Protest by long-distance bus drivers was uncalled for – Kamuti
THE Commuter Rights Association of Zambia (CRAZ) has condemned the protest by long-distance bus drivers at intercity bus terminus on Friday morning over the jailing of their colleague for dangerous driving, saying it was uncalled for. In an interview, Friday, association president Aaron Kamuti said such behaviour was uncalled for because passengers were held at…...
Kwacha, Kabushi independent candidates rescind decision to withdraw from race
TWO independent candidates who had withdrawn from the Kwacha and Kabushi parliamentary by-elections have informed ECZ that they have rescinded their decisions. In a letter dated September 23, 2022, addressed to the ECZ chief electoral officer, Lawrence Kasonde said he rescinded his decision to resign from the Kwacha race after various engagements with stakeholders and…...
RTSA hikes bus fares by K1 for local routes
THE Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has announced an increase in bus fares following the fuel increment announced by the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) recently. The bus fares for Inter-Mine routes have been increased by K2 while Copperbelt and Lusaka local routes have been increased by K1. Meanwhile, intercity routes have been increased by…...
Ndozo lodge owner pleads not guilty after being declared sane by doctors
NDOZO lodge proprietor Chrint Sichamba, his wife and son have pleaded not guilty to 15 counts of possession of property suspected to be proceeds of crime. This was after medical reports from both Chainama and the University Teaching Hospital presented before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court indicated that Sichamba was not insane or mad, and as…...
Munir gets 30 day suspension over “pubic hair” remarks
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has suspended Lumezi Independent member of parliament Munir Zulu for 30 days for using obscene language in the House. On Wednesday, Zulu for incensed when Mwembeshi UPND member of parliament Machila Jamba called him a young man, remarking that “every one of us here shaved their pubic hair,…...
The capturers get captured
Preview: U-20 begins COSAFA title chase
THE Zambia Under-20 team starts the chase for a place at the 2023 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a Cosafa Cup tournament crucial opening fixture against Mauritius in eSwatini. COSAFA is using the Under-20 tournament in eSwatini to pick the two teams that will represent the region at the 2023 Africa Cup to…...
FAZ mourns Nkole
FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Andrew Kamanga has described the death of Association life member Patrick Nkole as a big blow to the football fraternity. Nkole, a former KK11 defender and ‘Mighty’ Mufulira Wanderers legend died in Ndola in the early hours of Wednesday following a short illness. Kamanga said death had robbed the…...
Nkana to appeal FAZ sanctions
NKANA chief executive officer Kelvin Mutafu says the FAZ Disciplinary Committee sanctions on the club for violent conduct during a league match against Nchanga Rangers is too harsh. FAZ on Wednesday ruled that Nkana was guilty in their conduct after midfielder Diamond Chikwekwe and goalkeeping coach Mike Poto physically confronted referee Audrick Nkole at the…...
Speaker reprimands Miles for saying unemployment has forced UPND youths to start abducting girls
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti on Tuesday reprimanded Matero PF member of parliament Miles Sampa for saying lack of employment has forced UPND youths to start abducting girls. Debating the budget, Tuesday, Sampa said it had taken forever for government to resolve the issues at Mopani and Konkola Copper Mines. He argued that…...