The state of Zambian golf
A FAMILIAR story resurfaced over the last four days on the golf course when Zambian golfers yet again failed to meet the grade when they took part at the just-ended Zanaco Masters at Lusaka Golf Club. The Zanaco Masters marked local golf’s return to the major Africa events calendar for the first time in over…...
Women’s hockey team to face Oman next month
THE Zambia Hockey Association (ZHA) has secured three international test matches for the women’s national team against Oman set for next month. ZHA General Secretary Elvis Bwalya confirmed the development in an interview, Sunday, saying the three test matches will be played between June 10-16 in Oman. Last year in December, the women’s 5’s team…...
Nakacinda explains “full” context of his alleged defamatory words against HH
PF information and publicity chairperson Raphael Nakacinda has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that his defamation of the President case is a matter that was supposed to be dealt with or resolved on a political platform, unlike engaging the court. In relation to claims that President Hakainde Hichilema had summoned judges at his private residence,…...
We don’t interfere with traditional leaders’ decisions – Govt
MINISTRY of Local Government Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Nicholas Phiri has confirmed that government is in receipt of Chief Chikwanda’s suspension letter but insists that it will not interfere in traditional leaders’ affairs. Last week, Senior Chief Nkula said the Bemba Royal Establishment was concerned about government’s actions of engaging Chief Chikwanda concerning the…...
Findlay possessed 4 valid passports – Witness
A SENIOR Immigration officer has narrated to the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court how Lusaka businessman Harry Findlay possessed four valid passports but only produced two at the time of investigations. Meanwhile, Findlay has asked the court to release his passport to enable him to seek medical attention abroad. This is a matter in which Findlay is…...
We are in hurry to develop sports – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says his government is in a hurry to develop the sports sector as it provides the country with opportunities to develop infrastructure and improve tourism. And Zanaco Bank CEO Mukwandi Chibesakunda says the 2023 Zanaco Masters tournament was a success. Speaking in the speech read on his behalf by Sports Minister Elvis…...
Veep calls for increased transparency in debt contraction
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango has stressed the need for increased transparency in the manner debt is contracted. Speaking when she was featured on CNN live, Friday, Vice-President Nalumango said it was difficult for people to appreciate what the country owed if the debt contraction process was done secretively. “I do believe that China is a friend…...
We’ll mop up soya beans once we find a good market, assures FRA
THE Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) has insisted that FRA should revisit its decision not to buy soya beans during this year’s crop marketing season. FRA Board Chairperson Kelvin Hambwezya has, however, assured that the agency will buy the soya beans if it finds a good market for the product. On Wednesday, Hambwezya revealed that…...
Zambia needs Constitutional amendments to support women participation in politics – VJ
ZAMBIA will require amendments to the Constitution to create special seats where women can contest among themselves, says veteran politician Vernon Mwaanga. In a statement, Mwaanga said numbers from the August 2021 tripartite elections clearly showed that 53 percent of the registered voters were women. “Zambia will require amendments to the current Constitution to create…...
Is UPND transparent with debt restructuring and contraction?
LAST Friday, Vice-President Mutale Nalumango featured on a CNN programme where she stressed the need for increased transparency in the process of debt contraction. Her Honour said it becomes difficult for citizens to appreciate what the country owed if the debt contraction process was done secretively. Mutale NALUMANGO: “Democracy calls for accountability and transparency. I…...