Zambia should’ve been more decisive in its contribution at ICJ – Mukwita
FORMER Zambian ambassador to Germany Anthony Mukwita says Zambia should have been more decisive in its contribution to ending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict when it made its submissions at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). He says no one knows where Zambia stands especially after Solicitor General Marshal Muchende’s submission, whom he says, “appeared to fluff”…....
ACC nabs senior accountant at Police Headquarters for corruption
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested Kasemuka Chiteta, a Senior Accountant based at Police Headquarters and Chimuka Chibawe, a Lusaka based businessman, for concealment of possession of property suspected of being proceeds of crime. In a statement, Thursday, ACC Head of Corporate Communications Timothy Moono stated that Chibawe concealed possession of a Toyota Landcruiser registered…...
Vietnamese nationals in court for assaulting business partner
THREE Vietnamese nationals have appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for allegedly assaulting a business partner. Vantronet Tuy, 58, Luong Van Chinh, 38, and Pham Tuan Khanh, 32, are charged with one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm Contrary to Section 248 of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. Particulars…...
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SCZ urges sports associations to pay affiliation fees
THE Sports Council of Zambia (SCZ) has urged sports associations to expedite paying their affiliation fees and be in good standing with mother body. In an interview with Goal Diggers on Wednesday, acting SCZ General Secretary Raphael Mulenga said associations must strive to affiliate with the mother body to avoid interruptions during international engagements. Mulenga…...
Barbra sends Ghana packing, sets up Morocco date in Olympic qualifiers
BARBRA Banda left it late to send the Copper Queens into the final round of the Paris 2024 Olympic qualifiers with a last minute freekick goal at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium yesterday. The Copper Queens skipper scored a brace as Zambia drew 3-3 in a chaotic game that threatened to end the nation’s hopes of…...
National Assembly endorses Miles for Pan African Parliament presidency
THE National Assembly has endorsed PF Matero MP Miles Sampa for the candidature of president of the Pan African Parliament(PAP). Sampa who is currently serving as Chairperson of the PAP Committee on Audit and Public Accounts has expressed interest to contest for the PAP presidency. In a letter dated February 15, 2024 addressed to PAP…...
Lungu doesn’t want peace, he wants problems, always
IT IS becoming increasingly clear that Mr Lungu doesn’t want to enjoy his pension quietly. He seems geared and desperate to engage in running battles with the state police on his return to the political battlefield. Those who are familiar with social media memes will understand what we mean when we say Mr Lungu is…...
I bought Sinda Farm at K300,000, it’s not worth over K13m, Tasila tells court
FORMER president Edgar Lungu’s daughter, Tasila, has told the Lusaka High Court that her Sinda farm was acquired at K300,000 and not the price being purported by the State. And Tasila has told the Court that she was being deliberately, maliciously and intentionally investigated following her father’s loss in the 2021 general elections. She has…...
Guard against unethical vices, Mweetwa tips Ghana bound athletes
FORMER Zambian international Nchimunya Mweetwa has urged All-Africa Games-bound athletes to guard against unethical vices and doping. The Sports Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer said athletes must avoid engaging in vices that would ruin their careers. In an interview with Goal Diggers Wednesday, Mweetwa appealed to sports administrators headed for the All-Africa Games to help safeguard…...
