There’s a contradiction on FISP, observes Mutti
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has ordered Agriculture Minister Mtolo Phiri to state the correct position as to whether FISP will continue or not. During business in the National Assembly, Tuesday, Nakonde PF member of parliament Lukas Simumba rose on a matter of urgent public importance, observing that there were two contradicting statements…...
Felistus storms semi-finals in Dakar
LIGHTWEIGHT boxer Felistus Nkandu yesterday advanced to the semi-finals of the Paris 2024 Africa Qualifying tournament after defeating Islem Ferchichi of Tunisia by a split–point margin of 3-2. Nkandu stepped into the ring not as a favourite but proved her desire to enter the medal brackets with a close victory against the tournament favourite in…...
ZPL chair promises income opportunities as Super League delinks from FAZ
FAZ president Andrew Kamanga has launched the Zambia Premier League (ZPL) which will take up the management of the FAZ/MTN Super League as Football House moves to delink Zambia’s top flight league from FAZ. And ZPL chairman Kephas Katongo has promised to create income opportunities for clubs to make themselves financially stable and more robust…...
Chipepo talks up Power vs Simba clash
POWER Dynamos coach Mwenya Chipepo has declared ‘war’ against Tanzania giants SC Simba ahead of Saturday’s CAF Champions League pre-group stage, first leg clash billed for the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. The defending FAZ/MTN Super League champions face off against Simba in a 15:00-hour kickoff. In an interview with Goal Diggers on Wednesday, Chipepo…...
If Agarwal sees profit at KCM, why is our minister seeing losses?
INDIAN Billionaire Mr Anil Agarwal is excited about the fact that his company Vedanta Resources has been granted control of Konkola Copper Mines by the Zambian government, following a settlement agreement. He says the return of Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) to Vedanta Resources comes at a perfect time because it presents an opportunity for his…...
Luapula Sub Chief gets 6 months suspension for instigating attacks on Nzovu
SUB Chief Kundamfumu of Muombe area in Luapula Province has been suspended for six months for allegedly instigating the attack on a Minister’s entourage last month. But Sub chief Kundamfumu has described his suspension as unfair and untraditional, wondering why the Senior Chief who sent him would turn around to punish him. Meanwhile, Minister of…...
NGOCC insists on need to re-introduce gender ministry
THE Non-governmental Organisations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has insisted that government needs to re-introduce the Ministry of Gender. And NGOCC has lamented that for the first time in many years, they were not invited to the official opening of Parliament. Addressing the media on the recent Presidential speech to Parliament, Wednesday, NGOCC Board Chairperson Grace Sinkamba…...
Antonio, Nkoma differ on IMF, Vedanta
SOCIALIST Party Deputy General Secretary in charge of politics Antonio Mwanza and Economist Noel Nkoma on Tuesday differed on radio over the IMF and the return of Vedanta at KCM. Mwanza, who featured on 5FM’s Burning Issue programme, said government should reveal the terms and conditions under which Vedanta was given back KCM. “The President…...
Bob wonders why Kabuswe is installing himself as spokesperson for Vedanta
FORMER Commerce minister Bob Sichinga has wondered whether Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe is the spokesperson for Vedanta for him to say that the firm won’t make profit for the next four years. And Mining Expert Edward Simukonda says Vedanta is only trying to buy time in order to raise funds because it doesn’t have enough…...
Govt’s decision to reject Lungu’s request to go to SA for medical checks angers PF
FORMER foreign affairs minister Joseph Malanji says it is unfortunate that the UPND government can’t allow former president Edgar Lungu to travel to South Africa for a medical review when it’s his entitlement. And PF Secretary General Rapahael Nakacinda has wondered whether the UPND government no longer wants to take care of the former head…...