ECZ sets Oct 21 for Kabushi, Kwacha polls
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia has set Friday, October 21, 2022 as the date for the Kabushi and Kwacha by-elections. The commission has also prescribed Thursday October 11 to Thursday October 20, 2022 as the period for campaigns for the two by-elections. In a statement signed by the three ECZ commissioners, Ali Simwinga, Vincent Mukanda…...
We restricted Savenda’s account after Mpoha attempted to withdraw $3.4m – ACC
THE Anti-Corruption Commission says it has issued a restriction notice on one of the accounts for Savenda Systems Limited after company chief executive officer Clever Mpoha attempted to withdraw $3,474,150. In a statement, Tuesday, ACC chief corporate affairs officer Timothy Moono said Savenda Systems Limited was among the Savenda Group of Companies that the Commission…...
ACC releases details of Kalaluka’s arrest
THE Anti-Corruption Commission has charged former Attorney General Likando Kalaluka for corruption involving $17,958,150. In a statement, Tuesday, ACC chief corporate affairs officer Timothy Moono said Kalaluka had been charged with one count of Conspiracy to Defraud the State contrary to Section 313 of the Penal Code, Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia. He…...
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Likezo to attend FIBA youth camp
FIFTEEN-year-old Zambian Basketball player George Likezo has been selected to attend an International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Africa Regional Youth Camp to be held in Madagascar. Likezo who plays in the Youth basketball league with Kabwata Tigers was selected as the best player out of 4 applicants from Zambia. FIBA executive director Africa Alphonse Bile confirmed…...
ZHA unveils a K765,870 budget for 5’s World cup qualifiers.
THE Zambia Hockey Association (ZHA) has unveiled a budget of K765,870 ahead of the Oman 2024 Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifiers slated for Egypt in December this year for both the men’s and women’s national teams. ZHA general secretary Elvis Bwalya said the budget will cater for a delegation of 30 that will include the…...
Ricky Banda to miss Sierra Leone opener
STRIKER Ricky Banda has been ruled out for the upcoming U-23 AFCON qualifier first leg fixture against Sierra Leone set for October 22 in Liberia. Team manager Lombe Chipupu confirmed the development in an interview, Monday, stating that the striker was released from camp yesterday after he reported back with a knee injury. “We resumed…...
Copper Queens to take part in Three Nations tournament
THE Zambia Women’s National team will next month be participating in a three Nations tournament in Philippians as part of their preparations for the 2023 Australia/New Zealand World cup. FAZ president Andrew Kamanga hinted in his weekly column that the Copper Queens would be in action during the FIFA window next month. “The Copper Queens…...
Those baselessly attacking Govt can go to hell – Mweetwa
UPND spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says opposition members who are baselessly attacking the government can go to hell. Recently, Patriots for Economic Progress leader Sean Tembo accused the UPND government of being behind the abduction of 13 girls and using them for rituals. But in an interview, Mweetwa said government was not concerned about members of…...
Police must consult UPND when handling political matters – Liswaniso
UPND National Youth Chairman Gilbert Liswaniso has advised police to consult the ruling party leadership when handling political matters because they have no option but to abide by the party’s manifesto. And Liswaniso says ministers, permanent secretaries and other government officials must attend to him when he visits their offices because he is their boss…....