FAZ hails MTN’s enduring commitment to Zambian football
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has applauded MTN Zambia for its long-standing commitment to the development of local football following productive discussions aimed at strengthening the partnership between the two organisations. FAZ president Keith Mweemba, accompanied by officials from the Zambian Premier League, held a strategic meeting with the telecommunications giant to deliberate on…...
Arrows seek redempion as Nkana chase back-to-back wins
RED Arrows will be eager to return to winning ways when they host Kansanshi Dynamos in today’s MTN Super League’s Week-24 fixture at Nkoloma Stadium, following last weekend’s disappointing 2-1 defeat to FC MUZA in Mazabuka. The Airmen currently sit second on the league table with 43 points, five behind defending champions Power Dynamos. Victory…...
Kundananji scoops prestigious IOC Gender Equality Award
COPPER Queens star Racheal Kundananji has been named the African continental winner in the prestigious IOC Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions Awards, recognising her outstanding contribution to advancing opportunities for women and girls through sport. The award, presented by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), honours individuals and organisations around the world who have made…...
I’m ready to sacrifice my life for Zambia – Sangwa
MOVEMENT for National Renewal (MNR) leader John Sangwa says after reaching the one million target for followers, he is now working to convert those numbers into votes. And Sangwa says he is ready to sacrifice his life for the good of Zambia. Recently, Sangwa announced that his movement would transition into a political party after…...
Proposed constituency names should reflect historical heritage – ECZ
ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis has advised District Electoral Officers to ensure that proposed constituency names reflect historical heritage, natural features or distinctive local characteristics. And North-Western Province District Electoral Officers have proposed adding 12 new constituencies to the province. Meanwhile, Zambezi District Electoral Officer Biggie Chanda has submitted that the district failed to reach a…...
AG justifies use of Grant Thornton in RDA audit
ACTING Auditor General Dr Ron Mwambwa has defended his office’s decision to obtain confirmations of account balances and creditor amounts during the audit of the Road Development Agency’s financial statements, stating that it is a standard audit procedure. Dr Mwambwa also says the appointment of Grant Thornton, a private audit firm, to audit the Agency’s…...
There’s no shortcut, call for a convention if you want to be president, Mpankata tells Lubinda
LUPOSOSHI PF MP Emmanuel Mpankata says Given Lubinda should call for a convention if he wants to be PF president, as that is the only way he will be recognised by everyone. On Sunday, PF acting president Lubinda said people cannot claim to love former president Edgar Lungu while hating him, because the former president…...
It’s too early to start alarming the public with election rigging narratives
PF presidential aspirant Makebi Zulu has warned that the proposed amendments to the Electoral Process Act may be intended to make rigging easier in the August general elections. His main concern, like that of stakeholders, is the proposal to remove the official date stamp from ballot papers, a security feature meant to help distinguish valid…...
Removing date stamp from ballots a ploy to rig – Makebi
PF presidential aspirant Makebi Zulu claims that there may be an attempt to rig the August general elections following the decision to amend the Electoral Process Act. Speaking on Crown TV, Monday, Zulu questioned the rationale for amending a law he said was already working well, stating that the only rational reason for this decision…...
We must aim for top mining spot in Africa – Govt
MINISTRY of Mines Permanent Secretary Dr Hapenga Kabeta says Zambia’s ranking as the third-best mining destination in Africa is a welcome development, but it is not a good position. Recently, the 2025 Fraser Institute Annual Survey of Mining Companies ranked Zambia the third most attractive mining investment destination in Africa and 25th globally. Speaking when…...