HH toasts Kasama Mayoral by-election victory
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has congratulated UPND candidate Bywell Simposya for scooping the Kasama mayoral by‑election after securing 17,647 votes. In a Facebook post, President Hichilema commended opposition parties for mounting a strong opposition in the election. “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the UPND candidate, Mr Bywell Simposya, on his victory in the Kasama Mayoral…...
HH has performed well; we shouldn’t risk electing an amateur – Chingola Mayor
CHINGOLA Mayor Johnson Kang’ombe says President Hakainde Hichilema is one of the best-performing leaders the country has had, stressing that the nation cannot risk putting an amateur in leadership. Kang’ombe adds that he is not backing off from his intentions to run as a member of parliament in the 2026 general elections. In an interview,…...
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FAZ sets reform in motion with 44-Member Committee to shape football future
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has unveiled a 44-member ad hoc committee tasked with overseeing the drafting of the Association’s long-term Strategic Plan, a move aimed at repositioning Zambian football through structured, modern and accountable governance. FAZ General Secretary Machacha Shepande said the strategic document will serve as a critical blueprint to guide the…...
Nora calls for elite friendlies for Copper Queens ahead of WAFCON 2026
ZAMBIA national womens team head coach Nora Häuptle says that there should be no compromise when it comes to Zambia playing high-level matches as part of preparations for the crucial 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), set to be hosted in Morocco. Hauptle emphasised that elite competition is essential if Zambia are to be…...
Fashion stays red-hot as Al Fayha cruise clear of relegation zone
CHIPOLOPOLO captain Fashion Sakala continued with his impressive form, scoring in his fourth consecutive match as Al Fayha claimed an impressive 3-1 victory over Al Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League to move to 20 points and further ease relegation fears. Al Fayha dominated the match and were rewarded in the 16th minute when Al…...
NSCZ warns Handball Association against blame game
THE National Sports Council of Zambia (NSCZ) has strongly refuted allegations by the Handball Association of Zambia that government was responsible for the poor performance of the Men’s Senior National Handball Team at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Kigali, Rwanda. In a statement issued by NSCZ Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sombwa Musunsa, the…...
Wynter is right, UPND Alliance has survived because we’re in power – Imenda
UPND Deputy Secretary General Gertrude Imenda says Wynter Kabimba may be right to say that the UPND alliance has survived this far because it is in government. Recently, the Economic Front leader said all opposition leaders have an insatiable appetite and the psychological ego to lead, which is why most alliances fail. He added that…...
Power stability not linked to general election – Zesco
ZESCO Board Chairperson Vickson Ncube has dismissed claims that the stabilisation in power is linked to the upcoming election period, stating that the energy projects are here to stay. Ncube further says the Mumbwa Sunshare Solar Plant is expected to deliver 120MW of electricity by June this year. Meanwhile, Sunshare Construction Company Project Manager Erick…...
It’s govt’s wish to bury Lungu before August polls – Kabesha
ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha says it is government’s wish that late former president Edgar Lungu is buried before the August 2026 general elections. Kabesha says government has been approaching the late former president’s family so that the matter can be settled out of court. Last month, the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa granted…...