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Maize gate scandal…Govt has no hand

By CHUSA SICHONE - THE Zambian Government has distanced itself from direct or indirect involvement in the alleged Zambia-Malawi maize gate scandal, describing the accusations as mere falsehoods. Chief Government Spokesperson Kampamba Mulenga charged that the persistent attacks by United People’s Progressive (UPP) party leader Saviour Chishimba were totally baseless, misplaced and lacking credibility. Ms

City of Chipata is born

By REBECCA MUSHOTA and JULIUS PHIRI  in Chipata - PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has declared the municipality of Chipata in Eastern Province as a city. The President upgraded the municipality to a city status yesterday in Chipata at the council offices in front of an excited crowd. “The municipality shall therefore be known the city of

Govt cautions UPND MPs over tribalism remarks

By CHILA NAMAIKO - THE Government has cautioned the opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) Members of Parliament (MPs) against making statements that promote tribalism. Vice President Inonge Wina said such irresponsible statements, especially those coming from the lawmakers had potential to divide the citizenry. Ms Wina said it was ‘careless’ of UPND MPs

Lungu heads to Israel on Monday

By KASONDE KASONDE - PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu is next week Monday expected in Israel for a five-day state visit at the invitation of his counterpart Reuven Rivlin. Foreign Affairs Minister Harry Kalaba said the President would meet with the Israeli president and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mr Kalaba said the President was also expected to

Fear grips Chilanga residents

By HELLEN TEMBO and CHUSA SICHONE - RESIDENTS of Chilanga are living in fear following the brutal murder of a secondary school girl reported missing last week and that of a female college student. The bodies of a 16 year old Cecilia Mulekwa and Annie Musonda aged 22 were found with deep wounds to the
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