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URGENT NATIONAL INDABA NEEDED!
… as Brebner Changala says only national dialogue can heal, reconcile and provide answers to questions surrounding the suspension of vote counting, the presence of military at polling stations, the closure of courts to prevent electoral grievances from...
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‘NATIONALISE MUZ CHALLENGES AFRICAN TRADE UNIONS TO VENTURE INTO MINING EMERALD, ECL DEMANDS E- paper: Adverts: GEM MINES’ BENEFITS
What we need to do + 260 211243527 dailynationadverts@ gmail. com Website: is let’s have nationalisation for precious minerals and gemstones. Those ones, no question about it,” he said “You will appreciate that the impugned provisions of the law (...
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AIRPORTS HEIGHTEN SECURITY MEASURES
“Passengers are reminded to adhere to the recommended airport arrival times and are encouraged to plan their journeys accordingly to allow sufficient time for check- in, security screening and other departure formalities,” she said.
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Police teargas Jay Jay’s ‘manna crowd,’ arrest 11 DEMOCRACY WON’T BE KILLED – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema yesterday opened the First Session of the 14th National Assembly with a declaration that the August 13 general elections were peaceful, free, fair and credible, that he shall endeavour to protect the rule of law, warning...
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TONSE HIT BY MINGALATO AGAIN
Mr Lungu described the developments as “an onslaught on the democratic process” and urged Zambians not to treat them as normal political manoeuvres.
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NAME, SHAME ZAMMSA THIEVES
unless the system is changed, the endemic system failures at ZAMMSA cannot be blamed on the innocent employees who know nothing about medicine procurement nor supply and distribution.
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LUSAKA CATHOLIC PRIESTS PLEDGE LOYALTY TO ARCHBISHOP BANDA
LUSAKA Catholic diocesan priests have reaffirmed their loyalty, unity and communion with Archbishop of Lusaka Dr. Alick Banda amid what they describe as a difficult period for the Catholic leader. The Lusaka Association of the Zambian Diocesan...
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YOU’RE NOT LOSERS, HH TELLS OPPOSITION
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has assured the 13 presidential candidates who challenged him in the August presidential contest that they are not losers and that their interests will be taken care of as his administration works for all Zambians,...
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MASS DISMISSALS WON’T CURE ZAMMSA SCANDALS
THE wholesale dismissal of all employees at the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency ( ZAMMSA) will not cure the perennial corruption and theft of medicines unless Government puts in place systems that would protect the agency from fraudulent...
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MUNDUBILE, MAKEBI PETITION SET FOR OCT 26
… after spending 42 days and 42 nights at Mukobeko Maximum Correctional Facility without being taken to court, submit that their continued detention is a violation of their constitutional rights, reveal that some petitioners were subjected to torture,...
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STOP ARBITRARY ARRESTS, DETENTIONS
… as Catholic Bishops raise concern over the manipulation of ethnic identities and tribal sentiments for political purposes, warning that such tendencies risked creating divisions and mistrust among Zambians.
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IT’S A WITCH- HUNT, BRACE FOR THE WORST
NINE Catholic Bishops from across the nine provinces yesterday gathered at the Lusaka Central Prison, popularly known as Chimbokaila to witness the release of Lusaka Archbishop Dr Alick Banda who was made to spend a night in prison despite having met...
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Zambia Firm Accuses Abu Dhabi’s IRH of Breaching Mine Deal
A ZAMBIAN state firm has accused Abu Dhabi’s International Resources Holding ( IRH) of breaching agreements under which the Emirati Company acquired control of the Mopani copper mining complex in early 2024. ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc ( ZCCMIH)...
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APOSTOLIC NUNCIO, LUCA PERICI COMPROMISED - CHANGALA
… accuses Archbishop Gian Luca Perici of siding with the UPND government to allegedly contain and silence the Catholic Church in Zambia, worried that the representative of the Vatican has refused to defend the Lusaka Archbishop
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NOW, ARCHBISHOP BANDA FACES ARREST?
… with the Lusaka Arch d iocese calling on Catholics to stand in solidarity with the head of the Catholic Church in Lusaka who is expected to be arrested on the charge of motor vehicle theft, having been warned and cautioned in January this year
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NO CRISIS IN ZAMBIA - HH
… angry that some Zambians in the diaspora are allegedly damaging the country’s image to the international community, warns that being outside Zambia does not give one the right to destroy the country thereby scaring y investors
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SOLDIERS RAID KATELE’S PALACE, PICK HIM
A TEAM of uniformed Zambia Army soldiers, some in plain clothes yesterday raided the residence of Dr Katele Kalumba in Chiengi and picked up the former Finance Minister for unknown reasons, his wife, Lumba Kalumba has confirmed. And early yesterday,...
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LAWYERS DEMAND ECZ DOCUMENTS
LAWYERS representing losing Lusaka mayoral candidate Gabriel Kibombwe have demanded the production of documents by the Electoral Commission of Zambia ( ECZ), but this may not end the controversy, as Mandevu Constituency— with 123,459 registered voters...
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WE WANT TO EXPAND ECONOMY – HH
... says Zambia has moved from fiscal consolidation, economic stabilisation to the “Grow Zambia Agenda ,” explains that Zambia is committed to increasing intra- African trade, investment
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GOV’T NOT ABOVE CONSTITUTION – CATHOLIC CHURCH
… warns that political grievances left unresolved can eventually become a permanent wound in the body of the nation, advises both Government and the opposition to respect the Constitution and the rule of law
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INSULTS IRK - HH
… warns that vulgarities against leaders can easily set the country into flames, as he swears in four Cabinet Ministers, says those in public office should never put self- interest first, for they shall be on their own
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TONSE ALLIANCE DITCHED AGAIN
… with NRPUP claiming members of the alliance are not eligible to be nominated as MPS for the Proportional Representation, but Peter Sinkamba, a member of the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance says Ezra Tembo cannot be the one to nominate the MPS because he was...
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SIX ZAMBIANS HAVE PASSPORT CANCELLED
… Emmanuel Mwamba, Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa, Kaizar Zulu, B i n w e l l Mpundu, Jay Jay, and Lilian Mutambo have their p a s s p o r t s i n v a l i d a t - ed for what government says interest of national security, warned from using the documents that are...
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WE NEED HEALING, RECONCILIATION – AKA
… but says only when politicians and political actors detained on treason charges are released can genuine talks begin, fears that the continued detention of political opponents is creating grudges among citizens who believe they were robbed of their...
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ZUMANI SUSPENDED
TONSE Alliance president Brian Mundubile has suspended the alliance’s secretary general and presidential adviser, Dr Chris Zumani Zimba, from his duties and commenced disciplinary proceedings against him.
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HALT! ZAMBIA ARMY WARNS
THE Zambia Army has warned political players, commentators and members of the public against dragging the Defence Force into political discourse, saying those who knowingly cross the line into unlawful conduct may face consequences. The Zambia Army...
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TAKE MUNDUBILE, MAKEBI TO COURT — MUHABI
… says early court appearance would ease anxiety among detainees’ families and serve the interests of justice, advises that it would be in government’s interest to have the treason detainees to be taken to court promptly so they could be heard
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THERE ARE NO POLITICAL DETAINEES
… Acting Attorney-General Marshal Muchende explains that the Zambian Constitution does not confer immunity from criminal liability on the basis of political status
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LONGWE CHALLENGES HH’S SWEARING- IN
ONE of the UPND founding members Charles Longwe says he will seek judicial review of the decision to swear in President Hakainde Hichilema for a second term despite a presidential election petition being before the courts. Mr Longwe said he had...
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HH WON THE VOTE, SAYS PARI- AFRICA
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema will today be taking oath for his second term of office to continue governing the country amidst heightened political tension but with security having been tightened in Lusaka and some other parts of the country. President...
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TREASON DETAINEES DESERVE JUSTICE
THE Tonse Pamodzi Alliance has made an impassioned appeal to the State that all political detainees incarcerated at various police stations and prisons across the country be brought before the courts to take plea in the name of justice. The alliance...
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MUNDUBILE, MAKEBI HAVE ACCESS TO LAWYERS
… the Zambia Police says the two opposition leaders, who have been warned and cautioned on treason charges will be arrested, refute claims that the duo is being denied access to their attorneys
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CHINA PAYS HH COURTESY CALL
... meets with Chinese Ambassador to Zambia, discuss the two countries long- standing bilateral relationship following President Hakainde Hichilema’s reelection in the August 13 general election
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‘COURTS CLOSED FOR SECURITY REASONS’
… Graphel Musamba, the Inspector General of Police is claiming that the operations were preventive, aimed at safeguarding Government institutions, public officers and members of the public
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EU, C/ WEALTH PROMOTING TERRORISM – UPND
… Mark Simuuwe, the UPND media director warns that calling for respect for human rights, the release of political detainees could be interpreted as endorsing acts of insurgency, terrorism, subversion and the militarisation of political organisations
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NO ARBITRARY ARRESTS IN ZAMBIA
…. State House says Zambia is a constitutional democracy governed by the rule of law, explains that political affiliation or public prominence should not provide immunity from lawful investigations against those suspected to have transgressed the law
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P2. Gov’t mourns Kafwaya, conveys condolences to family
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EU EXPOSES VOTE COUNT IRREGULARITIES
TONSE- PAMODZI Alliance presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has vowed to challenge President Hakainde Hichilema’s re- election in court, saying walking away from what the Alliance describes as a deeply disputed election would betray millions of...
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MUNDUBILE REJECTS ELECTION RESULTS
THE Council of Churches in Zambia ( CCZ) has called on all Zambians, regardless of political affiliation, to embrace peace, unity, forgiveness and reconciliation following the conclusion of the August 13 general elections. CCZ General Secretary...
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IT’S HH AGAIN
… as he wins the 2026 general election with a 60.7 percent landslide, defeating his closest rival Brian Mundubile in a contest that was largely a two two- . horse race, taking his second term having defeated the Patriotic Front in 2021
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WHO GAVE ORDERS TO SHOOT, ABDUCT? – MUNDUBILE
“ZAMBIA Army Commander, Lt Gen Geoffrey Zyeele should account for every person who has gone missing after soldiers raided my residence with a barrage of gunfire, wounding many people including Mutotwe Kafwaya who was shot in the chest,” Brian Mundubile...
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IT’S ILLEGAL TO STOP VOTE COUNT – LAZ
IT IS illegal and unconstitutional for the Electoral Commission of Zambia ( ECZ) to suspend the counting and announcing of the election results and the Commission should therefore immediately rescind its decision and resume the releasing of the...
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WE ARE NOT TERRORISTS – CHISANGA
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema is being inflammatory by claiming that the three NRPUP members who were abducted at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport ( KKIA) upon return from Russia where they had gone for VVIP training were intended to disrupt the...
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ZAMBIA VOTES
CAMPAIGNS for the 2026 general election came to an end yesterday with 13 of the presidential candidates, including incumbent, President Hakainde Hichilema and his closest rival Brian Mundubile having traversed the country canvasing for votes. And now...
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SECRET ARRESTS ALARM CHURCH
CARITAS Zambia has demanded that the State should with immediate effect disclose the whereabouts of all persons who have been arrested or abducted by State security agents and taken into custody without being charged. And Caritas Zambia has also...
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RP EXPELS BETRAYER DR PHIRI
… for being treacherous, breaching the party’s constitution by endorsing . President Hichilema for the August 13 general election, as the party accuses him of receiving corruptly acquired money from the head of State
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MY DETENTION WITHOUT CHARGE ILLEGAL – KAMBA
KENNEDY Kamba has challenged his continuous detention without charge as illegal and unconstitutional with a writ of habeas corpus before the High Court. Mr Kamba, the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity ( NRPUP) deputy secretary...
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Don’t politicise civil service jobs, HH told
Speaking during amemorial tribute yesterday, Thandi recalled one of her earliest memories with her father dating back to the 1990s when he took her to a political rally where she met the country’s founding President Kenneth Kaunda. She Mr said...
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Mundubile pledges Kansenseli to youths
NATIONAL Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity ( NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has pledged to return control of the Kansenseli Gold Mine to local youths, saying communities in North- Western Province deserve to benefit directly...
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NO VIOLENCE, NO BLOODSHED – MAMBO
… calls for urgent dialogue between the UPND and the NRPUP, gravely concerned with the heightened political tension that has gripped the nation, as he decries the continued police harassment of Brian Mundubile and running mate Zulu
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WE CAN’T FLY, WE’RE BLOCKED ON ROAD
… Brian Mundubile says the revolution for change is unstoppable as he and his running mate, Makebi are determined to deliver the change the Zambians are demanding, vows they are ready to die to save Zambia’s democracy, rule of law
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POLICE MAKING HH UNPOPULAR – MSONI
… but says the law enforcement officers are not acting independently but with clear orders from their command to harass and block Mundubile and Makebi campaigns, warns that each of those carrying out unlawful instructions will be made to account...
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UPND ATTACK MUNDUBILE, MAKEBI
A HORDE of marauding UPND zealots armed with an assortment of crude weapons, including pangas, stones and sticks yesterday raided a lodge at which Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu were lodging, and savagely attacked and injured several...
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Eagle Milling a conduit for looting - Mundubile
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WHY ONLY ME? NKOMBO ASKS
INDEPENDENT Mazabuka Central parliamentary candidate Gary Nkombo says he is being unfairly singled out over his exclusion from the UPND adoption process, despite being among nine members who were allegedly denied the opportunity to contest under the...
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POLICE HALT KALABA CAMPAIGN
THE Zambia Police in Chipili has grounded Harry Kalaba, by revoking his Electoral Commission of Zambia ( ECZ) approved campaign calendar and have told him not to proceed with a planned mobilisation rally in the district today, citing the scheduled...
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TONSE COPYING UPND IDEAS – KABUSWE
... the former Mines and Minerals Development Minister says Tonse- Pamodzi Alliance has no fresh vision as its promises mirror programmes already being implemented by the Hakainde Hichilema administration
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WE WANT A UNITED ZAMBIA - MUNDUBILE
THERE shall be nothing like Zambians from the Bantu Botatwe or the Zambezi region because such tribal segregations have deeply divided and polarised the country that has enjoyed peace and unity until the UPND formed government in 2021, Brian Mundubile...
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REJECT VIOLENT LEADERS – CATHOLIC CHURCH
… calls on the Electoral Commission of Zambia, government to ensure the August 13 polls should be free, fair, transparent and credible with the results reflecting the true will of Zambians
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MUNDUBILE, EU OBSERVERS MEET
… as he hands over a 10- point dossier on how the UPND has been plotting to manipulate the outcome of the August 13 general elections, informs the monitors that electoral election playing field is tilted in favour of the ruling party
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OPEN DEPOTS, HH ORDERS FRA
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has directed the Food Reserve Agency ( FRA) to immediately open crop marketing depots and announce this year’s maize buying price, saying Government is committed to improving agricultural service delivery and increasing...
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WE’RE LIVING IN FEAR – CATHOLIC CHURCH
… calls upon Zambians to elect leaders who will not plunge the country into political abys or doom but those who will respect the freedoms and liberties of citizens irrespective of their tribe, ethnicity or indeed political affiliation
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REJECT TRIBAL TALK, HATE SPEECH – CHURCH
… warn that tribalism, regionalism, hate speech, intolerance, misinformation and intimidation are threatening national unity, democratic values as the ECZ calls on political parties, candidates to conduct issue- based campaigns founded on respect for...
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XAVIER WITHDRAWS, ENDORSES MUNDUBILE
… says the fight for democracy is bigger than any individual as he declares that his withdrawal from the presidential race should not be a victory to those working to divide the country
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THEY PLAN TO RIG – MUNDUBILE
Early this week, President Hichilema said as the Chief Spy, he was aware that the opposition was plotting to fidget with the August poll results
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NO MORE MEDAS FOR FERTILISER, SAYS HH
… promises that he is planning to expand the FISP programme that would ensure all eligible farmers would have to receive adequate fertiliser, seed packs if the UPND is voted back into power
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‘WE WANT JUSTICE’
THE family of slain campaign activist Steven Sakala has demanded justice following his death during campaign activities in Magoye, saying authorities and stakeholders have remained silent over the incident. The family alleged that Steven was attacked...
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IT’S BEEN 5 YEARS OF ANGUISH - MUNDUBILE
THE last five years of President Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND have been the most traumatising with Zambians being subjected to untold economic miseries, political persecution, misrule and total disregard of the rule of law and come August 13, Zambia...
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LET THE PEOPLE’S WILL PREVAIL – HH
… appeals for peaceful campaigns, says Zambia’s democracy belongs to the people as he urges political players to put its interests ahead of personal ambition, asks citizens to chose the ballot over the fist, the future over the fear
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PREACH UNITY NOT DIVISION – DR CHITALA
… says he is gravely concerned that President Hichilema seems to be inciting citizens against each other on tribal grounds, as clarififies that it is not true that Zambians from the certain regions were targeted for tribal harassment, discrimination,...
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Give us another chance – HH .
… says the UPND is delivering development across the country without discrimination, believes voting for the opposition will negate the economic achievements recorded so far
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WE MADE JERABOS FORMAL - KABUSWE
… says over 2, 500 artisanal licences have already been issued as Government moves to make small- scale mining safer and more profitable, claims those promising to empower small- scale miners are only copying the UPND developmental programmes
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Xenophobia stains South Africa, says Amb Mukwita
He said the country’s political failing to fully meet the history had seen young people repeatedly of young people. used to advance political Mr Chongu also dismissed agendas My without decision their is political interests and being President claims...
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