FAZ sets group survival target for Copper Queens at World Cup
FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) technical director Lyson Zulu says the association has given the women’s national team a target of making it out of the group at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup set for Australia and New Zealand. Speaking in an interview, Wednesday, Zulu said the association has had meetings with the technical…...
FAZ bans fans from Chambishi stadium, fines club K50,000
THE FAZ Disciplinary committee has slapped Chambishi FC with a five-match ban on spectators and a K50,000 fine for failure to control their fans who caused the abandonment of the week eight fixture against Red Arrows. Meanwhile, Chambishi football club has sent its head coach Kaunda Simonda on 30-days of administrative leave following a poor…...
I won’t disappoint as DPP – Gilbert
OUTGOING Anti-Corruption Commission Director General Gilbert Phiri says he is humbled by President Hakainde Hichilema’s decision to appoint him as Director of Public Prosecutions, promising to execute his duties in the best possible way once ratified by Parliament. And Phiri says he will ensure that the ACC works closely with the National Prosecution Authority so…...
I’m not poor, I had my first $1m in 1993, brags Malanji
FORMER Kwacha PF member of parliament Joseph Malanji says he is not a poor person, bragging that he had his first $1 million in 1993 and as such, he will continue donating to the people of Kwacha. At a briefing, Wednesday, Malanji said it was nonsensical and an insult for somebody to question how he…...
Malanji challenges “illegal” Kwacha polls
JOSEPH Malanji has dragged ECZ and newly elected Kwacha UPND member of parliament Charles Mulenga to the Lusaka High Court seeking a declaration that the polls are void because they were illegally held. In his petition filed, Wednesday, Malanji argued that ECZ failed to comply with provisions of the Electoral Process Act by preventing him…...
Govt explains delay to commence works on Lsk-Ndola road
GOVERNMENT says it is also anxious for works on the Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway to commence, but negotiations haven’t been easy to conclude because this is the first time it’s using a PPP model on roads. In an interview, Wednesday, Infrastructure and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi said negotiations on the awarding of a contract for…...
Kalaba launches Citizens First, accuses HH of frustrating registration process
HARRY Kalaba has unveiled his Citizens First political party, but charges that the registration process was frustrated by President Hakainde Hichilema who tried by all means to block him. But Presidential Spokesperson Anthony Bwalya has expressed disappointment in Kalaba’s accusations, describing them as “preposterous, unfounded and totally false”. Addressing the media, Wednesday, Kalaba said he…...
Don’t shun national events, reciprocate HH’s good gesture, Kavindele tells Lungu
FORMER vice-president Enock Kavindele says former president Edgar Lungu should attempt to reciprocate President Hakainde Hichilema’s good gesture of inviting him to national events because he is still part of governance. Lungu shunned the Independence Day celebrations at State House on Monday, prompting President Hakainde Hichilema to recognise his predecessor’s public service in absentia. Reacting…...
Trade Kings Foundation furnishes, donates to Lusaka Environmental Health Library
TRADE Kings Foundation has donated library equipment and furniture to Lusaka Environmental Health University in a quest to contribute to the health and well-being of Zambians. Speaking during the donation handover, Trade Kings Group public relations and corporate affairs manager Bridget Kambobe said the Foundation was cognizant of the importance of growing a cadre of […]
UPND resorting to violence because they can’t genuinely win elections – Mwila
FORMER PF secretary general Davies Mwila has charged that UPND has resorted to violence in the ongoing Mwense Council Chairperson by-election campaigns because they have realised that they cannot win the elections due to lack of popularity. But Luapula Province Minister Derrick Chilundika has advised UPND members to refrain from reacting to provocations from PF,…...