Chililabombwe man stabs wife to death
POLICE in Chililabombwe on the Copperbelt Province have arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly stabbing his wife to death after a marital dispute. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba disclosed in a statement that the couple had a marital difference which led to a fight. He said during the fight, the husband, Wezi Sichinga, picked a…...
PF MPs being arrested because they’ve refused to join UPND – Mundubile
LEADER of the Opposition in Parliament Brian Mundubile claims that PF members of parliament are being intimidated and persecuted because they have refused to get on the ruling party’s side. And Malole PF member of parliament Robert Kalimi says Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu should not be excited as he is not…...
ZSIC insurance covers Copper Queens
ZSIC General Insurance has unveiled an insurance cover of K2.3 million for the women’s national team ahead of their maiden World Cup appearance that swings into action on July 20. Speaking at a media briefing held at Football House in Lusaka yesterday, ZSIC acting Managing Director Sylvia Nguluwe said the insurance company remained committed to…...
Zambia to face Morocco ahead of COSAFA tournament
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has revealed that the North Africa-bound local Chipolopolo squad will also face Morocco in a second international friendly match. FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga confirmed that the COSAFA squad would face Morocco after their earlier announced friendly match against Kuwait. The local assemblage led by coach Numba Mumamba entered…...
Antonio ditches “directionless” PF
PF Media Director Antonio Mwanza says he doesn’t see the former ruling party holding a convention to elect its new leader because there’s no such commitment from the central committee. And Mwanza has announced that he has resigned from his position and has also withdrawn his membership from the PF. Addressing the media, Thursday, Mwanza…...
UPND will rule for more than 23 years – Liswaniso
UPND National Youth Chairperson Gilbert Liswaniso says people should get used to having the UPND in power as it will rule for more than 23 years. Speaking when he featured on Hot FM’s “Hot Seat” programme, Thursday, Liswaniso said he was confident that Zambians will re-elect the UPND based on its successes. “The 2026 elections,…...
Abductor pretended to be a cop, court hears as it sets date for sentencing
LUSAKA High Court Judge Charles Kafunda has convicted two Lusaka men who abducted 13 women after they pleaded guilty to 54 counts of abduction, assault, rape, among other charges. Judge Kafunda has since set June 22, 2023, for sentencing. This is the matter in which James Bwalya, 22, is jointly charged with Mathews Sikaonga, also…...
FAZ hires Cole to advise Copper Queens technical bench
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has appointed former United States U17 girls’ national team coach Lisa Cole as the women’s national team technical advisor ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Cole’s appointment follows concerns raised by football stakeholders on the need for FAZ to beef up the technical bench for the Copper…...
9-yr-old Bupe aims to win medal at UFAK karate championship
NINE–year–old Karateka Bupe Njovu has expressed confidence in reaping a medal at the forthcoming 2023 edition of the UFAK Region South Championships, which takes shape today in Zimbabwe. The Africa Union Sports Council Region 5 Karate Federation hosts the championship to develop the sport in the region. Speaking in an interview before departure for Zimbabwe…...
We’ve diverted over 80% of our total waste to productive use – Zambia Sugar
ZAMBIA Sugar Country Managing Director Oswald Magwenzi says the institution remains committed to preserving the environment by adapting to sustainable practices. Magwenzi notes that in the area of waste, the company has pledged to throw away less, stating that through this effort, Zambia Sugar has managed to divert over 80 percent of its total waste…...
