
Hichilema promises expanded social support in Milenge campaign appeal
President Hakainde Hichilema has promised expanded social protection, agricultural support and public facilities for Milenge as he urged voters to back the UPND.
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President Hakainde Hichilema has promised expanded social protection, agricultural support and public facilities for Milenge as he urged voters to back the UPND.

Chaminuka Resort chief executive Stelios Sardanis, 64, has died after unknown assailants broke into his residence and assaulted him, police say.

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