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Kanyemba names provisional U17 squad for World Cup qualifiers
UNDER 17 women’s national team coach Carol Kanyemba has expressed confidence in her squad delivering a positive result against Tanzania in the 2024 World Cup qualifiers set for next month. Kanyemba unveiled a 34-member provisional squad that entered camp yesterday in preparation for the second round of the back-to-back World Cup qualifiers. Kanyemba has included…...
Mutapa joins power, targets trophies
NEWLY-unveiled Power Dynamos coach Osward Mutapa says his objective is to help the club conquer Africa again. The former Nkwazi gaffer was unveiled yesterday by the club and signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the Kitwe giants. Speaking after being unveiled, Mutapa said Power Dynamos was a big brand that deserved to play continental football every…...
Handball team starts Africa Cup campaign against Congo
HANDBALL national team player Pritchard Siyakwayi says the team is in Egypt to challenge for the Africa Cup of Nations title. Zambia starts her title chase this afternoon against DR Congo in an encounter that promises fireworks. The Tonni Stentoft tutored side arrived in Egypt around 10:05 yesterday ahead of the tournament that takes place…...
PF also denied corruption, until Sweden produced evidence and suspended aid
A STATEMENT from Swedish Ambassador Johan Hallenborg that investors from his country are shunning  Zambia because of high levels of corruption has not settled well with the UPND government. Chief Government Spokesperson Honourable Cornelius Mweetwa says it is wrong for western countries to continue painting Zambia and Africa as corrupt ruins without substantiating their claims…....
We play to win, says Grant as Zambia faces Congo
THE big day has finally arrived for Chipolopolo as they return to the biggest stage of African football with a matchup against DR Congo at the Stade Laurent Pokou in San Pedro, Ivory Coast. Chipolopolo gaffer Avram Grant says when his men step on the pitch later this evening, it will be to win. It…...
Court finds Chilufya Tayali with case to answer
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has found Economic and Equity Party (EEP) leader Chilufya Tayali with a case to answer in the matter in which he is charged with inciting mutiny. In this matter, it is alleged that Tayali, on unknown dates but between March 1 and April 4, 2022, in Lusaka, attempted to seduce persons…...
Poor performance of mining sector worrying, but we expect reversal of trend in 2024 – BoZ
BANK of Zambia (BOZ) Deputy Governor for Operations Francis Chipimo has expressed concern about the poor performance of the mining sector in terms of lower production and export earnings. Speaking during the BOZ media seminar, Tuesday, Dr Chipimo, however, expressed optimism that the trend in the mining sector would be reversed in 2024 with the…...
Let’s end drama in Zambia, support HH, Mweetwa tells politicians
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says Miles Sampa can seek police protection if he feels threatened by his PF colleagues, adding that other opposition members can equally do that. Mweetwa, however, says the drama in the political arena needs to come to an end, and has since urged citizens to support and appreciate President Hakainde…...
Suspect asks to take fresh plea after pleading guilty to drug trafficking
A TANZANIAN national has asked the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court to take a fresh plea in a matter in which he is accused of trafficking in narcotics. Phabian Emmanuel Bomboko, 41, an ex-convict, is facing one count of trafficking in narcotic substances Contrary to Section 15(1) (2) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act No…....