Archive: 22 December 2023

22 Dec 2023 | Godfrey Dube

Banda finishes third at Malawi Chess Open

ZAMBIA’S Candidate Master (CM) Elton Banda has scored 6.5 points to finish third at the 2023 Malawi Chess Open Championship in Blantyre. The Malawi Open commenced on Tuesday and concluded yesterday. Banda started the three-day... […]

22 Dec 2023 | Godfrey Dube

FAZ’s AFCON budget is about K59m, reveals Nkandu

SPORTS Minister Elvis Nkandu has revealed the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) budget for the Chipolopolo is estimated at K59 million. And Nkandu has called on players to consider putting patriotism first instead of focusing... […]

22 Dec 2023 | Godfrey Dube

Mabika missing from CAF list because of injury – FAZ

FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga has explained that Canada-based defender Aime Mabika is not appearing in the CAF provisional list owing to an injury. The US-bred Toronto FC center-back was named in coach Avram Grant’s... […]

22 Dec 2023 | Diggers Editor

Bravo Dingani for partnering with media on tax education, compliance

ON Tuesday this week, the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) held a consultative meeting with the Media Owners Association of Zambia (MOAZ) executive led by president Costa Mwansa, which resulted in an agreement for the two... […]

22 Dec 2023 | Godfrey Dube

Arrows face Mutondo Stars

THE MTN Super League enters Week 17 with stakes high as Red Arrows and Mutondo Stars face off for a spot in the Absa Cup this afternoon at the Nkoloma Stadium. Arrows and Mutondo Stars... […]

22 Dec 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Airtel Africa registers its 150 millionth customer

AIRTEL Africa has announced that it has registered its 150 millionth customer, describing it as a significant milestone that underscores the company’s commitment to enriching customers lives. In a statement, Thursday, the mobile service provider... […]

22 Dec 2023 | Taonga Tembo

In 2021, my brother gave me K5m from PF cadres to keep for him, rape-accused tells court

A 59-YEAR-OLD man accused of defiling his 12-year-old daughter has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that his “evil” family framed him for a crime he did not commit. And Teddy Simwanza told the court that... […]

22 Dec 2023 | Precious Daka

MOH records 85 new cholera cases in Lsk, Eastern

THE Ministry of Health has recorded 85 new Cholera cases with three deaths in Lusaka and Eastern Provinces, in the last 24 hours. According to information released by the ministry yesterday, the new cases were... […]

22 Dec 2023 | Mwiche Nalwimba

Procurement issues still a problem in govt ministries, notes PAC

PUBLIC Accounts Committee (PAC) Chairperson Warren Mwambazi says the committee has observed a reduction in the misapplication of government funds. In an interview, Mwambazi said despite this reduction, there were still a lot of irregularities... […]

22 Dec 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

We’re considering doing a debt swap with ERB – Zesco

ZESCO Board Chairman Vickson N’cube says the utility company is looking into the possibility of doing a debt swap with the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) for outstanding debts. The latest Auditor General’s report revealed that... […]