Nkandu congratulates African Games athletes
SPORTS minister Elvis Nkandu has commended the performance of athletes at the 13th edition of the All-Africa Games in Accra, Ghana. Zambia minted 15 medals for the first time in the history of the Games, managing four gold medals, five silver, and six bronze medals. Zambia clinched gold through boxers Patrick Chiyemba, Gerald Kabinda, Judoka…...
We’ll win 2nd Morocco friendly – U15 players
THE Zambia U15 team is back in action for the second friendly game against Morocco at the ongoing Double Confrontation Invitational tournament, with striker Sydney Zulu saying the team is eyeing a strong finish. In the first game, the two sides played out a 3-all draw despite Zambia leading 3-1 at one moment. In an…...
Seven in court for trafficking 21-yr-old female albino
SEVEN people have appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for allegedly trafficking a 21-year-old female albino. Patson Tembo, 60, Moses Banda, 25, Jackson Zulu, 44, Andrew Kabali, 37, Emmanuel Mwanza, 29, Richard Moonga, 27, and Daniel Mwanza, 38, are facing two counts of trafficking. In the first count, the seven are charged with conduct facilitating…...
Suspension of duty on wheat importation excites millers
MILLERS Association of Zambia president Andrew Chintala says the suspension of duty on the importation of 100,000 metric tonnes of wheat will ensure affordability of the commodity. Last week, Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa disclosed that Cabinet had approved the issuance of a Statutory Instrument that provides for the suspension of duty on the importation…...
Drought has accelerated investment in energy sector – Jito
SPECIAL Assistant to the President for Economic, Investment and Development Affairs Jito Kayumba says drought has given the country an opportunity to treat energy development with urgency. In an interview, Kayumba revealed that drought was triggering more energy developments and developers were accelerating their investments. “I would like to isolate drought from the investment potential…...
AMSC calls for enactment of Local Content Act – Mwaba
THE Association of Mine Suppliers and Contractors (AMSC) says it would have loved the enactment of the Local Content Act before unveiling the strategic equity partners for major mines such as Mopani. AMSC president Costa Mwaba has described the unlocking of Mopani as a good thing. In an interview, Mwaba said the association wanted the…...
Creditors will heed HH’s call to end debt standoff – CSO Debt Alliance
CSO Debt Alliance Chairperson Fr Alex Muyebe has expressed optimism that creditors will heed President Hakainde Hichilema’s call to end the debt stand-off for Zambia and vindicate the G20 Common Framework. On Wednesday, President Hichilema told the Financial Times that the debt stand-off was like a python around the neck, chocking the state and negating…...
Four to stand trial for kidnapping, aggravated robbery
FOUR residents of Makeni Villa in Lusaka have appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court facing charges of aggravated robbery and kidnapping with intent to murder. Lusaka Magistrate Mwandu Sakala has committed Nicholus Bakajika, 20, a merchandiser; Moses Banda, 20, a bus conductor; Sophia Bakajika, 23, a student; and Lillian Mwape, 40, to the Lusaka High…...
Chirundu Utd sweeps away Katete Utd to setup MUZA date
THE Southern Province derby between the proverbial ‘David and Goliath’ awaits in the 2024 Absa Cup when Chirundu United face MTN Super League side FC MUZA in the round of 16. The round of 16 this long weekend will see Zesco United face Barotse Crocs, Nchanga Rangers go head to head with River Plate, while…...
No UKA leader has a criminal record – Sikota
UNITED Kwacha Alliance (UKA) Chairperson Sakwiba Sikota says no opposition leader belonging to the alliance has a criminal record. Sikota says relevant authorities must just proceed to register UKA as a political party and avoid creating unnecessary hurdles during the registration process. In an interview, Sikota said some alliance members were interviewed by the police…...