Social media wants my wife to riot over my friendship with IMF boss – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says social media almost got him into trouble with his wife Mutinta by insinuating that there is more to his friendship with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva than meets the eye. President Hichilema also says government has signed the Mopani deal, taking a 49 percent of the asset while the strategic partner,…...
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Banda finishes third at Malawi Chess Open
ZAMBIA’S Candidate Master (CM) Elton Banda has scored 6.5 points to finish third at the 2023 Malawi Chess Open Championship in Blantyre. The Malawi Open commenced on Tuesday and concluded yesterday. Banda started the three-day tournament with three straight wins against Malawian players Richard Matundu, Shadreck Lakudza, and CM Chiletso Chingangu. The Zambian suffered a…...
FAZ’s AFCON budget is about K59m, reveals Nkandu
SPORTS Minister Elvis Nkandu has revealed the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) budget for the Chipolopolo is estimated at K59 million. And Nkandu has called on players to consider putting patriotism first instead of focusing on money. The Chipolopolo are set to camp in Saudi Arabia where they are expected to play two International friendly…...
Mabika missing from CAF list because of injury – FAZ
FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga has explained that Canada-based defender Aime Mabika is not appearing in the CAF provisional list owing to an injury. The US-bred Toronto FC center-back was named in coach Avram Grant’s 55-member squad that FAZ released last week. The defender was however missing on the provisional list released by the Confederation…...
Bravo Dingani for partnering with media on tax education, compliance
ON Tuesday this week, the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) held a consultative meeting with the Media Owners Association of Zambia (MOAZ) executive led by president Costa Mwansa, which resulted in an agreement for the two institutions to partner on various issues including tax education and compliance. ZRA Commissioner General Dingani Banda, during the meeting, observed…...
Arrows face Mutondo Stars
THE MTN Super League enters Week 17 with stakes high as Red Arrows and Mutondo Stars face off for a spot in the Absa Cup this afternoon at the Nkoloma Stadium. Arrows and Mutondo Stars both head into this final round of matches eying to secure a spot in the top six as the first…...
Airtel Africa registers its 150 millionth customer
AIRTEL Africa has announced that it has registered its 150 millionth customer, describing it as a significant milestone that underscores the company’s commitment to enriching customers lives. In a statement, Thursday, the mobile service provider stated that the growth reflects its commitment to reaching more people, with more services. “Airtel Africa has registered its 150…...
In 2021, my brother gave me K5m from PF cadres to keep for him, rape-accused tells court
A 59-YEAR-OLD man accused of defiling his 12-year-old daughter has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that his “evil” family framed him for a crime he did not commit. And Teddy Simwanza told the court that in 2021, his half-brother, a senior accountant at Ministry of Finance went to his house with K5 million, allegedly gotten…...
MOH records 85 new cholera cases in Lsk, Eastern
THE Ministry of Health has recorded 85 new Cholera cases with three deaths in Lusaka and Eastern Provinces, in the last 24 hours. According to information released by the ministry yesterday, the new cases were recorded in Lusaka, Luangwa, Chilanga, Chongwe, Vubwi and Petauke districts. The cumulative number of Cholera cases since October 2023 stood…...
