I addressed my withdrawal letter of Zumani’s case to Woodlands Police – Lubinda
PF faction acting president Given Lubinda says the public will be informed in due course on whether he will contest in the anticipated PF presidential race. Meanwhile, Lubinda says he addressed the withdrawal letter of Chris Zumani’s case to the officer in charge at Woodlands Police Station. Zumani was arrested on Tuesday for publishing a…...
Makinka in bullish mood as U17 face Brazil
ZAMBIA U17 national team coach Dennis Makinka has expressed confidence ahead of the highly anticipated Qatar 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup clash against four-time champions Brazil. The Junior Chipolopolo will today face off with Brazil in a crucial Group H fixture at Aspire Zone in Doha, with both teams already qualified for the round of…...
LAZ, Mudolo condemn Chingola violence during HH’s visit
LAW Association of Zambia (LAZ) president, Lungisani Zulu, says the eruption of violence and destruction of property at Chiwempala Market during President Hakainde Hichilema’s visit is unlawful and an impediment to the development of democracy. On Saturday, President Hichilema abandoned his address at the recently gutted Chiwempala Market in Chingola after a group of youths…...
We released K4.5b for debt servicing in Oct – MoF
THE Ministry of Finance and National Planning says it released K21.1 billion to finance public service delivery in October. In a statement issued, Sunday, the Office of Treasury stated that of the K21.1 billion, K7.2 billion was released for transfers, subsidies and social benefits. The Treasury further disclosed that K4.5 billion was spent on servicing…...
Chiwempala incident reflects deeper national crisis – MNR
THE Movement for National Renewal (MNR) says the violent behaviour at Chiwempala market reflects a deeper national crisis and the erosion of trust in institutions that safeguarded citizens and leaders. On Saturday, President Hakainde Hichilema was forced to abandon his address at Chiwempala Market in Chingola after a group of youths started throwing stones at…...
Sunzu returns as Sichone names provisional squad
NATIONAL team coach Moses Sichone has unveiled a 41-man provisional squad ahead of the upcoming international friendly matches against South Africa and Burundi. Sichone, who replaced Avram Grant in the dugout, has summoned a number of key players, including 2012 AFCON winning defender Stophila Sunzu, who has not featured for the Chipolopolo in over eight…...
Arrows edge Kabwe Warriors to stay top of MTN Super League
RED Arrows have maintained their grip on the summit of the MTN Super League table with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Kabwe Warriors in a Week 11 clash at Godfrey Chitalu Stadium in Kabwe. In a tightly contested match, Alassane Diarra’s 35th-minute goal was enough to secure all three points for the Airmen. The goal…...
Police arrest 5 in Chingola riot, as IG warns perpetrators of violence
INSPECTOR General of Police Graphel Musamba says five suspects have been arrested in connection to the Chingola riot, assuring that all perpetrators will be brought to book. Musamba has since warned would-be offenders that acts of violence and destruction of property won’t be tolerated. In a statement, Sunday, Musamba appealed to the public to remain…...
Don’t destroy your opportunities by returning to thuggery, HH tells C/belt residents
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has warned Copperbelt residents not to destroy their own opportunities by returning to thuggery. President Hichilema also says Copperbelt Province is the biggest beneficiary of investments attracted by his administration. Speaking during the UPND fundraising dinner, Saturday, President Hichilema urged Copperbelt youths to be patient and focus on long term goals that…...
Bafwile baleicindika I protected them, HH fumes over Chingola chaos
“THOSE who wanted to disturb us in Chingola, ninshi kuli ifyo balefwaya (it means there’s something they want). I told you not to revenge, bafwile baleicindika, muleumfwa (they should respect themselves),” says President Hakainde Hichilema. The Head of State has also urged students, among others, to recruit more people to the UPND ahead of the…...