We win because we understand our objectives – MUZA striker
FC MUZA striker Andrew Phiri says the team has been recording positive results because players understand the club’s targets. And Phiri says his team has what it takes to win the Absa Cup final against Forest Rangers. Speaking in an interview, Phiri said MUZA had continued to achieve results in both the MTN/FAZ Super League…...
New council should address university’s financial indebtedness – UNZA union
THE University of Zambia Professional Staff Union (UNZAPROSU) and the Copperbelt University Academics Union (CBUAU) have welcomed the appointment of councils for the two institutions, but argue that it was long overdue. Earlier this week, Education Minister Douglas Syakalima announced the appointment of councils for eight public universities which include UNZA, CBU, Chalimbana, Mulungushi, Nkwame…...
We’re mobilising women to contest in next polls – NGOCC
THE Non-Governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) says it has started mobilising women to contest in the next elections as a way of improving women’s participation in politics. NGOCC argues that Presidency is not for men only as even a woman can be a Republican President. Last week, former PF deputy Secretary General Mumbi Phiri…...
We need to improve Shepolopolo’s mental strength – Kachinga
FORMER Women’s National team coach Albert Kachinga says the World Cup bound Copper Queens need to improve their mental strength and tactical abilities if they are to compete favourably. And Kachinga says he is in support of the suggestion that FAZ should consider attaching a well experienced and exposed coach to help Bruce Mwape. Speaking…...
Debt restructuring delay risks sending achievements attained so far into despair – Nkulukusa
SECRETARY to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa says all achievements made so far will go into despair if the debt restructuring process is delayed. And IMF Director for Strategy, Policy, and Review department Ceyla Pazarbasioglu has expressed optimism of having good news next week regarding Zambia’s debt restructuring programme. Meanwhile, IMF Economic Counsellor and Director of…...
HH joins sports fraternity in mourning former African Rally champ Muna Singh
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has joined the sports fraternity in mourning one of Zambia’s best ever motorsport drivers, Muna Singh Sr, who passed away in the early hours of yesterday. Singh, 53, passed on around 03:50 hours in India where he had gone for surgery. In his illustrious career, Singh won the Zambia National Rally championship…...
We must sort out Mopani, KCM issues as debt negotiations go on – Magande
FORMER finance minister Ng’andu Magande says as government pushes debt restructuring, there is need to sort out issues around Mopani and KCM so that money generated from those mines can cover the growing debt. In an interview, Magande said unlocking the two mines was one of the solutions to look at as the country awaits…...
We expect stability once we offload impounded mealie meal on the market – Matambo
COPPERBELT Minister Elisha Matambo says the staple food shortage is likely to improve once government offloads some impounded mealie meal on the market. In an interview, Wednesday, Matambo said the government was impounding trucks every day. “We are trying to bring it under control, we have appealed to our people not to panic. I’m sure…...
ZACCI welcomes SI on mealie meal, as ZAM insists imports are bad for local producers
THE Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has described government’s decision to sign a statutory instrument to provide for suspension of import duty on mealie meal as a liberal move. But the Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has insisted that allowing the importation of mealie meal will have a negative impact on the local…...
Concentrate on your Legana sausages, Kasanda tells Nawakwi
INFORMATION and Media Minister Chushi Kasanda says FDD president Edith Nawakwi should just concentrate on growing her Legana business because she has failed at politics. And Kasanda has accused the PF of trying to use the mealie meal situation to gain political mileage, stressing that Zambia is food secure. Recently when she featured on Camnet…...