Archive: July 2025

20 Jul 2025 | Michael Miyoba

We’re sorry, we didn’t meet the standards you expected, BB11 apologises to fans

ZAMBIA National Women’s Team captain Barbra Banda has issued a heartfelt apology to the nation following the Copper Queens’ quarterfinal exit from the ongoing 2024 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.... […]

20 Jul 2025 | Muzamba Siandizya

I was bullied in school, I won’t allow anyone to bully me in Parliament – Binwell

NKANA lawmaker Binwell Mpundu has become one of Zambia’s most talked-about members of parliament, all thanks to his blunt language. He’s now famously known for challenging fellow MPs with local phrases like “ichimutwe” (big head)... […]

20 Jul 2025 | Michael Miyoba

We don’t have enough talent, laments Nora

COPPER Queens head coach Nora Hauptle has admitted that ten matches at the helm of the national team have not been enough to transform Zambia into a team capable of challenging African giants like Nigeria.... […]

20 Jul 2025 | Michael Miyoba

Betway reaffirms commitment to develop sports

BETWAY Zambia has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to sports development and customer engagement following the successful completion of the inaugural Aviator Legends Tournament. The tournament saw a 25-year-old businessman from Chongwe, Joseph Zimba, walk away... […]

20 Jul 2025 | Elijah Munkombwe

We’re chased from Parley for saying what Speakers don’t want to hear – Kapyanga

MPIKA PF MP Francis Kapyanga has lamented that presiding officers in the National Assembly chase opposition party members for saying what they don’t want to hear. And Kapyanga says for members to last in the... […]

20 Jul 2025 | Ivy Mwansa

Govt to establish a cooperative structure for gold mining

MINISTRY of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Dr Hapenga Kabeta says government will establish a national super cooperative structure specifically for Zambia’s gold-rich mining areas. Dr Kabeta says the gold-focused super cooperative system will... […]

20 Jul 2025 | Precious Daka

Witchdoctors said they were hired to eliminate HH by Jay Jay’s brother, cop testifies

A POLICE officer has told the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court that the traditional doctors accused of attempting to harm President Hakainde Hichilema through sorcery confessed, under warn and caution, that they were engaged by Emmanuel Jay... […]

20 Jul 2025 | Elijah Munkombwe

Ministry’s DRC maize export position correct, I had wrong information – FRA Board Chair

FRA Board Chairperson Suresh Desai has admitted that he was misinformed regarding a government MoU to export maize to the Democratic Republic of Congo, stating that the Ministry of Agriculture’s clarification is the correct position.... […]

20 Jul 2025 | Mwiche Nalwimba

ZAMMSA forensic report not for Parliament – VEEP

VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says the ZAMMSA forensic audit report is not meant for the public but for investigative wings, and will therefore not be presented to Parliament. And Vice-President Nalumango says the love of money... […]

20 Jul 2025 | Peggy Mwansakilwa

In my early days, I sometimes forgot I was married and would work until 04:00 hrs – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema often gushes about how lucky and blessed he is to be married to First Lady Mutinta Hichilema. But he says that in the early years, he sometimes got so buried in work... […]