We’ll give fans a memorable game against Barca Legends – Kalu
FOOTBALL icon Kalusha Bwalya says the Chipolopolo Legends will do everything possible to give Zambians a memorable game when they face off with Barcelona Legends this Thursday at the National Heroes Stadium. Bwalya is set to coach the 2012 AFCON winning squad during the exposition match against the Barcelona Legends aimed at marketing the country’s…...
I didn’t leave presidential race because of money, I can mobilise K200,000 easily – Mumbi
FORMER PF deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri says her decision to pull out of the party’s presidential race in a bid to form an NGO has nothing to do with money. Phiri, however, says she will appreciate it if Miles Sampa can still mobilise the money he pledged so that she can use it to…...
Money lenders challenge the deployment of paramilitary to Mwanawasa’s retirement house
TWO money lenders have sued the state and former first lady Maureen Mwanawasa, challenging the cancellation of the lease relating to late president Levy Mwanawasa’s retirement house as well as the deployment of paramilitaries to the property. The two money lenders, Esther Chipasi and Mustapha Kwabena Osuman are seeking a declaration that the state’s decision…...
Zanaco chooses Wemba to be its flag carrier
BURGEONING Zambian golfer Sydney Wemba has been named Zanaco Bank’s flag carrier with the government offering him a diplomatic passport following his exceptional performance at the just-ended 2023 Zanaco Masters. And Wemba says he is grateful to Zanaco for the sponsorship as it will help him attain his career goals. Speaking during the 2023 Zanaco…...
ERB refutes claims that TAZAMA pipeline is bringing in low-quality fuel
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has refuted claims that the TAZAMA pipeline is transporting compromised Low Sulphur Diesel. The board has since challenged Bowman Lusambo to provide them with specific information about the claims and indicate where the contamination is. During his press briefing on Saturday, Lusambo challenged ERB to come out clean on reports…...
Increased number of PSs draining Treasury – Mumba
KANTANSHI PF member of parliament Anthony Mumba says it is concerning that government has increased the number of permanent secretaries when the Treasury is limping. And Mumba has wondered whether the increased number of permanent secretaries is filling the gap left by the removal of deputy ministers. Commenting on UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda’s statement…...
Why would Mulusa take pride in being part of the illegal removal of a DPP?
WHEN the Patriotic Front lost power in 2021, it became obvious that a lot of former ministers were going to be arrested. This was inevitable for one main reason – most of them were involved in criminal activities and they had no regard for the law when they needed to get things done. We note…...
Investigators might be fishing for evidence in Dalitso Lungu’s case – Lawyer
DALITSO Lungu’s lawyer, Charles Changano, has expressed concern over the prolonged seizure of his client’s property, saying the delay might be because the investigation team is fishing for evidence. In May last year, Dalitso, who is former president Edgar Lungu’s son, was interrogated by a joint investigation team in relation to the ownership of nine…...
Fr Salangeta misleading people, even Catholic Church uses graphs in analysis – Nzovu
GREEN Economy and Environment Minister Collins Nzovu says Catholic Priest Fr Antony Salangeta is misleading the people by implying that President Hakainde Hichilema’s graphs are not beneficial to a person in Misisi and Jack Compounds. During mass, which was also attended by former president Edgar Lungu, Sunday, Fr Salangeta mocked President Hichilema for using graphs…...
DEC hits Musukwa again, seizes his 7 houses in State Lodge
THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) yesterday conducted a search and seized former mines and minerals development minister Richard Musukwa’s property in State Lodge which contains seven houses. According to his lawyer, Nkhula Botha, all the properties were seized but were left in his possession. “Basically, what I can tell you is that the long and…...