Fuel prices would’ve been higher if we didn’t remove cartels from supply chain – Minister
ACTING Minister of Energy Collins Nzovu says fuel pump prices would have been higher had there still been cartels in the fuel supply chain as was the case in the previous regime. Responding to a question in the National Assembly from Chipili member of parliament who wanted to find out if forgoing certain taxes would…...
Lusaka man kills baby after bouncing at girlfriend’s house
ON Monday, 36-year-old Vinlay Sialwiindi’s life changed forever, after he and his wife watched his cousin’s boyfriend murder his one-month-three-weeks old son, Patrick. Narrating the ordeal, Sialwiindi said his neighbour, 28-year-old Musonda Muluma had gone to his house in search of the former’s cousin. He said Muluma threatened that someone would die if he did…...
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John General rapes Matero woman, escapes naked after being caught by her hubby
POLICE in Lusaka have arrested popular pastor John General for allegedly raping a Matero woman who was seeking prayers to make her stop having miscarriages every time she gets pregnant. According to a statement from Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga, John General escaped by jumping over the fence after being caught in the act by the…...
We didn’t breach law in August 2021 polls, ECZ tells ConCourt
ELECTORAL Commission of Zambia Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro has told the Constitutional Court that ECZ did not breach any provisions of the law or Constitution during the August 2021 general elections. Kasaro has also told the ConCourt that ECZ abided by the requisite laws during that period. This is in a matter in which…...
We have to win away vs Angola – Copper Queens
COPPER Queens defender Pauline Zulu says it is important that Zambia wins its away fixture in the WAFCON qualifier against Angola on November 29. Assistant coach Florence Mwila and midfielder Ireen Lungu have reiterated Zulu’s message, with Mwila emphasising that an away victory is must. Speaking to the FAZ media team after a training session…...
Chipepo joins Forest Rangers
THE worst kept secret on the local scene in the past few days has been revealed with former Power Dynamos coach Mwenya Chipepo announced as Forest Rangers trainer. Recently, Chipepo turned his back on a three-year-long contract with Power citing a lack of respect and protection from the club’s executive committee. Since his Power departure,…...
Ref helped Niger – Grant
CHIPOLOPOLO coach Avram Grant has called out Libyan referee Abdulrazg Ahmed, following Zambia’s 2-1 loss to Niger at the Marrakech Stadium in Morocco on Tuesday night. Zambia recorded its first competitive defeat under Grant. The loss saw the team give up its hold on the summit of Group E in the World Cup qualifiers. To…...
Kudos to HH, UPND for not shielding members stealing fertilizer
On Tuesday, Police is Kasama recovered 156 bags of fertilizer from a UPND official. The fertilizer is believed to have been stolen from the FISP programme and it was found in a house belonging to the said ruling party member. Yesterday, a similar incident occurred, this time in Eastern Province. Police arrested the UPND district…...
I didn’t steal the fertilizer, I bought it from stranded farmers – UPND official
UPND member Wise Lukwesa has denied stealing 156 bags of D Compound and Urea fertiliser, saying he bought the commodity from stranded FISP beneficiaries using his CDF loan. On Tuesday, Lukwesa, who is UPND Kasama security wing Chairman, was reported to be on the run after allegedly stealing 156x50Kg bags of D Compound and Urea…...
