Police arrest 5 UNPD cadres
POLICE have arrested five members of the ruling party for the offence of aggravated robbery and unlawful wounding. On Wednesday, President Hakainde Hichilema directed police to arrest UPND cadres who blocked and harassed citizens during a funeral procession on Tuesday. In a statement, Friday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said police conducted some operations which commenced…...
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Accelerating Land Restoration for Drought Resilience in Zambia
Land restoration is crucial for enhancing drought resilience in Zambia, a country where climate change has exacerbated the frequency and severity of droughts. To address this, a multi-faceted approach that considers the impact of plastics, unsustainable agricultural practices, and deforestation is essential. The Effect of Plastics on Land and the Call to Ban Plastics Plastic […]
Arrest all those promoting tribal and civil strife regardless of political affiliation – Part Two
While there are a number of causes of World War One which Historians have listed, the four are the most cited as the main causes of World War one a) Defence Alliances b) Imperialism c) Militarism and 4) Nationalism. It can however be argued that two of these causes were the main catalyst to the […]
I want to pick a good result, show that we also have something to offer – Grant
THE Zambia national team faces Morocco in a crucial World Cup qualifier later today. Avram Grant’s men sit second in Group E, which also includes Niger, Tanzania and Congo Brazzaville. Apart from Congo who are yet to register a point, all members of the the group are tied on three points. Morocco leads the standings…...
ZPL introduces Champion of Champions, Challenge cups
ZAMBIA Premier League (ZPL) CEO Joseph Chimpampwe has announced the introduction of two more new cups. Speaking during a media briefing at Football House in Lusaka, Thursday, Chimpampwe said the Champion of Champions and the ZPL Challenge Cup have been introduced. “As ZPL, we are also excited to announce the introduction of two more cup…...
A move to take away Jay Jay’s seat will be unfair, just deal with the real issues
DURING his press conference two days ago, President Hakainde Hichilema made two key statements around lawlessness in the country. He called for the arrest of unruly UPND cadres and for the reopening of the alleged assault case involving Petauke member of parliament Honourable Emmanuel Jay Banda. We have different views on the two positions that…...
ZEMA approves 207 projects worth $965m
THE Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has approved 207 developmental projects worth US$965 million for implementation. This brings the total of projects approved for implementation in 2024 to 452, with a worth of US$2 billion. In a statement, Thursday, ZEMA Director General, Godfrey Mwiinga, said the projects were approved by the agency’s Environmental Assessments Committee…...
Jay Jay’s assault case can’t be resuscitated, it was closed in court – Sikota
EMMANUEL Jay Banda’s lawyer Sakwiba Sikota says his client’s case where he was accused of assaulting a police officer cannot be resuscitated because it was concluded in court. And Citizens First leader Harry Kalaba says President Hakainde Hichilema should demonstrate that there is no selective justice by also punishing those UPND members who were advancing…...