Zambia’s pro-Israel position at ICJ attracts heavy criticism

ZAMBIA’s pro-Israel position at the International Court of Justice on Monday drew heavy criticism from political analysts within the country and across the region. Through Solicitor General Marshal Muchende, Zambia made its submissions at the ICJ on the continued conflict between Israel and Palestine, calling for a solution that recognises the security needs of the…...
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Police arrest Nakacinda, Mwamba

POLICE have arrested and charged PF secretary general for the Edgar Lungu-led faction, Raphael Nakacinda, for making false allegations against the Electoral Commission of Zambia. Police have also apprehended the faction’s information and publicity chairperson Emmanuel Mwamba and three others for disorderly conduct. In a statement, Tuesday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said Nakacinda falsely claimed…...
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ZTTA challenges players to win medals at African Games

THE Zambia Table Tennis Association (ZTTA) has asked the four athletes picked to represent Zambia at the forthcoming All-Africa Games to show cause for their selection by reaping medals. 65 athletes are set to fly the Zambian flag at the Games set for Ghana, from March 8-23. Zambia will compete in 12 sporting disciplines, including…...
I earned K18m from govt, business, Kampyongo tells court

SHIWANG’ANDU PF MP Stephen Kampyongo has told the Lusaka Magistrate court that he earned about K18 million from his government portfolios and business, contrary to what the state had purported. The lawmaker also told the court that the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) had failed to bring a witness to talk about his salaries. In this matter,…...
Kamanga asks fans to fill stadium as Copper Queens host Ghana

FAZ president Andrew Kamanga has appealed to soccer fans countrywide to fill up the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium and inspire the Copper Queens to victory when they face off with Ghana in the return of the 2024 Paris Olympic qualifiers this Wednesday. Zambia made a big step towards qualification to the Olympics with a hard-fought 1-0…...
Foloko urges athletes to work hard, qualify for Olympic Games

THE National Olympic Committee (NOC) has urged athletes still in the race of qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games to remain resolute and steady fast. Featherweight boxer Patrick Chinyemba was the first Zambian athlete to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after a knockout win against Aladine Zidi of Tunisia during the 2023…...
We’re going into Black Queens game with full force – Kundananji

WOMEN’s national team striker Racheal Kundananji says the team will go into the return leg of the Paris 2024 Olympics qualifiers against Ghana, seeking an outright win at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium. The Copper Queens host the Black Queens of Ghana tomorrow in the second leg of the qualifiers, having handed their opponents a narrow…...