We’ll soon be producing receipts for underwear, says PF after Musukwa’s arrest
THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested former mines and minerals development minister Richard Musukwa for possession of properties suspected to be proceeds of crime. And PF vice president Given Lubinda says it has now become a crime to own property under the UPND, arguing that soon, people would be required to present receipts for…...
Solwezi council made payments worth over K6.4m without any details – AG
THE Report of the Auditor General on the Audit of Accounts of Local Authorities for the financial year ended 31st December, 2022 has revealed that questionable payments of over K6.4 million were made without any details at the Solwezi Municipal Council. The report has also established that during the period under review, 99 payments in amounts…...
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MTN reaffirms commitment to enhance customer experience
TELECOMMUNICATIONS company MTN Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing customer digital experience in a bid to contribute to Zambia’s connectivity goals. Zambia is on an ambitious drive to achieve 100 percent national network coverage by the end of 2024. This was announced by Minister of Science and Technology Felix Mutati last year. In a […]
Lungu goes to court to challenge withdrawal of benefits
FORMER president Edgar Lungu has asked the Lusaka High Court to grant him leave to file a petition, during the Christmas vacation, challenging the state’s decision to withdraw his benefits following his political comeback. Lungu has submitted that the matter is of extreme urgency as his fundamental human rights are being and continue to be…...
ACC confirms seizing Yo Maps’ Cru Cru
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) says it has seized a Toyota Landcruiser VX from renowned Zambian Musician Elton Mulenga popularly known as Yo Maps, as it is deemed to be a proceed of crime. The Commission, however, says Yo Maps is not the subject of the investigation but is only in possession of the questionable motor…...
Empowering Zambia: The Power Learn Project Celebrates Graduation of Over 5000 Learners Across 5 African Nations.
Nairobi, December 1st, 2023, More than 5,000 students have successfully completed The Power Learn Project’s Software Development course. This comprehensive 16-week program, designed to equip learners with market-ready digital skills, witnessed graduations across the continent in Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Zambia. The graduation ceremony served as a platform for students to share their […]
Grant names Mabika in provisional AFCON squad
AVRAM Grant has included defender Aime Mabika in his 55-member provisional squad ahead of the 2023 Ivory Coast Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Congolese born defender has failed to honour the Chipolopolo call-up on several occasions despite acquiring a Zambian passport before the AFCON qualifiers started. The towering Toronto FC defender was cleared to…...
We want to cure cancer of bad officiating – FAZ
FAZ president Andrew Kamanga says the association is working tirelessly to cure the cancer of poor officiating which has not only affected Zambia but global football. Speaking during the closing ceremony of the FAZ/FIFA VAR consultative workshop at the Southern Sun Hotel yesterday, Kamanga said the workshop was aimed at helping cure the cancer of…...
The Mwapes, Kalalukas and Hamwelas living in Eastern Province are not less Easterners than the Zulus, Phiris and Bandas
WHEN we first published the Umodzi Kum’mawa story with a headline pointing out that the members of this association intended to challenge the government leadership for being side-lined, our critics went out of the way attacking us. They accused us of misrepresenting the interests of the group. To make our newspaper look even more unprofessional,…...