Chipolopolo slip in latest FIFA rankings after Argentina thrashing
ZAMBIA has dropped one place in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking following the Chipolopolo’s heavy 5-0 defeat to world champions Argentina during the March international window. The updated rankings, published on Wednesday, reflect results from the most recent round of international fixtures, with Zambia slipping from 91st to 92nd in the world. The latest…...
Katongo calls for long-term planning to restore Chipolopolo glory
FORMER Chipolopolo captain Christopher Katongo has called for patience and a structured national scouting programme if Zambian football is to return to its glory days. Speaking on the future of the national team, the 2012 AFCON-winning skipper stressed that quick fixes will not deliver lasting success, insisting that Zambia must commit to a long-term development…...
Mwale’s explosive WBC title defence against Malajika set for July
ORIENTAL Quarries Boxing Promotions (OQBP) has officially confirmed that Zambia’s WBC International Bantamweight Champion, David ‘Snipper’ Mwale, will defend his title against South Africa’s Charlton Malajika on July 25, 2026 in what promises to be a blockbuster fight night in Lusaka. The highly anticipated bout, set for Government Complex, revives a contest that was initially…...
Our enemies want to instil fear in citizens over “missing private parts” claims – Matambo
COPPERBELT Province Minister Elisha Matambo says he is aware that claims of disappearing private parts are a scheme by UPND opponents intended to instil fear in citizens and portray government as unsafe. Matambo has warned those creating such stories that their days are numbered, urging them to stop what he described as “nonsense”. Addressing the…...
Defence PS urges youths to swap alcohol for ZNS training
MINISTRY of Defence Permanent Secretary Maambo Hamaundu has urged youths not to resort to excessive alcohol consumption due to frustration, saying the ZNS programme can teach them endurance and how to take life as it comes. And Hamaundu says government will continue to maintain peace and security as the country approaches the election period. Speaking…...
Lsk woman jailed 7 days for capturing court proceedings
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has sentenced a 31-year-old woman identified as Natasha Msoni to seven days’ simple imprisonment for contempt of court after she was caught capturing proceedings on her phone. Msoni was seen recording while attending a court hearing for Pasmore Mwiinga, who is facing charges of theft of a motor vehicle. Magistrate Paul…...
UNZA sanitation crisis will be resolved in 10 Days – Minister
WATER Development and Sanitation Minister Collins Nzovu has assured UNZA students that the ongoing sanitation crisis will be resolved within 10 days. Meanwhile, UNZASU vice president Jemimah Mwaba has commended government for its prompt response to the sanitation crisis. On Wednesday, Univeristy of Zambia students protested after the tragic death of Emmanuel Bwalya, a second-year…...
A catch-22 for Mundubile who can’t disown or embrace Lungu’s legacy. “Chimbwi afwile ntanganana”
THE statement in which Tonse Alliance president Brian Mundubile said he would lead the country in the footsteps of late president Edgar Lungu has left many people baffled. His supporters, and those who had a lot of confidence in him, are particularly disappointed, and they have not held back their views. On social media, his…...
We could lose $61m in fuel tax revenue – ERB
ERB Director General Engineer Elijah Sichone says Zambia could lose about $61 million in tax revenue following government’s suspension of Excise Duty and zero-rating of VAT on petrol and diesel. However, Sichone says had it not been for the timely intervention by government, petrol would have increased by K7.62 per litre, while diesel would have…...
ZEMA approves gold processing hub in Mumbwa
ZEMA has approved a government owned gold processing hub in Mumbwa District that will serve as a centralised mineral processing facility for various mines. In a statement, Thursday, ZEMA Manager Corporate Affairs Ruth Kamwi said once operational, the hub will have a capacity of processing 15 tons of gold, per annum. Kamwi said the hub…...