We won’t benefit anything from HH’s UK trip – Lubinda
PF vice-president Given Lubinda says President Hakainde Hichilema’s trip to the United Kingdom for King Charles III’s coronation is of no effect to Zambia except for the huge costs that will be incurred. And Lubinda says the UPND government is running the economy like a yo-yo, and further wonders how the economy can thrive in…...
Salutations Power Dynamos
POWER Dynamos’ seventh league title is to put it very bluntly the epitome of perseverance. The Kitwe giants on Saturday clinched their first league title since 2011 and in the process won their seventh ever Zambian league crown. Since 2011, Power has only finished in the top two twice with a second placing at the…...
Nchanga sacks Chiyangi
NCHANGA Rangers has parted ways with head coach Aggrey Chiyangi just four months after appointing the gaffer. Chiyangi was tasked to save the team from relegation but his time at the helm has drawn Nchanga closer to the drop than safety. Chiyangi’s assistant Roatson Kilambe was also shown the exit door. In a statement released…...
Esther should explain her $400,000 to clear doubts – TI-Z
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) has urged former first lady Esther Lungu to explain the source of her US$400,000 to clear any doubts about the money. Ministry of Information and Media Director and Spokesperson Thabo Kawana recently wondered why the former first lady had K7.1 million in the house instead of taking it to the bank…....
We’re disappointed to bow out of AFCON – Bakala
UNDER 17 coach Ian Bakala says bowing out of AFCON is a big disappointment for his lads. The Junior Chipolopolo bowed out of the competition despite beating Morocco 2-1 in their last group match having lost their opening two fixtures of the competition. Zambia earned its first three points of the competition, but ended up…...
We need to see more medical supplies, equipment manufactured locally – Masebo
HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo says there is need for the country to deal with bottlenecks that prevent local suppliers from effectively participating in the supply of medical supplies and equipment. Speaking during the closing session of the National Health Financing Dialogue, Friday, Masebo stressed the need of having more medical supplies and equipment manufactured locally…....
MUZA too good for Nkwazi
FC MUZA coach Lameck Banda has hailed his lads for coming from behind to thrash Nkwazi 4-1 during the MTN league Week 32 fixture played at the Edwin Imboela, yesterday. A hattrick from striker Andrew Phiri and a goal from Chipo Sondashi were enough to hand the Mazabuka based side maximum points and reclaim second…...
Bravo Kasanda for refusing to be used, abused by MLC – Part One
AWAY from the drama happening at former president Edgar Lungu’s house on May 3, journalists across the country joined the rest of the globe in celebrating World Press Freedom Day. In Lusaka, media practitioners from various institutions gathered at East Park Mall to mingle and discuss challenges being experienced in the industry. Gracing the event…...
IMF statement on next disbursement has given us hope – Govt
GOVERNMENT says the statement by IMF that it sees the disbursement of the $188 million to Zambia soon gives hope that a breakthrough is coming soon. According to Reuters, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva disclosed that the fund expects to disburse the next tranche of its $1.3 billion financing programme with Zambia “soon” Reacting to…...
I support HH’s decision on VXs, there’re other suitable vehicles for ministers – Mwiimbu
HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says he supports the President’s decision to direct the sale of VX motor vehicles because there are other suitable vehicles ministers can use. Last week, Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa directed public service employees to surrender all brand new VX motor vehicles to the Ministry of…...