Zambia U20 faces Angola for COSAFA final spot
THE Zambia U-20 faces a tricky and stubborn Angola in the semi-finals this afternoon for an important TotalEnergies U-20 AFCON spot set to be held in Egypt in 2023 with coach Chisi Mbewe saying the unblemished record needs to be protected. After finishing the group stage with a 100 percent win record without conceding a…...
Sarago motor rally gets K 311,300 boost
THE hosting of the 2022 Sarago Zambia International Rally has received a boost of K311,300 towards the K750,000 budget to successfully host the event that revs off on October 21 to 23 in Lusaka. Pembe Milling Limited came on board with a total sponsorship package of K238,300, Bigtree beverages with K60,000 while L&J Fire services…...
HH wonders why a rich continent has poor people
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has wondered why Africa has poor people when it is probably the richest continent. And President Hichilema says as a student in Europe, he detested people referring to Africa as an example of lack of reliability and credit worthiness. Speaking during the Zambia–Namibia Business Forum, Thursday, President Hichilema said he shared a…...
We’re aligned with HH’s call to reduce lending rates – BAZ
THE Bankers Association of Zambia has assured that banks are aligned with President Hakainde Hichilema’s call to reduce lending rates, saying internal reviews to this effect are already underway. During the launch of the Western Province Expo recently, President Hichilema urged banks to reduce their interest rates because government had done its part by reducing…...
We’ll come down hard on those cited in AG report – ACC
ANTI-CORRUPTION Commission Director General Gilbert Phiri says it is uninspiring that the trend of financial indiscipline has continued. Commenting on the Auditor General’s report on the accounts for the financial year ended December 31, 2021, Phiri promised to be ruthless and unapologetic in pursuing all those cited in the report. “We will need time to…...
It’s not for UPND to determine who should lead the people – M’membe
SOCIALIST Party leader Dr Fred M’membe says the UPND should stop abusing the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) and the justice system all in an attempt to block PF members Bowman Lusambo and Joseph Malanji from contesting the Kabushi and Kwacha parliamentary by-elections. And Dr M’membe says it is not for UPND to determine who…...
23 Mukula trucks had no appropriate documents to allow exportation, witness tells court
A WITNESS has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that 23 trucks laden with Mukula logs had no appropriate documentation to allow exportation. Olland Singogo, 30, an acting district forestry officer, Chirundu, was testifying in a matter in which former Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Chief Executive Officer Mateyo Kaluba and six others are facing two counts…...
We need concerted efforts to reduce disaster risks – Nalumango
VICE-PRESIDENT Mutale Nalumango says her office is coordinating a holistic approach to disaster risk reduction but notes that the government’s efforts alone are not enough. Speaking during the commemoration of the International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction, Thursday, Vice-President Nalumango said there was a need for concerted efforts of various stakeholders to reduce disaster risks…....
After national prayers, we’re going to work – Jani
CHAIRPERSON for the organising committee of the National Day of Prayer Esther Jani says after the commemoration of this year’s event, people should not lazy around or go to sleep but must rise up and work. Speaking during a press briefing yesterday ahead of the National Day of Prayer which falls on October 18, Jani…...
It’s just numbers, says PF as cost of living drops
THE cost of living for a family of five living in Lusaka has reduced by K227.48 for the month of September 2022, according to the JCTR Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket. And UPND spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has bragged that this is how an economy is run, further hoping that by 2023, the ruling party will…...