Sickle cell is so common in Zambia (and Africa in general) such that I would encourage voluntarily having it checked.
The gene is so widespread in the population.
JUST IN:
The Bank of Zambia (BOZ) has, for the third time this year, increased the monitory policy rate by 50 basis points in the fourth quarter of 2024 to counter inflatory pressures.
This means that banks will raise their interest rates on loans and savings accounts.
#NewsOnTheGo
When will the powers that be stop illegal mining?!
This shouldn't be at all, so many people have died in such cases in the recent past. Also, and of lesser importance in this case - the economic cost to the nation.
BREAKING:
🇮🇷🇫🇷 Iran has summoned the French ambassador for the offensive representation of Jesus Christ during the Olympics opening ceremony.
Muslims consider Jesus a prophet of God.
ONE DIES, TWO INJURED IN NDOLA MEALIE MEAL SCRAMBLE
By Lovemore Sondashi
Police in Ndola on the Copperbelt have shot dead an 18-year-old man in Mushili as community members tried to ransack a shop that sells mealie meal.