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…...
Overtaxing SMEs, a roadblock to economic growth part 1
SUBETA Mutelo, the Permanent Secretary of Zambia’s Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises, has brought to light a pressing issue that demands immediate attention of our policy makers in the UPND government. For many years now, people who run small businesses have been complaining about the difficult environment under which they operate, but their cry…...
Police summon Binwell
POLICE in Kitwe have summoned Nkana Independent Member of Parliament Binwell Mpundu to appear before its Anti-Robbery police station for questioning today. But Mpundu says the charge which police are investigating him for is a bogus one aimed at persecuting him. In May this year, police in Kitwe recorded a warn and caution statement from…...
It’s problematic for us when prophets falsely prophesy election winners – ECZ
ELECTORAL Commission of Zambia Vice Chairperson Ally Simwinga says it’s problematic for the commission when men of God prophesy the winner of an election before official results are announced. And Simwinga says although there’s no perfect electoral process, the commission aims for optimum improvement. Meanwhile, Simwinga says the commission has 68 registered political parties but…...
