We have challenges preparing Stardy’s defence due to oath of secrecy, laments lawyer
FORMER defence permanent secretary Stardy Mwale has asked the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court to refer the case in which he is accused of corruption in relation to procurement of a presidential jet to the High Court. Mwale, through his lawyer, says he wants the High Court to determine whether he will be granted a fair trial…...
Katima Mulilo Border Post to commence 24-hour operations
THE Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry has revealed that the Katima Mulilo Border Post will commence 24-hour border operations, effective August 22, 2023. In a statement, Thursday, Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Public Relations Officer Musanda Kangwa stated that a trial run would be conducted from August 19 to 21 in order to…...
Napsa signs Saith and Amokachi
MTN Super League side NAPSA Stars have announced the acquisition of Zambian forward Saith Sakala and Nigerian striker Nazim Amokachi ahead of the 2023/2024 season that takes shape today. Sakala joins Napsa on a one-year-deal for his second spell after spending the 2016 season with the Pensioners, while Nazim, who is the son of Super…...
Nkwazi faces Konkola Blades as League gets underway
NKWAZI and Konkola Blades renew their rivalry at Edwin Imboela Stadium in Lusaka this afternoon when the 2023/2024 MTN Super League swings into action. It is a long race until the outcome of the 2023/2024 season is known next May but promoted Blades need to make a statement to reassure their fans that they are…...
Nali’s surgery a success – Surgeon
WOMEN’S national team goalkeeper Hazel Nali has successfully undergone knee surgery and has expressed gratitude to government and other stakeholders for their overwhelming support. Dr Andrew Vincent, the surgeon who operated on Nali says her operation was successful without any complications. In an interview with Goal Diggers yesterday, Nali thanked the government, FAZ, and Zambians…...
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Over 25 Zambians will grace Africa Youth Chess Championships – CFZ
THE Chess Federation of Zambia (CFZ) has revealed that more than 25 players are set to represent the country at the forthcoming African Youth Chess Championships set for Egypt next month. CFZ president Leslie Chikuse says the association will require about $72,000 to send the team to Egypt. In an interview with Goal Diggers Thursday,…...
I moved my children to govt schools to build confidence in our school system – Syakalima
EDUCATION Minister Douglas Syakalima says he moved his children from private to government schools the moment he was appointed to build citizens’ confidence in the education system. And Syakalima says government might not achieve its vision of having all pupils sitting on desks by the end of this year due to increasing numbers of children…...
Kasanda’s wealth and our reactive investigative wings
The arrest of Mr Sedrick Kasanda in relation to the scandal involving millions of dollars, guns, ammunition and suspected gold at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport brings to our attention an issue that has remained unattended for quite some time by our law enforcement agencies. Mr Kasanda, who is alleged to be a mastermind of…...
Zinc and Copper
