I’ll increase funding to clubs – Kashala
FAZ presidential aspirant Adrian Kashala has vowed to increase funding to all football clubs if he wins the highly anticipated FAZ elections scheduled for March 29. Kashala, a former FAZ general secretary and seasoned sports administrator, has emphasised the need for Football House delegates across the country to unite and vote in a new leadership…...
Kawana explains CAMNET TV’s exclusion from DSTV, GOTV
THE Ministry of Information and Media says MultiChoice Africa Holdings’ decision to discontinue the carriage of CAMNET TV on its DSTV and GOTV platforms is due to the channel’s failure to meet contractual obligations. Addressing a media briefing, Thursday, Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana said the ministry found no legal comfort…...
Kansanshi Mine invests K3.4m in Kansanshi Marathon
KANSANSHI Mining PLC, a subsidiary of First Quantum Minerals (FQM), has announced a K3.4 million investment for the successful hosting of the 2025 Kansanshi Marathon, scheduled to take place on May 3, 2025, at Trident College in Solwezi. The marathon, which will feature over 2000 local and foreign runners, has attracted a cumulative prize purse…...
Magistrate refuses to refer Munir’s defamation case to High Court
LUSAKA Chief Resident Magistrate Davies Chibwili has dismissed an application by Lumezi Independent MP Munir Zulu to have his defamation matter referred to the High Court for determination of some constitutional questions. And earlier, Magistrate Chibwili also denied to grant an adjournment on the premise that Zulu needed to attend a parliamentary committee meeting. This…...
Human rights record was worse under Lungu, but PF is better at propaganda
A FEW days ago, opposition leader and presidential aspirant Emmanuel Mwamba sent an alarm on social media, telling citizens that police officers on the Copperbelt had surrounded Flava FM radio which was airing a programme featuring madam Irene Khan, the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion…...
ZAMMSA needs structural reforms to end corruption – COF
CHAPTER One Foundation says corruption at ZAMMSA could persist even if individuals are suspended or fired, unless proper reforms are implemented such as stricter procurement controls and depoliticisation of appointments. Earlier this week, the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) conducted a search at the residence of former ZAMMSA director general Victor Nyasulu, as part of the…...
Ex Colonel in court for stealing phones, gadgets worth K120,000
A FORMER Zambia Army Colonel of Libala South has been dragged to the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing phones and other items worth K120,000. In this matter, Evan Simukoko is facing three counts of theft Contrary to Section 272 of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. Particulars of the offence…...
IDC, ZACCI partner to formalise 300,000 small businesses
THE Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) to actualise the transition of 300,000 Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) into the formal sector within the next five years. In a statement, Thursday, IDC Senior Corporate Communication Officer Kingsley Kaswende said the MoU…...
Floods are just in Lusaka, water levels at Kariba still low – Zesco
ZESCO Limited Board Chairperson Vickson Ncube says floods are only in Lusaka due to the poor drainage system, adding that water levels at Kariba Dam are still below the minimum level. However, Ncube says the utility is projecting that if the country continues receiving rainfall until mid-February, water levels in Kariba Dam would start rising,…...
Energy Ministry has too much pressure, I’ve even grown old, no longer handsome – Chikote
MAKOZO Chikote says he was very young and handsome, but ever since he was moved to the Ministry of Energy, he has grown older because there is too much pressure there. And Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary Peter Mumba has revealed that TAZAMA is in the process of building a new pipeline which will augment…...