Did Edgar Lungu defraud the Zambian Government?
Former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu recently announced his return into active politics, to the surprise of no one. According to information in the public domain, it strongly suggests that he resigned as PF President in August 2021 and he then wrote to Cabinet Office informing them he was no longer party President and therefore entitled […]
Levy Mwanawasa stadium will get CAF approval – Nkandu
GOVERNMENT has expressed confidence that the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium will pass the CAF inspection ahead of the World Cup qualifiers. In an interview with the media yesterday, Sports Minister Elvis Nkandu said the Levy Mwanawasa stadium would meet CAF’s demands following recent renovations. He said his ministry was working with FAZ to implement the CAF…...
Zambia faces Ghana for semi-final slot at hockey Olympics qualifiers
THE women’s hockey national team will this morning return to the field seeking a semi-final slot when it clashes with heavyweight Ghana in its last group game at the ongoing 2024 Paris Africa Olympics qualifiers in Pretoria, South Africa. The Floyd Chomba-coached side will hope to build on the 3-2 victory against Namibia and grab…...
With Grant in charge, the sky is the limit for Chipolopolo – Phiri
FORMER Chipolopolo coach Patrick Phiri says he believes in Avram Grant’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification ambitions due to his positive impact on Chipolopolo. Phiri says Chipolopolo’s 2023 AFCON qualification has demonstrated that Grant can lead the team to success. Zambia starts her World Cup qualifying journey on November 17 at home against Congo Brazzaville…...
He who lives by the sword, dies by it: Case of Edgar Lungu and PF
THE Bible in Matthew Chapter 26 tells a fascinating story about the arrest of Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane. When a cohort of soldiers besieged the Son of Man and his disciples, Simon Peter drew his sword in defence of Jesus, and sliced off the ear of one soldier, a gentleman called Malchus. To…...
Chiteule tips Chinyemba for a bright future
ZAMBIA Boxing Federation (ZBF) president Dan Chiteule says flyweight boxer Patrick Chinyemba’s performance at International Boxing Association’s (IBA) Night of Champions is a proof that the boxer is heading somewhere. Meanwhile, Chiteule has advised Chinyemba, who will compete at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games to remain focused on his future and not let fame get…...
High mealie meal prices have forced us to reduce nshima sizes – Restaurant owners
SOME restaurant owners in Lusaka have lamented that the escalating mealie meal prices have forced them to reduce the quantity of nshima given to customers. Some of the businesses operating in Lusaka’s Longacres and Northmead areas also argue that they are yet to try out the much publicised ZNS mealie meal as customers usually scramble…...
Cost of living in Lsk increases by K148.70
THE cost of living for a family of five in Lusaka for October has increased to K9, 294.76 from the K9, 146.06 recorded in September 2023. According to the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB), this signifies an increase of K148.70. In a statement, Tuesday, JCTR Social and Economic…...
No Tax Clearance Certificate for non-compliant taxpayers in 2024 – ZRA
THE Zambia Revenue Authority says it will not issue a Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) to non-compliant taxpayers effective January 1, 2024. In a statement yesterday, ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Oliver Nzala explained that tax clearance certificates would only be given to taxpayers with outstanding tax arrears on condition that at the time of applying for…...
Shoot me if you want, Lubinda dares cops
PF vice-president Given Lubinda yesterday had an altercation with police officers after they attempted to disperse him and a few other party members who were conversing after Raphael Nakacinda’s interrogation. Lubinda was heard telling the officers that, “if you want, shoot me! We are not going to tolerate this anymore”. And Lusaka Lawyer Makebi Zulu…...