Sino-metals assessment report will be out in 2 weeks – Mposha
GREEN Economy and Environment Minister Mike Mposha has assured the nation that the water in the Kafue River has been declared fit for consumption following the Sino Metals contamination. Speaking virtually on Burning Issue, Thursday, Mposha said the company contracted to conduct an assessment following the pollution had only two weeks remaining to complete their…...
China says it’s ready to help Zambia fight HIV after US aid cut
CHINESE Embassy in Zambia Deputy Chief of Mission Wang Sheng says China is ready to help Zambia fight HIV following the withdrawal of aid by the American government. Wang has announced that China will start by donating 5,000 rapid HIV testing kits to Lusaka Province before further assistance can be provided, depending on Zambia’s willingness…...
Court jails 5 Kafue roundabout ‘thieves’
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has jailed a 38-year-old bus conductor of Kaunda Square Stage One and four others for stealing phones and other items from motor vehicles at Kafue Roundabout. Joshua Ndeba, identified as the mastermind, has been sentenced to four years imprisonment with hard labour, while the others have been jailed for two years…...
Chamanga tips young players as he prepares to hang up his boots
VETERAN striker James Chamanga has urged the current generation of Zambian footballers to shift their focus from social media to performance on the pitch. Speaking during a media engagement ahead of his final MTN Super League fixture before retirement, Chamanga emphasized the need for discipline, humility, and commitment among young players aspiring to make a…...
Involve Holy Spirit to avoid choosing intungulushi sha mungulu – Fr Bwalya
MOST times, when we put God aside in the things we do, that’s when we find ourselves choosing “nonsensical” leaders who don’t want to lead properly, says Catholic Priest Fr Robby Bwalya. During his homily, Wednesday, Fr Bwalya said people should involve the Holy Spirit when choosing leaders, both in the church and in politics…....
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…...
