Presidential trips necessary, rebuilding economy requires a lot of effort – Mbula
FORMER secretary to cabinet Leslie Mbula says he doesn’t think President Hakainde Hichilema is travelling unnecessarily as his trips are bringing benefits to the country. Mbula says the economy was badly damaged by the previous regime and rebuilding it requires a lot of effort, including undertaking such trips. A few days after arriving in the…...
IMF MD congratulates Zambia over debt agreement
INTERNATIONAL Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva has congratulated Zambia over a debt agreement that she hinted will be announced later in the day. During a roundtable discussion, Thursday, Georgieva could not hide her excitement when she congratulated Zambia. “Today we will talk about Zambia, which I think is a great case of celebration because…...
When I become President, I’ll improve free education policy – Jay Jay
Petauke Independent member of parliament Emmanuel Jay Jay Banda says when he becomes president, he will continue to improve the free education policy. Meanwhile, First Deputy Speaker Attractor Chisangano last Wednesday reprimanded Lunte member of parliament Mutotwe Kafwaya for saying that the report on free education policy in Zambia from childhood education to secondary school…...
4 SADC countries’ move to scrap roaming charges elates cross border traders
THE Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) and Southern Africa Cross Border Traders Association (SACBTA) have welcomed the agreement by four SADC countries, among them Zambia, to scrap off mobile roaming charges. ZACCI president Chabuka Kawesha, however, hopes that all SADC member states will collectively subscribe to this initiative. Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana…...
Kaizer unwell, he tested positive for Covid, court hears
FORMER president Edgar Lungu’s political advisor Kaizer Zulu’s surety has informed the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that the accused has been unwell and recently tested positive for COVID-19. Last week, magistrate Silvia Munyinya issued a bench warrant against Zulu for absconding court sessions. This is in a matter in which Zulu is charged with two counts…...
We don’t hate UPND but its corruption, hypocrisy- SP
SOCIALIST Party Spokesperson Frank Bwalya says the opposition doesn’t detest UPND but only hates the hypocrisy and corruption in its government. Commenting on UPND Deputy Secretary General Gertrude Imenda’s remarks that the only thing uniting the opposition was their hatred for President Hakainde Hichilema, Bwalya described the statement as childish. “We never expected the UPND…...
Malitoli hopes AFCON opens door for more Zambian players in Europe
FORMER Zambian international Kenneth Malitoli hopes that Zambian players will impress at the 2023 Ivory Coast Africa Cup of Nations and earn moves to European clubs. And Malitoli has urged stakeholders to avoid football politics as the Chipolopolo prepare for the January tournament. Meanwhile, 2012 AFCON winning skipper Christopher Katongo says hard work and perseverance…...
Copper Queens face Ireland
THE Copper Queens’ credentials will be tested today when they face the Republic of Ireland in an international friendly at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Coach Bruce Mwape will get a preliminary overview of the team’s readiness for the 2023 World Cup in today’s friendly which is part of the squad’s final preparations with two more…...
Lubinda in court for failure to appear before parley committee
PF vice-president Given Lubinda has been dragged to court for allegedly failing to appear before the Parliamentary Committee on Privileges and Absences. Lubinda is facing one count of failure to appear before the committee or assembly contrary to Section 11(a) of the National Assembly Act (Powers and Privileges) Chapter 12 of the Laws of Zambia…...
Kambikambi challenges athletes to win medals at Africa Beach Games
NATIONAL Olympic Committee (NOC) Secretary General Boniface Kambikambi has challenged athletes representing the country at the 2023 Africa Beach Games in Tunisia to qualify for the World Championship. Zambia is sending a contingent of 26 athletes from four disciplines for the games that get underway today. Zambia will be represented in teqball, volleyball, air badminton,…...
