Matambo explains suspension of inputs distribution on C/Province
COPPERBELT Minister Elisha Matambo says the suspension of farming inputs distribution on the Copperbelt Province is due to illegalities surrounding the process. But Small Scale Farmers Development Agency director Boyd Moobwe has described the development as disappointing and worrying, arguing that it may present a negative impact on national food security. In an interview, Friday,…...
Local Govt minister suspends entire Kafue Town Council over land administration scandals
MINISTER of Local Government and Rural Development Gary Nkombo has suspended the entire Kafue Town Council for a period not exceeding 90 days over alleged land administration scandals. Meanwhile, Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says police have detained the UPND cadres that clashed in Kafue on Thursday. At a media briefing, Friday,…...
Govt backs Airtel’s explanation on depletion of Internet data
MINISTER of Technology and Science Felix Mutati has equally attributed the rapid depletion of Airtel bundles to the roll-out of superior network coverage with high-speed internet. Delivering a Ministerial Statement in Parliament, Friday, Mutati said while the data bundle structure for Airtel had remained constant, the speed of the internet had become faster. “In the…...
ECZ summons Nakacinda over pre-marked ballot papers allegations
ECZ says it has invited PF’s Raphael Nakacinda for a meeting over his claims that UPND had dispatched vehicles with pre-marked ballot papers to districts which were conducting by-elections. On Thursday, Nakacinda accused the UPND of dispatching thugs to cause mayhem in Mwense. “It has become apparent to UPND that they are headed for a…...
Nkandu urges sports associations to submit 2023 budgets
SPORTS minister Elvis Nkandu has urged sports associations that have not submitted their 2023 budgets and activity calendars to do so to allow the government to come up with a master plan on how it will fund them next year. Speaking in an interview, Thursday, Nkandu said the government has reminded associations to avail their…...
Sunzu returns as Sichone names 24 for Israel friendly
ZAMBIA’s stand-in coach Moses Sichone has named a 24-member provisional squad that has seen the return of 2012 AFCON winning defender Stoppila Sunzu ahead of the November 17 international friendly game against Israel. Sichone has blended youth with experience, recalling the veteran Sunzu while also drafting under-20 Cosafa winning goalkeeper Jeban Tembo a few days…...
Infantino’s letter humbles Mwepu
FORMER national team captain Enock Mwepu has been left humbled by FIFA president Gianni Infantino who reached out to him after learning about his early retirement from football due to a hereditary heart condition. Mwepu took to social media to thank Infantino who reached out to him through a letter delivered by his emissary Gelson…...
Haalubono rues tactical mistakes as Buffaloes lose at CAF women Champions League
GREEN Buffaloes Women’s Football Club coach Charles Haalubono says his team lacked tactical understanding after they were handed their first defeat of the 2022 CAF Women’s Champions League on Wednesday evening by hosts ASFAR. The COSAFA Champions succumbed to a 2-1 loss at the hands of the hosts Association’s Sports of Forces Armed Royal women…...
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E-voting can only be introduced once we have proper network -Govt
DEFENCE Minister Ambrose Lufuma says ECZ can’t introduce electronic voting until a time when the country will have proper network. And Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu has commended ECZ for the manner it has conducted elections under UPND’s reign. Debating the budget allocation for the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) in Parliament,…...
