ZESCO to save $34 million after connecting Chama, Lundazi to the national grid for the first time
Lundazi and Chama districts in the Eastern Province of Zambia will for the first time since independence be connected to the ZESCO electricity grid at the end of December 2023, effectively ushering in a new dawn for the residents that have experienced decades of unreliable power supply which has retarded development. ZESCO has reduced the […]
Legends match will inspire youngsters – Nkandu
SPORTS Minister Elvis Nkandu says the African Legends game against the Chipolopolo Legends will inspire youngsters to take up football as a professional career and market Zambia’s tourism to the globe. Chipolopolo Legends led by 2012 AFCON-winning skipper Christopher Katongo will go toe-to-toe with the African Legends led by 1988 African Footballer of Year Kalusha…...
We’re evaluating incidents of poor officiating – Referees Association
FAZ Referees Association of Zambia (RAZ) Manager Aziph Banda has disclosed that the association is quietly working in the background, evaluating both high and low-profile incidents of poor officiating that have recently rocked the game. Banda says clubs were obliged to ensure the safety and security of all players, staff, and match officials during games…...
Atlasmara salutes Red Arrows Rugby club
ATLASMARA Bank has commended Red Arrows Rugby Club for its trophy overhaul in the 2023 rugby calendar. The Zambia Air Force (ZAF) sponsored club won 12 trophies this year in various competitions, with the women’s team winning seven while the men’s team bagged five. Speaking when he received trophies from the teams yesterday, Atlasmara Bank…...
Copper Queens school Angola in Luanda
THE women’s national team has stepped a foot closer to booking a slot at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after thrashing Angola 6-0 in the final round first leg played in Luanda, Angola yesterday. President Hakainde Hichilema has congratulated the girls for their thunderous performance. A hattrick from Barbra Banda and goals…...
Let’s not politicise theft of fertiliser, we are all affected – Minister
AGRICULTURE Minister Mtolo Phiri says he will ensure that those involved in theft of fertiliser are arrested and dismissed from employment as long as the names are forwarded to him. And Phiri has urged members of parliament not to politicise fertiliser theft cases, saying such acts affect everyone regardless of political affiliation. The Minister was…...
Citizens will be stunted if they only eat Nshima – Mtolo
AGRICULTURE Minister Mtolo Phiri says government wants to encourage crop diversification among farmers because citizens will be stunted if they are only eating Nshima. And Phiri says citizens should tell government if agro-dealers in their areas are failing to meet the farmers’ expectations. Phiri was responding to Mwembeshi UPND Member of Parliament Machila Jamba who…...
HH is president because of TikTok, social media – Kateka
NEW Heritage Party president Chishala Kateka says it’s unfortunate that President Hakainde Hichilema is now complaining about citizens liking TikTok too much when he is a beneficiary of social media platforms. On Monday, President Hichilema observed that Zambians liked TikTok and arguing too much. He encouraged citizens to work hard in between elections. “In this…...
States awards Mwaliteta K900,000 compensation for false imprisonment
ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha has awarded Lusaka Province UPND chairman Obvious Mwaliteta and Kafue businessman James Sichomba K900,000 compensation each in the matter in which they sued the state for false imprisonment on charges of possession of offensive weapons. According to a consent judgement signed by High Court Judge Charles Kafunda, the Attorney General also…...
MoneyGrow clients clobber lawyer
POLICE yesterday apprehended some people who were part of an angry mob that roughed up a laywer representing MoneyGrow at the High Court grounds. The lawyer, Linus Eyaa, ran for his life as members of the savings group pounced on him when it became clear to them that he was not willing to give them…...
