Functional justice system important for business – German Envoy
GERMAN Ambassador to Zambia Anne Wagner-Mitchell says a justice system that is able to deliver justice in a timely manner is important for business and investments. Speaking when the Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education (ZIALE) held a training workshop for Judges and Magistrates, Tuesday, Ambassador Mitchell said whenever German companies wanted to invest abroad,…...
LAZ sues lodge, demands a refund of money paid for accommodation
THE Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has dragged Chaminuka Lodge in Chongwe to court demanding a refund of over K100,000 paid to the lodge for accommodation and hosting of a conference. The association also wants interest on the said sum from the date of payment, costs, and any other relief the court may deem fit…...
FRA stopped selling maize to us 3 months ago – Grain traders
THE Millers Association of Zambia (MAZ) has welcomed FRA’s move to halt the selling of maize to millers, grain traders, or any member of the public. But the Grain Traders Association of Zambia (GTAZ) has described FRA’s announcement as misleading, arguing that the agency halted the sale of the commodity to grain traders three months…...
ZEMA approves construction of rice, cooking oil processing plant in Kawambwa
THE Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has disclosed that it has approved the construction of a rice and sunflower cooking oil processing plant in Kawambwa District of Luapula Province. In a statement, Tuesday, ZEMA Acting Director General Maxwell Nkoya said the project will be done by Agripreneur Foundation Limited at a total cost of over…...
Trade Kings launches Winter Drive
TRADE Kings Foundation has launched its fifth Winter Drive where it will be providing blankets to vulnerable members of society during the winter months. Speaking during a donation in Kanyama, Tuesday, Trade Kings Group Public Relations Manager Bridget Kambobe said the foundation has so far donated over 1,000 blankets since the Winter Drives’ inception in…...
Fans should expect improved play from us – Shepolopolo star
WOMEN’S national team striker Grace Chanda says the specialised training Shepolopolo is undergoing will help players play as a unit ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup that swings into action on July 20. Chanda says the team has made improvements in its play which will show in the game against Ireland on Thursday…....
We should be proud our President was part of Russia-Ukraine peace talks – Prof Phiri
UNIVERSITY of Zambia (UNZA) Political Historian Professor Bizeck Phiri says citizens should be proud that President Hakainde Hichilema was among African leaders that went to negotiate for peace between Russia and Ukraine. In an interview, Monday, Prof Phiri said President Hichilema was continuing the role Zambia had always played in negotiating peace in countries where…...
Numba concedes that Zambia is not ready for COSAFA
ZAMBIA B coach Mumamba Numba has admitted that there is still a lot of work to be done if his team is to defend its COSAFA title after suffering a 3-1 defeat against Morocco’s U23 side on Monday night at the Stade Prince Mouley Abdullah in Rabat. Despite the team putting up an improved performance…...
Ban on Nkana Stadium unreasonable – Banda
THE FAZ Disciplinary Committee has banned Nkana from using its stadium for the entire 2023-2024 MTN-FAZ Super League season following incidences of crowd trouble in the previous campaign. Further, the committee has ordered Nkana to play its home games 60 kilometres away from home. However, the club says the season long ban imposed on Nkana…...
Grant should target World Cup qualification – Nyirenda
FORMER Chipolopolo coach Wedson Nyirenda says there is a need for a concrete road map to be drawn up to also ensure that Chipolopolo performs to expectations at the AFCON finals. And Nyirenda says after successfully guiding the Chipolopolo back to the AFCON finals, Avram Grant’s next assignment should be to clinch a World Cup…...