Nkana, Power Dynamos fans in fatal accident
TWO Power Dynamos fans and one Nkana supporter have tragically died in a Road Traffic Accident that occurred on Saturday night around 19:30 hours, after the trio enjoyed an entertaining Kitwe derby played at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. Power Dynamos and Nkana confirmed in a joint statement signed by Pamela Singala Mupoti, Head of…...
Princesses demolish Zimbabwe 7-2
ZAMBIA has maintained its perfect start at the ongoing 2025 Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)/COSAFA Qualifier by demolishing bitter rivals Zimbabwe 7-2 in a Group C fixture played at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Stadium in South Africa yesterday. Braces from captain Mercy Chipasula, Grace Phiri, Masela Sekeseke and a goal from Lweendo Hanoongo…...
Lungu mocks HH, ulekwatako insoni
Umuntu alekwatako insoni nomwenso, noti kwati nabakolwa, former president Edgar Lungu said yesterday in apparent mockery of President Hakainde Hchilema Speaking at a rally in Kawambwa, Sunday, Lungu asked UPND not to upset the people. “These people are liars, aba abantu baba nobufi, nibamapyite, nibamukukulu (these people are hardcore liars. They are certified liars and…...
When people are hungry, they can’t bring offering, I can’t survive – Fr Kashinga
CATHOLIC Priest Fr Kunda Kashinga says politicians should not view church leaders as their enemies because they speak on behalf of the people who lack strength to talk for themselves because they are suffering. Meanwhile, former president Edgar Lungu has advised Kawambwa residents to make an informed choice during the forthcoming by-elections. Speaking after Mass,…...
Fube wonders why “methodical” govt keeps presenting supplementary budgets
THE National Assembly has approved the K11.8 billion supplementary budget. But Chilubi PF MP Mulenga Fube wondered why the “methodical” government has presented two supplementary budgets in 2024. This is the second supplementary budget being presented which will see K6.3 billion being dedicated to constitutional and statutory expenditure to meet the cost of domestic debt…...
We’re now sitting at 148 megawatts of exports – Zesco
ACTING Zesco Managing Director Justin Loongo says the power utility is now sitting at 148 megawatts of exports. Speaking during the 2024 European Union Zambia Business club, Thursday, Loongo said the 148 megawatts of exports was meant to maintain a balance on the network. “As at February 2024, our export figure was sitting at 520…...
Load shedding a risk to Zambia’s financial stability – BoZ report
THE Bank of Zambia (BoZ) October 2024 Financial Stability Report indicates that the drought-induced electricity supply deficit has dragged down economic activity, compounded price pressures and raised risks to financial stability. The Central Bank reports that the electricity crisis took its toll on domestic demand and production as revealed by the latest preliminary figures from…...
KBF’s sentiments on HH’s village upbringing an insult to many – Hamasaka
STATE House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says Kelvin Bwalya Fube’s sentiments that President Hakainde Hichilema is not fit to be a leader because of his village upbringing is meant to belittle the Head of State. In a statement, Sunday, Hamasaka said more than 50 per cent of Zambia’s population was in the rural areas…....
It’s a contradiction for a Christian Nation to have baseless quarrels everyday – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has asked the church to actively be involved in preaching love, unity and peace in the country. Speaking during the Reformed Church in Zambia (RCZ) Mass Ordination and Commissioning service at Kamwala Congregation in Lusaka, Sunday, President Hichilema said it was a contradiction that in a country declared a Christian Nation, people…...
Broadcasting eligibility case should’ve started at argument stage – Chisanga
LUKASHYA PF Member of Parliament George Chisanga says broadcasting of former president Edgar Lungu’s eligibility case should have started at argument stage. And Mporokoso PF MP Brian Mundubile says from the time UPND assumed office, budgets amounting to over K500 billion have been approved, but the people are still suffering. Addressing the media, Friday, Chisanga…...
