I’m not happy with unresolved farming issues – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the agriculture sector needs urgent attention, expressing disappointment over unresolved issues and urging public workers to change how they operate. Meanwhile, Agriculture Minister Reuben Mtolo Phiri says he is not running away from paying farmers, insisting that government has made payments, though not to the extent the community would have loved…....
I turned down ZAMSAFARI offer because the money didn’t make sense – Roberto
Amarulah hitmaker Roberto has revealed that he turned down an offer to perform at the forthcoming ZAMSAFARI Festival of All Stars, headlined by Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido, because the money offered was far below what he would even charge for a wedding. The festival is scheduled for November 20, 2025, at the Lusaka Showgrounds and…...
Halt constitution amendment, focus on economy – Mpika Diocese
THE Catholic Diocese of Mpika has called on government to pause the constitutional amendment process and give attention to immediate needs affecting people. Caritas Mpika says it did not make submissions to the Constitution Amendment Technical Committee in Muchinga Province, as guided by the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB). In a statement, Friday, Caritas…...
ZEMA shuts down Zinc-Oxide plant in Kabwe
THE Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has shut down operations at Dashun Industry Company Limited, a Zinc-Oxide Smelting Plant in Kabwe, for persistent non-compliance with environmental regulations. The Agency has revealed that the company defied the directive to cease operations and continued operating, leading to the arrest of Plant Supervisor Cao Honjian. In a statement,…...
Kelvin Kaunda resigns from Socialist Party
SOCIALIST Party National Youth Chairperson Kelvin Kaunda has resigned from the party. Announcing his resignation on Phoenix FM’s ‘Let the people talk’ programme, Friday, Kaunda said with recent happenings in the party, it had become clear that there was mistrust, as their relationship had broken. He thanked Dr Fred M’membe for the opportunity he was…...
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Israel President to undertake state visit to Zambia
GOVERNMENT has announced that the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, will undertake a state visit to Zambia from November 10 to 11, 2025. Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe says the visit reciprocates President Hakainde Hichilema’s state visit to Israel in June 2023. In a statement, Friday, Haimbe said during the visit, the…...
Wind of change is only in KBF’s head – Nkandu
UPND Deputy Spokesperson Elvis Nkandu says the wind of change being talked about is only in Kelvin Fube Bwalya’s head. The Zambia Must Prosper (ZMP) leader recently said the same wind of change seen in 1991, 2011 and 2021 was currently sweeping across the country. Commenting on this in an interview, Nkandu accused the opposition…...
Makembo challenges Sichone to prove his worth in Chipolopolo dugout
ZAMBIA Sports Fans Association Patron Peter Makembo has challenged newly appointed Chipolopolo head coach Moses Sichone and his all-local technical bench to prove that Zambian coaches have what it takes to deliver success at the highest level. Makembo’s challenge comes after FAZ unveiled a new-look technical bench composed entirely of former national team stars, a…...
Makinka eyes early qualification as Junior Chipolopolo face Honduras
AFTER kicking off the Qatar 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup campaign with an emphatic 3-1 victory over Indonesia in their opening Group H fixture, the Junior Chipolopolo will return to action today with another crucial test against Honduras at the Aspire Zone Sports Complex in Doha. The Dennis Makinka–led side will be fighting for maximum…...