Nyirenda diagnoses Chipolopolo’s goal-shy strikers
FORMER Chipolopolo coach and striker Wedson Nyirenda says the low scoring rate by Zambian strikers is a result of accumulated wrongs that the country has accepted as normal. And Nyirenda said there is a need for the country and clubs to consider specialized striker coaches because a lot of forwards currently lack an eye for…...
We’re here to accomplish our mission – Sierra Leone coach
SIERRA Leone Under-23 coach Amidu Karim says the team is in the country not as tourists but to accomplish a mission ahead of the return leg of the 2023 U-23 AFCON qualifier against the Chipolopolo at the Heroes Stadium. Speaking in an interview, Thursday, Karim said his team had great respect for the Zambian team…...
Fallen 1993 Chipolopolo heroes’ families launch foundation
THE Zambia Fallen Heroes 1993 Foundation has officially been launched with a vision of sustainably maintaining the 1993 Gabon Disaster Heroes legacy. The foundation has been formed by the families of the 1993 Gabon air crash heroes who are on a mission to creatively, innovatively, and independently run the foundation as an empowerment tool for…...
We’re in a hurry to actualise Zambia-Angola oil deal – Govt
MINISTER of Energy Peter Kapala says government is in a hurry to actualise the Zambia-Angola oil deal but notes that government-to-government negotiations take a bit of time because of diplomatic channels. In June this year, Kapala said the Angola-Zambia Oil Pipeline (AZOP) Project which was expected to be commissioned in a few years’ time will…...
Chama district suffers power outages because it depends on imports from Malawi – Kapala
MINISTER of Energy Peter Kapala says Chama district is experiencing occasional power supply outages because of its dependence on power imports from ESCOM of Malawi. And Kapala says ZESCO is undertaking the Chipata-Lundazi-Chama transmission project at a total cost of $97 million to connect Chama and Lundazi to the national grid. Presenting a ministerial statement…...
Munir challenges “pubic hair” Parley suspension in court
LUMEZI Independent member of parliament Munir Zulu has applied for leave in the Lusaka High Court to commence judicial review proceedings against his 30-day suspension from Parliament for using obscene language. According to an application for judicial review between The People Vs Attorney General, ex parte Munir Zulu, the Lumezi MP is seeking to challenge…...
HH understands importance of investment – Bristow
BARRICK Gold Corporation president and chief executive officer Mark Bristow says he is delighted by the emphasis which President Hakainde Hichilema has placed on the need for investment in the country. And Bristow says Barrick might invest in Mopani provided it fits its investment criteria. Speaking during a media briefing in Kalumbila District, Bristow said…...
We’re attacking ‘ka something’ culture – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says his administration is determined to continue attacking the ‘ka something culture’ (bribery culture) because it increases the cost of doing business. Speaking during the ZNFU annual congress, Thursday, President Hichilema UPND’s one year in government was enough for people to align with its vision and those who were not in yet…...
Witness narrates how govt paid Curzon Global Limited over K100m in litigation debt
A PRINCIPAL accountant at the Ministry of Finance has narrated to the Economic and Financial Crimes Court how over K100 million, which was litigation debt, was paid to Curzon Global Limited by government from March 2020 to June 2021. Lason Kajoba, 54, testified that the part payment was made as a result of a 2017…...
PF MPs walk out of Parley as Kabushi, Kwacha MPs take oath
PATRIOTIC Front members of parliament yesterday walked out of the House as their newly elected Kabushi and Kwacha colleagues were brought in to take oath. The PF members of parliament walked out immediately First Deputy Speaker Attractor Chisangano called for the Kabushi and Kwacha members of parliament to be ushered into the Chambers. Justifying the…...