Zambia’s top golfer finishes 4th at Moanda Open
ZAMBIA’s burgeoning golfer Sydney Wemba has settled for a fourth place finish at the just ended Moanda Open in Gabon, with a total score of one over 289. In an interview with Goal Diggers, Wemba said he was happy with his performance as he strived to do better this year. “What I can say is…...
Copper Queens no longer underdogs – Kamanga
FAZ president Andrew Kamanga says the women’s national team no longer carries the underdog tag and stands as one of the heavy weights on the continent heading into the final round of the Olympics qualifiers against Morocco this Friday. The Copper Queens will host Morocco at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola in the first…...
ZESCO denies building palace for Senior Chief Raphael Sikazwe Tafuna
ZESCO Company Limited has refuted claims that it constructed a palace in Isoka for Senior Chief Raphael Sikazwe Tafuna, asserting that the Chief had no authorisation from the company or government to occupy the house. This comes amidst a succession dispute between Sikazwe and Mathews Kakungu Siame for the Chieftainship. Spokesperson of the Lungu Royal…...
Umodzi Kum’mawa condemns Chief Chikwa’s arrest
UMODZI Kum’mawa has wondered why Chief Chikwa of the Senga speaking people of Chama District in Eastern Province has been arrested for cutting trees, when other chiefs perform the same activity without harassment in other regions. On Sunday, Chief Chikwa was arrested and formally charged for cutting timber in a game restricted area. Meanwhile, Minister…...
2 illegal miners die in Chingola
TWO illegal miners have died while one survived after the earth collapsed and buried them as they conducted mining activities at Cop 5 KCM dump site in Chingola. The victims have been identified as Prince Chilumba aged 19, Collins Nkwato aged 20 while the survivor is Jackson Illunga, 18, who had no visible injuries but…...
Fuel still too expensive despite ERB maintaining prices – BTOAZ
THE Buses and Taxi Owners Association of Zambia (BTOAZ) says it’s good that the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has maintained fuel prices but insists that current prices are still too high. On Sunday, ERB announced that it had maintained fuel pump prices for April at K31.12 for petrol, K28.78 for diesel, K20.44 for Jet A1…...
Damage of load-shedding still there despite splitting hours – ZACA
ZAMBIA Consumer Association (ZACA) Executive Secretary Juba Sakala says despite Zesco implementing a staggered eight-hour daily load shedding programme for Lusaka, the damage caused by power outages is still being felt by consumers. On Sunday, Zesco announced that it would implement a staggered eight-hour daily load shedding programme for residential areas in Lusaka, effective April…...
Govt commences 2025 budget preps
GOVERNMENT has commenced preparations for the 2025 National Budget and the 2025-2027 Medium Term Budget Plan (MTBP). In a statement, Monday, Secretary to Treasury Felix Nkulukusa stated that to facilitate inclusive and transparent budget preparations, the Ministry of Finance and National Planning would be conducting broad-based consultations on the 2025 budget and the 2025- 2027…...
The embarrassing behaviour of Speaker Mutti and her deputies
THE National Assembly of Zambia is currently missing three members of parliament, two from the main opposition, PF, and one Independent. These three lawmakers are serving 30-day suspensions each for one offence or another. Calling the Republican President a liar, calling out the speaker for gagging opposition MPs and “disorderly conduct” are some of the…...
Easter presented opportunity for HH, ECL to reconcile – Fr Chikoya
COUNCIL of Churches in Zambia general secretary Fr Emmanuel Chikoya says Easter symbolises hope, new beginnings and reconciliation. In an interview, Sunday, Fr Chikoya said Easter also presents an opportunity for top political leaders to overcome any bitterness they may harbour against each other. He added that it was possible for President Hakainde Hichilema and…...