MPOROKOSO PF member of parliament Brian Mundubile has wondered why government wants to investigate the source of Faith Musonda’s forfeited cash after PF questioned the utilisation of the funds. And Matero PF member of parliament Miles Sampa says he would have advised party members to “let sleeping dogs lie” because more questions are now being...

CONFUSION has left athletes and officials headed for the second edition of the African Beach Games in limbo following a communication hiccup between government and the National Olympic Committee (NOC). NOC announced yesterday that it had withdrawn a significant portion of team Zambia’s participation at the Beach Games citing the inability to secure timely air...

THE Constitutional Court has ruled that the Electoral Commission of Zambia is not obligated to cancel a parliamentary election and call for fresh nominations when an independent candidate withdraws from the race after the close of nominations. The court has further ruled that neither an independent candidate nor a political party sponsored candidate for election...

THE Zambia Hockey Association (ZHA) has expressed confidence that the national teams will qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. ZHA unveiled a budget of K2.1 million ahead of the qualifiers slated for Johannesburg, South Africa from October 29 to November 6. Zambia is scheduled to send the men’s and women’s teams for the qualifiers...

MINISTER of Local Government and Rural Development Gary Nkombo says he blames previous governments for the mushrooming of unplanned settlements in the country. Speaking when he launched the Integrated Development Plans (IDPs), Wednesday, Nkombo said it would be unfair to single out the PF because MMD also helped to worsen the situation. "The issue of...

ZAMBIAN Breweries has pumped in K620,000 sponsorship package towards the hosting of the Africa Rugby Women’s 2024 Olympics pre-qualifiers set for next month. Zambia hosts the pre-qualification tournament set to run from 1st to 5th July at the Lusaka Showgrounds in Lusaka. The Zambian team has been paired against Senegal, Egypt, Mauritius, and Algeria in...

GOODFELLOW Finance and His Royal Highness Senior Chief Puta have honoured Chipolopolo shot-stopper Lawrence Mulenga for his performance in the match against Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Mulenga put up a brilliant performance between the sticks during Zambia's 3-0 triumph over the Elephants. The Power Dynamos goalie was alert throughout...

MANDEVU PF member of parliament Christopher Shakafuswa has advised President Hakainde Hakainde to be wary of the police, saying they will de-campaign him as they did with his predecessor, Edgar Lungu. Shakafuswa says police are always quick to switch their allegiance to the government of the day, but only end up de-campaigning that particular government...

LAWYER representing former president Edgar Lungu’s family, Makebi Zulu says his clients are shocked to learn about the seizure of their property, and an application by the Director of Public Prosecutions to have the said properties forfeited to the State. He says neither him nor his clients have been served with any such court documents,...

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says ensuring internet access for most people must be one of Africa’s agenda items. Speaking at the Inclusive Fintech 2023 Forum in Rwanda, Wednesday, President Hichilema said urban populations took internet for granted, while others could not access it. “For financial inclusion, Fintech, to work properly, the issue of energy becomes important....