ACC probes Agro Fuel for corruption, as OMCs president asks HH to fire Kapala
THE Anti-Corruption Commission says it is investigating corruption allegations in the awarding of a contract to Agro Fuels for the supply of diesel and cleaning of the TAZAMA pipeline by the Ministry of Energy. And Oil Marketing Companies Association of Zambia (OMCAZ) president Dr Kafula Mubanga has charged that Energy Minister Peter Kapala is favouring…...
Number of Zambians facing acute food insecurities has risen to 2m – UN
UN Resident Coordinator Beatrice Muthali says the number of people facing acute food insecurities in Zambia has risen to 2 million. And Minister of Green Economy and Environment Collins Nzovu says there is a growing call for education to enable individuals acquire knowledge and capacity to mitigate climate change. Speaking during the launch of the…...
Bold reforms HH has embarked on commendable – Hassan
TANZANIAN President Samia Suluhu Hassan has commended the bold reforms President Hakainde Hichilema has embarked on in order to tackle the sharp rises in oil and food prices being experienced globally. And President Hassan says Tanzania adored Zambia’s founding president Kenneth Kaunda’s style so much so that his signature suit is an official dress which…...
Police nab Stardy for instructing millers to halt mealie meal production
COPPERBELT PF Chairperson Stardy Mwale has been arrested for allegedly instructing millers in the country to stop the production of mealie meal for 30 days. And police say Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) leader Sean Tembo has been arrested for hate speech. In a statement, Wednesday, Police Deputy Spokesperson Danny Mwale stated that Stardy was…...
We provided security for Miles’ event because it was indoors – IG
INSPECTOR General of Police Graphel Musamba says his officers approved and provided security for Miles Sampa’s PF extra ordinary conference because it was an indoor event. On Tuesday, embattled PF Matero constituency member of parliament Sampa held an extra-ordinary PF conference which was heavily guarded by police who sealed off the area. Due to this,…...
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NOC urges Hockey teams to strive for Olympic qualification
THE National Olympic Committee (NOC) has challenged the women’s and men’s hockey national teams to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Speaking during the jersey unveiling and send-off, where Cavendish University and OYDC-Zambia unveiled a $2,800 (K58,800) jersey sponsorship deal, NOC Teasurer Victor Banda urged the two teams to remain focused and disciplined ahead…...
59yrs of independence deserves a World Cup qualification – Mwila
VETERAN coach Fred Mwila says it is time for Zambia to end its FIFA World Cup qualification heartbreak as the nation clocks 59 years of independence. The World Cup has continued to elude the men’s national team and Zambia will be hoping to make its maiden appearance at the 2026 edition. Zambia starts her 2026…...
As it is in PF, when Lungu is president, the law is what he says it is
THE Patriotic Front has decided to suspend party national chairman Mr Davies Chama, much to the surprise of many, as there are no clear reasons backing the action. From the time he was party secretary general leading to his elevation as Defence Minister and deputy national chairman, Mr Chama has stood as a pillar of…...
Chipolopolo, Malawi legends to face off in Independence celebration game
CHIPOLOPOLO Legends led by 2012 AFCON-winning captain Christopher Katongo will clash with neighbours Malawi Legends in an Independence Day birthday gift on October 28 at the refurbished David Kaunda Stadium in Chipata. FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga confirmed in an interview with Goal Diggers on Tuesday that the soccer match was being organised as a…...
