ECZ not obligated to cancel election after withdrawal of independent candidate, rules ConCourt
THE Constitutional Court has ruled that the Electoral Commission of Zambia is not obligated to cancel a parliamentary election and call for fresh nominations when an independent candidate withdraws from the race after the close of nominations. The court has further ruled that neither an independent candidate nor a political party sponsored candidate for election…...
We are confident that Zambia will qualify for Paris Games – ZHA
THE Zambia Hockey Association (ZHA) has expressed confidence that the national teams will qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. ZHA unveiled a budget of K2.1 million ahead of the qualifiers slated for Johannesburg, South Africa from October 29 to November 6. Zambia is scheduled to send the men’s and women’s teams for the qualifiers…...
Past govts to blame for mushrooming unplanned settlements – Gary
MINISTER of Local Government and Rural Development Gary Nkombo says he blames previous governments for the mushrooming of unplanned settlements in the country. Speaking when he launched the Integrated Development Plans (IDPs), Wednesday, Nkombo said it would be unfair to single out the PF because MMD also helped to worsen the situation. “The issue of…...
Zambia Breweries gives K620,000 to ZRU ahead of Olympic qualifiers
ZAMBIAN Breweries has pumped in K620,000 sponsorship package towards the hosting of the Africa Rugby Women’s 2024 Olympics pre-qualifiers set for next month. Zambia hosts the pre-qualification tournament set to run from 1st to 5th July at the Lusaka Showgrounds in Lusaka. The Zambian team has been paired against Senegal, Egypt, Mauritius, and Algeria in…...
Chief Puta gifts Mulenga land after AFCON qualifier heroics
GOODFELLOW Finance and His Royal Highness Senior Chief Puta have honoured Chipolopolo shot-stopper Lawrence Mulenga for his performance in the match against Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Mulenga put up a brilliant performance between the sticks during Zambia’s 3-0 triumph over the Elephants. The Power Dynamos goalie was alert throughout…...
Police will de-campaign UPND as they did with PF – Shakafuswa
MANDEVU PF member of parliament Christopher Shakafuswa has advised President Hakainde Hakainde to be wary of the police, saying they will de-campaign him as they did with his predecessor, Edgar Lungu. Shakafuswa says police are always quick to switch their allegiance to the government of the day, but only end up de-campaigning that particular government…...
It’s better to remove Lungu’s immunity than seizing ‘his’ assets
LAWYER representing former president Edgar Lungu’s family, Makebi Zulu says his clients are shocked to learn about the seizure of their property, and an application by the Director of Public Prosecutions to have the said properties forfeited to the State. He says neither him nor his clients have been served with any such court documents,…...
HH emphasises need for increased internet access in Africa
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says ensuring internet access for most people must be one of Africa’s agenda items. Speaking at the Inclusive Fintech 2023 Forum in Rwanda, Wednesday, President Hichilema said urban populations took internet for granted, while others could not access it. “For financial inclusion, Fintech, to work properly, the issue of energy becomes important…....
We are looking at innovative ways to collaborate with Rwanda – Anthony
DEPUTY High Commissioner to Tanzania with extra accreditation to Rwanda Anthony Bwalya says his team is facilitating new channels of collaboration between Zambia and Rwanda. In a statement, Thursday, Bwalya said President Hakainde Hichilema’s recent visit to Rwanda provided a platform of continuous learning and collaboration between the two countries with regards to trade and…...
Masebo, Chitalu jab each other on state of health system
HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo on Wednesday exchanged some verbal jabs with her predecessor, Dr Chitalu Chilufya, when the duo debated the report of the Committee on Health, Community Development and Social Services on the Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS). In her debate, Masebo charged that during the previous administration, ZFDS was a dead institution. She…...