59yrs of independence deserves a World Cup qualification – Mwila
VETERAN coach Fred Mwila says it is time for Zambia to end its FIFA World Cup qualification heartbreak as the nation clocks 59 years of independence. The World Cup has continued to elude the men’s national team and Zambia will be hoping to make its maiden appearance at the 2026 edition. Zambia starts her 2026…...
As it is in PF, when Lungu is president, the law is what he says it is
THE Patriotic Front has decided to suspend party national chairman Mr Davies Chama, much to the surprise of many, as there are no clear reasons backing the action. From the time he was party secretary general leading to his elevation as Defence Minister and deputy national chairman, Mr Chama has stood as a pillar of…...
Chipolopolo, Malawi legends to face off in Independence celebration game
CHIPOLOPOLO Legends led by 2012 AFCON-winning captain Christopher Katongo will clash with neighbours Malawi Legends in an Independence Day birthday gift on October 28 at the refurbished David Kaunda Stadium in Chipata. FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga confirmed in an interview with Goal Diggers on Tuesday that the soccer match was being organised as a…...
MOH receives mealie meal donation
SARO Agro has donated 300 bags of mealie meal to President Hakainde Hichilema who has, in turn, offered it to the Ministry of Health to be distributed to various hospitals. And Acting Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Administration Dr John Kachimba has assured that the donation will go to the intended facilities. Speaking when…...
There’s no miller offloading mealie meal at K300 – MAZ
THE Millers Association of Zambia (MAZ) says there is not a single miller that is selling mealie meal at K300 after production, contending that third parties are the ones exploiting consumers with abnormal prices. The association further says it has been having discussions with government to see how millers can support government’s intention to cushion…...
Lubinda went against Central Committee to suspend me – Chama
SUSPENDED PF National Chairman Davies Chama says the central committee of the party had resolved against suspending him but PF vice-president Given Lubinda went against that resolution. And Chama says the PF leadership is on a mission to get rid of anyone who wants accountability. Meanwhile, Chama says he advised Lubinda against making controversial decisions…...
Lsk resident to serve eligibility court process on Lungu via newspaper advert
THE Constitutional Court has granted a Lusaka man permission to serve court documents on former president Edgar Lungu through newspaper advertisement on grounds that the latter has been elusive. This is in a matter in which Michelo Chizombe, a youth activist, dragged Lungu to the Constitutional Court seeking a declaration that he is not eligible…...
No one has wronged Lungu for him to say he holds no grudges – Milupi
INFRASTRUCTURE, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi has questioned what former president Edgar Lungu meant when he said he holds no grudges, arguing that no one has wronged him. Last Wednesday, Lungu said he held no grudge against anyone who may have issued abusive words against him after he left office. Lungu said this…...
UPND didn’t lower cost of Lsk-Ndola road, they just reduced scope – Chitotela
FORMER Housing and Infrastructure Minister Ronald Chitotela says the new dawn government did not lower the cost of the Lusaka Ndola Dual carriageway, they only reduced the scope of the project and it is still more expensive in comparison. And Chitotela has advised Finance Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane against speaking about projects from an emotional…...
How to lower the risk of developing cancer
Discussing cancer, especially in Zambia where our only Cancer Diseases Hospital has obsolete equipment, is very depressing. On a daily basis, we hear stories about people who are dying unnecessarily; “they could have beat the cancer, but the system failed them”, “they needed radiotherapy but the machines are still not working”. But I think you […]