Archive: 13 September 2019

13 Sep 2019 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

Farmers are praising Lungu, PF for a good maize price – Siliya

Chief Government Spokesperson Dora Siliya says farmers in the country are singing praises for President Edgar Lungu and the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) for giving them a good maize price. And Siliya has advised NDC […]

13 Sep 2019 | Zondiwe Mbewe

If Nevers is allowed to lead the party, there’ll be no MMD, witness tells court

Southern Province MMD chairman Vincent Mulobela has told the Lusaka High Court that if Nevers Mumba is allowed to continue as party leader, there will be no MMD in the future. The defence witness further […]

13 Sep 2019 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Man in court for defiling wife’s sisters, infecting them with HIV

A 30-year-old Airtel agent has been dragged to court for allegedly defiling his sisters-in-law aged 10 and 14 years and infecting them with a virus. In this matter, Micheal Old is charged with two counts […]

13 Sep 2019 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Man whose dogs killed boy committed to High Court for trial

A 30-year-old man of Lusaka’s Ndeke Meanwood area whose dogs viciously killed an eight-year-old boy has been committed to the High Court for trial after being charged with manslaughter. Womba Samakayi appeared before Lusaka magistrate […]

13 Sep 2019 | Julia Malunga

Police warn UPND youths against holding Mandevu rally

Police in Lusaka have warned UPND youths planning to hold a rally in Mandevu this Sunday not to go ahead as doing so would be against the law. The UPND youths, through deputy youth chairperson […]

13 Sep 2019 | Abraham Kalito

U17 girls under duress to emulate senior sides – Kaluba

Under 17 women’s soccer team coach Kangwa Kaluba says the team is under duress to emulate the senior side when they participate at this year’s inaugural COSAFA tournament in Mauritius. Kaluba told Goal Diggers that […]

13 Sep 2019 | Mirriam Chabala

Lungu must take his Parliament address seriously, people are distressed – Mweetwa

UPND has asked President Edgar Lungu to avoid the usual sketchy statements aimed at fulfilling a ceremonial occasion as he addresses the National Assembly today, saying that Zambia is currently undergoing economic challenges that require […]

13 Sep 2019 | Natasha Sakala

CTPD expects Lungu to speak to issues affecting people – Mwaipopo

President Edgar Lungu must give a clear road map towards economic recovery as he officially opens Parliament today, says the Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD). And the CTPD says President Lungu should also […]

13 Sep 2019 | Abraham Kalito

FAZ delays commencement of lower league matches

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has rescheduled the commencement of lower leagues, citing low levels of registration and late submission of application cards by clubs. Association secretary general Adrian Kashala, who announced the development, […]