1,200 to participate in Inter Company Relay- Mpondela
THE 2024 Inter Company Relay (ICR) is this weekend set to host 1,200 participants. The 24th edition of the ICR will be held under the theme “Mitigating Climate Change” and is aimed to raise funds for the qualified athletes expected to participate at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France. Speaking during a press briefing…....
Nchanga Rangers strengthen squad with Cameroonian duo
NCHANGA Rangers has made a significant move to enhance its squad ahead of the 2024/2025 FAZ Super League season by signing two Cameroonian junior internationals, Ikpeme Stephan Aniekan and Ygor Rincesse Tsolefack. In a statement, Nchanga Rangers Football Club Media Officer Andrew Ukwimi said Aniekan, a versatile holding midfielder, and Tsolefack, a robust defender for…...
Arrows kick start CECAFA challenge
RED Arrows will today begin their quest to win the K738,818 rich CECAFA invitational tournament with a match against Kenyan side Gor Mahia. Coach Chisi Mbewe has declared his team ready to take on the Kenyans in the game that will be played today in Tanzania. Aside from aiming to win the tournament, Arrows are…...
When wings are cut off
For a 40-year-old Zambian man, Cliff was doing fine with his self-built business. He was a bread winner and ensured all his young siblings were in college and his mother was well taken care of. His wife’s family was not left behind as he chipped in whenever they needed help. He always provided transport and […]
Like all politicians, Lungu is a liar, he never allowed the Judiciary to operate freely
FORMER president Edgar Lungu says during his time in power, he allowed the Judiciary to operate freely and independently. He says courts were even able to make decisions that went against his government because, by virtue of his upbringing, he always tried to be politically honest, factual and respectful in his engagements. This is not…...
ZRA gives businesses until Sept 30 to migrate to Smart invoicing
THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has granted VAT-registered taxpayers a three-month grace period before enforcing penalties for non-compliance with the mandatory use of Smart Invoice. ZRA Commissioner General Dingani Banda has disclosed that so far, a total of 12,415 taxpayers have been onboarded onto the Smart Invoice system. Smart Invoice is a software-based electronic invoicing…...
Court discharges Syakalima as DPP denies Sean Tembo consent to prosecute him
LUSAKA Magistrate Mwandu Sakala has discharged Education Minister Douglas Syakalima in a matter in which Sean Tembo dragged him to court for hate speech. This came after Clerk of Court Vincent Shanzambwa informed Magistrate Sakala that he was in receipt of a letter from the Director of Public Prosecutions Gilbert Phiri, denying Tembo consent to…...
Cost of living reduced by K258.68 in June – JCTR
THE Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection says during the month of June, it observed a decrease in the Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket survey, which now stands at K10,442.45. JCTR says the decrease in the basket represents a K258.68 reduction compared to the month of May. In a statement, Tuesday, JCTR’s Social and Economic Development…...
Court adjourns Esther’s theft case due to unavailability of courtroom with audio facilities
TRIAL in the matter in which former First Lady Esther Lungu and five others are charged with theft could not proceed yesterday as the courtroom that has facilities to enable the defence to play an audio recording during cross examination was unavailable. Meanwhile, police surrounded the Magistrates’ Court Complex and initially denied access to some…...
KCM, workers unions sign 20% pay rise agreement
KONKOLA Copper Mines (KCM) has signed collective agreements with five workers’ unions that cover a wide range of benefits, including a 20 percent salary increase for unionised employees. And Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe has described as positive the news that Vedanta Resources has arranged US$250 million to pay KCM creditors. In a…...