MUZA has nothing to lose against Diables – Keith
FC MUZA proprietor Keith Mweemba says his team will go flat-out against Diables Noirs of Congo Brazzaville in this weekend’s CAF Confederation Cup second round, final leg fixture. In an interview after a 4-0 victory over Green Eagles at Independence Stadium in Choma, Mweemba said MUZA had nothing to lose in its ambitions to qualify…...
Malila was wrong, judges don’t give public opinions on legal matters
THE statement made by the Chief Justice in which he called for the defence and protection of gay rights has left Zambians divided in opinion. Even us, as a newspaper that published Justice Mumba Malila’s remarks have not been spared. Defenders of Human Rights and gay rights in particular have come in heavy to ridicule…...
Court grants Chilangwa K10,000 bail
KAWAMBWA PF member of parliament Nickson Chilangwa has been granted K10,000 cash bail by the courts with two working sureties after being in detention for about two months. Chilangwa who had been in hiding since May when the Kawambwa Magistrates’ Court issued a bench warrant against him handed himself to the police in mid-July. This…...
We’ll win 2026 even if Lungu stands – UPND
UPND Deputy Secretary General Gertrude Imenda says the party is focusing on developing the country and not on PF. And Imenda says PF is dead and gone. Recently, PF Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda said UPND should focus on fixing the high cost of living instead of focusing on the PF’s internal affairs. But commenting on…...
PF condemns “continuous harassment of Lungu by govt”
LEADER of the Opposition Brian Mundubile has condemned what he terms as the continuous harassment of former president Edgar Lungu by government. And Mundubile says it’s good that President Hakainde Hichilema finally admitted his failures when he said his government had realised that development was not a straightforward journey. Addressing the media, Friday, Mundubile wondered…...
There’s nothing sinister about pledging $17,000 – Yenga
KABWATA PF aspiring member of parliament Danny Yenga says there is nothing sinister about pledging $17,000 to the opposition party’s women because he has been doing business for the last 25 years. On Saturday, Former Kabushi PF member of parliament Bowman Lusambo and engaged in a pledging contest during the PF women fundraising luncheon. Lusambo…...
Transparency International appoints Lifuka as IACC Council Chair
THE Transparency International (TI) Board has appointed the organisation’s vice chairperson Rueben Lifuka as the International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) Council Chair, for a five-year term. In a letter of appointment addressed to Lifuka, TI Chair Delia Ferreira Rubio said she had no doubt that the IACC Council would benefit from Lifuka’s leadership and thoughtful guidance…...
Ndeumfwa umwenso pantu kuti baisa njikata pali permit – Lungu
NDEUMFWA umwenso pantu kuti baisa njikata pali permit, former president Edgar Lungu said yesterday as he addressed mourners at Leopards Hill Memorial Park during the funeral service of late former councillor Peter Lwipa. And Catholic Priest Fr Anthony Salangeta has urged people to emulate Lwipa, saying he lived an exemplary life helping and motivating others…....
Chief Justice’s defence of gay rights splits public opinions
EIGHTEEN human rights Zambian lawyers have supported Chief Justice Mumba Malila’s position on the rights of gay persons in the country. But EFZ executive director Bishop Andrew Mwenda says Chief Justice Malila’s remarks are appalling because calling for the recognition of gay rights is unconstitutional and against Zambia’s Christian heritage and values. Meanwhile, PF Whip…...
Mind the cars you’re buying, driving amid high fuel prices – Chikwanda
ENERGY expert Johnstone Chikwanda has advised citizens to be mindful of the type of vehicles they are buying or driving in view of the high fuel pump prices. Speaking on ZNBC’s Sunday Interview programme, Chikwanda encouraged citizens to also carpool to work to save on costs instead of only waiting on government to do something…...