Stray lion alert: DNPW warns Lilayi residents against moving at night
THE Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) has cautioned residents of Lilayi and surrounding areas to take precautionary measures, especially at night, in view of reports of a roaming lion in the area. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Tourism yesterday, the department assured that wildlife police officers and veterinary officers…...
Chinese debt was bad debt, but we can’t run away from it
THE Zambia – China Friendship Association (ZCFA) says Zambia should take a two-track approach to resolve its debt to China, one, through the Common Framework, and another, by engaging the Chinese government on a bilateral level. ZCFA president Fredrick Mutesa says the bilateral approach between the Chinese and the Zambian government would help address ‘difficulties’…...
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We won’t demote you for investigating us – Kalunga tells public media journalists
MINISTRY of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Kennedy Kalunga has urged Journalists from public media institutions to be free to investigate those in government. He says President Hakainde Hichilema gave a directive that whoever did something wrong would be on their own. Speaking during the Anti-Corruption Media Training Workshop, Thursday, Kalunga said public journalists would…...
Losing Life at the Hands of the Police
Thirty-three-year-old Justine Wamunyima was a loving father, a devoted husband, a family man, and a hardworking man. On 30th December 2021, he was arrested by the police following a minor traffic infraction and taken into custody. Tragically, Justine never made it out of that police station alive. His death has left his family and community […]
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SCZ postpones ZRU elections
THE Zambia Rugby Union (ZRU) 2023 election has been postponed to May 20 with the Sports Council of Zambia (SCZ) guiding that a new nominations process be conducted. SCZ Chairperson Patrick Mutimushi guided ZRU to conduct fresh nominations following lapses that were observed in the nomination process. However, Mutimushi allowed ZRU to conduct its Annual…...
Foreign-based stars not delivering – Mwape
ZAMBIA Women’s National Team coach Bruce Mwape has challenged foreign-based players to up their performances ahead of the FIFA World Cup that kicks off in July and will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. Speaking during the post-match interview following the team’s 1-0 defeat to Slovenia in the Turkish Cup, Mwape said he had…...
Deadline for renovating Heroes Stadium moved to March 15 – Nkandu
SPORTS Minister Elvis Nkandu says the deadline for the completion of works at the National Heroes stadium has been moved to March 15 from February 28. Zambia will use the Heroes Stadium and OYDC Zambia venues to host the Under-18 and Under-20 Athletics Championships from April 29 to May 3. In an interview, Nkandu said…...
