LCC revokes 31 liquor licenses in Munali, Kabwata constituencies
THE Lusaka City Council (LCC) says it has revoked 31 liquor licenses in Munali and Kabwata constituencies due to non-compliance and trading in undesignated areas. In a statement, Tuesday, LCC Assistant Public Relations Manager Nyambe Bulumba said several traders were found operating without a change of land use while others were selling alcohol in temporary…...
DEC nabs Lungu’s security personnel for drug trafficking
THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) in Eastern Province has arrested former president Edgar Lungu’s driver and security personnel, identified as Juvensio Mathews Phiri, for trafficking in 55.6 Kg of loose cannabis. Meanwhile, the Commission says it is pleased with its continued success in legal proceedings, exemplified by the recent conviction of former Deputy Inspector General…...
212 bags of GMO mealie meal meant for export have been stolen – ZNS
THE Zambia National Service (ZNS) says about 212 by 25kg bags of GMO mealie meal meant for export to Congo DR have been stolen. In a statement, Tuesday, ZNS Chief of Marketing and Public Relations Col Mable Nyone stated that the incident was a slap in the face of ZNS’ attempt to supplement government’s efforts…...
Mwape names final squad for Ghana game
WOMEN’s National Team coach Bruce Mwape has named his final 23-member squad for Friday’s Paris 2024 Olympic qualifier against Ghana. Meanwhile, FAZ president Andrew Kamanga has expressed confidence in the team beating Ghana. The Mwape drilled side will face the Black Queens at the Accra Sports Stadium at 19:00hrs, with the return leg to follow…...
We expect a tough 2025 AFCON draw – Nkandu
SPORTS Minister Elvis Nkandu has tipped the Chipolopolo to expect a tough 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) draw. CAF will conduct the draw for the next edition of the AFCON in Morocco today. In an interview with Goal Diggers on Monday, Nkandu said the country should expect a tough draw. “We expect a tough…...
We’re not done renovating Independence Stadium – FAZ
FAZ has explained that renovation works have not been completed at the Independence Stadium in Solwezi. The FA says the stadium has however been reopened to give relief to top-flight clubs that use it as their home ground. Due to renovations at Independence Stadium, top-flight teams using the Solwezi venue had to travel to Chingola…...
Lungu is a joker, he must not be taken seriously
GIVEN the reasoning of Mr Edgar Lungu in the public statements that he has been making recently; it’s so clear that if an election was called today, he would lose again to President Hakainde Hichilema. Maybe the margin may be less than it was in 2021 merely because of the prevailing high cost of living,…...
Kwacha continues to gain, reaches K21.8 against US Dollar
THE Kwacha has continued to gain strength against major convertible currencies after facing its highest currency depreciation against the US Dollar. By close of business yesterday, the Bank of Zambia (BOZ) money market rates at 15:30 hrs were showing that the local currency was buying at K22.6969 and selling at K22.7469. At Khondwani Bureau de…...
We’ll register UKA as a party – Kateka
NEW Heritage Party leader Chishala Kateka says the newly formed United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) will be registered as a political party. In an interview, Kateka said Miles Sampa could keep PF because the alliance members were only interested in Edgar Lungu and his People. She, however, said Lungu was still PF president until the court…...
Court issues arrest warrant against Zindaba Soko
LUSAKA Magistrate Ireen Wishimanga has issued a bench warrant against former Road Transport and Safety Agency chief executive officer Zindaba Soko for absconding court sessions in a matter in which he is charged with forgery. In this matter, Soko is jointly charged with Ibrahim Mbongo, a student and Kelvin Smith Kisambira with three counts of…...
