UNDP regional boss wonders why Zambia is poor despite being peaceful
UNDP’s Regional Bureau for Africa Assistant Secretary-General and Director Ahunna Eziakonwa has wondered why a country like Zambia, which enjoys peace internally and with its neighbours, still has an issue with poverty. And President Hakainde Hichilema says climate change is denting government’s ambition for economic expansion in 2024. Speaking when she met President Hichilema at…...
Zambia’s pro-Israel position at ICJ attracts heavy criticism
ZAMBIA’s pro-Israel position at the International Court of Justice on Monday drew heavy criticism from political analysts within the country and across the region. Through Solicitor General Marshal Muchende, Zambia made its submissions at the ICJ on the continued conflict between Israel and Palestine, calling for a solution that recognises the security needs of the…...
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Police arrest Nakacinda, Mwamba
POLICE have arrested and charged PF secretary general for the Edgar Lungu-led faction, Raphael Nakacinda, for making false allegations against the Electoral Commission of Zambia. Police have also apprehended the faction’s information and publicity chairperson Emmanuel Mwamba and three others for disorderly conduct. In a statement, Tuesday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said Nakacinda falsely claimed…...
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ZTTA challenges players to win medals at African Games
THE Zambia Table Tennis Association (ZTTA) has asked the four athletes picked to represent Zambia at the forthcoming All-Africa Games to show cause for their selection by reaping medals. 65 athletes are set to fly the Zambian flag at the Games set for Ghana, from March 8-23. Zambia will compete in 12 sporting disciplines, including…...
I earned K18m from govt, business, Kampyongo tells court
SHIWANG’ANDU PF MP Stephen Kampyongo has told the Lusaka Magistrate court that he earned about K18 million from his government portfolios and business, contrary to what the state had purported. The lawmaker also told the court that the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) had failed to bring a witness to talk about his salaries. In this matter,…...
Kamanga asks fans to fill stadium as Copper Queens host Ghana
FAZ president Andrew Kamanga has appealed to soccer fans countrywide to fill up the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium and inspire the Copper Queens to victory when they face off with Ghana in the return of the 2024 Paris Olympic qualifiers this Wednesday. Zambia made a big step towards qualification to the Olympics with a hard-fought 1-0…...
Foloko urges athletes to work hard, qualify for Olympic Games
THE National Olympic Committee (NOC) has urged athletes still in the race of qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games to remain resolute and steady fast. Featherweight boxer Patrick Chinyemba was the first Zambian athlete to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after a knockout win against Aladine Zidi of Tunisia during the 2023…...