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Apostolic Nuncio says church will continue working with Govt
Lusaka APOSTOLIC Nuncio to Zambia Archbishop Gian Perici says cordial relations between Government and the Catholic Church are essential to ensuring that the needs of citizens are effectively addressed. Archbishop Perici said the church will...
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Enact laws that support Grow Zambia Agenda, HH tells Parley
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called on Parliament to enact laws that support Grow Zambia Agenda, with a call on members of Parliament (MPs) to embrace debates which will promote unity of purpose. The head of State also wants ‘every voice in the...
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Zambia, IMF talk ECF successor programme
ZAMBIA and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have begun discussions on a successor programme under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF), aimed at consolidating macroeconomic stability while placing greater emphasis on investment, exports, economic...
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Monze Council shuts Hungry Lion
MONZE Town Council has ordered the immediate closure of the Hungry Lion branch in Monze and suspended its certificate of compliance after inspections uncovered unsanitary conditions. The closure took effect at 15:00 hours on September 28, 2026,...
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MINISTER
of Finance and National Planning Situmbeko Musokotwane (left front) with Absa chief executive officer Mzinga Melu during Absa Marathon in Lusaka yesterday.
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Zambia beacon of democracy – EU
THE European Union (EU) has described Zambia as a beacon of democracy, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening relations with the country while encouraging continued respect for the rule of law. European Commissioner for International Partnerships...
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New era
STUDENT bodies and civil society organisations have welcomed the entry of 40 new Members of Parliament under the Mixed Member Proportional Representation (MMPR) system, describing the development as a significant step towards widening political...
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Youth’s big break
MORE than 2,000 young people will on October 1 this year begin what Government has described as the country’s largest national youth internship programme. Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts Permanent Secretary Kangwa Chileshe said the programme will...
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UN pledges support
CONGRATULATORY messages continue to pour in for President Hakainde Hichilema following his re-election and assumption of a new term of office, with the latest coming from the United Nations, Czech Republic, Thailand and the Africa Finance Corporation...
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We’re a team: NRPUP’s Tembo says 59 MPs loyal to him
WITH 224 elected law-makers having successfully taken oath before Speaker of National Assembly Nelly Mutti, National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) leader Ezra Tembo says all 59 lawmakers elected under the party’s ticket are...
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Solar, renewable energy investment cutting dependence on hydro power
ZAMBIA’S efforts to reduce its long-standing dependence on hydro power are gaining momentum, with 841 megawatts (MW) of new generation capacity added to the national grid, largely through solar and other renewable energy investments. Ministry of...
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So help me God
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has been sworn in for his second term, pledging to use the renewed mandate given to him by Zambians to expand the economy, create jobs and business opportunities, and ensure that the benefits of growth reach ordinary...
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Venue secure
PREPARATIONS for Presidentelect Hakainde Hichilema’s inauguration tomorrow are on course, with service chiefs assuring a seamless, dignified and secure ceremony befitting the significance of the occasion. And President Hichilema has declared tomorrow...
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DANCING WITH BEES: GULE WAMKULU PROMAX
FROM dancing with angry pythons and adders to dancing on poles high above the ground, Gule Wamkulu (the big dance) of the Chewa has added something novel to their performances – dancing with a swarm of bees. This was the vibrant spectacle of rhythmic...
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HH inauguration on
SECRETARY to Cabinet Patrick Kangwa says President-elect Hakainde Hichilema will be sworn in on September 1 after no presidential petition was filed within the stipulated sevenday period. Mr Kangwa said the Judiciary had not received any petition...
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UPND responds to Commonwealth, EU
THE governing United Party for National Development (UPND) has called on the Commonwealth, European Union (EU) and other international partners to support Zambia’s democratic institutions, while respecting the country’s sovereignty and applying...
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Govt regrets death of Kafwaya
GOVERNMENT has expressed sadness over the death of former Minister of Transport and Communications Mutotwe Kafwaya, as investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death continue, Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa has said. And...
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‘Voter education to address high rejected ballots’
STAKEHOLDERS have called for intensified voter education and civic sensitisation following the high number of rejected ballots recorded during the 2026 general election. According to the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), 126,566 ballots were...
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11 nabbed in poll day raid
POLICE have apprehended 11 suspected militia members and other persons of interest following a night operation at a premises in Lusaka’s Kabulonga area, where National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian...
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Remain peaceful
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called on Zambians to remain peaceful, patient and law-abiding as the country awaits the official outcome of the general election. Mr Hichilema said Zambia is a peaceful and united nation and urged citizens to continue...
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Be patient
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged Zambians to remain patient as the country waits for the Electoral Commission of Zambia to announce the official results of the general election. Mr Hichilema yesterday thanked citizens who turned out to vote, as...
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HH ahead
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema is favoured to retain the presidency in Thursday’s general election, with the United Party for National Development (UPND) given a 70-80 percent chance of securing an outright first-round victory, according to a new...
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More needs to be done
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has said the New Dawn administration has exceeded expectations in reviving Zambia's economy despite inheriting a debt-distressed government, urging voters in North-Western Province to renew the United Party for National...
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East all ears
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema yesterday wound up his two-day community engagement tour of Eastern Province with a strong appeal to voters to maintain what he described as development gains achieved under the United Party for National Development (UPND),...
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Western wave
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema yesterday rode a wave of support across Western Province as he urged voters to protect the development gains achieved under the New Dawn administration, saying the August 13 general election will determine whether key...
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HH sweeps South
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema swept through Southern Province yesterday on another leg of his marathon nationwide community engagements with an energetic appeal for voters to turn out in large numbers on August 13 while showing no sign of fatigue...
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HH delivers more power
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema yesterday commissioned the 100-megawatt Chisamba Phase II Solar Photovoltaic Project, describing it as a major milestone in Zambia’s drive to diversify its energy sources and strengthen the country’s longterm energy...
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HH salutes Scott
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has paid tribute to former Vice-President Guy Lindsay Scott, describing him as a selfless statesman whose commitment to constitutionalism, national unity and public service should inspire current and future...
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HH heads South
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema heads to Southern Province after concluding a marathon community engagement tour of Northern and Luapula provinces, where he urged voters to support UPND to sustain infrastructure development anchored on love, peace and...
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HH rolls North
AFTER taking a one-day break from the campaign trail, President Hakainde Hichilema rolled into Muchinga Province yesterday with a reassuring message for thousands of farmers anxiously waiting to sell their maize: the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) will soon...
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HH means well
LONG before the wail of sirens signalled the arrival of President Hakainde Hichilema’s motorcade yesterday, the newly tarred road into Shantumbu was already alive with anticipation.
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HH express
NOT even the cover of darkness could keep thousands of residents of Kisasa in Kalumbila District away as they thronged the campaign venue to welcome President Hakainde Hichilema on his continued re-election campaign trail in North-Western Province...
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BALLY RALLY BECKONS
UNITED Party for National Development (UPND) today holds its first major campaign rally at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka, with the party urging supporters and Zambians to turn up in large numbers. Meanwhile, Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts...
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‘National reserves comments show Mundubile unsuitable to lead country’
FORMER Minister of Finance and National Planning Situmbeko Musokotwane says opposition leader Brian Mundubile’s comments on Zambia’s international reserves reaching US$6.5 billion shows that he is unsuitable to lead the country. A few days ago, Mr...
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ZAMBIA FIRST
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called on individuals seeking public office to put national interest above personal gain, stressing that selflessness is the foundation of responsible leadership. Speaking during a church service at the Mulungushi...
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They’re coming for your money
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged Zambians not to be deceived by self-serving politicians whose only interest is to take office for personal and selfish interests that benefit them and their children. Mr Hichilema said some politicians want to...
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Choose progress, HH tells voters
PHakainde Hichilema has intensified his election campaign engagements, meeting UPND party structures and candidates in North-Western, Muchinga, Copperbelt, Northern, Luapula and Western provinces ahead of the August 13 polls, while urging voters to...
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5 parties join UPND Alliance
DUE to progressive development policies championed by the UPND Alliance, five opposition political parties have joined the coalition, bringing the total membership of the grouping to 15. The new UPND Alliance partners are the Miles Sampaled Patriotic...
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Solar-powered: ERB electricity bills drop
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has noted a substantial decline in monthly electricity bills since last year following installation of a solar system at its headquarters. While the December 2025 bill was at K156,418.44, the amount reduced to...
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Dismiss petition challenging HH candidature, UPND urges court
THE United Party for National Development (UPND) has urged the Constitutional Court to dismiss the petition challenging the validity of President Hakainde Hichilema’s candidature in the August general election. Party secretary general Batuke Imenda...
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Let’s combine strengths, African countries urged
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called on African countries to work together in joint-bidding for global meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibition (MICE) events to enhance regional integration.
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Free education now law
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema assented to five bills yesterday, including the milestone free education and pension reforms, with a call on Zambians to be wary of unrepentant politicians who have regrouped so that they can return to power. The head of...
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Your wisdom critical
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says former defence and security chiefs remain a strategic pillar of the nation whose wisdom and experience are critical to Zambia’s continued peace, security and development. The head of State, who hosted former defence...
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ECZ launches voter education drive
THE 2026 general election publicity and voter education campaign has been launched, with Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis urging political party leaders to disseminate accurate information to their members. Ms...
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Social media judges irk Hichilema
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema is concerned that some judges have resorted to using social media to communicate serious matters at the expense of protecting the dignity of their profession. Mr Hichilema reminded judges that their profession is sacred...
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HH remembers ‘true patriot’ Anderson Mazoka
FOLLOWERS of UPND founder Anderson Mazoka have a duty to fulfil his vision for a thriving and better Zambia, President Hakainde Hichilema has said. In memory of Mr Mazoka, who died exactly 20 years ago as of yesterday, President Hichilema said...
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Forward together – HH
AS ZAMBIA goes to the polls on August 13 this year, President Hakainde Hichilema says citizens should choose between the country the New Dawn administration is building today and the one left behind in 2021. Mr Hichilema said the choice Zambians face...
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ZAQA praised on decentralisation
COPPERBELT Province Permanent Secretary Lawrence Mwanza has commended Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) for decentralising its outreach programmes and taking services closer to the people. Speaking during ZAQA’s workshop in Ndola District, Mr...
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OCiDA stands by HH over economic gains
OUR Civic Duty Association (OCiDA) says its decision to endorse President Hakainde Hichilema is based on Zambia’s improved economic status under his rule. OCIDA spokesperson Simwinji Simwinji said the endorsement does not, however, mean that the...
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Vote for capable, credible leaders - Veep
VICE-PRESIDENT Mutale Nalumango has urged traditional leaders to educate their communities on the need to elect capable and credible leaders ahead of the general election in August. Delivering her message through former Commerce minister Chipoka...
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ZCCM-IH clears Glencore debt
ZCCM-IH has paid off the US$82 million owed to Glencore, clearing its balance sheet. The company now sits on assets exceeding US$2 billion and a market capitalisation above US$1 billion. In 2021, ZCCM-IH initially took on a US$1.5 billion debt to...
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Hichilema woos French investors
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged French investors to take full advantage of the policies and legal reforms the Zambian government has introduced across various sectors. Mr Hichilema’s call to the investors is in line with his tireless effort to...
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Medicines flow
ABOUT 30 containers of medicines and medical supplies are expected in the country this month to boost availability of the commodities in health facilities across the country. Minister of Health Alex Katakwe says access to quality and affordable...
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FDD member sues against Mundubile
A FORUM for Democracy and Development (FDD) senior member has gone to court seeking to nullify a controversial convention which allegedly paved way for Tonse Alliance chairperson Brian Mundubile to contest the August 13 general election as a...
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Let’s stand united
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged UPND members not to despair if they are not adopted to contest various positions on the ruling party’s ticket in the August 13 general election. The head of State says party members should instead remain...
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Over 2,000 gather for UNESCO media indaba
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says Government will continue defending and promoting a vibrant and thriving media and expand Zambia’s democratic space for sustained development. Mr Hichilema said since 2021, the New Dawn administration has introduced...
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JOURNALISTS SAFE UNDER NEW DAWN
AS ZAMBIA joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Press Freedom Day, which falls today, Minister of Information and Media Cornelius Mweetwa says since the New Dawn administration assume power, journalists in the country have been operating...
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HH says employers should not wait for employees to strike before addressing their grievances
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called on employers in the country to take care of the welfare of employees and not wait for them to strike before addressing their grievances. Mr Hichilema highlighted the importance of harmony in the labour force,...
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HH launches Mingomba
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has commissioned the US$2 billion Mingomba Mine project in Chililabombwe District, a landmark greenfield investment expected to redefine copper production and economic growth. President Hichilema said the project signifies...
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‘Be champions of peace, honour KK’
AS THE country heads to the polls in August, President Hakainde Hichilema has urged Zambians to champion peace and protect unity in honour of founding President Kenneth Kaunda's legacy. President Hichilema said honouring Dr Kaunda’s legacy requires...
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ZNS to camp on campus permanently
ZAMBIA National Service (ZNS) will have “permanent residence” at University of Zambia (UNZA) as part of a long-term infrastructure maintenance strategy. Commander Maliti Solochi says the approach will allow ZNS teams to regularly monitor...
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Anti-graft body backs HH for 2026
THE Southern Africa Network Against Corruption (SANAC) has endorsed President Hakainde Hichilema and his administration for a second term in order to consolidate the gains made in tackling corruption. SANAC president Kasenzi Kalenga said the...
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Development must be inclusive - HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to fair and equitable development across Zambia. He said this after commissioning the US$17.4 million Kasama Shopping Mall and Urban Hotel in Northern Province. The projects,...
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$12 million prefab house plant opens
IN EFFORTS to address the housing deficit in the country, Government has commissioned the US$12 million Zambia National Shelter Company Limited green prefabricated housing production plant. With a production capacity of materials for over 300 houses...
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ECL body coming home
THE High Court in Pretoria, South Africa, yesterday formally transferred the remains of sixth President Edgar Lungu to the Zambian government. With this development, Government can now repatriate the former President’s remains back home for a...
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Cotton farmers see hope in Mulungushi Textiles
COTTON Association of Zambia (CAZ) says the reopening of Zambia-China Mulungushi Textiles-Joint Venture in Kabwe will stabilise the domestic cotton market, especially with Government supporting the out-grower scheme. Last week, President Hakainde...
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HH challenges engineers to take lead in economic development
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has implored engineers to raise the bar on innovation and take a leading role in driving Zambia’s economic development. Mr Hichilema said engineers occupy a strategic position in shaping the country’s future and should,...
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Govt adds tourism to school curriculum
GOVERNMENT has introduced travel and tourism in the secondary school curriculum to align education with industry needs and unlock job opportunities in Zambia’s growing tourism sector. Minister of Education Douglas Syakalima says the move is aimed at...
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Jobs at last!
AFTER volunteering for over three years, Morris Phiri and Olis Chikupa could not hide their excitement when they discovered their names on the list of newly-recruited health workers. Yesterday, Government publicised the names of 3,205 health workers...
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Three missing on Lwanginga River
TWO coxswains and a 13-yearold girl are missing on Lwanginga River after the boat they were travelling on with 18 Zambian and Angolan survivors capsized near Kalabo District in Western Province. And a 60-year-old woman died on Sunday while another was...
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More fuel coming, assures Government
GOVERNMENT expects more oil marketing companies (OMCs) to come on board and start importing fuel following Cabinet’s approval to zero-rate value added tax (VAT) and suspend excise duty on diesel and petrol for three months. Minister of Energy Makozo...
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Kelvin Sampa jailed 3 years for fraud
POLICE have formally charged 12 suspects with the murder of Chingola businesswoman Hellen Kamutumbe in Kisasa area, Kalumbila District. The suspects are among those who were earlier apprehended by police in connection with the March 20, 2026...
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HH now doctor of mines
BARELY a week after ZCAS University conferred him with an honorary doctor of philosophy in effective leadership, President Hakainde Hichilema has yet again bagged another award, this time around a doctorate degree of science in mining by Copperbelt...
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Don’t play with food – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says Government will further strengthen legislation to ensure that agriculture-related crimes, such as selling fake seed, are treated as economic transgressions. Mr Hichilema said Government will reclassify assets in the...
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Hellen murder: Arrests now 276
THE number of people who have been arrested for allegedly taking part in the heartless murder of 46-year-old Chingola businesswoman Helene Kamutumbe in Kalumbila’s Kisasa area has risen to 276. On Friday, the mother of six was cruelly killed by a mob...
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