January inflation holds steady at 16.7%
The Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) has announced that the annual inflation rate for January 2025 remains unchanged at 16.7%, the same as recorded in December 2024. And ZamStats acting Statistician General Sheila Mudenda has revealed that the country recorded a trade deficit of K3.3 billion in December 2024, compared to the surplus of K1.1 recorded…...
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It’s irrational to accuse HH of running PF – UPND
UPND National Chairman Collins Maoma has told Zambia Must Prosper Leader Kelvin Bwalya Fube to concentrate on his party and leave the UPND alone. Recently, Bwalya accused President Hakainde Hichilema of being the de facto president of PF who runs the former ruling party through Robert Chabinga. However in an interview, Monday, Maoma described Bwalya’s…...
I’m ready to be led under Tonse Alliance – KBF
I’M ready to be led by whoever the Tonse Alliance chooses, says Zambia Must Prosper leader Kelvin Fube Bwalya. Bwalya says Zambia Must Prosper’s decision to join the Tonse Alliance has been received with warmth by well-meaning Zambians. Speaking when he featured on Diamond TV, Wednesday, Bwalya admitted that the Patriotic Front was the biggest…...
Comoros will want to embarrass big teams at AFCON – Phiri
VETERAN coach Patrick Phiri has cautioned the Chipolopolo against underestimating Comoros, who are regarded as underdogs in Group A of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be held in Morocco. Zambia will face tough competition in Group A from hosts Morocco, Mali, and Comoros when the tournament kicks off on December 21, 2025…....
COSAFA endorses Kamanga for FIFA Council Seat
FAZ president Andrew Kamanga’s bid for a FIFA Council seat has received a significant boost following the decision by COSAFA Member Association Presidents to support his candidature. Kamanga is set to face stiff competition as he battles for one of the five FIFA Council seats designated for male representatives from CAF. A total of 10…...
Forest signs Mugalu
FOREST Rangers has strengthened its squad with the acquisition of Congolese striker Chris Mugalu, a seasoned goal-scorer known for his lethal finishing abilities. The 34-year-old former Lusaka Dynamos forward returns to Zambia on a free transfer after being unattached since June 2024, following his departure from Saudi Arabian side Al Washm SC. Mugalu, who also…...
PF vs UPND: Fooling the UN human rights ‘inspector’ with lies and deceit
THERE is no rule of law in Zambia under President Hakainde Hichilema, laments former president Edgar Lungu. He says his successor has only succeeded to apply selective justice, vengeful weaponisation of the Zambia Police Service and the courts. The former president told Irene Khan, the UN Human Rights Rapporteur, that when it comes to human…...
Court sets March 3 for judgement in K2.5m theft case involving 4 MoH workers
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has set March 3, 2025, as date for judgement in a matter in which four Ministry of Health employees are charged with theft involving over K2.5 million. In this matter, Malama Nkata, 45, Judith Dzekedzeke, 47, Hilton Kasanyika, 29, and Langson Kampango, 54, are facing two counts of theft by servant…....
Sugilite has only depleted at Muombe Mine – Kabuswe
GOVERNMENT says Sugilite has not depleted in Luapula Province as a whole, or anywhere else where manganese is mined across the country. In an interview, Tuesday, Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe said sugilite had only depleted at Moumbe Mine in Luapula Province. “What the director geological survey was referring to, and this is the true correct…...
