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    • Govt declares war on illegal mining, as police kill 2 in Mufumbwe
      DEFENCE Minister Ambrose Lufuma says government has declared war on illegal mining, stating that the law will take its course regardless of whether those involved are political cadres, traditional leaders or ministers. Meanwhile, Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu has refuted social media claims that police reinforcements shot dead 18 suspected illegal miners in Kikonge area of.......
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      We still have some thieves in govt – Muchima
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      Opposition “Maulesi” over Kwacha appreciation – VEEP
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      I’d be praising this govt if I wasn’t President – HH
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    • Licensure Exams long overdue for teachers, journalists, others
      CABINET’S decision to approve a bill introducing licensure examinations for teachers is not only welcome, it is long overdue. In our opinion, every profession that holds a critical role in public service must be held to rigorous and standardized quality checks, and licensure exams are the surest way to do just that. Professions such as medicine, law, and engineering have long required practitioners to pass licensing exams before being allowed to serve the public. Why should teaching, a profession that shapes the minds and futures of generations, be the exception? If anything, the stakes in.......
    • Govt declares war on illegal mining, as police kill 2 in Mufumbwe
      DEFENCE Minister Ambrose Lufuma says government has declared war on illegal mining, stating that the law will take its course regardless of whether those involved are political cadres, traditional leaders or ministers. Meanwhile, Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu has refuted social media claims that police reinforcements shot dead 18 suspected illegal miners in Kikonge area of Mufumbwe district, North-Western Province. He says only two people were shot dead and one was injured, adding that 11 police officers were also wounded after being attacked by the “irate” illegal miners. Earlier, Mporokoso PF.......
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      High cost of living making households more vulnerable – CSPR
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      MoE says it will add 1,000MW of electricity by December
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      We are satisfied with how economy is performing – Musokotwane
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      Family has no right to dictate Lungu’s burial site, AG tells S.A court
      ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha says Edgar Lungu’s family has no right to dictate to the state how the state funeral should be conducted, as the…….
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      I never bought a used vehicle from ZRA – Former director
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      Muzala struggles as Hudson-Smith wins Prefontaine Classic Men’s 400m
      ZAMBIA’s sprint sensation Muzala Samukonga endured a challenging start to the 2025 athletics season after finishing fifth in the men’s 400m final at the prestigious…….
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      We executed our game plan well, though we missed chances- Häuptle
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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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