News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1773 Tuesday July 9, 2024
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We are ready for the Olympics-Mwape
A NUMBER of Copper Queens players have left for the Olympic Games with Football House calling on the team to represent the country well. Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Andrew Kamanga has said the players should give it their best for the nation. “Finally you are making your trip to the Olympics. On behalf…...
BB11 continues impressive form ahead of Olympics
BARBRA Banda’s promising form ahead of the Olympic Games has continued with the striker scoring her 12th goal of the season with her new club Orlando Pride in their 2-1 win over Kansas City. Banda has been in form for her USA club and she is showing signs as Zambia prepares to make an appearance…...
It is not by accident that Copper Queens have hit records high- FAZ
FAZ president Andrew Kamanga says it is not by accident that the Copper Queens have hit records highs due to the systematic changes the Association had put in place in 2018. And Kamanga has described the Chipolopolo’s 2025 AFCON qualifying group as fair. In his weekly President’s Corner, Kamanga said the association was proud that […]
Chipolopolo to open AFCON qualification race against Cote d’Ivoire
ZAMBIA is set to kick off their Group G campaign with a challenging away fixture against the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire. Following this, Zambia will host Sierra Leone, marking their first home game in the qualification race. This crucial opener is scheduled within the window of September 2-10. In October, the Chipolopolo will face Chad…...
Zambian fighters set for EFC 115 in South Africa
ZAMBIA mixed martial arts fighters Ken Sekuletu and Humphrey Mulenga are set to compete at EFC 115 in South Africa. The event, taking place on Thursday, July 11th, marks yet another significant milestone for the fighting sport in Zambia. Mulenga will make history as the first Zambian to compete for the EFC lightweight title, facing…...
Caring for the elderly
Old age in most African traditional and contemporary society is regarded as a blessing and elderly persons are highly respected. In the traditional set up, elders are often looked after by their daughters in law or grandchildren. The reason most elders are looked after by their daughters in law is that it is believed the […]
Exploring Nuclear Energy: Is Zambia Ready for Nuclear Power? – Part 1
Introduction Zambia’s energy mix is predominantly hydropower-based, making up over 83% of the total capacity, followed by coal, diesel, heavy fuel oil, and solar. However, this reliance on hydropower poses significant risks due to the country’s susceptibility to extreme climatic events, such as droughts and floods. These challenges, coupled with increasing electricity demand growing at […]
I was disgusted by Mabonga’s utterances, insists Witness
A STATE witness has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that he walked from Kitwe to Lusaka on two occasions to lodge a complaint about his land being invaded to former president Edgar Lungu. Kevin William Soper, 68, a Kitwe farmer, told the court that he, however, did not receive justice because he was arrested on…...
The climax of the PF downfall and Chabinga’s big-headedness; Part 1
WHEN the Patriotic Front lost power in 2021, many feared that the party would disintegrate, disappear into oblivion and lose its relevance. The defeated leaders of the party claimed that they would rebrand and bounce back, but that was never going to be possible because what united those leaders was the abuse of power, which…...