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    • There’s nothing to enjoy at State House, it’s hard work – HH
      PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says State House is a workstation, not a place for enjoying power. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony of the 100 MW Chisamba Solar Plant, Monday, the President said there was no magic in running the economy. “This project means more power, 100 MW to the grid. It means we are now saving ourselves from carbon emissions. This.......
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      We want to craft a Constitution that reflects citizens’ aspirations – Govt
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      We have too many holidays with low levels of production – HH
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      Constitution amendment without wide consultations unconstitutional – ConCourt
    • OPINION
    • Public holidays: why we must cherish but not abuse them
      WE were saddened to hear President Hakainde Hichilema say that we have a lot of holidays on which people do nothing productive. We are not proponents of too many holidays, and we took serious issue with late former president Edgar Lungu who could willie-nilly declare holidays. Our former president had no sense of productivity and many will agree with us that he enjoyed a more relaxed lifestyle. Some actually argue that the Patriotic Front was a party after party government. But on the flip side, we do not think it’s correct to also suggest that.......
    • There’s nothing to enjoy at State House, it’s hard work – HH
      PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says State House is a workstation, not a place for enjoying power. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony of the 100 MW Chisamba Solar Plant, Monday, the President said there was no magic in running the economy. “This project means more power, 100 MW to the grid. It means we are now saving ourselves from carbon emissions. This project is contributing to basically making our environment greener by basically taking away carbon emissions. And I suggested that the Kariba North bank extension, ZESCO must now begin to trade in that carbon, that we.......
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      We have too many holidays with low levels of production – HH
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      Kaweche tips Lungu’s family: Compromise like I did, bring Lungu’s body
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      There’s no love, empathy in Zambia, Luo complains after police appearance
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      Resignations of academic staff at CBU worry HEA
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    • POLL

    Do you agree that child defilers should be castrated?

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      It’s too early to determine Chisamba solar plant’s impact on load shedding – Zesco
      ZESCO says it’s too early to determine the impact of the recently commissioned Chisamba Solar Power Plant on load shedding, but the country can expect…….
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      Let’s celebrate fuel price reduction – Chief Musokotwane
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      Sampa’s jailing vindicates HH, there’s no sacred cow – Imenda
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      Bill 7 null, it can’t be a basis for future reforms – LAZ
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      We’re ready to help grow African economies – Ukrainian rep

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      We’re looking for an equity partner for ZAMPALM – Govt
      COMMERCE, Trade and Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga says government is looking for an equity partner for Zampalm Oil Plantation in Kanchibiya District. Speaking after he…….
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      ERB reduces petrol price by K3.36, diesel by K1.99
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      Economy grew by 4.5% in first quarter of 2025
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      Inflation drops to 14.1%
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      Musokotwane presents K33.6bn Supplementary Budget to Parley

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      Katanga begins to serve her 3-year jail term
      THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court, High Court Division, has upheld the three-year sentence slapped on former Deputy Inspector General of Police Charity Katanga by…….
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      Constitution amendment without wide consultations unconstitutional – ConCourt
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      Man in court for stealing 14 cattle from a judge
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      Court rejects Chinese application, sets July 18 for Documentary injunction ruling
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      Man gets 60 years for defiling 2 children

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      Musonda Jr retires from football
      CHARLES Musonda Junior has confirmed his retirement from professional football at the age of 28, bringing an emotional end to a once-promising career that was…….
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      ZA confident ahead of Region 5 Games
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      Don’t underestimate opponents, WBC Veep cautions Mwale
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      Mpezeni calls out FAZ: what wrong has Fashion done?
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      Mwale’s WBC win excites govt

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      Enhancing strategies to challenges of local content and value-addition in Zambia’s mining sector
      Traditionally, Zambia’s mining sector and the economy has been dominated by copper mining with poor downstream processing activities. Current copper exports are around 820,000 tonnes (www.mining.com 2025) and is expected....
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      Forgiveness
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      Is Zambia Safe from COVID this Winter?
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      Kwacha’s Surprise Comeback: Real Strength or Temporary Relief?
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      Intentional Dating
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      My wife put me in a bottle, hubby tells court
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      Chibaula recounts how he was recalled from New York days before his law exams
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      Working in Zambia came with unique challenges – Total Energies MD
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      Thoughts on Democracy and the African Electoral System
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      Inside FQM’s big deep holes and the protection of snakes
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      It’s too early to determine Chisamba solar plant’s impact on load shedding – Zesco
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      Let’s celebrate fuel price reduction – Chief Musokotwane
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      We’re looking for an equity partner for ZAMPALM – Govt
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      Sampa’s jailing vindicates HH, there’s no sacred cow – Imenda
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      Bill 7 null, it can’t be a basis for future reforms – LAZ
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      Musonda Jr retires from football
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      We’re ready to help grow African economies – Ukrainian rep

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