It’s not an embarrassment to lose to Argentina – Mweemba
FOOTBALL Association of Zambia FAZ) president, Keith Mweemba says that the odds of Zambia beating Argentina are undoubtedly low. He said it is not an embarrassment for the Chipolopolo Boys to lose to the reigning world champions because the two teams are not at the same level. The FAZ president however sent a message to…...
We’re working very hard to win the Aug polls – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the UPND is working hard to win the August elections, but that the final decision lies with the people. Speaking when he met with United Nations officials at State House, Monday, President Hichilema stressed that the elections would be free, fair and credible. “We really appreciate these interactions. The upcoming elections,…...
I will stand in Monze if people still want me – Mwiimbu
MONZE Central UPND MP Jack Mwiimbu says he will contest the upcoming elections if the people of his constituency still want him. Mwiimbu, who is also Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security, is one of the longest-serving MPs, having been in Parliament for over 24 years. Asked if he would still contest in the…...
MPs leaving PF are greedy – Nyirenda
FORMER PF deputy secretary general Brenda Nyirenda says MPs leaving the party to join the UPND are doing so out of greed. Nyirenda says there is precedent in Parliament, and when one chooses to go against the party that supported them, it raises questions among the electorate. Her comments follow the recent move by Kanchibiya…...
Zambia is not ready for a 24-hour economy – IRMZA
THE Institute of Risk Management Zambia (IRMZA) says the country is not ready for a 24-hour economy. The Institute has pointed out that energy instability, limited night-time transport, and inadequate street lighting, CCTV and surveillance systems would undermine the feasibility of continuous operations. In a statement, Monday, IRMZA Executive Director Francis Ziba said such a…...
Don’t direct your anger towards HH when arrested – State House
STATE House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says people should not direct their anger at President Hakainde Hichilema when they are arrested for engaging in wrongdoing. His remarks follow statements by Tonse Alliance president Brian Mundubile, who said he had emerged stronger from his arrest and was ready to continue fighting. Addressing his supporters, Mundubile…...
Enforcing laws passed by parley is not persecution – Mweetwa
UPND Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says if there was political persecution in the current government, all those who committed crimes during the PF administration would have been pursued. Responding to People’s Party president Sebastian Kopulande’s statement that the UPND government was using the Cyber Law to silence the opposition, Sunday, Mweetwa argued that President Hakainde Hichilema…...
2026 is for HH, stop wasting money and focus on 2031, Kavindele tells opposition
FORMER vice-president Enock Kavindele says all those who want to take over from President Hakainde Hichilema in 2026 are simply wasting their time and money. Kavindele also says Movement for National Renewal leader John Sangwa is not the first person to come up with the idea of people funding his party. In an interview, Monday,…...
Central Province anticipates bumper harvest
CENTRAL Province says it is anticipating another bumper harvest in the region, owing to the timely delivery of inputs by government and the hard work of the farmers. In a statement, Monday, Central Province Principal Public Relations Officer Tobias Phiri, however, noted that some business people have already started buying maize in the province at…...
Israeli Envoy urges against dependency on Middle East oil, “Zambia shouldn’t suffer”
ISRAELI Ambassador to Zambia Ofra Farhi has urged Zambians to use the Middle East conflict as an opportunity to reduce dependence on Middle East oil and start doing business within Africa, in line with President Hakainde Hichilema’s call. Ambassador Farhi also says 100 Zambian students are in Israel pursuing an 11-month agriculture programme. Meanwhile, Ambassador…...