Delay by FRA to pay farmers will compromise food security – ZNFU
ZNFU president Jervis Zimba says there will be no momentum from farmers to grow maize if the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) delays in paying them. Zimba was responding to media reports quoting Agriculture Minister Mtolo Phiri, who disclosed that FRA would pay farmers once funds from the maize export venture to Malawi materialised. In an…...
Mobilising people requires money, UPND tells Sangwa
OUR experience in politics is that mobilising people requires money, says UPND Alliance Chairperson Charles Milupi. Milupi was responding to John Sangwa, who said his greatest need right now is people, not money. In an interview, Thursday, Milupi argued that Sangwa’s statement reflected unrealistic expectations. “These people who go into politics, they go there with…...
I’m not scared of jail – Mundubile
MPOROKOSO PF MP Brian Mundubile says he is not scared to be jailed because the country needs redemption that will come through leaders like those already convicted. Mundubile says he is resolved to contest the 2026 general election under the PF ticket. Responding to a question on Hot FM’s Hot Seat programme, Thursday, Mundubile said…...
I want to help my team win, says Chanda as she joins Eastern Flames
ZAMBIA international midfielder Hellen Chanda has set her sights on helping Eastern Flames FC climb out of the danger zone in the Saudi Women’s Premier League. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Goal Diggers following the completion of her move to the Saudi outfit, Chanda declared that her main goal is to inspire the club…...
There’s still room for HH to respect ECL family wish – Kapwepwe
AUTHOR Mulenga Kapwepwe says there is still room for President Hakainde Hichilema to respect the wishes of the Lungu family and allow them to do what they want regarding former president Edgar Lungu’s funeral. Mulenga, who is also the daughter of freedom fighter and veteran politician Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe, says President Hichilema should respect the…...
Matero Magic ready to host prestigious BAL qualifiers – Chipili
MATERO Magic Basketball Club chairman Malindi Chipili says hosting the Road to the BAL (Basketball Africa League) qualifiers is a major milestone for Zambian basketball, describing it as a sign of growth and recognition from the continental body. Speaking during a press briefing in Lusaka, the chairman, expressed gratitude to FIBA Africa and the Zambia…...
Nkandu preaches against doping in sports
ELVIS Nkandu has delivered key interventions on reforming the convention within the framework of global sport integrity at the the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP10) held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France. Speaking during the high-level meeting, the Minister of Sports Youth and Arts urged participating states to support progressive proposals tabled…...
Power under pressure, says Vipers coach ahead of Champions League clash
VIPERS Sports Club coach Ivan Jack Minnaert has declared that Zambian champions Power Dynamos are under immense pressure heading into today’s decisive CAF Champions League final preliminary round second leg fixture at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. Speaking during a pre-match press conference at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium yesterday, Minnaert expressed confidence in his side’s ability…...
Zambia going to WAFCON, says Hauptle as Queens set up camp in Ndola
COPPER Queens coach Nora Hauptle is confident Zambia will qualify for the Morocco 2026 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after a commanding 4-2 victory over Namibia in the first leg of the final qualifying round played on Thursday at Dobsonville Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. Speaking after the team set up camp in…...
Lusambo called me a sleepy minister for not stealing while in office – Hamukale
BOWMAN Lusambo called me a sleepy minister for not stealing and amassing wealth whilst in office, says former Southern Province minister Dr Edify Hamukale. Dr Hamukale has warned public officers that, “money is never enough, just live a simple, happy life and work hard for your wealth”. In response to a press query, Dr Hamukale…...