UPND will rule for more than 23 years – Liswaniso
UPND National Youth Chairperson Gilbert Liswaniso says people should get used to having the UPND in power as it will rule for more than 23 years. Speaking when he featured on Hot FM’s “Hot Seat” programme, Thursday, Liswaniso said he was confident that Zambians will re-elect the UPND based on its successes. “The 2026 elections,…...
Abductor pretended to be a cop, court hears as it sets date for sentencing
LUSAKA High Court Judge Charles Kafunda has convicted two Lusaka men who abducted 13 women after they pleaded guilty to 54 counts of abduction, assault, rape, among other charges. Judge Kafunda has since set June 22, 2023, for sentencing. This is the matter in which James Bwalya, 22, is jointly charged with Mathews Sikaonga, also…...
FAZ hires Cole to advise Copper Queens technical bench
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has appointed former United States U17 girls’ national team coach Lisa Cole as the women’s national team technical advisor ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Cole’s appointment follows concerns raised by football stakeholders on the need for FAZ to beef up the technical bench for the Copper…...
9-yr-old Bupe aims to win medal at UFAK karate championship
NINE–year–old Karateka Bupe Njovu has expressed confidence in reaping a medal at the forthcoming 2023 edition of the UFAK Region South Championships, which takes shape today in Zimbabwe. The Africa Union Sports Council Region 5 Karate Federation hosts the championship to develop the sport in the region. Speaking in an interview before departure for Zimbabwe…...
We’ve diverted over 80% of our total waste to productive use – Zambia Sugar
ZAMBIA Sugar Country Managing Director Oswald Magwenzi says the institution remains committed to preserving the environment by adapting to sustainable practices. Magwenzi notes that in the area of waste, the company has pledged to throw away less, stating that through this effort, Zambia Sugar has managed to divert over 80 percent of its total waste…...
Fuel price increase under PF and UPND
COMMENTING on the latest fuel price review for the month of May that has seen a reduction of petrol and Diesel by K3.14 and K2.77 per litre respectively, critics of the UPND government have rubbished the move, saying it will not have any effect on the cost of living. Members of the Socialist Party and…...
German Envoy tips ECZ, CSOs on how to manage online campaigns during elections
GERMAN Ambassador to Zambia Dr Anne-Wagner Mitchel says the cooperation between the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), civil society organisations and main social media platforms needs to be formalised in order to develop an efficient mechanism of ensuring transparency of online campaigns. And Bloggers of Zambia board chairperson Daniel Sikazwe says access to the internet…...
People must seek clarity rather than attacking journalists when they feel misrepresented – SEPAR
SEPAR International psychotherapist consultant Zahra Juma has called on members of the public who are in the habit of bullying journalists online to instead develop a habit of seeking clarity on a story they feel misrepresented in. In an interview during the WAN-IFRA four-day safety training workshop in Lusaka, Wednesday, Juma said cyber bullying normally…...
Defence recruits shortlist to be published on June 12,14,16
DEFENCE Minister Ambrose Lufuma says government received 236,000 applications for recruitment to the defence force, of which only 5,000 candidates who have been shortlisted will be published in the print media on June 12, 14 and 16. Speaking at a media briefing, Thursday, Lufuma said the process had been very tedious and vigorous. “The exercise…...
Speaker ejects Jay Jay from Parley over “Animal Farm” remark
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti yesterday ejected Petauke Central independent member of parliament Jay Jay Banda from the Chamber for shouting “animal farm” after she curtailed his submission of a matter of urgent public importance. Speaker Mutti had earlier guided Members of Parliament on what constitutes points of order and matters of urgent…...