Immigration detains 109 illegal immigrants in Mpika
THE Department of Immigration in Mpika has detained 109 suspected illegal immigrants following a targeted operation conducted in Shiwang’andu District’s Danger Hill Mining Area. In a statement, Tuesday, Immigration Chief Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said the suspects were among 112 persons apprehended during a joint operation involving the Department, DEC and the Police. Nshinka…...
HAZ attributes dismal performance at Handball AFCON to poor funding from govt
THE Handball Association of Zambia (HAZ) has issued a scathing outcry against government for failing to fulfil financial promises. The Association accused government of leaving the national team stranded with unpaid hotel bills and facing eviction threats during the Men’s Handball AFCON tournament in Rwanda. This crisis unfolded as the team lost all its matches…...
Nora expands search for Zambian talent abroad
COPPER Queens Head Coach Norah Hauptle has announced a strategic expansion of the national team’s scouting network, actively pursuing players of Zambian heritage based abroad to bolster the squad’s talent pool. This initiative aims to identify eligible athletes such as those based in Europe and the United States, who can strengthen the team’s competitiveness on…...
Ramadan Mhilonzi jets in for WBC title showdown
THE stage is set for a high-stakes boxing clash in Lusaka as Tanzanian challenger Ramadan Mhilonzi arrived at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport yesterday morning, ready to face Zambia’s undefeated champion, David “Sniper” Mwale. The two fighters will come face-to-face at a press conference today, ahead of their battle for the WBC International Bantamweight Championship this…...
Lihefu commends Army’s professional conduct in removing illegal miners
NORTH-Western Province Minister Robert Lihefu has commended the Zambia Army for their professional conduct in removing illegal miners from Kikonge Gold Mine. Lihefu says no causalities have been recorded so far, and that the illegal miners are still leaving the mine. On Saturday, Zambia Army Commander, Lieutenant General Godfrey Zyeele disclosed that Kikonge Gold Mine…...
Expect more people to leave PF for UPND – Chinsali Mayor
CHINSALI PF Mayor Lucy Mukuka has expressed interest in standing as an MP on the UPND ticket in the 2026 general elections. Mukuka also says people should expect more defections from PF to UPND. After officially ditching PF for UPND last week, Mukuka declared her intention to contest the Chinsali MP seat on her new…...
DPP enters nolle in Ruth Ronnie’s assault case
THE State has entered a nolle prosequi in an assault case involving Brian Kapyanga, the ex-boyfriend of socialite and content creator Ruth Mukanga, popularly known as Ruth Ronnie. In this matter, Kapyanga was charged with the offence of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm, contrary to Section 248 of the Penal Code, Chapter 87 of the…...
Sichinga calls for value addition law
FORMER commerce minister Bob Sichinga is calling for the implementation of a law for local value addition, saying the country’s manufacturing industry has underperformed due to a lack of value addition. In an interview, Monday, Sichinga lamented the lack of a deliberate policy on value addition. “We used to assemble vehicles in Livingstone, we used…...
NCP rejoins Lubinda-led Tonse
THE National Congress Party (NCP) has rejoined the Tonse Alliance faction led by Given Lubinda. On November 1, NCP officially cut ties with Tonse, citing an attempt by Lubinda and other alliance members to hijack the party for their own benefit. But in a communiqué issued by Tonse faction Spokesperson Ephraim Shakafuswa, Monday, NCP and…...
Mundubile is too fast, he is demobilising PF – Monde
PF presidential aspirant Greyford Monde says the actions taken by Mporokoso PF MP Brian Mundubile are demobilising the PF. On Friday, Mundubile and Christian Democratic Party president Dan Pule successfully filed nominations for the position of Tonse Alliance Chairperson and 2026 presidential candidate. This is despite an earlier circular issued by the Given Lubinda-led PF…...