MUZA faces Forest in Absa final
A BRAND new ABSA Cup champion will be crowned this afternoon when Forest Rangers and FC MUZA clash in their debut final appearance at Woodlands Stadium in Lusaka. President Hakainde Hichilema is set to grace the Cup final that promises nothing but fireworks and action from end-to-end with soccer fans on social media already throwing…...
Police charge Shakafuswa for “proposing violence”
POLICE in Lusaka have formally charged and arrested Mandevu PF member of parliament Christopher Shakafuswa for allegedly proposing violence. In a statement, Friday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga insisted that Shakafuswa proposed violence to people that had assembled at former president Edgar Lungu’s residence on May 3, and further incited them to attack police officers. “Police…...
Munir denies hate speech charge
LUMEZI Independent member of parliament Munir Zulu has appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court and pleaded not guilty to a charge of expressing or showing hatred, ridicule or contempt for persons because of race. Zulu is facing one count of expressing or showing hatred, ridicule or contempt for persons because of race Contrary to Section…...
Economy isn’t Bally’s biggest struggle but how to fix dysfunctional govt system – Sacika
FORMER Secretary to the Cabinet Dr Sketchley Sacika has urged President Hakainde Hichilema to consider appointing a commission of inquiry to look into the operations of the civil service, parastatal organisations, and state-owned enterprises. Dr Sacika says in his view, the President’s biggest struggle is not the economy but how to fix the country’s dysfunctional…...
MEMOIRS OF A 35-YEAR-OLD RETIREE (EPISODE FIVE)
In retirement, never let projects run on remote control. Whether it is a farm or a business, you have to make sure that you are directly involved and see to it that the tasks are executed in accordance with the target. You should never rely on telephone calls or WhatsApp pictures as progress reports. The […]
Political parties should appoint their own ECZ officials – Kateka
NEW Heritage Party president Chishala Kateka says political parties should be allowed to nominate their own members to form part of ECZ in order to promote fairness in the electoral process. The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) recently disclosed that preparations for the 2026 general elections were underway and gaining momentum. In an interview, however,…...
I’m ready to be led by any opposition leader who can win us 2026 elections – Kalaba
CITIZENS First president Harry Kalaba says he’s ready to be led by any of the opposition leaders he will be in an alliance with as long as they have higher chances of winning elections in 2026. Recently, UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda said it would be difficult for the opposition to unite because they all…...
Chipolopolo must ensure AFCON return – Kalaba
FORMER Chipolopolo and AFCON-winning midfielder Rainford Kalaba has encouraged the national team to be focused ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations ( AFCON) qualifier against Ivory Coast set for June 17 at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. Speaking in an interview, Thursday, Kalaba said it would be good to return to the AFCON to…...
Mung’andu angers Mwila: “these chaps should be kicked out”
DAVIES Mwila has questioned whether Chama South PF MP Davison Mung’andu was intoxicated when he encouraged the UPND government to continue on the same path taken in the corruption fight. Mwila says the PF should do something about the “indisciplined” members of parliament, arguing that the opposition party is better off remaining with few lawmakers…...
HH a vindictive President – KBF
ZAMBIA Must Prosper leader Kelvin Bwalya Fube says President Hakainde Hichilema has not forgiven PF for what they put him through and that is why he is seeking revenge by unleashing law enforcement agencies on them. In an interview, Wednesday, Fube said the country cannot heal when the Head of State and his praise singers…...
