Zambia

We take our regular briefs of selected stars including those campaigns that got under way in England and South Africa. =SOUTH AFRICA -Mamelodi Sundowns: Goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene did not make the lineup of Fridays 2-0 away win over Cape Town City in a match Ronwen Williams made his club debut, relegating the long-serving and Uganda

Newly promoted FAZ Copperbelt Division 1 club Chifubu Bullets have won the inaugural Chifubu Constituency pre-season tournament sponsored by community leader Victor Imakumbili. Champions Bullets came from behind to beat RM Academy 2-1 in the final played at Chifubu Grounds in Ndola on Sunday. Bullets received K3, 500 as top prize and runners up RM

Athletics great Samuel Matete has hailed sprinter Muzala Samukonga for winning a gold medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in England. Samukonga on Sunday won a gold medal after emerging number one in the 400m category. Matete has Radio Icengelo Sports on the Copperbelt that he was proud of Samukonga’s success in Birmingham. He said

194 Views The United Party for National Development (UPND) administration has created a number of jobs in the public sector in line with their electoral promises, however this means more burden to the taxpayer, analysts say. Basic government economics states that civil servants are paid from National Budgets which means state revenue primarily collected […]

Police have recorded a warn and caution statement from the 19-year-old juvenile who is suspected to have killed his biological parents in Lusaka’s Salama Park area. Police Spokesperson, Rae Hamoonga says police are waiting for the final report of the postmortem to conclude the matter. Mr. Hamoonga said that the family to the deceased will

The matter in which former Kabushi Member of Parliament Bowman Lusambo has been charged with illegal acquisition of land in Masaiti has finally taken off in the Lusaka Magistrate Court. Mr. Lusambo who is also former Provincial Minister for Lusaka and the Copperbelt Provinces stands accused before Magistrate Faides Hamaundu of having used his office

The government has called for public private partnership ( PPP ) in the provision of quality education in correctional facilities throughout the country . Ndola District Commissioner (DC) Joseph Phiri says this is because the responsibility to look after inmates cannot be left to government alone but needs participation of the private sector as key

198 ViewsBy Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba As part of the promotion of Democracy, the African Union contributes to electoral observation through the African Union Election Observation Missions,(AUEOM). A calendar of general elections scheduled to take place in the year is made available to the Permanent Representative Committee (PRC) by the African Union Commission […]

177 ViewsMatero Member of Parliament Miles Sampa has launched Muzala citizens’ appreciation fund to honour excellence in sports and he has pledged K5000. Apparently, the beneficiary of this noble cause is non other than 400m runner, Muzala Samukonga who became the 4th gold medalist joining three other Zambians in making history at the Commonwealth Games.

196 Views The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) and the Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) have rubbished an assertion by Zimbabwean Industry and Trade Minister Sekai Nzenza alleging that the quality of cement being manufactured in Zambia is poor. Nzenza recently told the country’s Senate that cement produced in Zambia is cheap because it is

Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali has called on relevant authorities to deal with those who are rejecting the newly announced bus fares. Commenting on the decision by the Bus And Taxi Owners Association Of Zambia not to effect the reduced bus fares announced by the road transport and safety agency (RTSA) following a meeting

The trend of coffins refusing burial seems to increase with the latest one being in Chibombo Town of Central Province. The country has in the recent past recorded similar episodes starting with Milenge District in Luapula Province, Luano in Central Province and Mazabuka in Southern province. In the latest incident, a coffin reportedly refused to

The Anti-Corruption Commission has summoned Dr. George Magwende, former Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary in Charge of Administration to appear before it on Tuesday 9th August 2022 for questioning. The Commission has been carrying out investigations on allegations of corruption against him. Dr. Magwende is expected to appear before the Anti-Corruption […]

229 Views The Anti-Corruption Commission ACC has summoned the just fired Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary in charge of Administration George Magwende for questioning. He is expected to appear before the Commission tomorrow 10 August 2022. Magwende is being probed for alleged corruption. President Hakainde Hichilema yesterday fired Magwende with […]

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Green Buffaloes are a game away from the final of the COSAFA Zone qualifiers of the 2022 CAF Women Champions League tournament. Buffaloes on Sunday opened their COSAFA zone qualifiers with a resounding 4-1 Group B win over Young Buffaloes of eSwatini at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Durban where the playoffs are being held

123 Views Senior Chief Tafuna of the Lungu people in Mpulungu district has charged that there are still some imposters who jump on the throne of traditional leadership after the death of the incumbent, thereby causing succession wrangles. Speaking at the installation ceremony of the new Chief Mukupa Kaoma in Lunte district today, Chief Tafuna

333 Views Transport Minister Frank Tayali has warned bus and other public transport operators to adhere to the new fares announced by the Road Transport Safety Agency (RTSA). His comments comes after the drivers threatened to park their buses on Monday (today) as a way of showing displeasure, until their concerns are resolved. The Bus

338 Views The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) says it is following the Joseph Malanji grade 12 saga with keen interest and ready to prosecute if possible. ACC Director General Gilbert Phiri says the Commission won’t cast a blind eye if there’s any incident of corruption fingered at a public official. He says if there are elements

151 Views The Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) has expressed worry over farmers who are dumping unsold fresh commodities, like cabbages and tomatoes on the market. ZNFU media and public relations manager Calvin Kaleyi said the dumping is being driven and done by some farmers who are oversupplying the market on a daily basis. In