Unity key to attaining results – U20 coach
UNDER-20 coach Chisi Mbewe says having a winning mentality and working in unity will foster the team to attain the Africa Cup qualification target. Speaking in an interview after Friday’s morning training session, coach Mbewe said the technical bench is imparting a winning mentality in the team as well as working in unity in order…...
Retirees to receive their pension benefits 3 months after retiring, as Govt reinstates student meal allowances
FINANCE Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says retirees will receive their pension benefits after three months of retirement. And Dr Musokotwane has announced that government will employ additional 4,500 teachers, and 3,000 health workers in 2023. Meanwhile, Dr Musokotwane has announced an increase on the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) threshold to K4,800, from K4,500. Dr…...
Petrol rises by K1.20, Diesel by K3.04
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has increased the prices of petroleum products by K1.20 Petrol and K3.04 for Diesel. ERB has, however, reduced the price of Kerosene by 65 ngwee for the month of October. ERB has also commenced full regulations of the retail price Jet A1 at airport and shall, going forward, determine applicable…...
We expect to win IHF trophies – Handball Association
THE Handball Association of Zambia (HAZ) says defending the International Handball Federations (IHF) title is the ultimate target for the U-17 and 20 teams in the tournament set to run from October 17-28 in Harare, Zimbabwe. The IHF trophy acts as both qualifiers for the handball Africa Cup of Nations and IHF continental trophy set…...
Sports infrastructure worries Nkandu
SPORTS minister Elvis Nkandu says the government is aware that most sports infrastructure in the country are in dilapidation. Speaking in an interview, Thursday, Nkandu said the government attaches great importance to the rehabilitation of sports infrastructure as it plays a big role in producing positive results and the development of sports in general. He…...
Amunike promises to turn Zanaco’s fortunes around
NIGERIAN Legend Emmanuel Amunike says he is ready to help Zanaco dominate the MTN/FAZ Super League after six barren years. Speaking during his unveiling ceremony, Thursday, Amunike who qualified Tanzania to the Africa Cup in 2019 after 39 years hailed the Zanaco management for the opportunity given to contribute to the growth of the club…...
ZCCB SG U-turns on his LGBTQI statement
ZAMBIA Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) secretary general Fr Francis Mukosa has u-turned on his earlier statement that homosexuals are not criminals, describing stories attributed to him as “purported ambiguity or contradiction”. During a meeting between Vice-President Mutale Nalumango and church mother bodies held last week Friday, Fr Mukosa said that although the church does…...
Cornhill insulted the whole country – UNZASU
UNZASU president Gabriel Banda says suspended Lusaka Province UPND deputy chairperson for administration Saul Cornhill should not only apologise to students but to the entire nation and Head of State. Recently, Cornhill made an “imbwa zapa UNZA” statement in a viral land dispute video which earned him a suspension from the ruling party. UNZA students…...
Failure of motion to extend loan schemes to private universities disappointing – Kang’ombe
PF National Youth Chairman Christopher Kang’ombe has appealed to his fellow parliamentarians to stop voting for motions based on political affiliation. On Wednesday, the National Assembly voted against a private member’s motion moved by Kang’ombe to extend the loan scheme facility to students in private universities. Reacting to the failure of the motion in an interview,…...
HH isn’t going anywhere between now and 2031 – Kawana
MINISTRY of Information Media Director and Spokesperson Thabo Kawana says President Hakainde Hichilema is not going anywhere between now and 2031. In an interview, Thursday, Kawana said it should sink in heads of PF members that they would never walk in the corridors of power again. “It should sink in their heads that they will…...
