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Nigerian athlete has been shot dead during a suspected robbery in US

Nigerian athlete has been shot dead during a suspected robbery in US

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Oluwabukola Pereira, a Nigerian athlete, has been shot dead during a suspected robbery at a car service centre in Lockland, Ohio. The 30-year-old middle-distance runner was a cashier at the car service centre where she was killed by the assailant, who, according to a co-worker, made away with $1,500. Pereira was a Master of Business […]

POLICE REINFORCES MANPOWER IN LUAPULA

POLICE REINFORCES MANPOWER IN LUAPULA

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Police in Luapula Province have reinforced manpower in five districts that had fewer personnel ahead of the August 13 General Elections. Luapula Province Commissioner of Police, Stephen Palaata, said in an interview that reinforcements have been deployed to Milenge, Chifunabuli, Lunga, Chembe, and Chipili from the division headquarters. He said the officers have already reported […]

Black Label lager beer lands man in court

Black Label lager beer lands man in court

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TWENTY-NINE year old Lusaka resident has appeared before Lusaka Magistrate Court for stealing three bottles of black label lager valued at K51. Brian Ngoma, 29, of Kabangwe in Lusaka was arrested on 31 March, 2026 for stealing three bottles of black label contrary to section 272 of the Penal Code chapter 87 of the laws […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

TONSE PAMODZI ALLIANCE COUNTRYWIDE STRATEGY

TONSE PAMODZI ALLIANCE COUNTRYWIDE STRATEGY

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TONSE PAMODZI ALLIANCE COUNTRYWIDE STRATEGY Dr Chris Zumani Zimba, Tonse Alliance Secretary General, announced that the two alliances mutually agreed and resolved the following: 1. Tonse Alliance Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) shall be used as the Presidential SPV countrywide with the Symbol of NYALI (Light). 2. The […]

LuSE notes mixed signals amid investor caution

LuSE notes mixed signals amid investor caution

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By BUUMBA CHIMBULU LUSAKA Securities Exchange (LuSE) recorded mixed market performance in April 2026, with equity trading activity slowing amid investor caution, although year-to-date gains remained positive. In a market update issued by Chief Executive Officer Nicholas Kabaso, the exchange said investor sentiment remained subdued during the month as market participants assessed recently released […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

ZAMBIANS WILL DO A “DON’T KUBEBA ” ON UPND DURING POLLS –JEAN KAPATA

ZAMBIANS WILL DO A “DON’T KUBEBA ” ON UPND DURING POLLS –JEAN KAPATA

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ZAMBIANS WILL DO A “DON’T KUBEBA ” ON UPND DURING POLLS – KAPATA PF senior member Jean Kapata says people will do a “Don’t Kubeba” on the UPND in the forthcoming general elections. She adds that the UPND will perhaps campaign easily in their strongholds, but says Lusaka, the Copperbelt and other provinces will not […]

HARRY KALABA Successfully Files Presidential Nomination Papers

HARRY KALABA Successfully Files Presidential Nomination Papers

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KALABA Successfully Files Presidential Nomination Papers By Sharon Siame ZNBC 19.05.26 Citizens First Party President HARRY KALABA has successfully filed his presidential nomination papers ahead of the general election scheduled for August 13, 2026. Mr. KALABA was accompanied by his running mate, MOSES MAWERE. This brings the number of presidential candidates who have successfully filed […]

Retraction and apology

Retraction and apology

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The Daily Nation in its yesterday’s publication carried a story headlined: “SA court sentences Madison Financial Services Group chairman to 10 years for fraud” In the story, it was reported that Madison Financial Services Plc Group Chairman, Mogamat Rushdie Lagardien a former practising attorney had been sentenced to ten (10) years’ imprisonment following a […]