MINISTER of Finance and National Planning Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says it is not Zambia's fault that the deadline to make progress on the debt restructuring talks has been breached. And Dr Musokotwane says the country has passed with flying colours as far as implementation of the IMF programme is concerned. Last week, government and the...

THE Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) says the reported mealie meal crisis in the country is being blown out of proportion, saying it's a manageable matter. And the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has warned that the prevailing mealie-meal shortages will have an economic bearing on already struggling families to access basic food. Meanwhile,...

UPND Chairperson for Elections Gary Nkombo has charged that former president Edgar Lungu was a weak president who allowed criminals to control him. Speaking during campaigns in Chililabombwe for a local government by-election, Thursday, Nkombo, who is also Local Government and Rural Development Minister, said Zambians cheapened the Presidency when thy elected Lungu as president....

KABUSHI UPND member of parliament Bernard Kanengo says contrary to PF's Anthony Mumba's claims that the ruling party is losing popularity on the Copperbelt, it is still intact. On Friday, Mumba, who is Kantanshi PF member of parliament said the ruling party's popularity on the Copperbelt was dwindling faster than ever before because of its...

THE World Baseball and Softball Confederation (WBSC) has expressed happiness with the country's progress in baseball five development. Speaking in an interview, Sunday, WBSC representative Andrea D’auria said the mother body was impressed with the Zambia's commitment towards the development of the sport. D'auria, who is currently in the country to help Zambia come up...

MUZA coach Lameck Banda has praised his charges for rising to the occasion after reaching their debut ABSA Cup final following a hard fought 1-0 win over ten-man Trident. The result denied ABSA Cup newcomers Trident a dream final debut to emulate 2008 runners-up Power Dynamos, 2012 winners Napsa Stars and 2015 second place finishers...

MINISTER of Youth, Sport and Arts Elvis Nkandu has launched the 2023 National Youth Scheme empowerment programme, which he says will benefit about 23,000 youths in all 10 provinces. According to a statement shared on his official Facebook page, Saturday, Nkandu said the launch, which took place in Luwingu District, saw about 200 vulnerable youth...

RED Arrows Coach Mwamba Chishimba was at the weekend left unimpressed with the team's performance after they narrowly beat Powerhouse Lusaka during the National Rugby League (NRL) week-three fixture at Yotam Muleya Main Arena in Lusaka. Arrows suffered a defeat during the week two fixtures but managed to bounce back to winning ways after edging...

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has described the 2023 IMF/World Bank Group Spring Meetings which Zambia is expected to participate in as important in the country’s debt restructuring journey. The meetings will commence today and end on Sunday, April 16, 2023. According to a statement issued by the ministry, Sunday, a Zambian...

US Vice-President Kamala Harris says President Hakainde Hichilema is doing a lot to address issues around good governance. Giving her reflections on her recent trip to Africa, Vice-President Harris said President Hichilema came into office through a democratic process where youths turned out in record numbers to vote. Asked why it was important to meet...