Five-star Nkana downs Nkwazi as Red Arrows stumble in Kabwe
NKANA’S resurgence gathered further momentum yesterday with a fifth consecutive win thanks to Congolese international Idris Mbombo’s clinical second-half strike in the hard-fought 1-0 victory over Nkwazi at Edwin Imboela Stadium in Lusaka. The win in a tense MTN Super League Week-19 encounter marked a remarkable turnaround that continues to breathe life into Nkana’s campaign…...
PD20 hits 100-Goal milestone as Foxes crumble in 7-Goal thriller
CHIPOLOPOLO Boys striker Patson Daka produced a dazzling first-half masterclass at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday night, scoring and assisting inside 13 minutes, but his brilliance was ultimately eclipsed by a calamitous Leicester City collapse in a breathless 4-3 defeat to Southampton. Handed a starting berth by interim manager Andy King, Daka wasted no…...
ZAMBIA’S DIGITAL ECONOMY FACES A DEFINING REGULATION MOMENT
Is Zambia’s Business Environment Still Open for Global Investors? Zambia is at an important stage in how it balances regulation, consumer protection, innovation, and economic growth. Recent enforcement actions involving major online platforms have triggered a broader national conversation. The discussion is no longer only about compliance, but about how Zambia regulates new digital business […]
We’ll attain inflation target by June 2026 – MoF
MINISTRY of Finance and National Planning PS for Economic Management and Finance Mulele Mulele has expressed hope that the country will attain the inflation target of six to eight percent by June, 2026. Speaking when he featured on Diamond breakfast, Wednesday, Mulele said inflation was likely to remain in a single digit provided the country…...
The Speaker’s bias is getting worse, there’s no more freedom of speech for opposition
WE do appreciate that the National Assembly has rules; we understand the requirement for debates to conform to the decorum of the House. A House of Laws must not be a congregation of noise and confusion. Our members of parliament are expected to debate using official language, devoid of hate speech and insults. Even out…...
I don’t get free electricity – Chikote
MINISTER of Energy Makozo Chikote has told Parliament that despite being in charge of the energy portfolio, he pays for his electricity services and does not receive free power. His response came after Shiwang’andu PF MP Stephen Kampyongo alleged that the Minister might be benefiting from free electricity, as he did not fully understand citizens’…...
Mazabuka toddler dies after consuming unknown substance
A THREE-YEAR-OLD girl has died after being fed an unknown substance by a four-year-old while playing in Mazabuka. In a statement, Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo said the incident of sudden and unnatural death was reported to Mazabuka General Hospital Police Post on February 10, around 17:00 hours by the deceased’s father, Siya…...
Power Dynamos set base in Cairo ahead of Pyramids clash
ZAMBIAN champions Power Dynamos have set up base in Cairo ahead of their decisive CAF Champions League Group A clash against table-toppers Pyramids FC on Saturday, with qualification to the quarter-finals hanging in the balance. The Kitwe-based outfit touched down in the Egyptian capital at 01:30hrs on Wednesday morning, carrying not only their ambitions but…...
There’s selective justice in corruption cases under UPND – ActionAid
ACTIONAID Country Director Faides Tembatemba says there is selective dispensation of justice in corruption cases under the UPND government. Meanwhile, Tembatemba has urged the government to be transparent in the manner it utilises property that is forfeited to the state. On Monday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Court, High Court Division, ordered the forfeiture of…...
WARMA warns of floods in Kanchibiya, Chinsali, Kasama
THE Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) has warned of flooding in Kanchibiya, Chinsali, and Kasama Districts between February 11 and 20, 2026. In a statement, Wednesday, WARMA Senior Public Relations and Communications Officer Smart Kalaluka said the expected floods in parts of Muchinga and Northern Provinces followed the rising water levels in major rivers. “The…...