HH drops Gary as elections chair, replaces him with Mufalali
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has appointed nominated MP Likando Mufalali as UPND Chairperson for elections, replacing Gary Nkombo. Meanwhile, Nkombo has expressed his deep gratitude to President Hichilema for allowing him to serve in that position for nine years, saying that while he may have missed the mark in his role as chairperson, he remains indebted…...
DEC nabs 3 for theft involving $1 million
THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has charged and arrested three individuals in connection with offences involving theft of $1 million. The individuals have been identified as Jeff Mwape aged 30, Chiwaya Lumayi, 34 and Wilson Mukuka, 35. In a statement, Friday, DEC Public Relations Officer Allan Tamba says Mwape, in his capacity as Director of…...
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Zambia Boxing Federation secures World Boxing membership
THE Zambia Boxing Federation (ZBF) has officially cut ties with the International Boxing Association (IBA) and secured affiliation with World Boxing (WB) in a move aimed at restoring the sport’s full participation in the Olympic movement. The development was confirmed following a World Boxing Executive Committee meeting held on March 15, 2026, where Zambia’s application…...
BB11 on fire as she inspired Orlando Pride to first win of the season
COPPER Queens captain Barbra Banda continued her sensational return from injury, scoring her third consecutive goal to inspire Orlando Pride to a commanding 3-0 victory over Chicago Stars FC in a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) fixture played on Wednesday night at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium in Illinois. Banda, who has been in…...
Katoba warns female footballers against same-sex relationships
FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) Women’s Representative, Colonel Priscilla Katoba, has warned female footballers against engaging in same-sex relationships, stating that such conduct contravenes Zambian law and could attract serious consequences. Katoba delivered the caution during an engagement session with Green Buffaloes Women Football Club, where she addressed players, the technical bench and club officials…...
Roan MP, Kitwe and Chipata mayors defect to UPND
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has told new and old UPND members to talk about winning the August polls during and after prayers in church. Meanwhile, Kitwe Mayor Mwaya Mpasa, Chipata Independent Mayor George Mwanza and Roan Independent MP Joel Chibuye have joined the UPND. Speaking after receiving the members during a community engagement in Kitwe yesterday,…...
Lubinda has run his race, PF has spoken, let him hand the party to Makebi
A GOOD political leader under a democracy is one who allows internal democracy for his own power to be challenged. A political party is not supposed to operate like a company whose leadership is guaranteed and cannot be changed without the willingness of the shareholder. In politics, a leader must understand that those whom he/she…...
I feel sorry for Lubinda, he organised his own political downfall – Mpankata
LUPOSOSHI PF MP Emmanuel Mpankata says he feels sorry for former PF acting president Given Lubinda because he was beaten at his own game. Mpankata says Lubinda’s loss in the recently held PF convention for the party presidency was embarrassing and shows that party members were not happy with the way he was running the…...
Don’t worry about load shedding, we’re ready for 24-hour economy – Chikote
ENERGY Minister Makozo Chikote says citizens should not worry about load shedding amid the recently announced 24/7 economy. Recently, government approved a 24/7 economy for Zambia. The policy direction means that businesses and banks, among others, will operate 24 hours a day. Economic experts and the Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM), among others, have welcomed…...