Archive: 3 April 2023

3 Apr 2023 | Njamba Kapalu

Words that attack the heart

A couple years ago a meme was making the rounds which had a man utter such precious and timely words, “tough times never last.” It is something I tend to repeat to myself when I […]

3 Apr 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

We expected debt resolution to move fast – Musokotwane

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says government expected the country’s debt resolutions to move fast. In an interview, Dr Musokotwane wondered why the other parties were failing to deliver on their part... […]

3 Apr 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Inflation likely to hit double digit – Mvunga

FORMER Bank of Zambia Governor Christopher Mvunga says the annual inflation is likely to hit a double digit. Last week Thursday, the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZAMSATS) announced that the annual inflation rate for the month... […]

3 Apr 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

LCC police nab 2 illegal alcohol traders at NIPA, Evelyn Hone entrances

MINISTER of Local Government and Rural Development Gary Nkombo says Lusaka City Council police, in conjunction with state police, has so far arrested two illegal alcohol traders at both NIPA and Evelyn Hone College entrances.... […]

3 Apr 2023 | Esther Chisola

ConCourt dismisses state’s application to dismiss Milingo’s petition

THE Constitutional Court has dismissed the state’s application seeking to dismiss former Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) provisional liquidator Milingo Lungu’s petition in which he is challenging the removal of his immunity. Meanwhile, the court has... […]

3 Apr 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

ECZ expresses concern over unprecedented electoral petitions in 2021

ELECTORAL Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis says the unprecedented electoral petitions arising from the 2021 general elections were a threat to electoral integrity. Speaking on the sidelines of the just ended Summit for... […]

3 Apr 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

I’m optimistic about the future of Africa – Kamala

US Vice-President Kamala Harris says she is extremely optimistic about the future of Africa, announcing that her government has pledged to invest $350 million in Africa. Vice-President Harris concluded her visit to Zambia on Saturday... […]

3 Apr 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

PF allergic to good morals – UPND

UPND Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says Zambians should frown upon PF’s utterances because they are meant to pollute the sanity in the political arena. On Thursday, PF Deputy Secretary General, Nickson Chilangwa described Home Affairs Minister... […]

3 Apr 2023 | Godfrey Dube

Mweene endorses Zambia’s new goalie coach Phiri

AFCON-winning goalkeeper Kenney Mweene has commended the appointment of ex-Golden Arrows and Zambia international goalkeeper Davies Phiri as Chipolopolo’s keeper trainer. Phiri returns for a second stint as Chipolopolo’s goalkeeper coach after serving in that... […]

3 Apr 2023 | Godfrey Dube

Kilambe salutes Chipolopolo for equaling AFCON qualifiers winning run

EX-Kaizer Chiefs striker Rotson Kilambe has praised Chipolopolo for equaling his teams’ 2000 AFCON qualifiers benchmark, and backs them to set a new record. Zambia beat Lesotho 3-1 at home and 2-0 away in the... […]