FAZ preparing for Chipolopolo’s AFCON journey – Kamanga
FAZ says it is working with government to create a roadmap and budget for the AFCON to ensure that no detail is overlooked when preparing the team for the tournament. And FAZ president Andrew Kamanga says the association hopes the Charity Shield fixture involving league winners Power Dynamos and Absa Cup champions Forest Rangers will…...
We’re considering early maize production to address mealie meal prices – Govt
MINISTRY of Agriculture Permanent Secretary Green Mbozi says government has been engaging the Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) on the idea of farmers going into early maize production to address escalating mealie meal prices. Last week, Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) executive secretary Juba Sakala said citizens would start eating roots due to high prices of…...
NGOCC condemns Katuta’s behaviour
THE Non-Governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has condemned Chiengi Independent member of parliament Given Katuta’s unprofessional conduct towards journalists, saying it shouldn’t be perceived as women’s behaviour in general. Late July, police in Lusaka formally arrested and charged Katuta for the offence of Common Assault after she spat on a Times of Zambia journalist…...
Luanja wins 2023 Mdina Lusaka Open chess tourney
Geoffrey Luanja has emerged triumphant at the 2023 Mdina Lusaka Open Chess Championship after outwitting Fide Master (FM) Nase Lungu in the final round at NIPA yesterday. Luanja went into the final round half a point behind the pair of International Master (IM) Gillan Bwalya and FM Douglas Munenga who jointly led the tournament with…...
Simba defeat a learning curve – Chipepo
POWER Dynamos Coach Mwenya Chipepo says his team’s defeat against SC Simba during the Simba Day of Celebration in Tanzania served as a valuable learning experience before the start of the new season. With terraces packed to the rafters at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, the Kitwe giants suffered a 2-0 bashing thanks to goals from…...
Heightened security at Kitwe Teaching Hospital elates govt
MINISTRY of Health Permanent Secretary for Administration Professor Christopher Simoonga says the installation of CCTV cameras in hospitals is good practice as it helps to eliminate criminality in the facilities. The Kitwe Teaching Hospital recently posted on its Facebook page that management had embarked on a project to restrict access to some areas of the…...
Rich convicts don’t stay long in prison
NEWS of Katele Kalumba’s release from prison after serving less than a year of his five-year jail sentence makes interesting reading. The Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS) has explained that the former finance minister, who was convicted of engaging in corrupt practices, was released on medical grounds after a recommendation from a medical practitioner. ZCS: “Yes…...
Fashion bids farewell to Rangers
CHIPOLOPOLO striker Fashion Sakala has penned an emotional farewell message to Scottish side Rangers ahead of his rumoured move to Saudi Arabian side Al Fayha. The 26-year-old striker left Glasgow for Saudi Arabia over the weekend after Rangers granted him permission to finalise his move from the club. According to reports, Sakala has agreed a…...
I’ve withdrawn my matter, PF has no excuse now not to hold convention – Miles
PF presidential aspirant Miles Sampa says he withdraw a court matter in which he sued the Registrar of Societies because his party was using it as an excuse not to hold a convention. And former PF secretary general Davies Mwila has applauded Sampa for his move and has urged him to be in good books…...
It’s laughable for a minister to ask citizens to go ku chigayo with a meda of maize – Telesphore
EMERITUS Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu says it is laughable for Lands Minister Elijah Muchima to ask people to buy a “meda” of maize and take it to a hammer mill for affordable mealie meal when that comes at a cost. In an interview, Archbishop Mpundu said Muchima’s statement was retrogressive. “I think it is extremely retrogressive…...