Diary of a 35 year old retiree (Episode 10)
Sometimes, as human beings, we tend to want to reach out to distance and forget to take advantage of that which is close to us. Even at the national level, the notion is that an investor should be foreign, yet the potential is so great within. If only we could respect that which is domestic […]
Judge Muma to be tried in High Court
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has committed suspended Mongu High Court judge Wilfred Muma to the High Court for trial in a matter in which he is charged with wilful failure to comply with the law and abuse of authority of office. This follows the state’s application for a change of venue for the accused’s trial…...
Grant names Sunzu in squad to take on Ivory Coast
AFRICA Cup of Nations (AFCON) winning defender Stopilla Sunzu has been recalled to the Chipolopolo setup for the first time since November 2022 ahead of the AFCON qualifier crunch fixture against Ivory Coast set for June 17. Sunzu, who features for Jinang Xingzhou in China, has not featured for the Chipolopolo since 2018 and missed…...
We’ve suspended handball teams’ technical benches – HAZ
THE Handball Association of Zambia (HAZ) has with immediate effect suspended 10 members of the Under 17 and 20 girls handball squads over the age-cheating saga that led to the disqualification of the teams at the International Handball Federation (IHF) Zone Six tournament in South Africa. HAZ president Victor Banda confirmed the development in an…...
Govt urges creditor committee to progress in debt restructuring
GOVERNMENT has appealed to Zambia’s Official Creditor Committee to make substantial progress in their deliberations at the next meeting, saying debt restructuring delays are significantly impacting the economy and citizens’ livelihoods. Finance and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says the uncertainty created by the protracted restructuring process has put pressure on the country’s currency…...
Copper Queens to face either Burkina Faso or Mali in Olympic Games qualifiers
THE Women’s National Team will face Burkina Faso or Mali in the second round of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament, Paris 2024 qualifiers. The Bruce Mwape tutored side will be gunning for their second Olympic appearance after their maiden appearance during the 2020 Olympic Games in Japan. Zambia has been exempted from the first round…...
Kings of Africa will declare proceeds from legends game – Chileshe
MINISTRY of Sports Permanent Secretary Kangwa Chileshe says organisers of the exhibition match involving the Barcelona Legends and the 2012 AFCON winning squad, Kings of Africa, will declare the proceeds made from the game. And Chileshe says the government did not spend any money towards the hosting of the exhibition match. Meanwhile, Chileshe has called…...
Elephants
Don’t just be on phones, use your brain to develop ideas, KBF tells youths
ZAMBIA Must Prosper leader Kelvin Bwalya Fube says youths should use their time meaningfully to develop ideas rather than spending it on their phones, texting boyfriends and girlfriends. And Fube says President Hakainde Hichilema should stop with his boastfulness because it’s irritating to most Zambians. Meanwhile, Fube says his party will address Zambia’s debt crisis…...
PF’s desire to be holding central committee meetings at court
THE continued lamentations of former ruling party members over what they describe as harassment cannot pass without comment. A few days ago, we heard a complaint from the PF vice president Given Lubinda who said since most senior members of the party have fallen victim to “harassment”, they will apply to the authorities so that…...