ZAM urges govt to increase financial support to arts sector
During Dandy Krazy’s funeral, there was an overwhelming show of support as many came forward to honour the late artiste in different ways. However, Zambia Association of Musicians (ZAM) president Davison Munsanda lamented the tendency to celebrate people only after their passing. Munsanda says artistes who have made significant contributions to the country should be…...
GCE exams a scandal, education system at stake, insists SESTUZ
SECONDARY Schools Union of Zambia (SESTUZ) has insisted that GCE examinations are a scam and a calamity. The union says government and the Examinations Council of Zambia (ECZ) should not to take a dismissive approach to their advocacy which is aimed at restoring examination credibility. Last week, SESTUZ called for the suspension of GCE examinations…...
Out of the love I have for Lungu, I urge him to retire from politics – Lubusha
CHIPANGALI PF MP Andrew Lubusha says out of the love he has for former president Edgar Lungu, he’s urging him to retire from politics. And Lubusha says CDF is a game changer because in the past he used to build roads in his constituency using his own money. In an interview, Friday, Lubusha said it…...
Church must be mindful of words that criticise one political persuasion over another – Milupi
UPND Alliance Chairperson Charles Milupi says Catholic Priest Fr Chalwe Chonde chose to clarify his sermon out of his own will because of the anxiety it instilled in the minds of people. Milupi however, says the clergy must be mindful of making pronouncements that may be seen as criticising one political persuasion against the other…....
Marketeers’ request to have a desk at State House valid – Hamasaka
STATE House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says the request by marketeers to have a desk at State House is valid. On Wednesday, Busaka Mumalikechi Ne Mustation Women Group Chairperson, Mirriam Masando told Health Minister Elijah Muchima that markerteers needed a desk representing their interests in State House. In an interview, Thursday, Hamasaka said President…...
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The Herod sermon: a case of courageous preaching with malicious intent
“HEROD is a dictator. He doesn’t want any other person to replace him. He doesn’t want the Messiah to replace him. This Herod has a bad heart. This Herod is a dictator. Herod hasn’t brought peace. Herod is problematic. Herod is insane. He doesn’t want anyone to replace him. He thinks he has arrived but…...
ZPPA suspends Rousant International from participating in public procurement
THE Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) has suspended Rousant International Zambia Limited from participating in public procurement for one year. In a statement, Thursday, ZPPA Principal Public Relations Officer Iñutu Mushambatwa said the company’s suspension was due to failure to submit a performance security in a tender process. “The Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) has…...
FAZ hands over footballs to schools in Muchinga Province
FAZ has officially handed over FIFA for Schools footballs to Muchinga Province Education Office, marking a significant milestone in its partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Sports. The initiative aims to develop grassroots football, enhance physical education, and promote healthy lifestyles among school children. FAZ Muchinga Province Chairperson, Collins Mukwala, led…...
My utterances were not seditious, Mfuwe MP tells court
MFUWE PF MP Maureen Mabonga has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that her utterances at a media briefing where various people addressed the disappearance of Emmanuel Jay Jay Banda were not seditious in nature. Mabonga has told the court that her utterances were meant to bring issues to the attention of the nation and Law…...
