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Troika summit condemns African countries fanning conflicts
SADC Troika Chairperson Hage Geingob has lashed out at African countries for plunging into civil war after gaining independence. Dr Geingob said citizens, especially young people, want to enjoy the benefits of independence but cannot and contend with civil wars and other insurrections. Dr Geingob was speaking during the closure of the SADC Troika Summit…...
HH returns from Troika Summit
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has returned to Lusaka after successfully attending the one-day Southern African Development Community (SADC) Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit in Windhoek, Namibia. The charted plane carrying the President touched down at Lusaka’s Kenneth Kaunda International Airport at about 20:50 hours last night. The President was received by Lusaka Province Minister Sheal Mulyata, Lusaka […]
Expectations are high for Muzala at African Games – Matete
FORMER 400m hurdle World Champion Samuel Matete says the country’s expectations on Muzala Samukonga and other athletes reaping medals at the international level were high following the standard set last season. Speaking in an interview after watching Samukonga, Kennedy Luchembe and Patrick Nyambe qualify for the 2023 All-Africa Games during the All-Comers Meet held at…...
Mwali to represent Zambia at FIDE World Cup
ZAMBIA’S ‘Copper Eagle’ Chitumbo Mwali will be the country’s envoy at the 2023 Fide World Cup in Hungary after winning the trials held at Fairview Hotel in Lusaka. Mwali, an International Master (IM), will be returning to the Fide World Cup after managing three wins, two draws and a loss. Speaking in an interview, Mwali…...
We expect boxers to bring medals from Morocco – ZBF
ZAMBIA Boxing Federation (ZBF) president Dan Chiteule says the country expects nothing but medals from the 10 boxers participating at the sixth edition of the Mohammed VI International Trophy set for Morocco. The competition dubbed “Golden Belt Series” will run from February 3 to 12 and will attract participation from countries across the globe. Zambia…...
Contractors quote K44m, K52m for Heroes, OYDC rehabilitation
GOVERNMENT says rehabilitation works at the National Heroes Stadium and OYDC-Zambia will cost either K44 or K52 million following quotations presented in readiness to host the Confederation of Africa Athletics (CAA) Youth Championships in April. Meanwhile, Sports Minister Elvis Nkandu expressed disappointment with the failure by stadium management to keep the facility clean. Speaking after…...
Basketball national team impresses Mabutwe
NATIONAL women’s basketball team coach Noah Mabutwe is impressed with the fitness levels of his team readying for next month’s Afrobasket and African qualifiers in Zimbabwe. Speaking in an interview, Tuesday, Mabutwe said his technical bench was benefiting from the players being active in view of the ongoing national championships. He said while there are…...
We should’ve anticipated a cholera outbreak – ZMA
ZAMBIA Medical Association (ZMA) Secretary General Dr Kaumba Tolopu says it’s unfortunate that the country seems to always have a reactive approach when it comes to cholera instead of being proactive. On Friday, Health Minister Sylvia Masebo announced that the country has a cholera outbreak, with one death being recorded in Vubwi district, Eastern Province…....
Court dismisses KCM’s matter against Milingo, awards him costs
THE Lusaka High Court has dismissed a case in which Konkola Copper Mines sued its former provisional liquidator, Milingo Lungu, and his law firm, claiming over US$59 million which he allegedly drew from the mining company’s accounts. High Court Judge Edward Musona says he does not find KCM, a company under liquidation, as a competent…...