I feel sorry for Lungu, he rejoined politics to be insulted – Kavindele
FORMER vice-president Enock Kavindele says he feels sorry for former president Edgar Lungu because he opted to listen to inconsequential people and rejoined politics just to be insulted. In an interview, Kavindele said there was so much that a former head of state could do on the continent, arguing that there’s life after presidency. “I…...
Let’s endure cost of living for now – UPND
UPND Deputy Secretary General Gertrude Imenda has urged Zambians to endure the current high cost of living for now, saying government is working towards arresting the situation. In an interview, Monday, Imenda said at household level, for instance, one can even advise their family to only consume nshima with vegetables before the fields are ready…...
Kwacha depreciation troubling everyone – USAID
USAID Zambia Mission Director Peter Wiebler has expressed deep concern over the depreciation of the Kwacha, which he admits is troubling to everyone in the country. Wiebler has acknowledged the impact of the depreciating currency on the nation during an appearance on Diamond TV’s COSTA programme on Sunday. Meanwhile, Wiebler has outlined USAID’s efforts to…...
Court denies Pakistani national bail
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has denied a Pakistani national accused of possessing properties suspected to be proceeds of crime bail pending trial on grounds that he is a flight risk. Wadhat Hussain is facing one count of possession of property reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime. Particulars of the offence allege that Wadhat Hussain,…...
Parley will resume on Feb 13 – Clerk
CLERK of the National Assembly Roy Ngulube has announced that Parliament will resume sitting on February 13, 2024. The National Assembly had adjourned sine die on December 15, 2023. According to a statement issued by senior media liaison officer Nshamba Muzungu, Monday, stated that during this session, the House would mainly consider legislative matters. “The…...
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Grant distances himself from remarks against FAZ
CHIPOLOPOLO coach Avram Grant has distanced himself from remarks which were attributed to him, saying he was unhappy with his team’s travel arrangements prior to the AFCON tournament. The Chipolopolo gaffer’s statement follows an online publication that purported that he was disappointed with the FA’s travel and training arrangements in the build-up to the ongoing…...
FAZ suspends Referees Manager Aziph
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has suspended its Referees Manager Aziph Banda with immediate effect. In a statement FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga said the suspension was to paveway for investigations into lingering matters around match officiating. Kamanga said the decision was arrived at after a meeting by the FAZ emergency committee following the…...
FAZ urges U17 to finish off Tanzania
FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga says the association is confident the U17 women’s team will finish off the job in Tanzania and progress to the final round of the 2024 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Meanwhile, Coach Carol Kanyemba says the team has immediately shifted attention to the reverse fixture set for the weekend. Zambia thrashed…...
CAZ names four athletes to compete at All-Africa Games
THE Cycling Association of Zambia (CAZ) has named four athletes to represent the country at the fourth coming All-Africa Games set for March 8-23 in Accra, Ghana. Kansanshi Cycling Club’s Michael Olokani and Leu Butts of Nakambala will represent the country in the various men’s categories, with Vanessa Matende of Red Arrows and Luwi Chikomba…...