ZICTA, police pounce on 3 over false statements about HH’s health
THE Zambia Police Service and ZICTA have announced the arrest of three individuals for circulating inflammatory statements regarding the alleged health status of President Hakainde Hichilema. Last week, rumours circulated on social media that President Hichilema’s health was failing. This forced Home Affairs Minister Jack Mwiimbu to warn those circulating such “malicious information, especially the…...
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Cholera cases rise to 96
THE Ministry of Health has revealed that 15 new cholera cases have been recorded in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 96 in the country. In its daily update, Thursday, the ministry indicated that the death toll relating to cholera was at five, all of them recorded in Chililabombwe. The…...
Ricky links up with Micho at Al Merrikh SC
SUDANESE football giants Al Merrikh SC have secured the services of Ricky Banda from Red Arrows on an initial six-month loan deal. Banda, who played a pivotal role in helping Red Arrows achieve a domestic double last season, will now showcase his talents on Sudanese soil. His temporary move is seen as a strategic decision…...
I’ll increase funding to clubs – Kashala
FAZ presidential aspirant Adrian Kashala has vowed to increase funding to all football clubs if he wins the highly anticipated FAZ elections scheduled for March 29. Kashala, a former FAZ general secretary and seasoned sports administrator, has emphasised the need for Football House delegates across the country to unite and vote in a new leadership…...
Kawana explains CAMNET TV’s exclusion from DSTV, GOTV
THE Ministry of Information and Media says MultiChoice Africa Holdings’ decision to discontinue the carriage of CAMNET TV on its DSTV and GOTV platforms is due to the channel’s failure to meet contractual obligations. Addressing a media briefing, Thursday, Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana said the ministry found no legal comfort…...
Kansanshi Mine invests K3.4m in Kansanshi Marathon
KANSANSHI Mining PLC, a subsidiary of First Quantum Minerals (FQM), has announced a K3.4 million investment for the successful hosting of the 2025 Kansanshi Marathon, scheduled to take place on May 3, 2025, at Trident College in Solwezi. The marathon, which will feature over 2000 local and foreign runners, has attracted a cumulative prize purse…...
Magistrate refuses to refer Munir’s defamation case to High Court
LUSAKA Chief Resident Magistrate Davies Chibwili has dismissed an application by Lumezi Independent MP Munir Zulu to have his defamation matter referred to the High Court for determination of some constitutional questions. And earlier, Magistrate Chibwili also denied to grant an adjournment on the premise that Zulu needed to attend a parliamentary committee meeting. This…...
Human rights record was worse under Lungu, but PF is better at propaganda
A FEW days ago, opposition leader and presidential aspirant Emmanuel Mwamba sent an alarm on social media, telling citizens that police officers on the Copperbelt had surrounded Flava FM radio which was airing a programme featuring madam Irene Khan, the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion…...
ZAMMSA needs structural reforms to end corruption – COF
CHAPTER One Foundation says corruption at ZAMMSA could persist even if individuals are suspended or fired, unless proper reforms are implemented such as stricter procurement controls and depoliticisation of appointments. Earlier this week, the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) conducted a search at the residence of former ZAMMSA director general Victor Nyasulu, as part of the…...
