Weekend Edition 249 Saturday April 25, 2026
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Govt suspends Tazama open access framework for 6 months
CABINET has approved the temporary suspension of the Tazama Open Access framework for a period of six months, from April to September, 2026. In a statement on the decisions made by Cabinet at its meeting held on Wednesday, April 22, Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa said the decision was made to ensure security of supply…...
WHO BENEFITS FROM LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL’S MANDA HILL BRIDGE TENDER? PUBLIC NOTICE / CALL FOR TRANSPARENCY AND FAIR ACCESS
Citizens are invited to reflect on and seek clarification from Lusaka City Council regarding the Manda Hill Footbridge Advertising and Maintenance Lease Contract: 1. The opportunity was advertised in the Times of Zambia on 1 April 2026 for only ONE Day, as a Leasing Contract opportunity to the public. – Was this sufficient to ensure […]
Drama in Ndola as NAPSA use bus as dressing room before holding Zesco
THERE was pre-match drama at Trade Fair Grounds in Ndola after NAPSA Stars were forced to turn their team bus into a dressing room when they were denied entry into the stadium ahead of their midweek clash against Zesco United. Despite the chaotic build-up, the relegation-threatened Pensioners showed resilience on the pitch, holding their hosts…...
SuperSportBet storms into Zambia, vows to grow with local game
SUPERSPORTBET has officially launched its platform in Zambia, marking the country as the second destination for the brand since its inception in South Africa two years ago. The launch event, held on Wednesday night at the InterContinental Hotel in Lusaka, was graced by Minister of Tourism Rodney Sikumba, who described the occasion as more than…...
Mweemba rallies nation to honour Gabon Disaster Heroes with dignity
FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Keith Mweemba has called for a renewed commemoration of the country’s fallen heroes from the 1993 Gabon air disaster. Mweemba’s remarks come as Zambia prepares to once again commemorate the April 28 tragedy, a day that remains deeply etched in the nation’s football history. Speaking when he addressesed delegates…...
If HH is willing to stay away from Lungu’s funeral, why is the family still resisting?
THERE is now a strong public perception that President Hakainde Hichilema has insisted on personally presiding over the state funeral of former president Edgar Lungu. Some people have gone beyond ordinary political suspicion and created conspiracy theories around the matter. Others have even started pushing superstitious claims that President Hichilema wants access to Mr Lungu’s…...
Stop your bad attitude towards patients, Health Minister warns nurses
PEOPLE are saying the attitude of nurses is quite bad, they shout at patients; as a Ministry, we shall not allow that, and if you are tired, we will not be tired to retire you, Health Minister Dr Alex Katakwe has warned. Meanwhile, Dr Katakwe says government is looking into issues to do with volunteers…...
If elections could be rigged, UPND and PF wouldn’t have won – ZCID board chair
ZAMBIA Centre for Interparty Dialogue (ZCID) Board Chairperson Joyce Musenge has dismissed suggestions that elections can be rigged, saying if that was the case, UPND and PF would not have won in 2021 and 2011 respectively. Meanwhile, Musenge says the Centre is concerned about disunity in opposition political parties. Speaking when she appeared on Diamond…...
Mkaika PF MP joins UPND
MKAIKA PF MP Peter Phiri has joined the UPND and endorsed President Hakainde Hichilema for the August 13 general election. Phiri says he rejects the K1.6 million CDF allocation made under the former ruling party, insisting that he prefers to align where resources are sufficient to help develop his constituency. Addressing Mkaika residents, Phiri said…...