Nkana seek solace as Power Dynamos face Warriors test in Kabwe
AFTER their disappointing Kitwe derby defeat to bitter rivals Power Dynamos, 13th-placed Nkana FC will be desperate for redemption when they welcome relegation-threatened Mines United in a crucial MTN Super League encounter at Nkana Stadium this afternoon. For Kalampa, today’s fixture at home carries enormous significance in their battle to steer clear of the drop…...
Law firms must protect clients’ confidentiality, but still report suspicious transactions
DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions Gilbert Phiri is right to say a law firm is not a vault for suspicious money. Yes, lawyers owe their clients confidentiality. Yes, legal professional privilege is a cornerstone of justice. But no, that privilege was never designed to shield criminal conduct or frustrate lawful financial oversight. This debate has exposed…...
REA targets 2.5m power connections by 2030
THE Rural Electrification Authority (REA) has launched the updated Rural Electrification Master Plan (REMP) 2025 to 2030 aimed at achieving universal access to affordable and modern energy. The Master Plan targets at making 2.5 million energy connections by 2030. Officiating at the launch, Tuesday, Energy Minister Makozo Chikote said achieving universal access to energy required…...
PF members who’ve joined UPND have repented – Mweetwa
UPND Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says the only PF members who have rebranded and repented are the ones who have decided to join the UPND. On Saturday, Lukashya PF MP George Chisanga said the Patriotic Front cannot be considered as “vomit”, as the party had rebranded itself into the Tonse Alliance. Chisanga was responding to Vice-…...
UPND wants to go unopposed in Aug elections, claims Mundubile
TONSE Alliance leader Brian Mundubile has claimed that the UPND wants President Hakainde Hichilema to go unopposed in the August polls like the intra-party elections. Commenting on President Hichilema’s going unopposed as party President, Mundubile in an interview, Monday, accused the UPND of disadvantaging “strong opponents”. “Elections are there to get feedback, when you go…...
Court finds John General with a case to answer
THE Lusaka Magistrate has found Miracle Impact church overseer Bishop John Nungwe alias John General with a case to answer in which he is accused of raping a woman. When the matter came up before Magistrate Army Masoja Chilangwa, she found him with a case to answer. Allegations into the matter are that, Nundwe, on…...
Sangwa withdraws from Aug polls
MOVEMENT for National Renewal (MNR) leader John Sangwa has withdrawn from the 2026 general election race, citing inability to raise sufficient funds and government’s delay to register the movement. Sangwa says he has since declined invitations to stand as a presidential candidate or to serve as a running mate from registered political parties. He further…...
We’ll review health recruitment database – Katakwe
MINISTER of Health Dr Alex Katakwe says government will review the recruitment database in order to address anomalies in the system. Dr Katakwe says he is of the view that the recruitment process for health workers must be completely handled by the Ministry of Health. Government, through the Civile Service Commission, recently recruited 3,205 health…...
UPND set to hold general assembly as 164 apply for NMC positions
THE UPND is set to hold its general assembly today with a total of 164 candidates applying for positions on the national management committee. And UPND Deputy Secretary General Gertrude Imenda says she is hoping to be re-appointed as one of the party leaders. According to a statement issued by the UPND media, delegates were…...
Moyo’s decision to join UPND was an individual choice – Chisangano
FIRST Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Attractor Chisangano says Second Deputy Speaker Moses Moyo’s decision to join the UPND was an individual choice. Speaker Chisangano has also reserved a ruling on whether Moyo’s seat should be declared vacant, saying she needs time to study the matter. During Business in the House, Tuesday, Lunte PF…...