Archive: 2 September 2017

2 Sep 2017 | Diggers Reporter

Coach salutes U-20 stars in Algeria victory

National soccer team coach Wedson Nyirenda has given his Zambia Under-20 players five star rating from Chipolopolo’s 3-1 home win over Algeria on Saturday at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka. Under-20 midfielder Enock Mwepu came […]

2 Sep 2017 | Joseph Mwenda

Mumba Yachi is key to Zambian music – Petersen

In this tribute to arrested Congolese singer Mumba Yachi, Zambian dancehall star Petersen (Mukubesa Mundia) says the talented vocalist has contributed immensely towards uplifting music standards in the country. Petersen who helped the “Lenshina” hit […]

2 Sep 2017 | Diggers Reporter

Zesco defender captains Kenya in Mozambique

Zesco United defender David Owino captained Kenya in today’s away friendly against Mozambique. Owino stood in for Tottenham Hotspurs midfielder Victor Wanyama for the Harambee Stars’ September friendly. Wanyama withdrew from the friendly outing due […]

2 Sep 2017 | Joseph Mwenda

Yali asks govt to halt Political Parties Bill until Constitution is reviewed

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) has written to Cabinet, through the Minister of Justice, to propose that any electoral and political party reforms must be done subsequent to removal of ambiguities and thorough amendments […]

2 Sep 2017 | Mirriam Chabala

Panos explains natural resources management failure in rural areas

Panos Institute Southern Africa (PSAf) says limited access to extension services in rural areas is hindering the successful implementation of the Community Based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM) to sustain the environment. In a statement, PSAF […]

2 Sep 2017 | Mirriam Chabala

Govt must demand shares in Tullow once oil is discovered – CSPR

Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) executive director Patric Nshindano has advised the government to take keen interest in the oil exploration exercise taking place in Northern Province of Zambia and further demand shares in […]

2 Sep 2017 | Joseph Mwenda

Ten-man Zambia wallop Algeria 3-1

Ten-man Zambia has beaten Algeria 3 goals to 1 in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier played at Lusaka’s Heroes Stadium. Two goals from Brian Mwila in the first half and a winner from Enock […]

2 Sep 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

Kambwili will cry like a baby with his punch for punch strategy – PF

Patriotic Front Media Director Sunday Chanda has warned that Chishimba Kambwili will become a political casualty with his strategy of taking on President Edgar Lungu punch for punch. Yesterday, the expelled Roan PF member of […]

2 Sep 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

Nullification of Kenya’s election a milestone for Africa – VJ

Veteran politician Vernon Mwaanga says the Kenyan Supreme Court has proved that Africa can get rid of rigged, corrupt elections. In a statement today, VJ said it did not matter who would win the runoff […]

2 Sep 2017 | Thomas Mulenga

Sioma farmers hail WWF over conservation farming skills

Farmers in Kaanja area of Sioma District in Western Province have hailed World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) for teaching them conservation agricultural practices which they say are more beneficial and environmental friendly than conventional […]