First Kopa consignment has sold out, reveals Kamanga
FAZ president Andrew Kamanga has revealed that the first consignment of the new Kopa kit has sold out barely five days after its launch in Ndola before the AFCON qualifier against Ivory Coast. The third generation of the Kopa brand was launched on Thursday last week in Ndola with several fans lining up to grab…...
I won’t be surprised to see more influential members leave PF, insists Lubinda
PF vice-president Given Lubinda says he wouldn’t be surprised to see more influential members leaving the party because it’s not easy for some people to be in opposition. And Lubinda says if Zambians do not stand up against the UPND government, by next year, no one will be able to complain about anything as they…...
Motivate the boys on their AfCON assignment, World Cup aspiration
CHIPOLOPOLO boss Avram Grant believes the performance of the national team keeps sparkling with every game they play. Zambia over the weekend punched its way back to the Africa Cup of Nations following their 3-0 triumph over 2023 AFCON hosts Ivory Coast at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. Grant’s charges sealed their AFCON qualification…...
High maize price pushing cost of feed up – PAZ
POULTRY Association of Zambia (PAZ) says the high prices of maize announced by the Food Reserve Agency are pushing the cost of feed uo. In an interview, Monday, PAZ Executive Manager Dominic Chanda said feed prices had been affected by the exchange rate, maize and soya beans prices. “There are short term fluctuations that are…...
Stop spreading rumours about Mwamba as Police Complaints Commission probes his complaint – Govt
MINISTRY of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Kennedy Kalunga says as the Police Public Complaints Commission investigates allegations that PF presidential aspirant Emmanuel Mwamba was assaulted by officers, people must refrain from “jumping to conclusions or spreading unfounded rumours”. And Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the police are still waiting for Mwamba to produce a…...
We’ll only take constructive criticism – UPND
LOCAL Government and Rural Development Minister Gary Nkombo says government will not entertain destructive criticism because it is focused on providing solutions through the Constituency Development Fund. Mporokoso PF member of parliament Brian Mundubile recently wondered why President Hakainde Hichilema boasts about the Constituency Development Fund when it is only three percent of the national…...
Individuals must begin to take responsibility for their own health – Masebo
HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo says government is always ready for any pandemic or disease breakout, but this is never sufficient and it is therefore important for individuals to start taking responsibility for their own health. Giving an update on the Covid-19 pandemic in the National Assembly, Friday, Masebo said prevention was better than cure and…...
Court revokes bond for EFF leader, 21 others
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court yesterday revoked the bond for Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Kasonde Mwenda and 21 others. Lusaka Magistrate Chilangwa Masoja revoked the accused’s bond after their surety failed to account for the whereabouts of one of the accused persons. In this matter, Mwenda is jointly charged with 21 others who include; George…...
We’ve spent close to $10m on ZILAS – Muchima
LANDS Minister Elijah Muchima says the Zambia Information Land Administration System (ZILAS) was contracted by the PF government at almost US$19 million, revealing that so far, close to US$10 million has been paid. In the National Assembly, Friday, Kalabo Central UPND member of parliament Chinga Miyutu wanted to find out how much it had cost…...
DEC illegally brought my helicopter into the country – Malanji
FORMER foreign affairs minister Joseph Malanji says he is not moved by what he terms as the “excitement” displayed by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) who retrieved and seized one of his helicopters. Meanwhile, according to a court order from the Zimbabwe High Court, the Zimbabwe Civil Aviation Authority has been barred from registering the…...
