Lusaka Mayor Miles Sampa has constituted new standing committees for the Lusaka City Council (LCC). And Sampa has appointed Tasila Lungu of Nkoloma Ward one in Chawama constituency as chairperson for the Legal Services Committee. According to a statement issued by LCC public relations unit, Sampa stated that the new committee will take over from...

The deteriorating Turkish economy raises uncertainty surrounding the Zambian government’s plan to refinance the country’s US $750 million Eurobond using an unnamed company from that country, says the Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ). And the Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has appealed to government to disclose the terms and conditions under the proposed...

President Edgar Lungu has donated incubators and a borehole to Fountain of Hope orphanage school in Kamwala through Presidential Empowerment Initiative. Speaking when he handed over the items to the school, Presidential Empowerment Initiative Fund national coordinator Clement Tembo said it saddened President Lungu to see vulnerable children suffering. “It gives us great joy here...

Twelve people have died in Lusaka, Southern, Eastern and Western Provinces, in separate accidents which occurred on Sunday. Meanwhile, 14 UCZ choir members of St Mark’s congregation survived a road traffic accident along Lilayi Road on their way from a choir competition. In a statement issued, Monday, Zambia Police public relations officer Esther Mwaata Katongo...

Chipolopolo coach Sven Vandenbroeck is keeping a tab on foreign-based players and is currently in Europe tracking their progress, says Football Association of Zambia (FAZ). Meanwhile, the players made their mark in various leagues across the world as they were either scoring goals or trusted enough to have reasonably good game time by their coaches....

Time, rather than death, is the best equaliser. In football, even a second from the final whistle can turn things around. In death, we are all equal. However our style - rich or poor - we all are destined to the graveyard where we will decompose in like fashion. No one has died. So make...

A total of 1,069 cases of human rights violations were identified in correctional facilities from August last year to August, 2018, says Human Rights Commission (HRC) chairperson Mudford Mwandenga. And Zambia Correctional Facilities Commissioner General Percy Chato says surveys conducted in 2011 had indicated that sodomy existed in facilities causing 27.4 per cent HIV prevalence...

Napsa Stars yesterday made a short step to reviving its hopes of surviving relegation in week 28 of the FAZ\MTN super league after sharing points with first-placed Zesco United. A goalless draw saw Zesco make a little upward mobility in points while the ‘Pensioners’ made small progress in ditching the relegation zone. In an interview...

A Kitwe Pastor who defiled his biological daughter on return from overnight prayers has pleaded not guilty to the charge when he appeared before the Kitwe Magistrate Court. In this case Alick Sinyenga Simbeye stood charged with defilement contrary to the laws of Zambia. Taking plea before Principle Resident Magistrate Chongo Musonda, Monday Simbeye who...

The Levy Mwanawasa Foundation has organized an interaction session with people who worked with late president Mwanawasa as part of the celebrations of his legacy at this weekend's 10th memorial. In honour of the late president who died on August 19, 2018, the Foundation has further lined up a number of activities and events which...

Government has re-affirmed its commitment to promoting inclusive sports by supporting minor sports in the country. And government said minor sports that comprise a larger number of the female folk deserve greater attention adding that they promote the good spirit of oneness. Speaking during the official opening of the Africa Netball Cup regional qualifier tournament...

Toyota Zambia has donated K315,340 to World Vision Zambia aimed at renovating five classrooms at Milando Primary School and constructing a hygiene washroom facility. Speaking during the cheque handover ceremony in Lusaka yesterday, Toyota Zambia managing director Dino Bianchi said the donation was in line with the company’s core values, which are focused on making...