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President Banda targets Chinese tourists

President Rupiah Banda Tuesday held talks with the Governor of the Chinese province of Guangdong where they discussed issues concerning cooperation in areas of trade, mining and tourism.  The President, who arrived in Guangdong Province of China around 17:10 local time, told the Governor of the Province  Huang Huahua and his delegation that Zambia intends [...]

President Rupiah Banda Tuesday sent a message of condolences to the family of the late Home Affairs Deputy Minister  Misheck Bonshe, MP, who passed away while in Nigeria early this week.  In his message, President Banda said he learnt of the death of Honourable Bonshe with a deep sense of sorrow and sadness. The late [...]

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The Catholic Archbishop of Lusaka Archdiocese Telesphore Mpundu is tomorrow expected to react to second republican president Fredrick Chiluba allegations during his recent press conference. Dr Chiluba during his press conference accused Patriotic Front Leader Michael Sata of being in a polygamous marriage. He said Mr Sata had two children with Archbishop Mpundu’ sister Petronella [...]

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The National Restoration Party (NAREP) has been launched in Lusaka today. Speaking at the launch, Interim President Elias Chipimo Jnr said his party would transform the way politics are conducted in the country. Chipimo said the launch of NAREP is a journey towards the realization of a vision built upon the dreams of every male [...]

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British Petroleum (BP) has announced that it will sell its businesses in Zambia. Sam Mupanemunda of the BP press Office has told the Watchdog that this follows a strategic review by BP into its refining and marketing businesses in southern Africa which showed the company should focus on those countries which offered the greatest synergies [...]

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Patriotic Front(PF) Luapula Member of Parliament (MP), Peter Machungwa has urged citizens to blacklist politicians who are in the habit of insulting others in the media. Machungwa was quoted by Hot FM radio saying it is sad to see elders attacking each other, adding that if they are tired of leading the nation they should [...]

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If a pornography channel on DStv were allowed, it would be like pouring fuel on the fire of sexual abuse and exploitation, the Christian Action Network of South Africa said. The network’s international co-ordinator, Taryn Hodgson, said that considering the high incidence of rape, child abuse and sexual violence against women, it was unacceptable for [...]

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The Committee of Citizens (CC) has joined sections of society calling for the prosecution of Patriotic Front (PF ) leader Micheal Sata over the K 1.2 Billion scam. CC Executive Director Gregory Chifire says it is unfair for Mr. Sata not to be prosecuted over the K 1.2 billion saga despite the Anti Corruption Commission [...]

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Vice President Gorge Kunda said there is need for Zambians to embrace the spirit of one Zambia one nation, despite their political affiliation . Mr. Kunda said the Zambian Motto is law and requires every Zambian to respect and embrace it. The Vice president said the spirit of togetherness exhibited by Zambians especially during traditional [...]

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MMD youths in Mazabuka have advised opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) President Hakainde Hichilema to stop his blatant attacks on Chief Mwanachingwala of the Tonga Speaking people. MMD District vice chairperson, Golden Choompya said in a statement to ZANIS in Mazabuka that MR Hichilema and his UPND leadership should immediately stop attacking Chief [...]

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