We can’t praise govt for reducing student loan interest rate when dollar is at K24 – Kabimba
ECONOMIC Front Leader Wynter Kabimba says citizens can’t praise government for reducing the interest rates on student loans when the dollar is selling at K24. And Kabimba says he can give Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa a comprehensive list of the UPND’s failed campaign promises. On Tuesday, Mweetwa dared the opposition to provide a checklist…...
MISA FOX report shows increase in harassment of journalists
THE MISA Freedom of Expression (FOX) Report for Zambia has indicated that there is increase in cases of harassment and intimidation towards journalists in 2023. The Report indicated that journalists who experienced harassment and intimidation in 2023 increased to 25 percent from 16 percent. “Journalists were asked if they had experienced harassment during their duties…....
ZCCM-IH unveils new investor for Mopani
ZCCM Investments Holdings has unveiled International Resources Holding RSC Limited (IRH), an affiliated company of Abu Dhabi conglomerate International Holding Company, as the new strategic equity partner for Mopani Copper Mines. ZCCM-IH says IRH will, among other things, inject funds into the mining company which will be used to stabilise short-term working capital, fund the…...
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Kambwili’s tribal, foul mouth has a lot to learn in prison
THE man who waged the most vicious tribal campaign in the previous two election campaigns has finally been served a portion of justice. In a landmark ruling, Kasama Resident Magistrate Samson Mumba sentenced Mr Chishimba Kambwili, a prominent political figure in our country to five months imprisonment with hard labour for his use of hate…...
Tayali compensation
ZESCO to save $34 million after connecting Chama, Lundazi to the national grid for the first time
Lundazi and Chama districts in the Eastern Province of Zambia will for the first time since independence be connected to the ZESCO electricity grid at the end of December 2023, effectively ushering in a new dawn for the residents that have experienced decades of unreliable power supply which has retarded development. ZESCO has reduced the […]
Legends match will inspire youngsters – Nkandu
SPORTS Minister Elvis Nkandu says the African Legends game against the Chipolopolo Legends will inspire youngsters to take up football as a professional career and market Zambia’s tourism to the globe. Chipolopolo Legends led by 2012 AFCON-winning skipper Christopher Katongo will go toe-to-toe with the African Legends led by 1988 African Footballer of Year Kalusha…...
We’re evaluating incidents of poor officiating – Referees Association
FAZ Referees Association of Zambia (RAZ) Manager Aziph Banda has disclosed that the association is quietly working in the background, evaluating both high and low-profile incidents of poor officiating that have recently rocked the game. Banda says clubs were obliged to ensure the safety and security of all players, staff, and match officials during games…...
Atlasmara salutes Red Arrows Rugby club
ATLASMARA Bank has commended Red Arrows Rugby Club for its trophy overhaul in the 2023 rugby calendar. The Zambia Air Force (ZAF) sponsored club won 12 trophies this year in various competitions, with the women’s team winning seven while the men’s team bagged five. Speaking when he received trophies from the teams yesterday, Atlasmara Bank…...