Archive: May 2017

31 May 2017 | Joseph Mwenda

Mediocrity Contest

Congratulations madam Bernadette Deka for winning the Al Jazeera mediocrity contest. Just like natural intelligence, dullness can also be a virtue when you are showcasing a nation that prides in insanity – so we thank […]

31 May 2017 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

Financial Intelligence Centre reports suspicious cash transactions during elections

The Financial Intelligence Center says it recorded the highest Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) amounting to over K269 million during the August 2016 general election period. And the Financial Intelligence Centre has revealed that politicians were […]

31 May 2017 | Mirriam Chabala

Political bickering may cost Zambia IMF bailout package – CTPD

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) says the negative publicity Zambia is getting has potential to ruin the country’s only chance to revive its economy through an IMF bailout. In a statement, CTPD […]

31 May 2017 | Diggers Reporter

Zambia 4-3 Germany

Chipolopolo this afternoon lost, drew, won, drew again before winning 4-3 in a grueling World Cup encounter against Germany. Zambia rebounded to ensure their 2017 FIFA U20 World Cup ambitions were taken seriously after eliminating […]

31 May 2017 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

U-20 win excites Lungu

President Edgar Lungu has commended the Zambia Under-20 National team for their performance and victory over Germany in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 match which was played this afternoon at Jeju stadium in […]

31 May 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

PIA welcomes directive to probe Saturnia Regna

Pensions and Insurance Authority Registrar Martin Libinga says the Authority will adhere to Finance Minister Felix Mutati’s directive to appoint an independent auditor to assess the financial and operational governance of Saturnia Regna; Zambia’s largest […]

31 May 2017 | Thomas Mulenga

UNZASU rubbishes Luo’s suspension

University of Zambia Students Union (UNZASU) officials have rubbished Higher Education Minister Professor Nkandu Luo’s decision to suspend their operations. On Monday Prof Luo suspended UNZASU activities, halting the forth-coming elections saying contenders were behind […]

31 May 2017 | Joseph Mwenda

First half: Zambia 4-3 Germany

Shemmy Mayembe has taken Zambia back in front to lead Germany 4-3 in 106 minutes. Germany come from behind to level 3-3 in the nick of stoppage time in the 2017 FIFA World Cup elimination […]

31 May 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

Pius Kasolo sues D/Nation for story claiming he wants to succeed Lungu

ZCCM-IH Chief Executive Officer Dr Pius Kasolo has sued Daily Nation Newspaper in the Lusaka High Court for insinuating that he had intentions of taking over the Patriotic Front presidency seeking damages for malicious falsehood. […]

31 May 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

Mutati orders audit of Saturnia Pension saga

Finance Minister Felix Mutati has directed the Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) to appoint an independent auditor to assess the financial and operational governance of Saturnia Regna; Zambia’s largest private pensions scheme. In a letter […]