Immigration Dept nabs 267 illegal immigrants
THE Immigration Department in Lusaka has apprehended 16 male suspected illegal immigrants in a routine clean-up operation conducted on February 12. In a statement, Department Chief Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said those arrested included eight Burundians, four Congolese, one Chinese, one Indian, one Rwandese, and one Zimbabwean. “The Lusaka Regional Immigration Office has successfully…...
HH to attend AU Summit in Ethiopia
FOREIGN Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe says President Hakainde Hichilema is expected to attend the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State of the African Union. In a statement, Thursday, Haimbe said the Session, which was scheduled for February 15th to 16th, would be convened under the theme “Justice for…...
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At mining indaba people wanted to know how Zambia resuscitated its mines – PS
MINISTRY of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Hapenga Kabeta says participants at the just ended mining indaba in South Africa wondered how the UPND government has managed to resuscitate a number of mines in a short period of time. In an interview, Wednesday, Kabeta said a Zambian delegation at the Indaba was able to…...
U17 boys have enough experience to face anyone – Kawangu
UNDER-17 National Team coach, Arron Kawangu, has expressed confidence that the Junior Chipolopolo boys are prepared to face any team at the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The final draw for the tournament will take place today in Cairo at 13:45 local time (11:45 GMT). Speaking after a training…...
Mpondela quits ZA race, endorses Mung’ambata
AFTER 26 years at the helm of Zambia Athletics (ZA), Elias Mpondela has confirmed that he will not seek re-election in the upcoming elections scheduled for March 22, 2025. Mpondela, who took office as ZA president in 1999, has expressed pride in his achievements, highlighting the association’s success in securing over 172 international medals, including…...
Broadcasters should exercise caution when selecting guests for programmes – Mweetwa
INFORMATION and Media Minister Cornelius Mweetwa says broadcasters should exercise caution when selecting guests for programmes. Speaking during the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Capacity Building Workshop for Central Province based broadcasting stations, Wednesday, Mweetwa said broadcasters must ensure that the content they produce was accurate. “Broadcasters must ensure that content is accurate, responsible, away from…...
LEAs will take interest in people that will be depositing large sums in banks – BoZ
BANK of Zambia Governor Dr Denny Kalyalya has warned people who like keeping money under the mattress that it will cease to be legal tender after the withdrawal period to allow for new notes. Dr Kalyalya has disclosed that law enforcement agencies will take keen interest in people that will be depositing large sums of…...
People still condemn me for missing penalty at AFCON – Kalaba
FORMER Chipolopolo midfield maestro Rainford Kalaba says some people still criticise him for the penalty he missed 12 years ago during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Gabon. Yesterday marked the 12th anniversary of Zambia’s historic AFCON triumph, a victory that was sealed with a 9-8 penalty shootout win over Ivory Coast after…...
Ex-Mongu High Court Judge found with case to answer
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court, High Court Division, has found former Mongu High Court Judge Wilfred Muma with a case to answer in the matter where he is charged with willful failure to comply with the law and abuse of office. It is alleged in count one that Muma, between April 1, and December…...
