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By CINDY MANTELO

THE Professional Teachers’ Union of Zambia (PROTUZ) has pledged support for the Teaching Council of Zambia’s proposal to implement licensure examinations for teachers. 

By MICHAEL MIYOBA

KABWE Warriors have moved back into the top four on the MTN Zambia Super League table after stunning winless Trident FC 1-0 in a Week-19 fixture played at Shinde Stadium in Mufulira. 

A first half goal from Mathews Tolopa was enough to propel Warriors to fourth on the 18-team FAZ Super League table with 32 points.

The victory in the tightly contested match against Trident, who have now recorded nine losses and 10 draws since their promotion from the National Division One league cheered Warriors gaffer Numba Mumamba who hailed the character of his players.

“It was a very difficult game under difficult conditions but the players accounted for themselves well. We dominated the game in the first half but in the second half our opponents came out strongly but we managed to contain them and held on to our lead,” Numba said after the final whistle.

“We are back to winning ways. I think before we go for a break we want to finish on a good note by winning the remaining game,” he said.

Numba admitted that Warriors will have to improve their offence if they are to continue doing well in the second round of the season.

“We just have to improve on our finishing in the second round of the season and make sure we improve on the striking department because that is where we have been lacking. 

We have been creating numerous chances almost in every game but our finishing has let us down in the first round. If we can improve on our finishing then we can be a better side in the second round,” Numba said.

He also confirmed the club plans to beef up with two central defenders and one striker going into the second round which promises to be more competitive.

After their latest win, Warriors are on par with third-placed Power Dynamos and only four points behind the league leaders Zesco United.

Meanwhile, “Mighty” Mufulira Wanderers propelled their winless streak to seven games following a goalless draw against Kansanshi Dynamos in the second fixture of the double header at Shinde Stadium.

Wanderers, who have now recorded three draws and four defeats in the last seven matches remain 14th on the log with 21 points one point ahead of Kansanshi Dynamos who are 15th.

By NATION REPORTER

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has commissioned the US$80 million Zambia Breweries PLC expanded plant with a call to the private sector to work closely with the government.

By NATION REPORTER

GOVERNMENT says it is contemplating shutting down Lusaka City should the cholera epidemic ravaging the country and having claimed more than 273 lives show no signs of receding to facilitate the cleaning of the city.

By DORCAS PHIRI

THE Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Truck Drivers Association is calling on the government to address the security and safety concerns of truck drivers in the country.

By MICHAEL MIYOBA

HIGH Flying Nkwazi FC’s quest to challenge for the MTN Zambia Super League title suffered a major setback after head coach Osward Mutapa left the club.

Nkwazi confirmed Mutapa’s departure in a statement issued by its Media and Public Relations Officer Jeff Mwape. 

Mutapa is alleged to have signed a deal to replace Mwenya Chipepo as Power Dynamos FC head coach.

Nkwazi noted that first assistant coach Dennis Makinka bounces back as head coach and and will be assisted by Keegan Phiri, second assistant Edward Kangwa, and Lawrence Lubinda.

Nkwazi have maintained Billy Mwanza and Samuel Ngulube as physical trainer and goalkeeper coach respectively.

“The management and executive committee of Nkwazi FC has thanked Mutapa for the services, hard work dedication he rendered to the team during his stay as head coach of Nkwazi Football Club. As a club we would like to wish Coach Osward Mutapa the very best in his future endeavours.”

Mutapa, who helped Nkwazi to survive relegation last season leaves the club on fifth position on the FAZ Super League table with 30 points collected from eight wins, six draws and five losses.

Nkwazi have struggled with two consecutive defeats in the last two games and trail the league leaders Zesco United by six points.

Meanwhile, in the absence of interim head coach Dennis Makinka who is attending a CAF A coaching course, assistant coach Keegan Phiri will take over the as head coach.

With blizzards and possible power outages threatening much of America this week, some dangers might not be immediately obvious: carbon monoxide poisoning, fires and electric shock.

For women in midlife, prediabetes before the menopause transition (MT) is associated with increased risk of incident fracture during and after the transition, according to a study published online May 23 in JAMA Network Open.

After Iowa lawmakers passed a ban on gender-affirming care for minors in March, managers of an LGBTQ+ health clinic located just across the state line in Moline, Illinois, decided to start offering that care.

By LUCY PHIRI 

CLEANING Association of Zambia (CAZ) president, Lawrence Makumbi yesterday walked to freedom after the Lusaka Magistrate Court discharged him on six counts of libel.