Daka answers critics as Sakala shines in Al Fayha goal fest
CHIPOLOPOLO fans had a reason to celebrate over the weekend as national team forwards Patson Daka and Fashion Sakala delivered standout performances for their respective clubs in England and Saudi Arabia. Daka offered a timely response to his critics by finding the back of the net in Leicester City’s 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town at…...
Power go five clear as Shumah hat-trick sink Zesco in Electricity Derby
KENYAN international Moses Shumah produced a breathtaking hat-trick to inspire Power Dynamos to a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over fierce rivals Zesco United in an intriguing Electricity Derby played at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Sunday. The emphatic win in the Week-23 MTN Super League clash not only underlined Power’s championship credentials but also extended their…...
Understanding the Role of Energy Traders in Promoting Energy Security and Financing-Part 1
Introduction Zambia stands at the centre of a renewed global race for critical minerals, with broader ambitions for industrial growth and climate resilience. Yet all these aspirations depend on reliable electricity. In a hydro-dominant system exposed to climatic variability, installed capacity does not always translate into dependable supply. Beyond megawatts, a critical concern is whether […]
We’ll respect ECZ, says Mposha after eyeing Malambo ‘East’
MUNALI UPND MP Mike Mposha says he is a law-abiding citizen and will wait for ECZ to conclude the delimitation process and officially name the new constituencies. On Friday, the Electoral Commission of Zambia said it was concerned that some politicians had started giving names and campaigning in constituencies that had not been authorised or…...
I haven’t left PF, I’ve just moved up the ranks in Tonse – Mundubile
TONSE Alliance faction president Brian Mundubile says he has not left PF but has simply moved up in rank after being elected as Alliance president. Recently, Makebi Zulu said he wanted to work with Mundubile but not while he was involved with his breakaway PF and Tonse Alliance. In an interview, Mundubile clarified that he…...
Munir might not return to Zambia as HH won’t leave power soon – Mwaliteta
LUSAKA Province UPND Chairman Obvious Mwaliteta says Munir Zulu should be prepared to leave Zambia for good because President Hakainde Hichilema is not leaving power any time soon. On Saturday, Zulu, who is former Lumezi Independent MP, vowed to leave Zambia and that he would only return after President Hichilema leaves power. Zulu was released…...
Opinion polls worry Kalaba; “we can’t defeat govt with such numbers”
CITIZENS First president Harry Kalaba says the numbers the opposition are getting in opinion polls don’t indicate that they can defeat the current government, which he describes as complicated and anti-people. Kalaba further says he doesn’t mind rallying behind another candidate if citizens demand him to do so. Meanwhile, Kalaba has accused President Hakainde Hichilema…...
Cut food prices to reflect the improved kwacha, inflation, UPND urges businesses
UPND Deputy Secretary General Getrude Imenda has called on the business community supplying food commodities to reduce prices to reflect gains from the improved exchange rate and reduced inflation. Her comment came after the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) released the Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB) for a family of five in Lusaka,…...
NGOCC is right, sexual offenders don’t deserve to be pardoned
AS a society, we are usually quick to defend ourselves and dismiss complaints around sexual violence as inappropriate conversations. We always choose to reduce gender based violence to a women’s issue. It is uplifting to hear President Hakainde Hichilema bring this discussion up during the most important calendar days for our women. President Hichilema says…...
After testing UPND, Zambians are ready to vote for opposition – Nyirenda
FORMER PF deputy secretary general Brenda Nyirenda says people have tested the UPND government and will decide what will happen during the August elections. In an interview, Nyirenda said it was good that the UPND’s five-year tenure had come to an end, adding that Zambians were ready to vote for any candidate that would come…...