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New research out of VCU Massey Cancer Center indicates that many adolescent and young adult kidney cancer survivors are at a significantly elevated risk for heart issues.

Endometriosis is linked to a reduction in fertility in the years preceding a definitive surgical diagnosis of the condition, according to new research published in Human Reproduction.

CHIPOLOPOLO assistant coach Moses Sichone has named a 23-man squad that leaves the country this afternoon for the COSAFA Senior Championships that kicks-off tomorrow in South Africa. 

Sichone, who will lead the defending champions at the tournament’s 26th edition, has named an array of top league performers and some rookies in the squad. 

Fresh from impressing in the AFCON qualifiers against Ivory Coast, goalie Lawrence Mulenga has also made the squad and will have to fight for the spot against Nchanga Ranger’s Victor Chabu and Trident’s Francis Mwansa.

Other notable youngsters summoned are Harry Millanzi Junior, Abraham Siankombo, John Chishimba and Golden Mashata.

Other notable players are defenders Aaron Katebe, Benedict Chepeshi, Kelvin Kapumbu, Kelvin, Kampamba, and Fredrick Mulambia. 

Head coach Avram Grant would keep an eye on the proceedings as the Cosafa is also being used as a preparatory tournament for the July month-end African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier.

Zambia is in Group B and will open its account on July 6 against the Flames of Malawi before facing Comoros three days later.

The final group match will be against Seychelles on July 11 at the Princess Stadium. 

The full team comprises Goalkeepers Lawrence Mulenga (Power Dynamos), Victor Chabu (Nchanga Rangers) and Francis Mwansa (Trident). 

Defenders are Benedict Chepeshi (Red Arrows), Aaron Katebe (Power Dynamos), Pride Mwansa (Nkwazi), Killian Kanguluma (Kabwe Warriors) Mathew’s chabala (Nchanga), John Chishimba and Samson Mkandawire (both Zesco). 

Midfielders are Kelvin Kapumbu, Kelvin Mubanga Kampamba (both Zesco) Joshua Mutale, Fredrick Mulambia (both Power), Oliver Lumbiya (Nkana), John Kosamu, Harry Milanzi Jnr (both Buffaloes), Abraham Siankombo (Zanaco) and Patson Kwaitane (Mufurila Wanderers). 

Forwards are Albert Kangwanda (Arrows), Andrew Phiri (MUZA) and Moyela Libamba (Forest Rangers).

By MICHAEL MIYOBA

FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Andrew Kamanga has urged the Cosafa bound Zambia National team squads technical bench led by coach Moses Sichone to showcase their technical expertise in the absence of head coach Avram Grant. 

By SHERRY CHABALA

ZICB Corporate Affairs manager Luka Njovu has said the bank is targeting to provide capability to at least 1 million small holder farmers to venture into carbon trading by 2030.

By JACKSON MAPAPAYI 

KANSANSHI Mining PLC has handed over cheques amounting to K1.2 million to six cooperatives in Solwezi to support their different business activities. 

By MICHAEL MIYOBA

ZAMBIA National womens team head gaffer Bruce Mwape has finally unveiled the final 23 member FIFA Women’s World Cup squad.  

The Copper Queens will compete in Group C at the World Cup which will run from July 20 to August 20 in Australia and New Zealand. 

Skipper Barbra Banda and Spanish Liga F star forward Rachel Kundananji will lead the Copper Queens squad that will face Spain, Japan and Costa Rica in Group C.  

Mwape has named Lushomo Mweemba, Margret Belemu, Martha Tembo, Evarine Susan Katongo, Ireen Lungu, Ochumba Oseke Lubanji, Lushomo Mweemba, Margaret Belemu, Hazel Nali and Grace Chanda in the final squad.  

Hellen Chanda, Hellen Mubanga, and the fans favorite Avail Chitundu join Red Arrows midfielder, Susan Banda who scored Zambia’s only goal at the 2014 Africa Cup of Nations who has  also been included in the squad which will be without former captain Misozi Zulu who is among those dropped. 

Bruce Mwape also droped Spain based Rachel Nachula and Mexico based Prisca Chilufya, Leticia Lungu, Esther Chitete Munsaka, Jackline Nkole, Pauline Zulu, Regina Chanda and and the Green Buffaloes top striker, Maylan Mulenga. 

Indeni Roses, Rhoda Chileshe, Esther Siamfukoand Comfort Selemani have been placed on standby. 

After a series of friendly games in Europe where they faced Ireland and Switzerland, the Copper Queens will conclude their world cup preps with a tie against Germany on Friday. 

At the World Cup, the Copper Queens will kick off their campaign on July 22, 2023, against the formidable team from Japan before facing Spain four days later. 

Zambia will then conclude their group games with a game against Costa Rica on July 31, 2023.

WORLD CUP FINAL SQUAD 

GOALKEEPERS

Catherine Musonda (Tomiris-Turan-Kazakhstan), Eunice Sakala (Nkwazi Queens), Hazel Nali (Fatih Vatan Sport-Turkey)

DEFENDERS

Margaret Belemu (Shanghai Shengli-China), Martha Tembo (BIIK Kazygurt Shymkent-Kazakhstan), Lushomo Mweemba, Agness Musesa, (Both Green Buffaloes),Esther Banda (BUSA), Judith Soko (YASA), Mary Mulenga (Red Arrows), Vast Phiri (ZESCO Ndola Girls)

MIDFIELDERS

 Ireen Lungu, Hellen Chanda (both BIIK Kazygurt Shymkent-Kazakhstan), Evarine Susan Katongo (ZISD Women), Mary Wilombe, Susan Banda (both Red Arrows), Avell Chitundu (ZESCO Ndola Girls)

STRIKERS

Xiomara Mapepa (Elite Ladies), Ochumba Oseke Lubanji (Red Arrows), Hellen Mubanga (Zaragoza CFF-Spain), Grace Chanda, Rachael Kundananji (both Madrid CFF-Spain), Barbra Banda (Shanghai Shengli-China)

STANDBY

Esther Siamfuko (Green Buffaloes)

Comfort Selemani (Elite Ladies)

Rhoda Chileshe (Indeni Roses)

MEMBER states of the Lobito Corridor have today launched  the concessioning of the Lobito port and the rail line that will be operated under a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). The three member states include Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Zambia. And President Hakainde Hichilema says the implementation  of the port marks a […]

By NATION REPORTER

THE Citizens First (CF) has expressed grave concern the escalating abuse of the human rights of opposition political party leaders as if Zambia is under a military junta.

GOVERNMENT has denied allegations that it has demonized former President Edgar Lungu’s family on various media platforms in connection with their alleged properties suspected to be proceeds of crime. In a media statement, acting Minister of Information and Media and Chief Government spokesperson Makozo Chikote said Government’s intention is not to demonise any members of […]