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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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      There’s nothing to enjoy at State House, it’s hard work – HH
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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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    • 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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      Only offenders will be prosecuted – Mwiimbu
      HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says comments by some PF members that they will be prosecuted after former president Edgar Lungu’s funeral…….
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      Only offenders will be prosecuted – Mwiimbu
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      UPND keeps presenting Supplementary Budgets due to careless spending – PF
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      It’s difficult to reduce fares due to illegal operators – Bus drivers
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      Chisamba solar project was started by PF – Mukanga

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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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      Court sets Sept 9 for Nakacinda’s appeal judgement in HH defamation case
      THE Lusaka High Court has set September 9 as the date for judgement in the matter where PF faction Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda has appealed…….
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      Court sets Sept 9 for Nakacinda’s appeal judgement in HH defamation case
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      Katanga begins to serve her 3-year jail term
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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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      Kalu bounces back to Zambian football
      ZAMBIAN Icon and former FAZ president Kalusha Bwalya has bounced back to Zambian Football as he and another legend Kenneth ‘bubble’ Malitoli have been appointed…….
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      Kalu bounces back to Zambian football
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      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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      Inside FQM’s big deep holes and the protection of snakes
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