Chipolopolo to play Angola
FAZ has announced that the Chipolopolo will face Angola in their second international friendly match, following their clash with South Africa on November 15, after the earlier planned fixture against Burundi was cancelled for “technical reasons”. In addition, FAZ has confirmed that the Copper Queens will take part in the Malawi invitational four nations tournament,…...
Bill 7 outcome already known – Sangwa
MOVEMENT for National Renewal (MNR) leader John Sangwa says the outcome of Bill 7 is already known because the constitutional amendment process is stage-managed. Sangwa notes that there has never been a time in the history of the country where a technical committee was given a timeline within which to conduct its business, stressing that…...
There’s no economic growth without power, Dangote tells HH
WHEN you have power, you actually unleash growth in the country [and] you will talk less when you go out there to campaign, Aliko Dangote told President Hakainde Hichilema yesterday. Meanwhile, President Hichilema has invited the Nigerian businessman to invest in the country’s energy sector. President Hichilema says if the country had electricity in abundance,…...
Increase constituencies, create special seats for women, VJ submits
VETERAN politician Vernon Mwaanga has submitted that the number of constituencies should be substantially increased to enhance citizen representation countrywide. Mwaanga has further proposed that special seats and wards for women should be created where women will contest against each other using proportional representation. He has also submitted that the number of nominated members of…...
We’ve withdrawn K13.7bn of old currency – BoZ
THE Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has disclosed that it has withdrawn K13.7 billion of the old currency. Speaking during a briefing, Wednesday, BoZ Assistant Director of Banking Waza Mukombwe Nguni said 81 percent of the old currency had been withdrawn from the public as at October 31. “As at the 31st of October, we have…...
We’re stressed in terms of fitness – Mutapa
POWER Dynamos head coach Osward Mutapa has admitted that his players are stressed after enduring a demanding fixture schedule that has seen them play more than five matches in just three weeks across all competitions. Speaking ahead of today’s rescheduled Week 8 MTN Super League fixture against Kansanshi Dynamos at Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe,…...
Local coaches deserve a chance – Fashion
CHIPOLOPOLO striker Fashion Sakala says it is good that the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has given local coaches an opportunity to lead the national team, noting that they understand players better and communicate more effectively using local languages. Sakala, who is among the 41-member provisional squad named by new Chipolopolo coach Moses Sichone ahead…...
We expect a very physical, entertaining game against Mali – Makinka
ZAMBIA U17 national team coach Dennis Makinka says he anticipates a highly physical but entertaining encounter when the Junior Chipolopolo boys face Mali in the Round of 32 at the ongoing Qatar 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup. Zambia was paired with Mali in what promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the knockout…...
MMD was renamed New Nation Party to remain politically relevant – Nevers
NEVERS Mumba says MMD members decided to rename the party New Nation Party as a strategy to remain politically relevant. Last week, Mumba announced that the Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) had undergone rebranding and would now be known as the New Nation Party (NNP). Speaking when he featured on Prime TV’s Oxygen of Democracy,…...
MQHZ calls for law mandating medical tests for those seeking public office
THE Medical for Quality Healthcare in Zambia (MQHZ) is calling for the enactment of legislation that mandates comprehensive medical evaluations for all individuals seeking elective office. In a statement, MQHZ Director General Dr Quince Mwabu said the proposal was grounded in the urgent need to safeguard the nation’s leadership capacity and to promote a culture…...