back down as a fine spray over tourists, eyes shifted away from the natural
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Sport
AFCON 2027 represents an opportunity for socio-economic transformation for East and Central Africa
WITH the first-ever Africa Cup of Nations, the 2027 Pamoja AFCON, coming to East Africa and set to be hosted by Kenya,
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Business
ZACL confirms Solwezi Airport as official host partner for inaugural Motor, Mining and Agri Expo
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has confirmed Solwezi Airport as the Official Host Partner for the inaugural Solwezi Motor, Mining and Agriculture (MMA) Expo, scheduled
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Politics
UPND presidency race open to all eligible members
THE ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) says its presidential seat is now open for contestation as the party conducts its intra-party elections. UPND
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Business
Farmers, agribusinesses report growth under EU-backed financing through local banks
ZAMBIAN farmers and agricultural small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are reporting increased production, improved resilience to climate shocks and expanded market opportunities after accessing financing
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Politics
Leave these elections, come back when you mature, Mwaliteta tells opposition
RE-ELECTED Lusaka Province chairperson of the United Party for National Development (UPND), Obvious Mwaliteta, says opposition leaders are not ready for national leadership and should
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Politics
Mwaliteta remains province chairperson as UPND concludes Lusaka intra-party elections
THE United Party for National Development (UPND) in Lusaka Province has concluded its intra-party elections, with the majority of incumbent leaders retaining their positions. Party
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Sport
Zesco United back in premier league
ZESCO United Football Club has been cleared to resume participation in the Zambian Premier League (ZPL) after its suspension was lifted with immediate effect. Zesco
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Politics
Hichilema reasures free, fair elections, says polls should strengthen unity not conflict
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has reiterated that this year’s general elections must be conducted in a free, fair and credible manner, bringing people together and not
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Politics
State House open to all, but come in an orderly manner – Hichilema
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has reiterated that State House is open to all citizens but emphasised the need for organised engagement. Addressing teachers from the region
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Business
Seasoned female corporate leader becomes Liquid Technologies CEO
LIQUID Intelligent Technologies Zambia has appointed a seasoned female Zambian corporate leader as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The company, which operates under Cassava
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Politics
Hichilema anticipates mega harvest, plans ahead to secure alternative markets
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says Zambia could soon face an unusual problem of producing more maize than it can consume and warned that without proper markets,
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Politics
Ex-ZAMMSA boss, 15 others spend night behind bars
FORMER Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) Director General Victor Nyasulu and 15 others, spent the cold night police detention following chaotic scenes that
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Politics
Gary suffers another firing
FORMER Local Government Minister Gary Nkombo has suffered another firing from President Hakainde Hichilema, this time around as UPND chairperson for elections. This marks the
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Business
Zambia can become regional food supplier with more investment – EIB
ZAMBIA has the potential to become a major regional supplier of key agricultural commodities such as maize, wheat and soya, but sustained investment across the
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Politics
Kambwili’s big mouth lands Mundubile in ACC trouble
THE Anti-Corruption Commission has warned and cautioned Mporokoso lawmaker Brian Mundubile over road contracts worth K1.5 billion, nearly 90 days after his presidential opponent Chishimba
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Business
Zambia can become regional food supplier with more investment – EIB
ZAMBIA has the potential to become a major regional supplier of key agricultural commodities such as maize, wheat and soya, but sustained investment across the
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Politics
Makebi Zulu’s PF victory is illegal – Kampyongo
PF Shiwang’andu Member of Parliament, Stephen Kampyongo, says the convention last week which declared lawyer Makebi Zulu as PF party president is illegal. The former
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Politics
Makebi Zulu ready to compete with Hichilema this August – PF
PF says it is ready to contest the August 13 general election with the Edgar Lungu family spokesperson Makebi Zulu as it’s leader. On Saturday,
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Sport
Chipolopolo not afraid of Argentina, clash to be used as learning platform
ZAMBIAN striker Fashion Sakala believes the forthcoming international friendly match against World champions Argentina will be a learning platform and also a stage for young
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Politics
PF convention polls indicate Kambwili should take backseat from politics – Malite
A FORMER close associate to PF member Chishimba Kambwili has advised him to consider stepping aside from active politics and shift his eagerness to serve
