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FAZ appoints Mutapa as Zambia U-20 coach

FAZ appoints Mutapa as Zambia U-20 coach

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THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has appointed former Chipolopolo midfielder Perry Mutapa as head coach of the Under-20 Men’s National Team. FAZ said Mutapa, who is also head coach of Super League side Green Eagles, will replace Boyd Mulwanda. Mutapa’s technical bench will include Sipho Mumbi as first assistant, Lameck Banda as second assistant,

Judicial independence key to fair election outcomes – CJ

Judicial independence key to fair election outcomes – CJ

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By MUBITA KATETE CHIEF Justice Mumba Malila says the Judiciary will preside over any electoral disputes arising from the August 13 general elections without fear or favour, stating that judicial independence remains key to fair election outcomes reflecting the will of the people. Speaking in Lusaka during the official opening of the Electoral Dispute […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

HH directs Mopani, KCM to prioritise youth contracts

HH directs Mopani, KCM to prioritise youth contracts

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By MUBITA KATETE PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has directed Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) and Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) to award more contracts to Zambian youths, saying empowering young people through business opportunities is central to the government’s economic agenda. Addressing a campaign rally in Mufulira, President Hichilema said the directive forms part of broader […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

Zambians want second liberation – Mundubile

Zambians want second liberation – Mundubile

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By BARNABAS ZULU ZAMBIANS are yearning for the second independence because they feel increasingly frustrated by high poverty levels, oppressive laws and the poor governance of the country, Brian Mundubile has said. Speaking in an interview with the BBC, Mr Mundubile said the country’s economic hardships and legislative environment had left many citizens […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

5 Lusaka residents sentenced to 5 years for pangolin trafficking

5 Lusaka residents sentenced to 5 years for pangolin trafficking

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A Lusaka court has sentenced five people to five years in prison with hard labor for illegally possessing a live ground pangolin. Lusaka Magistrates Court convicted Lutangu Namushi, 35; Melody Mwangala, 39; Abigail Sitali, 22; Nawa Pelekelo, 33; and Peter Mukela, 32. The five pleaded guilty to the charge. Prosecutors said the group was arrested

Elias Musyani released on police bond after fatal Lusaka crash

Elias Musyani released on police bond after fatal Lusaka crash

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SOCIAL media personality Elias Musyani has been released on police bond after being charged with causing death by dangerous driving. Musyani, 33, of Makeni Bonaventure, confirmed he was detained, investigated and formally charged with one count of causing death by dangerous driving. He is scheduled to appear in court to answer to the charge. "As

Police catch 5-month-old baby thief in Chongwe

Police catch 5-month-old baby thief in Chongwe

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ON STEALING her friend’s five-month-old baby, 26-year-old Sylvia Sara Mwewa vanished from Chipata, and picked Chongwe District in Lusaka Province as her perfect place of hiding. It is alleged that, on the last day of July 2026, Mwewa tricked her friend, a 16-year-old into believing that she was only playing with the child and later […]

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