Gender division has achieved more than the ministry did – Govt
GENDER Division Permanent Secretary Mainga Kabika says the Division has achieved more things than what the ministry of gender actually attained. The Non-governmental Organisations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has been advocating for the re-introduction of the Ministry of Gender, calls which former minister of gender Elizabeth Phiri recently backed. Phiri argued that the gender ministry was…...
We want oversight institutions to enjoy true freedom – Haimbe
JUSTICE Minister Mulambo Haimbe says government wants oversight institutions to enjoy true freedom, adding that the Judiciary can’t be part of weaponiSing the law as was witnessed in the recent past. And UN Resident Coordinator in Zambia Beatrice Mutali says democracy should go beyond elections because leaders need to be held accountable. Meanwhile, former President…...
SANAC calls for establishment of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission
THE Southern Africa Network Against Corruption (SANAC) has called for the establishment of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) which will be an official body tasked with discovering and revealing past wrongdoing by either State or non-state actors. In a statement, Sunday, SANAC Executive Director Gregory Chifire said the country was in need of healing,…...
Lungu doesn’t need authority from govt to travel – Makebi
LUSAKA Lawyer Makebi Zulu says the refusal by Cabinet Office to grant authority to former president Edgar Lungu to travel to South Africa for medical review is misplaced. In a letter dated September 7, 2023, Deputy Secretary to Cabinet Dr Oliver Kalabo informed Lungu that his request to travel to South Africa had not been…...
We’ve upgraded our relationship with China into a strategic partnership – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the country has upgraded its relationship with China into a strategic partnership. And President Hichilema says it’s unfortunate that some people in the country seem to cherish disorder, arguing that successful societies are organised. Speaking when he arrived in the country from China, Saturday, President Hichilema said his trip was fruitful…....
Question on whether or not Lungu is eligible to stand in 2026 isn’t decisively answered – Minister
JUSTICE Minister Mulambo Haimbe says the question as to whether former president Edgar Lungu is eligible to stand in 2026 is not decisively answered. Last Thursday, Constitutional Lawyer John Sangwa said Lungu was eligible to contest the 2026 general elections if he so wished. “Perhaps the most interesting issue is the idea, the language, he…...
Ndhlovu keeps faith as MUZA suffer home defeat
FC MUZA have suffered a devastating home defeat against Congo Brazzabille side Diables Noir in the CAF Confederations pre group stage. The Mazabuka side went down 2-1 yesterday in front of its fans in what was a must win encounter given the nature of intercontinental competions. However, MUZA coach Mathews Ndhlovu says it’s not over…...
Chembe, Matende win CAZ cycling championship
RED Arrows cyclers Obed Chembe and Vanessa Matende have been crowned champions of the first Cycling Association of Zambia (CAZ ) National Championship of 2023 which was held at State Lodge in Lusaka. Chembe, the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games participant clocked a time of 05:26.10 seconds to be crowned champion in the Elite category, beating…...
Support Nakacinda, he can steer PF in the right direction, Mwila urges members
FORMER PF secretary general Davies Mwila says he expects all former party secretary generals to support Raphael Nakacinda in his new position because that’s the practice in all institutions. And Mwila has urged Nakacinda to ensure discipline in PF, saying he has no doubt that the new secretary general has the capacity to steer the…...
Qualifying for Olympics a dream come true – Chinyemba
COMMONWEALTH Games bronze medalist Patrick Chinyemba has described his Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualification as a dream come true. Chinyemba knocked out Tunisian boxer Eddine Zidie in the third round to win the only gold medal for Zambia and Southern Africa at the Dakar boxing tournament which was used as a qualifier for next year’s…...
