FNB to sponsor Kopala 10km marathon
FIRST National Bank (FNB) Zambia has pumped in a whopping K3 million towards the hosting of the inaugural FNB Kopala 10km race set for July 29 in Kitwe. The inaugural one-day event is expected to attract about 2,500 runners and walkers who will unite to celebrate the uniqueness of the city. FNB Zambia Chief Executive…...
We’re testing speed cameras in Lsk, L/stone, Ndola – RTSA
THE Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) says the speed cameras that have been mounted along main highways in Lusaka, Livingstone, and Ndola under the Safe-City project are still at testing stage. The Agency says this, therefore, means that no charges are being recorded or enforced yet. In March this year, RTSA announced that it…...
Flames of Malawi burn Chipolopolo in COSAFA Cup opener
MOSES Sichone’s men failed to put out the Flames of Malawi in their opening fixture at the ongoing COSAFA Championship in Durban yesterday. Chipolopolo defender Aaron Katebe conceded an own goal in the 17th minute and his mishap proved decisive in the encounter as the game ended 1-0. With Malawi having more fans cheering their…...
Zambians in Australia, New Zealand gear up to support Copper Queens
ZAMBIANS based in New Zealand have come together to ensure the Copper Queens are well supported during their maiden World Cup appearance. According to a statement released by Charles Mucholo, the First Secretary of Press and Public Relations at the Zambia High Commission in Australia and New Zealand, the group ZIAA was leaving no stone…...
Copper Queens tussle with Germany
THE women’s national team’s World Cup credentials will be tested today when they face off with football giants Germany in an international friendly at Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer in Furth. Coach Bruce Mwape will get his last preliminary overview of the team’s readiness for football’s biggest tournament and hope the Copper Queens come to the…...
We’re contemplating reserving some VXs for visiting VVIPs – Tayali
TRANSPORT and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali says government is contemplating reserving some of the VX motor vehicles for high-level meetings to transport visiting Heads of State. Two months ago, Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa directed public service employees to surrender all brand new VX motor vehicles to the Ministry of Transport and Logistics for…...
Govt rubbishes M’membe’s claim that HH’s govt is a looting machine
SOCIALIST Party leader Fred M’membe has charged that President Hakainde Hichilema’s UPND government is a looting machine, adding that the current corruption fight is therefore nothing but sheer hypocrisy and vengeance. But Chief Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda says it is irresponsible for the opposition leader to make “sweeping statements” about an entire government based on…...
Diarrhoea claims over 4,000 children in Zambia annually – Govt
PRESIDENTIAL advisor on health Professor Roma Chilengi says 4,000 plus children are currently dying from diarrhoea each year in Zambia. And British High Commissioner to Zambia Nicholas Woolley says the UK looks forward to Zambia achieving 90 per cent of ORS and Zinc coverage, which will help halve diarrhoea deaths in the country. Meanwhile, Cola…...
Kampyongo ‘jabs’ Masebo for serving in all successive govts
SHIWANG’ANDU PF member of parliament Stephen Kampyongo on Wednesday rose on a point of order against Health Minister Sylvia Masebo and sarcastically argued that it did not make sense for her to criticise past administrations when she was part of them. This was as Masebo was guiding members of parliament on the best way to…...
Govt should start Urea distribution – NUSFAZ
NATIONAL Union for Small Scale Farmers in Zambia (NUSFAZ) president Dr Frank Kayula says government should finalise contracts for Urea distributors because any further delay will affect the cropping season. Last month government flagged off the distribution of D compound fertiliser but had not yet commenced distribution of Urea to farmers. In an interview, Thursday,…...
