Govt relocates Kampamba from Tripoli to Misrata
CHIPOLOPOLO midfielder Kelvin Kampamba has been successfully evacuated from the conflict-stricken Libyan capital, Tripoli, following escalating violence that has gripped parts of the city. Kampamba, who plies his trade with Libyan Premier League side Al Madina SC, was among several foreign-based footballers relocated to Misrata City, one of the relatively safer areas in Libya, after…...
Hauptle unveils 35-member squad for May, June friendlies
ZAMBIA Women’s National Team head coach Nora Hauptle has announced a 35-member provisional squad set to enter camp this weekend in preparation for two international friendly matches against South Africa and Botswana. The friendlies, scheduled to take place between May 26 and June 3, form part of Zambia’s build-up to the rescheduled 2024 TotalEnergies Women’s…...
Diplomats demand forensic audit report on drug theft
DIPLOMATS accredited to Zambia have asked government to avail the drug forensic audit as soon as possible so that they can make their own judgement on the matter. Meanwhile, Health Minister Elijah Muchima says government is taking action against drug pilferage, such that suspects were even threatening to take legal action. Meanwhile, Acting Home Affairs…...
We’re investigating the fraud case – ABSA
ABSA Bank has confirmed that it is investigating the case in which at least one of its clients has allegedly lost about K2.8 million through a fraudulent online banking transaction and an illegal Airtel SIM card replacement. According to sources within the bank, a fraudulent online banking transaction was reported on Thursday last week, in…...
Power generation through solar a low hanging fruit – Zesco MD
ZESCO Managing Director Justin Loongo says power generation through solar is one of the low hanging fruits as it can be implemented within a short period of time. And Zesco Board Chairperson Vickson Ncube says citizens must look to the sun for answers to some electricity problems. Speaking during the official signing ceremony of the…...
Zimbabwe beatable – Kanyemba
ZAMBIA U-17 Women’s National Team coach Carol Kanyemba has expressed strong belief in her squad’s ability to overcome Zimbabwe in today’s semi-final clash of the 2024 COSAFA Girls’ U-17 Championship currently underway in Windhoek, Namibia. The Copper Princesses head into the fixture brimming with confidence, having enjoyed a dominant run in the group stage where…...
Maamba expansion, other energy projects progressing well – Chikote
ENERGY Minister Makozo Chikote says all major energy initiatives are on course and progressing according to plan, contrary to political speculation. In a statement, Wednesday, Chikote said the expansion of Maamba Energy phase two, which would add 300 megawatts to the current capacity, was progressing well. “The Batoka Gorge Hydro Power Project, a flagship…...
Govt has no hidden agenda to increase presidential term limit, Kabesha tells court
ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha has told the Constitutional Court that government has no hidden agenda to increase the tenure of the Presidency through the constitutional amendment. Kabesha has also submitted to the court that there is nothing unconstitutional in the steps so far taken by government to address Parliament on the need to make amendments…...
Expect more calls from us, State House tells govt agencies
STATE House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka has questioned how Presidential advisors could effectively serve the President without direct interaction with entities responsible for executing his vision. He notes that in certain institutions, advisors encounter defeatist attitudes that stifle reform, such as ‘I’ve been here for 20 years, this won’t work,’ and ‘They found us…...
Zambia records 26 new Mpox, 6 cholera cases
HEALTH Minister Dr Elijah Muchima has revealed that the country recorded 26 new confirmed cases of Mpox between April 17 and May 12, 2025. Dr Muchima says six new cholera cases, linked to the use of untreated borehole water in proximity to sewer lines, were also detected in Kabwe District. And Dr Muchima says government…...
