We’re winning Kawambwa seat, opposition are in disarray – Nzovu
WATER Development and Sanitation Minister Collins Nzovu says UPND will scoop the Kawambwa seat because opposition parties are in disarray. And Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali says the UPND did not arrest former Kawambwa PF MP Nickson Chilangwa. Speaking to residents in Ntumbachushi Ward in Kawambwa Constituency, Nzovu said UPND was expected to get…...
We don’t have sufficient funding to operate effectively – ACC
ACTING Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Director General Monica Mwansa says the commission does not have sufficient funding to operate effectively. And Mwansa says from 2021 to date, the commission had recovered property and money from suspects amounting to over K307 million. Meanwhile, Mwansa says cultural practices such as ubomba mwibala alya mwibala conflict with the laws…...
NSCZ commits to support MMA growth
THE National Sports Council of Zambia (NSCZ) has reaffirmed its commitment to support the development of Mixed Martial Arts in Zambia by providing both financial and technical support to the federation. NSCZ Chief Executive Officer, Sombwa Musunsa says government is proud of the success record by MMAZ in 2024. Speaking during a press conference held…...
We’ll defend Super League, ABSA Cup crowns – Arrows
RED Arrows coach Chisi Mbewe is confident that the Airmen will defend the MTN Super League and ABSA Cup titles despite starting the season on a slow note. Speaking during a media interaction ahead of today’s week-17 MTN Super League fixture against Zanaco FC, Mbewe said he was happy with the way the Airmen had…...
We object to 300% property rate hike because LCC lacks service delivery – BCT
MARK O’Donnell says the business community is opposing Lusaka City Council’s 300 per cent property rate increase because there is a gap in the council’s service delivery. O’Donnell, a committee member of the Business Coalition Task Force (BCT), says the increase in property rates is also disadvantaging small businesses, especially those operating from compounds. The…...
ZAF Commander salutes Chanda, Chilufya
ZAMBIA Air Force (ZAF) Commander Lieutenant General Oscar Nyoni has hailed the Copper Queens duo of Grace Chanda and Prisca Chilufya for donating various sports equipment to Red Arrows Women’s Football Club. Speaking after receiving the sports kits on behalf of the club, Nyoni encouraged the Copper Queens stars to stay focused and excel in…...
PF’s fear of losing MPs: What goes around, comes back around
THE Patriotic Front’s recent claims that the ruling UPND is determined to grab all PF parliamentary seats are both ironic and telling. Emmanuel Mwamba’s assertion that the UPND is out to “destroy the entire party” and “promote a one-party state” sounds like a case of selective amnesia. If true, this alleged plan should serve as…...
Some govt positions aren’t advertised – State House
STATE House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka has justified the appointment of Principal Public Relations Officers in all the 25 Ministries and 10 Provincial Headquarters, saying there are many government positions which are not advertised. But the Zambia Institute of Public Relations and Communication (ZIPRC) says it is concerned over the manner in which the…...
Loans awarded to UNZA students not enough – UNZASU
UNZASU president Dixon Mutambo, popularly known as “the Governor” says the 3,111 student loans awarded to first-year students at the University of Zambia are not enough. On Tuesday, the Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HELSB) announced that it had awarded loans to 3,752 first-year students at the University of Zambia, Kapasa Makasa University and…...
Cost of living up by K440.31
THE Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) says it has recorded a K440.31 increase in the cost of living for Lusaka families, as reflected in its December 2024 Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB). In a statement, Wednesday, JCTR Social and Economic Development Programme Manager Edward Musosa disclosed that vegetables, kapenta and mealie meal were…...
