Archive: 3 March 2017

3 Mar 2017 | Diggers Reporter

Kalusha withdraws from FIFA council race

FORMER Zambian football icon Kalusha Bwalya has withdrawn from the FIFA council race. Bwalya, a CAF committee member who was one of the three contenders that included strong Ghanaian Football Federation president Kwesi Nyantakyi and […]

3 Mar 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

Stand with us, LAZ begs Zambians

The Law Association of Zambia says all well meaning citizens should stand with them as they seek to uphold the rule of law. In a statement, the Council of the Law Association of Zambia condemned […]

3 Mar 2017 | Stella Goma

Nkombo argues with Speaker over PF corruption

Speaker of the national assembly Dr Patrick Matibini today forced Mazabuka Central UPND member of parliament Garry Nkombo to withdraw his statement after he declared that the PF is corrupt. This was during a question […]

3 Mar 2017 | Mirriam Chabala

Kamanga seeks red card for Kalusha

FAZ President Andrew Kamanga says the presence of his predecessor Kalusha Bwalya at the ongoing Under – 20 Africa Cup of Nations Tournament has continued to destabilise operations of his executive. In a letter to […]

3 Mar 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

First Lady interacts with special needs children

First Lady Esther Lungu today interacted with physically challenged children at Zambia Institute of Special Education. After listening to some of their challenges, she pledged to contribute K10,000 monthly, to the college for one year. […]

3 Mar 2017 | Mirriam Chabala

Identify kids’ broadcasting talent, IBA tells media

Independent Broadcasting Authority Director General Josephine Mapoma has called on all broadcasting stations in the country to involve children in running the production process. In a statement today to commemorate the 2017 International Children’s Day […]

3 Mar 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

Africa Confidential posts ‘aides with agendas’

Africa Confidential says senior intelligence officers and other security wings are concerned about the growing power of State House officials in Zambia. And Africa Confidential says President Edgar Lungu’s third term bid will receive a […]

3 Mar 2017 | Mirriam Chabala

Bwalya moves motion to impeach FAZ boss

NORTHERN Province Armature Football Association (NPAFA) has called for the removal of Football Association of Zambia president Andrew Kamanga. In a statement issued today, NPAFA General Secretary Chimponda Bwalya said Kamanga would have to be […]

3 Mar 2017 | Elias Banda

Scott testifies in ZAWA case

FORMER vice-president Dr Guy Scott says he had agreed with Sylvia Masebo to defer the hunting concessions and not to cancel them. Testifying before magistrate Ireen Wishimanga in a matter in which Masebo, who is […]

3 Mar 2017 | Tenson Mkhala

Scott wants explanations on maizegate scandal

Former vice-president Dr Guy Scott says a lot of explanations need to be made concerning the maizegate scandal. Speaking to journalists at the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court this morning, Dr Scott said he did not believe […]