Kwacha has depreciated due to demand of foreign currency towards festive season – Chizonde
ECONOMIST Bright Chizonde says the Kwacha depreciated towards the end of December, 2024, due to increased importation of consumption goods. Chizonde adds that as the year begins and citizens run out of disposable income, they will observe prices of goods and services have increased due to the impact of the depreciation of the Kwacha. In…...
Miles tips young footballers
MATERO PF MP Miles Sampa has encouraged youths in his constituency who aspire to pursue football as a career to remain disciplined and avoid engaging in activities that could hinder their progress. During the prize presentation of the Miles Sampa Christmas tournament held at the Muchinga Grounds in Matero, Sampa encouraged youths to pursue football…...
This year we must surpass previous sporting achievements – Nkandu
MINISTER of Sports, Youth and Arts Elvis Nkandu has called on Zambian athletes across various sports federations to work hard and intensify their efforts in 2025 to surpass the 310 medals Zambia won two years ago. Nkandu has also encouraged Zambia’s national football teams, which have qualified for various Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments,…...
Lungu urges SADC to intervene in Mozambique’s post election conflict
Former president Edgar Lungu has expressed concern about the rising numbers of deaths, looting and wanton destruction of property and businesses in Mozambique as a result of a disputed presidential election. A wave of violence has spread across Mozambique following the validation of the ruling party’s victory in October’s disputed election, resulting in deaths and…...
Zambia capable of winning CHAN – Makembo
THE Zambia Sports Fans Association has expressed confidence in Zambia’s ability to compete and win the upcoming Total Energies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 tournament. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) recently confirmed the 18 participating countries for the the delayed CHAN tournament which will take place from February 1 to February 28, 2025 in…...
Govt awards K500,000 grant to 10 artistes
GOVERNMENT has awarded ten artistes from various arts a grant of K50,000 each, in recognition of their hard work and contributions to the growth of the arts in Zambia. Minister of Sports, Youth, and Arts, Elvis Nkandu says government is committed to elevating the arts sector to contribute meaningfully to Zambia’s economic development. Speaking during…...
Are all mines in Zambia at liberty to stop mining when selling prices drop?
KAGEM Mining Limited says it has temporarily suspended mining operations citing an oversupply of Zambian emeralds and disrupted market dynamics. This is quite a surprising move and it raises critical questions about the governance, economic foresight, and regulatory framework of our mining sector. While the challenges of fluctuating international markets are real and common, we…...
HELSB awards 521 additional loans to university students
THE Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HELSB) has awarded 521 additional student loans to eligible students at the Copperbelt University (CBU), Mukuba University and Chalimbana University. In a statement, Wednesday, HELSB Corporate Communications and Customer Services Manager Chiselwa Kawanda said these student loans were for the 2024/2025 academic year. “The Higher Education Loans and…...
UPND eyeing Chawama seat, Tasila is an absentee leader – Mwaliteta
UPND Lusaka Province Chairman Obvious Mwaliteta says the ruling party is interested in the Chawama parliamentary seat, arguing that the current PF MP, Tasila Lungu, is an absent leader. Mwaliteta further says his call for the people of Chawama to cut ties with Edgar Lungu’s family had been misinterpreted by many, clarifying that he was…...
Kanyama delivers 40 to 50 babies per day – Superintendent
KANYAMA First Level Hospital Medical Superintendent Raphael Nzoolo has revealed that the facility delivers about 40 to 50 babies on a daily basis. On the other hand, Chipata Level One Senior Hospital Medical Superintendent Moses Mata says the hospital delivers about 25 babies daily. Meanwhile, Lusaka Province Minister Sheal Mulyata says Zambia’s population will soon…...
