Voter registration not adequately publicised – Mwiimbu
JACK Mwiimbu says the process of registering voters in his constituency is slow but he is there encouraging citizens to register. Mwiimbu, who is Monze UPND member of parliament notes that the voter registration process was not adequately publicised. Recently, the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) disclosed that it had recorded a provisional total of…...
Church enjoys freedom of worship – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has assured the Church of the freedom of worship, emphasising that it is a constitutional obligation and moral duty to God. And President Hichilema says government’s contributions to the Church are not favours but investments towards advancing God’s work, stating that the Church depends on its members because it is not a…...
“Seek work, not just jobs,” Syakalima tells UNILAS graduates
In a two-day annual ceremony, the University of Lusaka’s Silverest Campus 18th Graduation Ceremony unfolded as more than a rite of passage, it was a national reflection on the future of education and work. From the podium, dignitaries challenged the graduating class to abandon the comfort of job-hunting and embrace the courage of job creation…....
U17 boys to face Mexico, New Caledonia in WC preps
THE World Cup-bound Zambia Under-17 Men’s National Team will sharpen its skills with two international friendly matches against Mexico and New Caledonia during a one-week training camp in the United Arab Emirates. FAZ General Secretary Machacha Shepande confirmed the development, saying the international friendlies will be crucial in fine-tuning the Junior Chipolopolo ahead of the…...
Canada will give us a tough test – Kanyemba
CAROL Kanyemba says the round of 16 clash against Canada at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco will provide a tough test for the Copper Princesses as they continue their fairytale journey at the global event. The Copper Princesses sealed a historic qualification to the knockout stage after thrashing New Zealand 4-0 in…...
Queens book WAFCON ticket
THE Copper Queens have sealed qualification for the 2026 Morocco Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after thrashing Namibia 3-0 in the return leg fixture played before an electric crowd at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. The emphatic win guaranteed Zambia’s progress with a 7-2 aggregate triumph, marking the sixth overall and third consecutive appearance…...
Police dismiss Mpundu’s claims of UPND cadres attacks on MGG youths
MOVEMENT for Good Governance (MGG) leader Binwell Mpundu says his youths were attacked on Friday during Independence Day celebrations on the Copperbelt. However, Copperbelt Police Commissioner Pethias Siandenge has dismissed the claims, stating that it was Mpundu who brought unruly cadres to Ndola, and that no official report was filed. In an interview, Sunday, Mpundu…...
There will be a failure of leadership if the opposition fails to unite – Makebi
LUSAKA lawyer Makebi Zulu has urged all opposition political party leaders to unite for the purpose of serving the country. And Zulu says the body of the late former president Edgar Lungu can be returned instantly if President Hakainde Hichilema appoints another person to preside over the funeral proceedings. Meanwhile, Zulu says the call for…...
Kwacha’s gain signals economic recovery – Haabazoka
ECONOMIST Dr Lubinda Haabazoka says the continued appreciation of the Kwacha is a sign that the country is on the path to economic recovery. Dr Haabazoka has attributed the Kwacha’s appreciation to investor confidence, payment of taxes by mines and low demand on imported products, among other factors. The Kwacha has remained stable for the…...
Kaunda’s one-party state better than today’s democracy – Kopulande
FORMER Chembe PF member of parliament Sebastian Kopulande says Zambia’s current democracy has become so oppressive that the one-party state under Dr Kenneth Kaunda now seems better by comparison. Meanwhile, Kopulande says with his experience in politics, he has what it takes to be republican president. Featuring on Capital FM’s The Big Issue programme, Saturday,…...