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Luis Diaz: ELN kidnappers call for ‘security guarantees’ before father’s release

BBC Sport The rebel group holding Luis Diaz’s father hostage has demanded “security guarantees” before his release. The National Liberation Army (ELN) said the ongoing military and police search “will delay the release and increase the risks”, Colombian media reported. Luis Manuel Diaz was kidnapped at gunpoint along with his wife in Barrancas, Colombia on

South Africa recalls all diplomats from Israel

BBC News South Africa says it is recalling all of its diplomats from Tel Aviv following Israel’s intense air strikes on Gaza on Sunday night. The bombardment was one of Israel’s heaviest since the war began a month ago. According to Gaza City’s Al-Shifa hospital, about 200 people were killed. South Africa’s government, which has

Lundazi-Chama to be connected to national grid

By Ruth Chayinda Works on the over 54-million dollar electricity transmission line project connecting Chama and Lundazi Districts to the national grid have advanced. Eastern Province Minister PETER PHIRI says the construction of the four substations has progressed and is expected to be completed soon. Mr. PHIRI is optimistic that Lundazi and Chama will be

M’MEMBE’s matter referred to the High Court

By Hannock Kasama The matter in which Socialist Party President FRED M’MEMBE is charged with communication of classified information has been referred to the High Court for trial. Principal Magistrate IRENE WISHIMANGA decided to refer the matter to the High Court following the state’s concession to have it moved to the Higher Court. Earlier, Defence

UNZA tips Govt on Anthrax

By Effie Mphande The University Of Zambia -UNZA- School of Public Health has called for investment in refrigeration equipment for Anthrax vaccines in rural areas. UNZA Senior Lecturer and Researcher DOREEN SITALI says it is important for the country to consider investing in cold chain equipment to maintain the effectiveness of vaccines. Dr. SITALI has

Defiant Museveni downplays Uganda’s removal from AGOA

(BBC) Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has downplayed concerns over the expulsion of his country from a special US-Africa trade programme. Last week, US President Joe Biden said Uganda and three other African countries would be removed from the African Growth and Opportunity Act –AGOA, citing Uganda’s “gross violations of internationally recognised human rights”. But President

Concourt Issues Lungu with an Ultimatum

By Beatrice Mfula The Constitutional Court has issued an ultimatum that former President EDGAR LUNGU must by November 17, 2023, file an affidavit in reply to a petition on his eligibility for the 2021 General Election and future ones. Constitutional Court Judge PALAN MULONDA has also ordered the petitioner MICHELO CHIZOMBE , a LUSAKA businessman
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