Copper Queens will come good before World Cup – Kamanga
FAZ president Andrew Kamanga has expressed confidence the Women’s national team will come to the party after the Europe camp ahead of their maiden World Cup appearance that swings into action on July 20 in Australia and New Zealand. In his latest Monday President’s Column, Kamanga said the intensified preparations the Copper Queens were undergoing…...
We want to formalise mining activities for successfully registered cooperatives – Govt
GOVERNMENT says the process of formalising illegal mining activities is ongoing, and that it has received 52 applications from cooperatives for possible issuance of mining licenses. In an interview, Monday, Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Dr Hapenga Kabeta said the 52 cooperatives were based on registration with the Ministry of Small and…...
People failing to access empowerment are questioning why my ministry was created – Mubanga
MINISTER of Small and Medium Enterprises Elias Mubanga says despite a number of entrepreneurs accessing the empowerment funds being offered by his ministry, the percentage of beneficiaries is extremely low. In an interview, Thursday, Mubanga said because of the low percentage of beneficiaries against the K18 billion worth of applications, some people have been questioning…...
JCTR opposes DPP’s move to seek civil forfeiture of former first family’s assets
JCTR has questioned the DPP’s move to seek a non-conviction-based forfeiture order of assets belonging to some members of the former first family, instead of pursuing criminal prosecution. The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) says it’s inadvisable to proceed with civil forfeiture where evidence is available against a known suspect. Last week, the Director…...
MUZA mutes as Banda leaves club
LAMECK Banda has left MUZA FC after guiding the Mazabuka based outfit to a second place finish in the previous Super League campaign. The young tactician says he leaves the club as a proud coach after a hugely successful season in which MUZA punched way above its weight. However, the club appears to be unaware…...
UPND is giving Zambia a bright sporting future
THERE is something to be said about what a nation can achieve when it channels resources toward attaining certain goals. This may come across as a motivational cliché but it is not. Recent events, particularly in the sports sector, are a testament to this statement because Zambia has been reaping reward after reward in various…...
Kangwa hints at EPL interest
ENTERPRISING Chipolopolo midfielder Klings Kangwa has hinted that he would jump ship to join a club from the English Premier League (EPL) if opportunity came calling. The Red Star Belgrade player has been a subject of transfer rumours with EPL side Nottingham Forest reportedly interested in his services. According to a report by Mozzart Sport,…...
Tone down, cooperate or we’ll use minimum force, IG warns opposition
INSPECTOR General of Police Graphael Musamba says the police are left with no option but to apply minimum force against some opposition members who refuse to cooperate or show up after being summoned. And Musamba says the opposition are abusing the term abduction. Meanwhile, Musamba says the police service does not work under instructions from…...
We’ll vigorously prosecute those who haven’t responded to extended tax amnesty – ZRA
ZAMBIA Revenue Authority (ZRA) Board Chairperson Dr Caleb Fundanga says the authority will vigorously prosecute those who have not responded to the tax amnesty on tax penalties and interest obligations granted to taxpayers. In April 2023, Minister of Finance and National Planning Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane said government decided to extend the tax amnesty on tax…...
HRC quiet on human rights violations, laments Frank
SOCIALIST Party (SP) Spokesperson Frank Bwalya says he is disappointed with how quiet the Human Rights Commission (HRC) is over human rights violations in the country. Recently, The United States Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labour published the Zambia 2022 Human Rights Report which, among other things, highlighted that government showed…...
