I’ll be a better goalkeeper after playing at AFCON – Mulenga
CHIPOLOPOLO goalkeeper Lawrence Mulenga says the experience gained playing at the 2023 Ivory Coast AFCON will remain a huge part of his playing career. And Mulenga says the team is disappointed to have let the nation down with a group-stage elimination. Speaking in an interview upon arrival at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) on…...
Is UPND now desperate for defectors?
IN his commentary, former Vice-President Enoch Kavindele has offered a profound examination of the dynamics behind the prevalent trend of defections in Zambian politics. His insights not only highlight the ease with which politicians switch allegiances but also delve into the underlying factors that contribute to the erosion of ideological distinctions within political parties. Mr…...
Nkandu tips FAZ to stick with Grant
SPORTS Minister Elvis Nkandu has asked soccer fans to give the Chipolopolo squad time to mature following their early exit from the ongoing AFCON tournament. And Nkandu has urged FAZ to maintain the Avram Grant-led technical bench as they have shown potential of guiding the team back to its glory days. In an interview with…...
Kwacha likely to remain under pressure in short to medium term – PwC
PRICEWATERHOUSE Coopers (PwC) Country Senior Partner Andrew Chibuye has projected that the Kwacha might remain under pressure in the short to medium term. Chibuye has further described government’s target to increase copper production to 3 million tonnes in the next 10 years as ambitious, arguing that what is, however, achievable is a dramatic increase in…...
Councils must come up with right specifications for CDF projects – Milupi
MINISTER of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Charles Milupi has urged local authorities to come up with right specifications for CDF projects and ensure adherence from contractors engaged to do the works. Social media has in the recent past been awash with images of some CDF infrastructure such as roads and bridges which have been…...
Lungu bemoans lying culture: Iyee! We’re even not ashamed
FORMER president Edgar Lungu has bemoaned the culture of lying in Zambia, saying some people are perpetual liars and they are not even ashamed. And Lungu says he might have lost power, but he has not lost his love for God. Addressing congregants at the Reformed Church in Zambia, Matero congregation, Sunday, Lungu emphasised the…...
It’s politics of the belly, politicians just want to live well – Kavindele
FORMER vice-president Enoch Kavindele says people find it easy to move from one political party to another because politics are seen to be more lucrative than any other business. Commenting on the recent defection of former PF national mobilisation committee member Bizwell Mutale to the UPND, Kavindele said the desire to live well prompts politicians…...
ZRA seizes beer concealed as gaga
THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has disclosed that it has intercepted and seized a truck which smuggled 2,222 cases of alcoholic beverages concealed as maize bran, commonly known as Gaga. ZRA says the seized consignment has an estimated potential revenue loss of K4.2 million. In a statement, Sunday, ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Oliver Nzala stated…...
Long delays in prosecuting some high profile people worrying – Lifuka
GOVERNANCE Activist Rueben Lifuka says President Hakainde Hichilema’s pronouncement that corruption cases should be concluded within five months was made without practical consideration of realities on the ground. And Lifuka says it is worrisome that a number of cases involving high profile persons continue to drag with no real traction in the courts of law…....
Police to question Barotseland Nationalist Youth Alliance leaders
POLICE have summoned Barotseland Nationalists Youth Alliance Spokesperson Munyinda Munukayumbwa and his colleague Muyunda Makala to appear for questioning at Western Division Police Headquarters in Mongu this morning. And Police have warned against a proposed gathering aimed at offering solidarity to the summoned duo. Police are believed to be investigating a viral video showing some…...