Zesco shock Kansanshi as Chickens Rangers crash to fifth straight loss
NDOLA giants Zesco United moved into the top ten on the MTN Super League table after handing Kansanshi Dynamos a home defeat with a 1-0 win in their Week 29 fixture at Independence Stadium in Solwezi. Emmanuel Manda’s second-half strike was all Zega Mambo needed to claim their third win in five matches, leapfrogging Buffaloes…...
The “no bail” outrage: When the wrath of the law targets suspects not convicts: Part 2
IN the first part of this comment, we said Parliament may have acted with good intentions, especially on sexual offences, theft of medicines, medical supplies and minerals. But we also pointed out something that people may ignore at this stage but will become problematic in the long run when the law that is targeted at…...
New Kasumbalesa Border to open by June – Contractor
KASUMBALESA Public Private Partnership project Manager Mwenda Silumesii says they are expecting part of the new terminal building at the border to begin operation by June. Speaking during the inspection of the construction at Kasumbalesa border Post, Wednesday, Silumesii said the new terminal which was under construction at the border Post would include a transshipping…...
We’re studying amendments made to the Criminal Procedure Code – HRC
THE Human Rights Commission (HRC) says it is currently studying the amendments made to Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 4 of 2026, relating to non-bailable sexual offences like rape and incest. Meanwhile, LCK Freedom Foundation Executive Director Linda Kasonde says she belives all cases should be bailable. The Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 4 of…...
UNZA goes on early recess amid sanitation crisis
UNIVERSITY of Zambia UNZA Vice-Chancellor Professor Boniface Namangala has announced that the institution will go on recess effective Friday, 17th April, 2026, to 22nd May, 2026. Prof Namangala adds that students scheduled for mid‑year examinations would only observe a study break from April 20 to 24, 2026. This follows the UNZA Student Union’s leadership call…...
‘Remember’ joins UPND, as HH calls for more numbers
CHITAMBO PF MP Remember Mutale and Mkushi North PF MP Christopher Chibuye have joined UPND and endorsed President Hakainde Hichilema ahead of the August 13 general election. Other MPs who have joined UPND are Serenje Independent MP George Kandafula, Muchinga Independent MP Emmanuel Banda, PF Serenje Council Chairperson Staivous Mulumba and PF Chitambo Council Chairperson…...
Police recruitment might have been flawed, but the outcome is the best – Mwiimbu
MINISTER of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu says the Zambia Police utilised the 2023 database in recruiting the recent 4,000 officers. Mwiimbu adds that the recruitment process may have been flawed but the outcome is the best in the history. Meanwhile, Mwiimbu has apologised for the omission not to inform the public on…...
L/Stone man on the run after impregnating 13-year-old daughter
A MAN in Livingstone is on the run after allegedly impregnating his 13-year-old biological daughter. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo said the matter was reported to the police by the girl’s mother. “The Zambia Police Service in Livingstone is investigating a case of incest involving a 13-year-old female juvenile. The matter was reported…...
I’m cut from a different cloth, I promised, delivered Mulungushi Textiles – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says unlike past leaders who promised to re-open Mulungushi textiles, he has delivered on his pronouncement. Meanwhile, President Hichilema says with the re-opening of Mulungushi Textiles, nurses, defence and security uniforms should be produced locally to support local companies. Speaking when he officially re-opened Mulungushi Textiles, Thursday, President Hichilema said the UPND…...
Cabinet approves Electoral Process Bill
CABINET has approved the Electoral Process (Amendment) Bill, 2026, for publication and introduction in the National Assembly during the current sitting. In a statement, Thursday, Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa said the objective of the Bill was to amend the Electoral Process Act which would enhance transparency. He added that the bill would give power…...