$1b beef export target unrealistic without proper support – Monde
FORMER agriculture minister Greyford Monde says Zambia will not achieve its US$1 billion beef export target because no concrete measures have been put in place to support the agenda. Monde was reacting to remarks made by Zambia Beef Export Project Manager, Dr Misheck Mulumba, who recently said the country would reach its US$1 billion beef…...
Wife reports hubby to victim support over “too much soya chunks at home”
A Lusaka man has told the Chelstone Local Court that his wife reported him to the Victim Support Unit (VSU) for keeping her hungry after she discovered that the only relish available at home was beans and soya chunks. This was heard in a case where Hellen Tembo, 26, of Ng’ombe Compound, sought divorce from…...
We’re not targeting opponents, those arrested committed crimes – Mwiimbu
HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says the UPND government has no intention to target political opponents, arguing that anyone who has been arrested and charged committed a crime. And Mwiimbu has urged Patriotic Front (PF) members and sympathisers to continue exercising their political right responsibly. On Wednesday, PF acting president Given Lubinda…...
Allocate adequate time to constitutional consultations, TIZ urges govt
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) has called on government to allocate adequate time and space towards the constitutional consultations for citizens to be engaged meaningfully. TI-Z insists that Constitutional reforms must be rooted in genuine public participation and transparency, saying rushing the process will undermine the very principles it seeks to uphold. In a statement, Friday,…...
Zesco Utd storm Confederation Cup group stage
ZESCO United have booked their place in the group stage of the prestigious CAF Confederation Cup after edging Jwaneng Galaxy 5-4 on aggregate following a hard-fought 1-1 draw in the second leg of the final preliminary round played in Francistown, Botswana. The Ndola giants went into the decisive fixture with a slim advantage, having triumphed…...
I’ll end the energy crisis – Mudolo
SOUTH African-based businessman and philanthropist Willah Joseph Mudolo says citizens shouldn’t be facing loadshedding after 61 years of independence. Mudolo says once elected, he will end the ‘tragic’ energy crisis and repeal the Cyber Law. Addressing the media through social media, Friday, Mudolo said in the short term, he would stabilise electricity on the national…...
Inadequate financial support to education sector irks NAQEZ
THE National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) says it is concerned about the inadequate financial support to the education sector. And NAQEZ Executive Director Aaron Chansa says the new curriculum is ambitious and costly, warning that without increased funding, Zambia may miss out on its full educational potential. In a statement, Saturday, Chansa…...
My licences are all valid – Nora
NORA Hauptle says she does not understand why she was told not to return to the touchline during the second half of Zambia’s 2026 WAFCON Qualifiers first leg fixture against Namibia in Johannesburg, South Africa. Contrary to widespread reports suggesting that her absence from the technical bench was due to expired coaching documents, Hauptle clarified…...
Presidential honours thrill Chipito, Mwape
INTERNATIONAL Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) World Championship silver medalist Miracle Chipito and former Copper Queens coach Bruce Mwape have hailed President Hakainde Hichilema for honouring them during the 2025 Independence Day Investiture Ceremony held at State House in Lusaka. Chipito and Mwape were among several distinguished Zambians recognised for their contributions to the nation’s…...
Men can turn women against each other, warns Magistrate
Chelstone Local Court Magistrate Charity Milambo has urged women to be cautious in relationships, warning that some men can be manipulative by creating confusion and enmity between women for their own benefit. Magistrate Milambo made the remarks when delivering judgment in a case in which Lydia Nyangu, 37, of Kalikiliki, sued her neighbour, Patricia Mwale,…...