Confederation of African Football (CAF) has lifted a provisional suspension imposed of Zambia’s FIFA referee Janny Sikazwe, who was accused of corruption in November last year. CAF Disciplinary Committee said there was insufficient evidence to substantiate the corruption allegation levelled against Sikazwe and subsequently acquitted Zambia’s most decorated referee. “After having thoroughly checked the elements...

Outgoing North Western Province Permanent Secretary Ephraim Mateyo says he regrets that his provincial administration has continued to receive reports of civil servants auctioning public services to unsuspecting citizens. Mateyo, who was replaced by former Home Affairs Deputy Permanent Secretary Willies Manjimela, Monday, warned of punitive measures against any civil servant found charging innocent Zambians...

Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) national secretary Mutisunge Zulu has commended Mopani Copper Mine for preserving jobs in the wake of the introduction of 2019 mining fiscal regime. Last Friday, Finance Minister Mwanakatwe Mwanakatwe expressed gratitude towards Mopani for restating its long-term investment commitment to the country and for preserving jobs. According to a statement...

Former Secretary to Cabinet Dr Sketchley Sacika has observed that the country’s political and education systems have failed to improve because political riffraffs have been allowed to define government’s agenda. And Dr Sacika has called on Higher Education Minister Professor Nkandu Luo to come up with carefully planned school programmes that can equip students with...

Copperbelt PF Youth Treasurer Mumba Soko says it is time African leaders begin to find solutions to the challenges faced by their various countries. And Soko hailed President Edgar Lungu as well as other African leaders for the effort displayed in ensuring that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) attained its peace. In an interview,...

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) says Zambia needs an education system driven by innovation, creativity and integrity to build the country’s human capital and achieve its various development goals. In an interview, Kansanshi Foundations Head of Education Dr Onward Mandebvu said Zambia needed an education system driven by innovation, creativity and integrity as opposed to the...

A civil society activist in Eastern Province has described newly appointed Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Chanda Kasolo as a level headed, fearless and tactful person who cultivated good working relations with stakeholders during his stay in the province. Maxson Nkhoma, the former Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) Eastern Province Coordinator explained...

Zambia's international soccer star Stoppila Sunzu spent last Thursday evening in jail over alleged domestic violence involving his pregnant wife Gift, French media has reported. According to local newspapers, the Chipolopolo central defender who plays his professional football at French league 2 side FC Metz in Lorrain, is accused of having used violence on his...

A Solwezi-based farmer has appealed to government to avail information on which countries in the region need maize so that farmers produce for export markets. Edward Makai, who is also an entrepreneur, suggested that government should put in place a mechanism to enable farmers and maize traders to access foreign markets and increase their returns...

The Solwezi Magistrates’ Court has convicted former North-Western Province Permanent Secretary Fabian Mumba for corrupt practices. Mumba was facing one count of wilful failure to comply with applicable procedures and guidelines relating to the procurement of works. According to a statement issued by Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) Public Relations Manager Timothy Moono, Mumba was jointly-charged...