We’re comfortable with Lungu even though they say he’s a weak opponent – Mundubile
MPOROKOSO PF Member of Parliament Brian Mundubile says his party is comfortable with former president Edgar Lungu as their leader, wondering why the UPND gets unsettled whenever he interacts with people, despite considering him a weak opponent. Speaking during his appearance on KBN TV’s “The Big Hour” programme recently, Mundubile questioned why the ruling party…...
Amos Chanda granted K100,000 bail
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has granted former president Edgar Lungu’s press aide, Amos Chanda, K100,000 bail on his own recognisance following his appeal against a one-year prison sentence imposed on him for stealing a court record. Lusaka Senior Resident Magistrate Ireen Wishimanga has also ordered Chanda to provide two working sureties and to surrender his…...
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Chalimbana students protest due to load shedding
A POLICE officer sustained a serious wound on his right hand during a riot by Chalimbana University students in Chongwe district on Wednesday night. Police Deputy Spokesperson Danny Mwale disclosed in a statement that the students took to the streets due to load shedding, which affected the university and surrounding areas. “Chalimbana University students in…...
Muzala continues to chase Olympics qualification at Wanda Diamond League
COMMONWEALTH and African 400m champion Muzala Samukonga says competing in the Rabat/Marrakech Wanda Diamond League is a great opportunity to improve his time. Samukonga, who left the country yesterday, will be in action on Sunday May 19 in the fourth round of the 2024 Wanda Diamond League. Morocco will be hosting the African edition of…...
FNB to spend K4m on Kopala Run
FIRST National Bank (FNB) Zambia has announced a sponsorship of K4 million for the 2024 FNB Kopala Run, scheduled for July 20 at the Garden Court in Kitwe. The FNB Kopala Run, previously called the ‘FNB 10Km Run’ has been renamed following the addition of the 21Km race to the already existing 5Km walk and…...
U17 girls bubbling with confidence ahead of Uganda clash
THE U17 girls have expressed confidence in getting the job done and progressing to the next round of the Dominican Republic 2024 FIFA Women’s World Cup, when they face off with Uganda this Friday. The Copper Princesses, who carry a 2-0 advantage from the first leg, had their first training session yesterday ahead of the…...
Woolley posed like a boyish socialite, but he has been a fantastic diplomat
THE outspoken former secretary general of the Patriotic Front, madam Mumbi Phiri says she is happy that British High Commissioner to Zambia, Nicholas Woolley, is leaving the country because he acted like an extension of the ruling UPND. Madam Mumbi Phiri says High Commissioner Woolley had a negative influence on President Hakainde Hichilema, and therefore…...
Court revokes bench warrant issued against GBM
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has discharged the warrant of arrest it issued against former defence minister Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba in a case where he is charged with 24 counts of conflict of interest, money laundering, among other charges. On May 8, Magistrate Stanford Ngobola issued the bench warrant against Mwamba after he failed to attend…...
Be patient, pain is inevitable when squeezing a boil, insists Nalumango
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango has insisted that Zambians should remain strong and exercise patience as government addresses legacy issues, saying pain is inevitable when squeezing a boil. And Vice-President Nalumango says she was saddened when she heard that the country will soon be subjected to 12-hour load shedding but notes that this is why the President…...