Archive: 9 June 2023

9 Jun 2023 | Godfrey Dube

Zambia to face Morocco ahead of COSAFA tournament

THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has revealed that the North Africa-bound local Chipolopolo squad will also face Morocco in a second international friendly match. FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga confirmed that the COSAFA squad... […]

9 Jun 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

Antonio ditches “directionless” PF

PF Media Director Antonio Mwanza says he doesn’t see the former ruling party holding a convention to elect its new leader because there’s no such commitment from the central committee. And Mwanza has announced that... […]

9 Jun 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

UPND will rule for more than 23 years – Liswaniso

UPND National Youth Chairperson Gilbert Liswaniso says people should get used to having the UPND in power as it will rule for more than 23 years. Speaking when he featured on Hot FM’s “Hot Seat”... […]

9 Jun 2023 | Esther Chisola

Abductor pretended to be a cop, court hears as it sets date for sentencing

LUSAKA High Court Judge Charles Kafunda has convicted two Lusaka men who abducted 13 women after they pleaded guilty to 54 counts of abduction, assault, rape, among other charges. Judge Kafunda has since set June... […]

9 Jun 2023 | Godfrey Dube

FAZ hires Cole to advise Copper Queens technical bench

THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has appointed former United States U17 girls’ national team coach Lisa Cole as the women’s national team technical advisor ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Cole’s appointment... […]

9 Jun 2023 | Godfrey Dube

9-yr-old Bupe aims to win medal at UFAK karate championship

NINE–year–old Karateka Bupe Njovu has expressed confidence in reaping a medal at the forthcoming 2023 edition of the UFAK Region South Championships, which takes shape today in Zimbabwe. The Africa Union Sports Council Region 5... […]

9 Jun 2023 | Zondiwe Mbewe

We’ve diverted over 80% of our total waste to productive use – Zambia Sugar

ZAMBIA Sugar Country Managing Director Oswald Magwenzi says the institution remains committed to preserving the environment by adapting to sustainable practices. Magwenzi notes that in the area of waste, the company has pledged to throw... […]

9 Jun 2023 | Diggers Editor

Fuel price increase under PF and UPND

COMMENTING on the latest fuel price review for the month of May that has seen a reduction of petrol and Diesel by K3.14 and K2.77 per litre respectively, critics of the UPND government have rubbished... […]

9 Jun 2023 | Mwiche Nalwimba

German Envoy tips ECZ, CSOs on how to manage online campaigns during elections

GERMAN Ambassador to Zambia Dr Anne-Wagner Mitchel says the cooperation between the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), civil society organisations and main social media platforms needs to be formalised in order to develop an efficient... […]

9 Jun 2023 | Muzamba Siandizya

People must seek clarity rather than attacking journalists when they feel misrepresented – SEPAR

SEPAR International psychotherapist consultant Zahra Juma has called on members of the public who are in the habit of bullying journalists online to instead develop a habit of seeking clarity on a story they feel... […]