African laws, sanctions not deterrent enough to stop corruption – Transparency International
TRANSPARENCY International Chairperson Francois Valerian says the movement is fighting citizens abusing their power to become wealthy, but not wealth. And Valerian says the laws and sanctions in Africa are not deterrent enough to stop corruption. Further, he has implored civil society organisations to protect victims of corruption, saying they suffer in their daily lives…...
ACC nabs former head teacher for failing to comply with procurement guidelines
THE Anti-Corruption Commission says it has arrested former Masala Secondary School head teacher Jolly Nalili for failing to comply with applicable procurement guidelines in relation to authorisation of payment totalling K30,222. In a statement, Wednesday, ACC Senior Corporate Communications Officer Dr Dorothy Mzumara said Nalili had been released on bond and would appear in court…...
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“Can You See Us” is not in $365,000 debt, but it has not yet realised return on investment, clarifies Thompson
FILM maker, Lawrence Thompson has clarified that the “Can you See Us” movie did not record a loss of $365,000 but that the said amount was the cost of production. Correcting the assertion made by his earlier statement that the movie had left the production in debt, Thompson said the correct position was that the…...
Lsk man murders girlfriend over property
A 27-YEAR-OLD woman of Lusaka has died after she was strangled by her 28-year-old boyfriend, who works as a security guard. According to police, the suspect confessed to harboring intentions of acquiring the property owned by the deceased. In a statement, Wednesday, Police Public Relations Officer Rae Hamoonga said the woman, who was working as…...
Zambia breaks 29-yr-old record as 7 boxers make African Games semis
THREE more Zambian boxers have stormed the medal brackets at the ongoing African Games in Ghana, guaranteeing the country seven medals. This means that Zambia has broken its record of winning four boxing medals at the Games, which was last achieved 29 years ago at the Zimbabwe Games in 1995. The latest additions are bantamweight…...
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U21 netball team wins first game at World Cup qualifiers
THE Zambia U21 netball national team has registered its first win at the ongoing World Cup qualifiers in South Africa to revive its hopes of progressing to the next round. The Moses Ndhlovu-drilled side thrashed Tanzania 52-15 in a dominant display. Nelly Lutambo scored sixteen goals to guide the Copper Princess to their first victory…...
Chanda returns as Mwape names 34 for Morocco clash
WOMEN’s national team coach Bruce Mwape has named a star-studded 34-member provisional squad, including midfielder Grace Chanda ahead of the back-to-back 2024 Paris Olympic qualifier matches against Morocco. Chanda of CFF Madrid has returned to the squad for the first time since she featured in the 3-all draw against Switzerland on June 30, 2023. After…...
Grant challenges new players to prove themselves
AVRAM Grant says the Four-Nations tournament is a good platform for players to prove their worth ahead of the World Cup qualifiers in June. The Chipolopolo gaffer has challenged new additions to prove that they belong in the national team setup by playing well at the tournament. Speaking with FAZ Media before departure for Lilongwe…...