Boxers set to break 29-yr-old record
TEAM Zambia has set its sights at winning more than four medals at the African Games in Ghana, a feat that would break a 29-year-old record. The nation is already guaranteed four medals after Albert Ngulube and Andrew Chilata joined Patrick Chinyemba and Margaret Tembo in qualifying for the semifinals of their respective categories. With…...
Samukonga, Malekani, Njobvu chase gold medals
THREE Zambian athletes led by Commonwealth and African 400m Champion Muzala Samukonga have stormed the finals of the ongoing Africa Games in Accra, Ghana. Samukonga cruised to the finals after winning heat three with a time of 45:51s, beating second-placed Dubem Nwachukwu of Nigeria, who timed 45:89s yesterday. Finishing third in the heat was Botswana’s…...
It’s very difficult to do business in Zambia, worse in rural areas
THE observation by Health Minister Honourable Sylvia Masebo that Western Province is one of the least developed areas in Zambia cannot pass without comment. The minister is worried that most health facilities in the province are dilapidated and health personnel have been leaving after being deployed. When a concern was raised about underdevelopment in Western…...
UPND will only serve one term because they’ve messed up everything – PF
KAWAMBWA PF member of parliament Nickson Chilangwa says PF never left any mess which needs cleaning up, arguing that the ones messing up everything are the UPND. Commenting on Nchanga UPND member of parliament Derricky Chilundika’s remarks that the UPND would need more terms to correct problems inherited from PF, Chilangwa argued that the ruling…...
Munirs corruption claims against me damaged my reputation – RDA Board Chair
RDA Board Chairperson Mulchand Kuntawala has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that Munir Zulu’s allegations that he transferred US$150,000 to Infrastructure Minister Charles Milupi damaged the reputation he had built for 47 years. This is in a matter in which Zulu, who is Lumezi Independent member of parliament, was dragged to court for allegedly issuing…...
We denied Patoranking entry because he didn’t have a Visa – Immigration
THE Immigration Department has denied Nigerian reggae-dancehall sensation Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie alias Patoranking entry into the country due to visa complications. In an interview yesterday, Department of Immigration Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka disclosed that Patoranking tried to enter the country via Ndola airport but was denied entry due to lack of a visa. He…...
Increase in financial scams worries BoZ
BANK of Zambia (BOZ) governor Dr Denny Kalyalya says the central bank has noted with concern an increase in financial scams brought about by the increased usage of digital financial platforms. And Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane says financial literacy is about fostering a mindset of responsible financial management and smart decision making…....
Water levels at Kariba continue reducing – ZRA
THE Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has disclosed that the Kariba Dam lake level is currently receding when it should have been rising during this period of the year. And ZRA says from the last update provided on March 6, 2024, the Zambezi River flows at Chavuma gauging station have been increasing slowly. In a statement,…...
Chisenga won’t go unpunished for calling HH a liar in parley – Nkombo
LOCAL Government Minister Gary Nkombo says Mambilima PF MP Jean Chisenga will not go unpunished for calling President Hakainde Hichilema a liar in Parliament. And Nkombo says the lack of political rallies is a subject of discussion because even UPND has not had political rallies. Meanwhile, Nkombo says United Kwacha Alliance’s office bearers must have…...
Speaker suspends Jay Jay from Parley for 30 days
PETAUKE Independent Member of parliament Emmanuel Jay Banda has been suspended from Parliament for 30 sittings days. First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Malungo Chisangano suspended Banda on the complaint by Katombola UPND MP Clement Andeleki against Banda for alleging that they were chased from parliament to enable them misappropriate funds. “I have a…...