ZNBC requested to broadcast Lungu’s eligibility judgement – Judiciary
THE Judiciary says ZNBC has been allowed to cover former president Edgar Lungu’s eligibility judgement live because the institution requested permission to do so. On Monday, ZNBC disclosed that it would on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, broadcast live Constitutional Court proceedings. But the Media Owners Association of Zambia (MOAZ) wrote to Chief Justice Mumba Malila,…...
Unnecessary roadblocks, corruption denting Zambia’s tourism – Private sector
THE Business Coalition Taskforce has expressed concern over the continued staging of police roadblocks and checkpoints despite executive orders for their removal. The coalition has urged the Inspector General of Police to permanently remove these roadblocks to ensure all bona fide road users and tourists can travel freely throughout the country without harassment. In a…...
Govt blames cash-flow, load-shedding for Zampost salary arrears
GOVERNMENT has acknowledged that Zampost workers are currently facing a backlog of three months’ salary arrears amounting to K14.4 million for May, June and October. Minister of Technology and Science Felix Mutati says Zampost’s failure to meet its salary obligations is due to cash flow constraints worsened by external factors, including reduced operations as a…...
We need to look at the demarcation of our borders to avoid another shooting incident, DRC Minister tells Lufuma
DRC Minister of Interior Security, Decentralisation and Traditional Affairs Jacquemin Shabani has bemoaned the shooting incident of a ZNS officer, saying it highlights the need for the two countries to verify their border demarcations. And Defence Minister Ambrose Lufuma says incidents of such nature not only endanger lives but also threaten the mutual respect and…...
Some retail facilities have run out of petrol, but we have adequate stock, assures ERB
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) says it is aware that some retail facilities have run out of petrol. The regulator has attributed this to logistical challenges which some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have been experiencing during the past few weeks. Responding to a press query, Wednesday, ERB Public Relations Manager Namukolo Kasumpa, however, assured that…...
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Game for safety: Play for Road Safety Football Tournament in Lusaka!
On December 6 and 7, 2024, the OYDC Sports Complex football field in Lusaka will be the center of the battle for both victory and road safety. The Play for Road Safety football tournament will bring together sport, fun, and an important social message. The event is organized by the public organization SPOM (Safety for […]
FROM PROMISE TO PROGRESS: A CALL ON THE UPND GOVERNMENT TO REPEAL RESTRICTIVE LAWS
When the United Party for National Development (UPND) came into power in 2021, a wave of optimism swept across the country. After years of being muzzled by oppressive laws, many Zambians felt hopeful that the UPND government would champion change, particularly in areas concerning freedom of expression and assembly. The “new dawn” government, led by…...
Army Commander promotes Barbra, Kundananji
ZAMBIA Army Commander Lieutenant General Geoffrey Choongo Zyeele has promoted Copper Queens Skipper Barbra Banda to the rank of Warrant Officer Class Two (WOII) while Racheal Kundananji has been promoted from Private to the rank of Corporal. Banda made history after helping Orlando Pride win both the NWSL shield and the NWSL Championship in a […]
Chipepo, Mutapa talk up Kitwe derby
NKANA coach Mwenya Chipepo is happy that the much-anticipated Kitwe derby scheduled for next weekend will be played in Ndola. All roads will lead to Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola over the weekend as Power Dynamos will be hosting their bitter rivals ‘Kalampa’ in what promises to be another electric clash of titans. After guiding…...
