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Gary Nkombo and his alleged attacker, Shaloba are relatives, says Liswaniso

Gary Nkombo and his alleged attacker, Shaloba are relatives, says Liswaniso

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Gary and his alleged attacker, Shaloba are relatives, says Liswaniso UPND National Youth Chairman Gilbert Liswaniso has revealed that former Mazabuka Central Member of Parliament Gary Nkombo and Bilden Shaloba, the man accused of confronting him during nomination proceedings in Mazabuka, are relatives. Speaking on Hot FM, on the widely condemned incident that occurred when […]

ECZ launches 2026 voter education campaign

ECZ launches 2026 voter education campaign

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The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has launched a nationwide voter education campaign ahead of the 2026 General Election. The campaign, themed “Count Me In”, underscores the need for informed and active citizen participation in the democratic process. Speaking at the launch, ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis said the initiative is designed to provide clear, accurate, […]

Macadamia expansion in Kasama to create jobs, add value to exports

Macadamia expansion in Kasama to create jobs, add value to exports

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An Agricultural Expert has noted that macadamia production at Kalungwishi Estate in Kasama, where 95% of the crop is said to be exported to Europe and South Africa, is also expected to stimulate local processing industries. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, Dr. Oliver Kandela Bulaya said increased macadamia production in Kalungwishi Estate will […]

Two die in Lavushimanda road accident

Two die in Lavushimanda road accident

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Two people have died after being hit by a Tanzanian Scania Truck in Mununga area of Lavushimanda District. Muchinga Province Police Commissioner, Kenneth Kang’ombe has confirmed the incident to ZANIS in a statement and identified the deceased as Lamueli Mumbi aged 23 of Tubondo Village and Leonard Mupeta aged 27 of Mununga area in Mpumba […]

ZANAMACA advises on council digital payment system

ZANAMACA advises on council digital payment system

The Zambia National Marketeers and Credit Agency (ZANAMACA) says there is need for the local authorities to engage non-state actors to provide sensitisation among players in the informal sector, on the importance of the recently launched digital payment system for council services. ZANAMACA president Mupila Kameya says education and sensitisation is required to enable stakeholders to […]