MultiChoice’s refusal to reduce subscription fees doesn’t constitute unfair trading – CCPC
THE Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) says preliminary inquiries conducted by the Commission on MultiChoice’s non-reduction of its subscription fees following appreciation of the Kwacha does not constitute unfair trading. Meanwhile, CCPC and the Independent Broadcasting Authority have supported the repetition of programmes and shows on DSTV, saying this gives a chance to other…...
Katambo denies saying “as PF we accept that Bowman doesn’t qualify”
KABUSHI PF campaign manager Michael Katambo has denied saying “as PF, we accept that he (Bowman Lusambo) doesn’t qualify”. On Thursday, Katambo told journalists that the former ruling party had accepted that Lusambo didn’t qualify. Below is the verbatim: Katambo: The supreme law of the land is the Constitution. The Constitution prescribes that he does…...
10bet donates basketball equipment to Bulldogs
LEADING betting company 10Bet Zambia has donated basketball equipment worth K30,000 to Bulldogs Basketball Academy as part of its corporate social responsibility. The betting company that also sponsors MTN/FAZ Super League defending champions Red Arrows has been in the country since 2021 and believes giving back to the community it operates in is part of […]
Emotional Muzala grateful to Zambians
COMMONWEALTH Games gold medalist Muzala Samukonga says the love and support he has received from Zambians has motivated him to work hard in future. Speaking after receiving a two bedroomed house in Lilayi worth K850 ,000 and monetary donations over K500,000 at the Luncheon at State House, Thursday, Samukonga said what he achieved at the […]
Nkandu seeks K53 million to host Africa Athletics championships
MINISTER of Youth, Sport and Arts Elvis Nkandu has appealed to the Treasury through President Hakainde Hichilema to set aside K53 million in next year’s budget to enable the country successfully host the 2023 Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) under-18 and Under-20 championships. Zambia has been mandated to host the continental championship in April next […]
Napsa Stars settles for Heroes Stadium
NAPSA Stars Football Club has settled to use the national Heroes Stadium for their home games in the 2022/2023 season. The team which previously used Woodlands Stadium, will play its first game at Heroes on Saturday, in a week two match against Nkwazi. Napsa Stars chief executive officer Ponga Liwewe said the club has picked […]
Barts coach fancies his chances of winning Eden league
BARTS coach Sachmo Chakawa says he understands the demands of playing in the Eden League and he is not scared of any opposition teams. The former Green Eagles goalkeeper believes he has talent at his disposal which makes him confident that no team will find it easy to withstand their imposing football. “Not trying to […]
Zambia netball team to face South Africa after losing to Malawi
THE netball national team will today face highly ranked South Africa for a place in the finals at the ongoing Africa netball World Cup qualifiers after suffering a narrow defeat against Malawi yesterday. The Charles Zulu coached side gave their all against neighbours Malawi for the top spot finish in a highly contested fixture that […]
DEC nabs businessman for money laundering involving over K2m
THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC), through its Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit (AMLIU), has arrested a 37-year-old businessman for money laundering activities involving over K2 million. In a statement, Thursday, DEC Public Relations Officer Mathias Kamanga said Shadreck Zulu was found in possession of money amounting to K2,104,120.21 which is suspected to be proceeds of crime…....
All ministers are govt spokespersons, Mweetwa tells Kasanda
UPND spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says all ministers are government spokespersons with an obligation to explain and defend policy. And Mweetwa says the Socialist Party failed to find credible candidates to compete in the Kabushi and Kwacha by-elections, hence their decision to back PF candidates despite labelling the former ruling party corrupt not too long ago…....
