Grant hints that Mabika’s allegiance is not clear
CHIPOLOPOLO coach Avram Grant says he doesn’t know the situation with Aime Mabika who is again missing from the national team roaster that will face Comoros for Zambia’s final Group H AFCON qualifier on Saturday. Zambia has already qualified for the tournament proper but fans were looking forward to seeing Mabika don Chipolopolo colours in…...
Buffaloes lose Sundowns
GREEN Buffaloes women’s dream of defending its COSAFA Championship suffered a fatal blow yesterday after a painful 3-1 defeat to rivals Mamelodi Sundowns. Goals apiece from Zanele Nhlapho, Chuene Morifi, and Martha Makhubela ensured that the South African giants avenged last year’s final loss. Buffaloes coach Carol Kanyemba expressed disappointment with the failure to progress…...
So many unanswered questions surround Vedanta’s return at KCM
MR Ng’andu Magande, the former minister of finance, says government cannot be the best supervisor to ensure that Vedanta delivers on its commitments towards recapitalisation of Konkola Copper Mines. He argues that the responsibility of scrutinising investment flow and operations at the mine should fall squarely on the board. Ng’andu MAGANDE: “In 1998 when we…...
ZAF commander salutes Red Arrows Rugby teams
ZAMBIA Air Force (ZAF) Commander Lieutenant General Colin Barry has challenged the Red Arrows men’s and women’s teams to dig deep and show their opponents that they mean business ahead of the 2023/2024 National League. In a vibrant event in Lusaka yesterday, the Arrows men’s team showcased its 10th National League title, as well as…...
It’s sad people are struggling, but prices are rising everywhere – Swedish Envoy
IN THIS AUDIO, SWEDISH Ambassador to Zambia Johan Hallenborg says while there are many factors causing economic challenges in many countries, there is need to respect that people are struggling and the increasing cost of mealie meal cannot be taken lightly. In an interview, Ambassador Hallenborg said he sympathised with those who were suffering. “We…...
Govt not best supervisor to ensure Vedanta delivers on pledges – Magande
FORMER Finance minister Ng’andu Magande says citizens should give Vedanta a chance to deliver on its commitments as it retains control of Konkola Copper Mines. And Magande says government cannot be the best supervisor to ensure that Vedanta delivers on its commitments but the board of directors of the mining company. Meanwhile, Magande says it…...
ZAMMSA gears up for rainy season related diseases
THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) says it has stocked up adequate medical supplies in readiness for the rainy season when the country gets to experience an upsurge in waterborne diseases. In a statement, Wednesday, ZAMMSA Senior Public Relations Manager Bradley Chingobe said the adequate stock would help in the management and treatment…...
Annual maintenance works will cause power cuts in 6 provinces – Zesco
ZESCO Limited says it has scheduled major annual maintenance works on the main power system central corridor’s substation situated in Kabwe that will necessitate power interruption in 6 provinces. The company says the maintenance works slated for 16th and 17th September, 2023 will necessitate interruption of power supply to most parts of Northern, Muchinga, Luapula, Eastern, Northern…...
Don’t superintend over illegal activities, HH tells new Luapula Minister
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged the newly appointed Luapula Province Minister Njavwa Simutowe to superintend over legal activities in the province. And President Hichilema says his government does not go after people just because it doesn’t like them. Speaking when he swore in Simutowe as Luapula Province Minister and Monica Mwansa as Deputy Director General…...
Sichinga storms out of TV studio after altercation with callers
FORMER Commerce Trade and Industry Minister Bob Sichinga on Tuesday walked out of a live KBN TV programme, leaving the moderator stunned. The topic of discussion on The Big Hour programme was “The mining sector in Zambia – Vedanta back at KCM”, and Sichinga spent time stating all the reasons why he was against this…...