FAZ launches Kopa match ball
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has unveiled the FIFA-certified KoPa ball to be used as the official match ball for the Zambian Premier League. The ball was initially used as a pilot project for training purposes by Super League clubs and used in the final of the 2023 Absa Cup. But it is now…...
Congo Brazzaville game must clear World Cup path – Nkandu
SPORTS Minister Elvis Nkandu says it is exciting that Zambia will play its opening World Cup qualifier against Congo Brazzaville at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium and stressed that it was a big deal to win the match. Levy has been given the green light to host the Congo clash by CAF, ending all anxiety over the…...
I’ll turn things around at Konkola – Chambeshi
NEWLY appointed Konkola Blades head coach Beston Chambeshi is confident of changing the fortunes of the Chililabombwe-based side in the MTN Super League. Konkola Blades confirmed the appointment of the former Nkana gaffer as head coach in a statement issued to the media yesterday. In an interview with Goal Diggers on Thursday, Chambeshi expressed confidence…...
As we said, Speaker Mutti must divorce UPND and marry the law
RECENT happenings in the National Assembly of Zambia have raised concerns among legal minds, with some questioning the integrity of the Speaker. Constitutional Lawyer John Sangwa SC says Speaker Nelly Mutti went rogue when she recognised a new leader of the opposition in the House, stressing that her actions are a violation of the Constitution…....
DEC notes rise in digital financial fraud
THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has disclosed that between 2020 and 2023, it handled 30 financial crime cases that were reported involving over K287.4 million, most of which relate to digital financial services fraud. Officiating at the launch of the 2023 International Fraud Awareness Week organised by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Zambia Chapter…...
Kwacha depreciation painful to consumers, admits Musokotwane
FINANCE Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says while the kwacha depreciation is painful to consumers, “minor” depreciations do create competitiveness in the export sector. According to the Bank of Zambia website, as of 12:30 hours yesterday, the Kwacha was buying at K22.6956 and selling at K22.7456. Speaking when he featured on Prime TV, Wednesday, Dr Musokotwane…...
IDC unveils Zamtel Board
INDUSTRIAL Development Corporation (IDC) Group Chief Executive Officer Cornwell Muleya has unveiled the Zamtel Board to be headed by Anthony Undi as Board Chairperson. In a statement, Thursday, Zamtel Corporate Affairs and Public Relations Manager Suwilanji Siame stated that Dr Chiara Chiumya and Lukonga Lindunda had also been unveiled as board members. “Industrial Development Corporation…...
Removing retirement benefits for Presidents can promote corruption – PF
PF Information and Publicity Chairperson Emmanuel Mwamba says doing away with retirement benefits for former heads of state can only promote corruption among sitting Presidents. On Monday, Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa said President Hakainde Hichilema held the view that it was unfair to accord a former president benefits because such persons had opportunities to…...
New SRR will have negative impact on banks – BAZ
THE Bankers Association of Zambia (BAZ) says commercial banks will earn less income due to the increase in the minimum Statutory Reserve Ratio. BAZ Chief Executive Officer Leonard Mwanza says this is because banks will be required to deposit additional funds with the Central Bank as per regulation, instead of earning interest from it. On…...
You’re safer listening to people like Sangwa than a politician – Zimba
LUSAKA Lawyer Jonas Zimba says it is much safer for citizens to listen to people like State Counsel John Sangwa than a politician. On Wednesday, Mulusa said people should only consider the court’s interpretation of the law and not that of lawyers. Mulusa was commenting on Sangwa’s remarks that Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly…...