3 in Court for insulting on fake ZNBC Facebook page
THREE people have been dragged to the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for alleged offences of use of insulting language, sedition and identity related crimes. Alick Sakala, 21, of Kitwe’s Buchi Compound, Chimango Luhanga, 25, a chef and Samuel Mwene, 23, a medical student, both of Lusaka’s Mtendere Compound are facing four counts of use of insulting…...
Arrows coach wary of Malolo Police
RED Arrows coach Chisi Mbewe says his team will not ride on its good form in the MTN-FAZ Super League as it goes into the ABSA round of 16 against Luapula envoys Malolo Police this Saturday at Arthur Davies Stadium. In an interview with Goal Diggers, Mbewe said the fixture looked easy on paper, but…...
A Good Friday for a Christian Nation
As we observe Good Friday, a day of profound significance in the Christian calendar, we are reminded not only of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ but also of the timeless lessons embedded in this sacred day. Good Friday offers an opportunity for introspection, reflection, and renewal, not only for individuals but also for our political…...
We also want to be seen on ZNBC – PF
SHIWANG’ANDU PF MP Stephen Kampyongo says the opposition should not beg for slots to appear on ZNBC. And Bwana Mkubwa independent MP Warren Mwambazi says one can be sleeping and wake up but still know the headline for ZNBC because of how the institution runs. Meanwhile, the National Assembly has ratified the appointment of Mumanga…...
Copper production has declined due to policy inconsistencies – PwC
PRICEWATER Coopers (PwC) Country Senior Partner, Andrew Chibuye, says according to his firm’s tabulations, the country had 33 changes in the mining tax policy between 2008 and 2021/2022. Speaking on Diamond TV’s “This Day” programme Chibuye said Zambia’s copper production had declined or stagnated due to inconsistencies in the mining tax policy. When asked how…...
Cost of living shoots to K10,603 per month
THE Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has revealed that the cost of living for a family of five in Lusaka now stands at K10,603.40, representing a 2.9 percent increase from K10, 307.01 recorded in February 2024. In a statement, Friday, JCTR Social and Economic Development Programme Manager Muchimba Siamachoka attributed the increment to the…...
COSAFA hosts Inaugural Awards to honour region’s best
COSAFA has set April 19 to host its inaugural annual awards to honour players, coaches and various other stakeholders in the region. According to a statement issued by COSAFA Executive Director Sue Destombes, COSAFA president Artur de Almeida e Silva said awards were aimed at paying homage to the best performers, on and off the…...
Mopani board will consist of 5 members from IRH, 3 from ZCCM-IH – Kabuswe
MINES and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe says the board for Mopani Copper Mines will comprise five members from International Resources Holding RSC Limited (IRH), three from ZCCM-IH, and one from the government. And Kabuswe, who has insisted that no sale has occurred at Mopani, says the Attorney General provided an opinion on the deal,…...
Inflation rises to 13.7%, estimates show economy grew by 8% in Q 4 of 2023
THE Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) says the country’s annual inflation for March 2024 has increased to 13.7 percent from the 13.5 percent recorded in February 2024. ZamStats has revealed that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates for the fourth quarter of 2023 show that the economy grew by 8.0 percent from the 4.6 percent recorded in…...
Zambia has become less risky to invest in – Mbambiko
KITWE Chamber of Commerce president Emmanuel Mbambiko says if actualised, the investments by those showing interest in Zambia after the debt restructuring deal will help strengthen the Kwacha. Mbambiko has however expressed fear that if the local currency gains too much, to a point of hitting K18 against US1, that may affect exporters negatively. On…...