Matete calls for change of leadership at ZA
LEGENDARY athlete Samuel Matete has called for a change in leadership at Zambia Athletics (ZA) to pave the way for growth and transformation in the sport. Matete, a decorated athlete who won a silver medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics and gold at the 1991 World Championships in Japan, criticised the long-standing leadership of ZA…...
I’ll be the father of all clubs as FAZ president, not just MUZA – Keith
FC MUZA proprietor Keith Mweemba has assured supporters that his ambition to become president of the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) will not negatively impact his club, as he aims to represent all clubs equally. Mweemba said FC MUZA was a resilient institution capable of thriving without his direct involvement. “MUZA won’t be affected because…...
We’ve paid 118,821 beneficiaries of Cash for Work initiative – LCC
THE Lusaka City Council says it has disbursed K72 million to Cash for Work beneficiaries since the inception of the programme in August 2024. In a statement, Tuesday, Council Assistant Public Relations Manager Nyambe Bulumba revealed that 118,821 beneficiaries had been paid for the work conducted from August to December 2024 across all seven constituencies…....
DEC arrests Tasila for money laundering
THE Drug Enforcement Commission has charged and arrested Chawama PF MP Tasila Lungu for money laundering and being in possession of property reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime. The Commission says Tasila has failed to give a reasonable explanation on how she acquired Kumawa Ranch valued at K8,440,098.00. In December, DEC DG Nason Banda…...
Key NAPSA scandals which UPND govt must correct and not repeat
THIS week, we have been discussing the public finance mismanagement at the National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA). This is after the Auditor General found out that the Authority spent pensioners money to purchase some shares in a Chinese company that manufactures tiles. This irregularity in the operations of NAPSA was defended by people who served…...
Police warn against misuse of ‘abduction’ term following Chanda Nonde’s arrest
POLICE have denied allegations circulating in the public domain regarding the purported abduction of Chanda Nonde, clarifying that he was arrested for hate speech and publishing of false information. Meanwhile, police have cautioned against the deliberate spread of falsehoods and the misuse of terms such as ‘abduction’ when they are executing their constitutional mandate to…...
Report alleged vote-buying in Petauke to ACC, ECZ advises Emmanuel Mwamba
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says it has always held one-day youth conferences whenever there are Council Chairperson and National Assembly by-elections as part of its broader stakeholder engagement efforts. ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro has also urged stakeholders to report alleged vote-buying in the just ended by-elections to the Anti-Corruption Commission. He…...
Improved corruption rating elates ACC
ACTING Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Director General Monica Mwansa says Zambia’s improvement on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is an indication that the country has taken steps in enforcing good anti-corruption measures. Speaking during a panel discussion shortly after the presentation of the 2024 CPI, Tuesday, Mwansa said the improvement signified a positive shift in how…...
Nawakwi is terminally ill, court hears
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has heard that FDD leader Edith Nawakwi is terminally ill. This was after Nawakwi failed to appear before court to commence her defence in a matter in which she is charged with two counts of seditious practices. In count one, it is alleged that Nawakwi, between May 25 and 28, 2024,…...
Imaber General Trading sues FRA over maize supply dispute
IMABER General Trading Limited has sued the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) in the High Court, demanding 811.13 metric tonnes of white maize, which it paid for at K3,244,520 but did not collect. The company is also seeking the delivery of 6,899.43 metric tonnes of white maize as per the offer letter dated July 11, 2022,…...
