Zambian fighters impress despite mixed results at Versus MMA 16
ULEMU Fight Academy over the weekend put up a brave and spirited showing at Versus MMA 16, held at the Heartfelt Arena in Pretoria, South Africa, where the nation was represented by Batista “Lion of ZNS” Mende, Mwelwa “The Wolf” Nkhata, Prince Tafuna, Jarcel “The Black Leopard” Chimbwe, and Chipego “Blue Beast” Simukuwa. Versus MMA,…...
HH congratulates Samia, appeals to Tanzanians to protect peace
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says he had the motivation to go on the streets to protest when he felt UPND was not treated properly during elections, but chose not to. President Hichilema said this during the inauguration ceremony of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, whose victory has reportedly led to violent protests which have resulted in…...
We’re monitoring voter registration to see if an extension will be needed – Veep
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says government is monitoring the ongoing voter registration exercise and will be able to determine whether or not there will be a need for an extension at a later date. And Vice-President Nalumango has advised Isoka MP Marjorie Nakaponda to report individuals who are allegedly collecting serial numbers for citizens’ voters’ cards…...
Road works will stop if we lose next year’s election – Musokotwane
GOVERNMENT has commissioned construction works for the 371 kilometre Mutanda-Kasempa-Kaoma Road. And Finance Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says the UPND cannot afford to lose the 2026 general elections as losing would stall works that have started. Meanwhile, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says the Concessionaire will invest over $300 million in the…...
HH has no credibility to stay in State House – KBF
ZAMBIA Must Prosper leader Kelvin Fube Bwalya (KBF) says President Hakainde Hichilema has no credibility to stay in State House because his time is up. Bwalya adds that if President Hichilema cannot answer how the average Zambian is supposed to develop under current conditions, he should just keep quiet. KBF was responding to President Hichilema,…...
Restricting MPs, councillors to degree qualifications would be dangerously segregative
FORMER Minister of Information and Agriculture, Dora Siliya, is suggesting that Zambia’s Constitution should be amended so that the minimum qualification for Members of Parliament and Ward Councillors is a university degree. Currently, the requirement for an MP and Councillor is a Grade 12 certificate. According to Ms Siliya, this change would help improve the…...
Prioritise teacher deployment based on year of graduation, NUPPEZ urges govt
THE National Union of Public and Private Educators of Zambia (NUPPEZ) has urged government to prioritise teacher deployment based on the year of graduation to avoid discouraging earlier graduates. Recently, government said it had applied for treasury authority to recruit teachers and healthcare workers by the end of 2025. Teaching Service Commission (TSC) Chairperson Daphne…...
Law doesn’t define what constitutes an insult, Sean Tembo argues
SEAN Tembo has asked the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court to refer the matter where he is charged with using insulting language to the High Court for determination of a constitutional question, arguing that the law does not define an insult. Tembo submits that the offence, contained in Section 179 of the Penal Code, is not defined,…...
Jailed Nakacinda applies for bail
INCARCERATED PF Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda has applied for bail pending the hearing and determination of his appeal in the matter where the High Court upheld his 18 months’ imprisonment for defaming President Hakainde Hichilema. Last month, High Court Judge Anne Malata-Ononuju upheld the 18-month jail sentence handed to Nakacinda by the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court…...
CTPD commends govt on beef export milestone
CTPD has commended government for facilitating market access for Zambian cattle farmers, which recently culminated in the successful shipment of 40 metric tonnes of beef to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a press statement, CTPD Trade and Investment Researcher Barnabas Katawa Mwale said the consignment marks a significant step forward in Zambia’s efforts…...