We knew a maize crisis would come – FRA
THE Food Reserve Agency (FRA) says it took a risky action last year to sell 1,000,000 metric tonnes of maize in order to pay off farmers. FRA Board Chairperson Kelvin Hambwezya says although the country is now out of the deeper waters in terms of food security, the agency should never undertake such a risky…...
VAR has set a high bar on our game – Kamanga
FAZ president Andrew Kamanga says the use of Video Assistant Refereeing (VAR) during the Absa Cup final set a high bar that speaks to football development. And Kamanga has revealed that the Chipolopolo will have an international camp to help prepare for the June 17 AFCON qualifier against Ivory Coast. Forest Rangers and FC MUZA…...
Winning Serbian League a dream come true – Kangwa
KLINGS Kangwa says it’s a dream come true for him to win two titles in his debut season with his club Crvena Zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) in Serbia. Speaking in an interview with Goal Diggers, Monday, Kangwa said it was a humbling feeling to win both the league title and the Serbian domestic cup. Kangwa…...
Protesting tanker drivers should resume work, their concerns receiving attention – Labour Commissioner
LABOUR Commissioner Givens Muntengwa has urged protesting tanker drivers to resume work, saying their concerns have been escalated to relevant authorities and are receiving active consideration for resolution. Zambia Union of Tanker Drivers and Allied Workers (ZUTDAW) National trustee Billiat Munengo recently said the drivers were protesting because despite presenting their grievances to the Labour…...
Jewel of Africa donates $5000 to World Cup bound Copper Queens
WOMEN’S National team skipper Barbra Banda says the overwhelming support by Jewels of Africa will spur the team to a confident showing at their debut FIFA Women’s World Cup to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. Jewels of Africa yesterday donated $5,000 as part of its support to the Copper Queens ahead of their…...
Musukwa challenges seizure of his properties in court
FORMER mines and minerals development minister Richard Musukwa and six others have dragged the state to the Lusaka High Court seeking a declaration that the search and seizure of their properties by DEC officers was illegal. The six other petitioners include; Jenala Lungu, Jacqueline Musukwa, Kumapili Hotel Limited, Mwanangwa Resources Limited, Tachizya Company Limited and…...
Trade Kings-sponsored Golf Clinic attracts over 50 women
OVER 50 women gathered at Lusaka Golf Club over the weekend to take part in the Annual Women’s Golf Clinic aimed at encouraging women to join the sport. The clinic was organised by Trade Kings Group in partnership with Tzedakah Golf Networks (TGN) which offers a series of services with various golf clubs. The services…...
Lusambo misses court due to illness, as he faces more charges
FORMER Kabushi PF member of parliament Bowman Lusambo has been dragged to court for possession of properties reasonably suspected of being proceeds of crime. Meanwhile, Lusambo has, through his lawyer, asked the court to adjourn the matter in which he is facing three counts of attempting to interfere with witnesses, saying he is unwell. In…...
Govt’s betrayal of soya bean farmers
A FARMER, Beauty Chainda, has lamented the Food Reserve Agency’s decision to forgo the purchase of soya beans from the 2022/2023 farming season under this year’s crop marketing period. While the government has increased the floor price for maize by over 100 per cent, the UPND government has resolved to do away with soya beans…...
We never castigated priests who criticised us – PF
PF vice-president Given Lubinda says the PF did not refer to Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu as a son of Lucifer when he spoke against them while they were still in office. And Lubinda has called upon all Zambians to defend and protect the Church, saying it is merely playing its prophetic role of fighting for social…...
