Bravo ZAM for reducing commodity prices, other traders must emulate
THE decision by the Zambia Association of Manufacturers to begin passing on the benefits of the appreciating kwacha to consumers deserves applause. For months, we have argued that when macroeconomic fundamentals improve, those gains must not end at balance sheets and boardrooms. They must reach the ordinary citizen who feels the economy first through prices…...
Mwila eyes women’s U20 World Cup qualification
ZAMBIA Women’s U20 National Team Coach Florence Mwila says the team is shaping up well for this weekend’s crucial FIFA World Cup qualifying double header against Uganda. Mwila is harnessing a potent blend of youth and experience, aiming to inspire her squad to make history. The ultimate prize being a debut appearance at the FIFA […]
We grew our loan book by 117% from 2021 to 2025 – BAZ
THE Bankers Association of Zambia (BAZ) says the banking sector grew its loan book from K53 billion in 2021 to K116 billion in 2025. BAZ says it has also noted renewed investor confidence following the country’s debt restructuring. Speaking at a Town Hall meeting, BAZ Chairperson Lowani Chibesakunda said the figures represent 117 percent sector…...
Man in court for stealing 2 sausage rolls
A 31-YEAR-OLD man has pleaded guilty in the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court to stealing two sausage rolls valued at K30 from Shoprite Zambia. Peter Visagie is charged with one count of theft, contrary to section 272 of the Penal Code, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. Particulars of the offence are that Visagie, on January…...
My journey in PF has been toxic, they’ve never welcomed me – Kantanshi MP
KANTANSHI PF MP Anthony Mumba says 2026 will be his last time running as a member of parliament, stressing that he has no intentions of contesting on the PF ticket. Mumba says his journey in the PF has been toxic as the party has never welcomed him, adding that it is time to move on…....
Lubinda should undergo sanity test, charges Tembo after expulsion
I WILL only comment about my purported expulsion once Given Lubinda is taken to Chainama Hospital for a determination of his sanity, charges Feira PF MP Emmanuel Tembo. On Saturday, Lubinda’s PF faction resolved that PF members who attended the Tonse Alliance faction elections had relinquished their membership of the party. However, Shiwang’andu MP Stephen…...
You’ve no power to expel me, Mundubile tells Lubinda’s PF
TONSE Alliance faction president Brian Mundubile says the Given Lubinda-led PF has no power to expel anyone. Meanwhile, Mundubile says most opposition leaders are not ready to unite. On Saturday, the Lubinda-led PF faction held a conference and expelled several members, including Stephen Kampyongo, Francis Kapyanga, Mundubile, Mutotwe Kafwaya, Davies Chisopa, Lukas Simumba and Japhen…...
Sata was the only man who knew how to organise PF – UPND
UPND Deputy Chairperson for Elections Likando Mufalali says the only man who knew how to organise PF was its late president Michael Sata, stressing that those remaining have offered nothing but division. He insists that the opposition party is dead and must be forgotten, indicating that there will never again be a “mighty PF”. Recently,…...
HH can’t assure credible elections – Lubinda
PF acting president Given Lubinda says President Hakainde Hichilema cannot guarantee credible and peaceful elections in August because he failed to ensure that the country held peaceful by-elections in Kasama. On Thursday, President Hichilema said he was aware of the prevailing anxiety but assured citizens that there will be credible, peaceful and transparent elections this…...
It’s an unnecessary cost to publish names of cooperatives taking over Mufumbwe – Govt
MINISTRY of Mines Permanent Secretary Dr Hapenga Kabeta says government considers it an unnecessary cost to publish the list of cooperatives that will be deployed to mining sites previously occupied by illegal miners. On Friday, Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe said government would deploy trained artisanal miners to areas that were occupied by illegal miners, such…...