We hope to have an amazing World Cup – Barbra
WOMEN’S national team captain Barbra Banda says the squad is excited to have finally set base in New Zealand and hopes it is the beginning of an exciting journey at the 2023 FIFA World Cup. And midfielder Evarine Katongo says the team is aware of the high expectations from the fans back home. The Copper…...
We had a system maintenance but people are still receiving their partial withdraw – NAPSA
THE National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has refuted claims that it has suspended the payment of partial withdrawals. NAPSA Head Corporate Affairs Cephas Sinyangwe says the pension fund was conducting system maintenance a few days ago but everything is back to normal now. A few days ago, NAPSA issued a public notice to the effect…...
We’re actively engaging with bondholders – Govt
REUTERS has reported that Zambia’s overseas bondholders have entered into non-disclosure agreements (NDA) with the government as of Wednesday, a key step marking the beginning of formal talks to restructure over $3 billion of international bonds. Secretary to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa, on the other hand, says Zambia is processing the Non-Disclosure Agreement to be…...
Zambian cop dies in RTA while on SADC mission
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has expressed his sadness about the death of a Zambia Police Service Officer deployed to the SADC Mission in Mozambique (SAMIM). In a statement, State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka said Chief Inspector Evans Siame died in a road traffic accident on Saturday, July 8, in Cabo Delgado Province of Mozambique…....
Chipolopolo progresses to Cosafa semi-finals
DEFENDING champions Zambia is through to the semi-finals at the ongoing Hollywood Bets COSAFA Championships in Durban, South Africa. The Moses Sichone coached side progressed as the best losers after amassing six points and would now face rivals South Africa in the semi-finals. Speaking during an interview after yesterday’s evening training session at the Escombe…...
Lubinda tells Miles to go ahead and withdraw as his surety if he wants
PF vice-president Given Lubinda says Miles Sampa can go ahead and withdraw from being his bail surety if that’s what he wants. Sampa, who is Matero PF member of parliament, recently said he was in consultation with his lawyers over his intentions to withdraw his bail sureties for Lubinda and former Intercity-stationed cadre Francis Muchemwa…...
UPND’s stance on Sugilite suspects is wrong
HONOURABLE Cornelius Mweetwa, the Spokesperson for the ruling UPND says his party cannot sanction members who have been implicated in the Sugilite scandal because they are innocent until proven guilty. This is in connection with the arrest of UPND member of parliament for Nchanga, UPND Luapula Province Chairman, the party’s Luapula Province Youth Chairperson, Luapula…...
Dalitso Lungu, wife appear before court
FORMER president Edgar Lungu’s son Dalitso and his wife Matilda Milinga appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court yesterday but their case couldn’t take off as the docket was not before court. Dalitso, who arrived at court in the company of his wife and lawyers, was informed by Chief Resident Magistrate Davies Chibwili that their case…...
Mealie meal will find its proper price when people adopt other healthier eating habits – Govt
AGRICULTURE Minister Mtolo Phiri has insisted that government is promoting crop diversification because it wants people to start changing their eating habits. Phiri was responding to Kantanshi PF member of parliament Anthony Mumba in the National Assembly, Wednesday, who wanted to find out when the investments being put in the agriculture sector would speak to…...
8-yr-old spends night in Matero police cells
A LUSAKA woman has narrated how her eight-year-old son was detained overnight by police officers at Matero Police Post for allegedly fighting a 12 year old girl on Tuesday. The boy’s mother says her son was denied food while in detention. Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga, who has confirmed the incident, says the officers on duty…...